Archaeological Excavation in Israel

General Global Seminar requirements

To participate in a Global Seminar, students must: 

• Be in good-standing in their faculty (as defined by home faculty) 
• In the year leading up to the Global Seminar, have full-time student status (as defined by home faculty)   
• Have completed 2nd year requirements before the start of the program (i.e. 3rd or 4th year standing) 
• Have at least a 70% academic average in your last full-time academic session before applying   
• Maintain a 70% academic average leading up to the program 
• Meet any program specific requirements listed below including pre-requisites before participating 

Specific requirements

• This is an interdisciplinary program: All are welcome! This program has no prerequisites

Final selection will be done by the lead faculty program directors. Spots in the program may be limited. 

Students who wish to participate in the summer after graduating may be eligible on a case-by-case basis.

This course will be taught in Israel for 3 full weeks. This includes: 

• hands-on archaeological fieldwork at multiple excavation sites 
• lectures in the evenings delivered by the instructor and visiting lecturers
• guided visits to other archaeological sites nearby
• A 2-day study tour of Jerusalem 

Students will not be in a “UBC bubble” abroad. Rather, they will be living and working alongside Israeli students from Hebrew University, as well as local Israeli volunteers. The students also have the opportunity to engage with locals while living at the Kibbutz.  

Israel is very hot during the summer. Students must be prepared for the heat – keep hydrated, use sunscreen, bring hats that protect against the sun. We will be getting up early, so that we can excavate in the mornings, which is the cooler part of the day. Also, the excavation squares will be covered to provide shade from the sun. All group activities usually end by 20:00 in order to get a full night’s sleep.  

Dormitories at a local Kibbutz. There is air conditioning in the dorm rooms, dining rooms, and classroom. The Kibbutz has a swimming pool and small grocery store.  

Approximate fees: $3885-4385*

*The final fee depends on the number of students in the seminar. All Global Seminars only run if there is a minimum number of students enrolled.