
Overview
The Master’s program in Jewish Studies at University of Haifa provides unique experiential opportunities within the framework of a scholarly and dedicated professional community. These include state of the art research and theory, relevant language courses, hands-on internships in globally renowned Holocaust institutions in both Israel and abroad, educational field trips, meetings with Holocaust survivors, global experts, and more.
Highlights:
- A unique program dedicated to nurturing a new generation of Holocaust experts.
- Offers multidisciplinary Holocaust-related courses in history, anthropology, psychology, education, and the arts.
- Provides practical skills for a career in Holocaust research, education, and commemoration.
- Trains students in a variety of research methods, including guided work in archives.
- Offers relevant language courses for facilitating research in Israel and abroad.
- An opportunity to intern at leading globally renowned Holocaust institutions, such as Yad Vashem, Ghetto Fighters House Museum, POLIN Museum in Warsaw, The Jewish Heritage Museum in NYC, The Weiner Library in London, and more.
- Incorporates field trips, meetings with Holocaust survivors, and becoming part of a professional community of international experts, film directors, and museum curators.
- Scholarship options for eligible students.
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Visit programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- The Final Solution
- Literature of the Holocaust
- The Holocaust in the former Soviet Union
- Visual Culture and the Holocaust
- Holocaust Commemoration and Education in the Digital Age
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Early application: January 31st (75% application fee waiver)
- First deadline: March 15th
- Second deadline: May 31st
- Rolling basis: June 1st – August 31st
Language
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Haifa, Israel
Disciplines
Ethnic Studies History Theology and Religious Studies View 3 other Masters in Ethnic Studies in IsraelExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- An undergraduate degree with a minimum of 3.0 GPA, 80% (B) (Israeli system), in the Humanities or Social Sciences.
- Good command of the English language.
- Students who do not have a background in the field of History will be requested to take relevant courses. Each case will be considered on its own merit.
- Copy of undergraduate diploma and official transcript of BA degree showing full list of courses, date of graduation, and conferred degree.
- Two recommendations letters
- TOEFL – score 89 or alternative acceptable English language examination score
- Personal Statement (500 words)
- Curriculum Vitae/Resumé
- Medical forms (international students only)
- Copy of valid passport
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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10000 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 10000 USD for the full programme during 12 months.
Living costs for Haifa
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- University of Haifa Need-Based Scholarship
- Fulbright MA Degree Fellowships
- U.S. Federal Aid - Master's Programs Applicants
- MASA Israel Scholarship Program
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Scholarships Information
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