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Some groundwork may be required before enrolling in a regular academic study program. There are a number of pre-academic options which focus on preparation for higher academic education in Israel and include Hebrew lessons |
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| Pre Academic Options |
The Jewish Agency compiled a list of credited programs: semester, summer, pre academic or preparatory programs in English, open to both tourists and new immigrants. |
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| Academic Preparatory Course for Immigrants – Mechina |
The “Mechina” is an educational program intended to prepare overseas students for higher education in Israel. This program is designed for new or recent immigrants planning to study in an Israeli institution of higher education, graduated from high school or completed up to 18 months of academic studies overseas. Attending the Mechina at the higher education institution you plan to enroll is recommended, although it does not automatically guarantee acceptance. Additional information about admission, curriculum, fees, registration and more, can be found on the academies websites.
 Information about Mechina programs from the Ministry of Immigrant Absorption
Institutes of Higher Education in Israel
Eligibility for Assistance
Tel Aviv University Mechina
Technion Mechina
Bar Ilan University Mechina
Hebrew University of Jerusalem Mechina |
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| Academic Absorption Programs - TAKAH |
The academic absorption program (TAKAH) is designed for immigrant students who began their academic studies abroad and wish to continue studying in Israel, but do not require a mechina.
You may enroll to a TAKAH program if you:
 Studied at least one year abroad in an institution of higher education and intend to continue your studies in Israel
 Completed your B.A. studies abroad and wish to study for an M.A. in Israel
 Hold a matriculation certificate equivalent to the Israeli certificate
 You have been entitled to Student Authority assistance
 Pass the entrance exam in Hebrew |
How and where to enroll?
The Ashkelon Academic College (Hebrew)
The Hadassa Academic College
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| The Sapir Pre-Academic Program |
The Sapir Program is designed for Olim (new immigrants) who are candidates for institutions of higher education, have no prior academic experience and meet the eligibility requirements of the Student Authority. The Sapir program is not a substitute for the pre-academic mechina.
The program includes two stages:
1. Four months Ulpan study – free of charge for eligible immigrant students
2. Five months of advanced Hebrew studies and courses in mathematics, English, and research methods for more advanced Hebrew students |
Sapir College
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| Learning Hebrew |
| Most courses at Israeli institutions of higher education are held in Hebrew. It is therefore necessary to learn Hebrew before enrolling in an academic study program. Hebrew study programs are typically called “Ulpans”, and various types of Ulpans are available to choose from. |
Ulpans' List
Visiting Israel
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