The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel’s first university and a symbol of the cultural rebirth of the Jewish nation in its ancestral homeland, is a multidisciplinary institution of higher learning and research.
It is a scientific centre of international repute, where thousands of young Israelis receive a university education with an accent on excellence; where advanced post-graduate study and research are stressed; and where special programs attract a large number of overseas students to pursue degrees or earn credits for transfer.
This is a university with a three-fold function: to serve the State of Israel by training its scientific, educational and professional manpower; to serve the Jewish people by preserving and expanding the Jewish cultural, spiritual and intellectual heritage; and to serve humanity by extending the frontiers of knowledge.
Some Key Facts about the university
ENROLMENT: Some 24,000 full-time students including 6,000 masters students, 2,000 doctoral candidates and 2,000 overseas and pre-academic students, as well as an additional 14,000 in continuing education and extension courses. This makes the Hebrew University, Israel's premier and largest univesity.
IN AUSTRALIA: The Hebrew University's influence can be seen in programs such as Melton - the Jewish adult education program, which has proved extremely popular in Sydney and Melbourne, and HIPPY (Home Instruction Program for Preschool Youngsters), the educational program designed to give children from disadvantaged backgrounds a successful start in their school lives.
The Australian Friends of the Hebrew University, as Hebrew University's affiliate office in Australia is responsible for the development of an Alumni program and the growth and development of the Young Friends of the Hebrew University group. The Friends of the Hebrew University office organizes and runs regular social, political and educational events. Watch this space and our web-site for more information on this.
Visit The Hebrew University on the Net
Rothberg International School - Australian Students ***Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Hebrew University On-Line
The Jerusalem Mosaic - Links to Chagall window exhibit and virtual Jerusalem tour
Magid Institute - For Continuing and Adult Education
News@Hebrew.U - Monthly Newsletter
Orion Center - For the Study of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Yissum - The Hebrew University's Research & Development Company
Hebrew University Faculties & Schools
