Hebrew University - Preparatory

Our year-long Mechina Program offers intensive instruction in the Hebrew and English languages, along with an introduction to academic studies in Hebrew. The program is for high school graduates from abroad, including discharged immigrant soldiers, who wish to pursue undergraduate studies in Israel, but who do not qualify for direct admission to a Hebrew University degree program. Successful completion of the Mechina Program will help you improve your chances of admission to the prestigious Hebrew University, as well as to other institutions of higher education in Israel.

The one-year BASIS (B.A. Studies for International Students) program is held at Hebrew University’s Rothberg International School (RIS) and includes the following: Modern Hebrew language instruction English language instruction (if you are not exempt) Core courses in a discipline of your choice Personal academic counseling Upon successful completion of the one-year BASIS program with an average of 85 or higher, you’ll be admitted to a bachelor’s degree program at Hebrew University without being required to take the Psychometric Entrance Test. You can pursue undergraduate studies in the following Hebrew University faculties: Humanities; Social Sciences; Science; and Agriculture, Food, and Environment