New Programs
International programs
Ofakim The Honors Program of Haifa University
– A versatile interdisciplinary program of studies combining courses specially designed for the Ofakim students, in addition to other courses they have chosen from among all those offered by the university.
– Studying in a unique and challenging environment which provides close personal guidance for each student in the program.
– Participation without prior requirements in advanced courses and workshops, as well as in M.A. courses (starting from the 2nd year of studies with the approval of the head of the program).
– Research seminars given by top lecturers from various fields of research, culture and literature.
– Integration into active research is encouraged and will be awarded with academic credit.
– Community service and volunteer work is also encouraged and will be awarded with academic credit ( subject to criteria set by the Dean of Studies).
– Students of the Ofakim Honors Program will automatically receive a full scholarship for tuition fees in the 1st year of their studies as well as a scholarship for the 2nd and 3rd years conditional on fulfilling criteria for academic excellence (maintaining an average of at least 86).
The Ruderman Program for American Jewish Studies
The Ruderman Program for American Jewish Studies is offered as a master’s program in the Department of Israel Studies. It covers a range of issues pertaining to American Jewish life, American society and the long-lasting and important bond between the Jews of America, the State of Israel and Israeli society. The program includes a 10-day field trip to the United States. During the trip students will meet American Jewish students and Jewish leaders, visit various museums and attend lectures by prominent members of the local community. The program caters to outstanding students who seek to expand their grasp of American Jewish life and who want to take part in a unique academic and intellectual experience.
Students participating in the program will receive a 5,000$ scholarship.
The US campus trip is fully funded by the Ruderman Program, students will not be asked to pay any additional fees. However, participants must have proper health insurance for the duration of the trip, a valid B1 visa and a valid passport.
Graduates of the program will receive a masters degree in Israel Studies, with a specialization in American Jewish Studies.
The number of places is limited. Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence and pass an interview.
Interdisciplinary Unit for Polish Studies
The goal of the unit is to create an interdisciplinary center that would help propagate general knowledge about Poland, its history, culture, economics, politics, society, and more. The unit offers a wide spectrum of interdisciplinary courses about Poland in various contexts and a research program in pre-modern and contemporary Polish history, literature, culture, art, political thought, economics, for graduate students from different departments. It implements joint Polish-Israeli scientific projects and supports the academic exchange of students and faculty members. The unit organizes academic conferences and guest lectures, as well as cultural events open to the general public. It offers Polish language courses at several levels of proficiency. The unit offers a limited number of scholarships and research grants for outstanding graduate students and postdocs, who conduct high-quality scientific research related to the Polish context.
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March, 3 – Yiddish, Jewish-Polish and Polish Theater: Transnational Perspectives (12:00-16:00, room 604)
The goal of the unit is to create an interdisciplinary center that would help propagate general knowledge about Poland, its history, culture, economics, politics, society, and more. The unit offers a wide spectrum of interdisciplinary courses about Poland in various contexts and a research program in pre-modern and contemporary Polish history, literature, culture, art, political thought, economics, for graduate students from different departments. It implements joint Polish-Israeli scientific projects and supports the academic exchange of students and faculty members. The unit organizes academic conferences and guest lectures, as well as cultural events open to the general public. It offers Polish language courses at several levels of proficiency. The unit offers a limited number of scholarships and research grants for outstanding graduate students and postdocs, who conduct high-quality scientific research related to the Polish context.