The Rothberg International School

The Rothberg International School (RIS) is the school of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HebrewU) for students from abroad. It is based on the university's Mount Scopus campus in Jerusalem. HebrewU was founded in 1918 and opened in 1925; its first programme specifically for international students opened in 1956, the School for Overseas Students was inaugurated in 1971, and in 1981 it became the Rothberg International School, named after Sam Rothberg. The Hebrew University brings together students from more than 90 countries.

• One- and two-year master's programmes, for example in Jewish Studies, Israel Studies, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, human rights and international law, nonprofit management and the International StartUp 360° MBA
• Study abroad for a semester or a full year
• Exchange programmes
• Language programmes
• Research tracks for advanced graduate and doctoral students

Areas of study include Israel and Middle East studies, languages, religious studies, social and political sciences, fine and performing arts, business and legal studies, and STEM. The school provides information on scholarships, financial aid and visas. Most RIS students live in the Student Village dorms on Mount Scopus, within walking distance of the university, in single bedrooms in shared five-bedroom apartments; Israeli student counsellors (madrichim) live in the village to help international students settle in.