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Academic Affairs

The Office of Academic Affairs is the primary point of contact between the Consulate General of Israel and Academia in the Southwest US. Our goal is to deepen and expand inter-institutional academic cooperation between Israel's universities and their counterparts in our region.

Academics

The mission of the Office of Academic Affairs is to foster cooperation with the academic community by making available Israel-related information, programs, and speakers to campuses in the United States. We work together with a variety of community and academic groups, including students, faculty, departmental, and professional associations.The Office of Academic Affairs promotes and initiates study abroad and student exchange programs, both in Israel and the United States. 


Useful ResourcesIsraeli Universities and Research Institutes are some of the leading academic institutions in the world. They have gained international recognition as a premier place to study and work. Israeli Universities work with and develop new leaders in the business and science communities, and are known for expansive innovative research in green technology and bio-medical devices. In addition to the many achievements in science and in technology, Israeli Universities and Colleges have a strong presence in the arts and humanities, drawing from the cultures of Israel’s diverse population.

Information about exchange programs:

UC System: University of California Education Abroad Program

USAC (Cal State System, University of Nevada etc.)​

Post University Programs

Funding and Scholarships – please also view these opportunities:

Gilman Scholarship

BSF (Binational Science Foundation)

BARD (agricultural research)

More Scholarship opportunities ​

Universities in Israel:

Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Tel Aviv University

Bar-llan University

University of Haifa

Ben Gurion University

Weizmann Institute

Technion, Institute of Technology

For More Information, please visit The Council for Higher Education in Israel

Opportunities for internships in:

Masa 

Onward Israel Consular Information for Students​

 

Contact the Academic Affairs Office: Academic@LA.mfa.gov.il