Our Student Life Coordinators are available around the clock, to help tackle anything from the smallest of challenges to an unanticipated crisis. They are there for you, to provide support and care, including housing or roommate issues, quarantine support, medical and mental health issues, navigating the city of Jerusalem, shopping and other needs. Despite social distancing, you’ll find that you are never alone, and that there’s always someone who can help.  

International students can also call a 24/7 Emergency Hot Line: +972-(0)54-8820217.

 We fully understand that the coronavirus situation is very challenging. There might be different concerns that may affect you, including being far from your family, uncertainty about the virus, the changing regulations, not knowing Hebrew, dealing with local bureaucracy, and getting used to a new environment.

We realize that in times like these, people can experience stress, depression, anxiety and even just an ongoing bad mood. It is extremely important to listen to your feelings, without judgment, and ask for help – the sooner, the better.

You don’t have to handle the situation by yourself. The Psychological Services department at the Dean of Students Office is there to help you. Skilled psychologists are available for talks by phone, Zoom or personal meetings, and will make sure you get all the professional support you need.

To contact Psychological Services, please use this link and fill in your details. Your request will be processed within 48 hours.

Furthermore, our Student Life Coordinators are available around the clock to help you tackle anything from the smallest challenges to unanticipated crises. They are there for you, to provide support and care in every aspect of your lives, including housing or roonate issues, quarantine support, medical and mental health issues, navigating the city of Jerusalem, shopping and other needs. Despite social distancing, you'll find that you are never alone, and that there is always someone who can help. Feel free to contact us 24/7 at: madrichimlife@savion.huji.ac.il

If you feel that you are facing a psychological emergency, please call our 24/7 emergency hot line: 054-8820217. 

If you suspect you may have the coronavirus (symptoms may be found here), and especially if you have a fever of over 38ᵒ Celsius (100ᵒ Fahrenheit), you must stay home and monitor your condition for 48 hours. Contact your health insurance company or the Ministry of Health (Tel: *5400) for further guidance and treatment should your symptoms continue or worsen.

Note that staying home is not the same as self-isolation, but precautions should still be taken according to the Ministry of Health.

In case of emergency, call emergency services (101) and the International Student Life 24/7 hot line: 054-8820217.

All instructions regarding the need of quarantine can be found on the Ministry of Health Coronavirus website .

Those who need to go into quarantine must fill out the Home/Motel Isolation Self-Report on the Ministry of Health website. (For the English version of the form, click the globe icon on the top of the page and select ‘English').

In addition to reporting to the Ministry of Health, faculty and students who are in quarantine must also inform the university here. 

International students living outside the dorms

All Israeli students and international students who live in apartments outside the student dormitories are asked to spend the isolation period in their home, and not in the dorms.

International students living at the dorms

If you live in a university dorm and need to be enter quarantine, please contact the dormitory management (under 'Dormitory coordinators'). After 17:00, contact the dorm’s after-hours duty clerk at 054-8820961.

International students returning to Israel

The Israeli Government requires all incoming students who are arriving to Israel to enter self-quarantine period upon arrival.

The self-quarantine period must be completed in a university approved location that has been pre-approved by the Ministry of Health with the exception of continuing students have been travelling abroad and returning to Israel who are permitted to quarantine in their private apartments, on condition that the self-quarantine conditions are compatible with the Ministry of Health guidelines.

There are several options of university accommodation available (Student Village, Maiersdorf Faculty House, Reisfeld Faculty Club at Faculty of Agriculture) at various prices, depending on availability.  

The student support team will assist students, residing in university accommodation, throughout their quarantine with food supplies and meals.  During this period, students who develop symptoms will be relocated from their shared apartment to a newly allocated room.

In case of emergency, call emergency services (101) and the International Student Life 24/7 hot line: 054-8820217.

During normal times, there are lots of activities and events for students on all our campuses, such as movies, social events, cultural events, parties, conferences, lectures, social action events in Jerusalem, and others. These events are an essential part of the academic experience at the Hebrew University and are instrumental in enriching student life.

During Covid-19, the University places special importance on ensuring that students remain connected to the community and to Jerusalem, and we are therefore determined to enrich our student experience as much as possible also now. The Office of Student Life is busy organizing weekly social opportunities that are creative and engaging and follow the Minister of Health guidelines. These take place either in small groups or online and cover a wide range of subjects, enabling students to meet each other and socialize safely while maintaining suitable distancing measures.

We feel strongly about introducing international students to Israel’s rich heritage and diverse cultural and religious landscape, and to encourage you to learn as much as possible about your new environment and become part of the student community.

All activities are advertised on Facebook and follow Ministry of Health guidelines. For more information, contact the staff at the Office of Student Life: madrichimlife@savion.huji.ac.il

All university libraries and all other HUJI learning spaces are open in accordance with the health instructions.

Here is a list of resources that are always available for free, regardless of the pandemic. 

For additional information, please visit The Library Authority website.

The university’s sports facilities operate according to Ministry of Health guidelines and allows entrance to green pass holders.

For more information: Safra Sport Center , Lerner Sport Center , Rehovot Sport Center

Additional information may be found on the Ministry of Health website.

The call for applications for student exchange programs for the 2022-23 academic year is proceeding as usual. The Hebrew University student exchange programs are offered by the International Office and by the various faculties.

Visit the International Office website for further details. 

We know that the ambiguity surrounding Covid-19 and international travel is causing a great deal of uncertainty and raising questions as you plan your exchange experience in Jerusalem. However, we will be happy to welcome students who wish to come as exchange students during the 2022-23 academic year!

We are doing our best to ensure the highest level of safety, support and stability, from the moment you arrive in Israel and throughout your studies with us.

Visit the International Office website for further information on exchange opportunities.

The Mechina preparatory program is open. we invite you to read more and consult with our Mechina team here.

The Internships program at the Rothberg International School are continuing as usual. Depending on the nature of the internship and the placement host, some internships are remote, and others are in-person. All internships conform to the guidelines set by Israel’s Ministry of Health.

You can find out more about our internships here.

Entry to campus is restricted to those who have a green pass or who present an up to date COVID-19 negative test.

Doctoral students in the theoretical sciences who encountered difficulties in carrying out their research due to Covid-19 are invited to contact the Authority for Research Students on an individual basis.

For more information about the status of academic courses and programs, please contact the department heads.

Doctoral students are invited to contact the Authority for Research Students for all matters.

Post-docs:
Since traveling abroad outside of Israel for continuing education is currently problematic, post-doc scholars whose travel abroad has been postponed are welcome to apply here for a post-doc scholarship in Israel.

Students are requested to carefully read the incoming governmental travel regulations.
Please note that the HUJI international student support services are supporting the international student and post-doctoral community with their pre-travel plans and of course, during their stay.

Students will receive pre-arrival information after their acceptance to the university.

Don’t worry – should you be unable to attend our program on campus due to Covid-19 restrictions, the Hebrew University will enable you to attend online. The virtual studies will be considered equivalent to campus attendance, so you will receive all corresponding credits. In case of force majeure, we will consider postponing the studies to the next academic year. Should you be unable to attend the next academic year, we will consider the possibility of a full refund, including the application fee, housing, and tuition.

Click here for information about applying to postdoc funding opportunities.