Glocal International Development is an innovative, interdisciplinary 18-month M.A. program which aims to effectively translate academic research into practical understanding conducive to work with communities and development organizations across the globe.
Students at Glocal conduct a mandatory four months internship, which serves to supplement each student's academic learning with a grounded, local experience and solid professional guidance. The program allows students to choose between Research (requiring a final thesis) and non-Research tracks.
As one of the few English-language M.A. programs offered at the Hebrew University, Glocal also strives to be accessible to a range of students, especially those coming from abroad. Students come from diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds, comprising a dynamic cohort of up to 30 students.
Join Glocal's multicultural and multi-ethnic student body and become part of a holistic learning experience and alternative approach to student life and study. Become part of a new generation of development professionals equipped with the latest theories and expertise and also capable of comprehending and engaging with the complexities of the challenges facing marginalized communities in the developing world.
About the Hebrew University of Jerusalem
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HUJI), founded in 1918 and opened officially in 1925, is Israel’s premier university as well as its leading research institution. The Hebrew University is ranked internationally among the 100 leading universities in the world and first among Israeli universities.