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Questions and Answers

What is the background and grade required ?

Registration for a master's degree is done at the secretariat for graduate students in the faculty. A candidate with a bachelor's degree in computer science from the Hebrew University or another institution of higher education may apply for a master's degree in computer science, with a general grade of at least 85. However, the department does not undertake to accept every student even if he has achieved the threshold score of 85.
A student with a bachelor's degree in another subject will sometimes be required to complete studies to be determined by a certified study advisor in the department or the chair of the department. The student.

How do you register / apply for a master's degree?

Registration for a master's degree is done in two stages:
A. At the university level: (Registration and Admissions Section) via the Internet or a registration kit.
B. At the faculty level, by creating an account in the registration system, filling in details and attaching a transcript that includes an average for a bachelor's degree and confirmation of eligibility for a bachelor's degree. To complete the process, go to the 'Submission Status' page and follow the instructions.
Applicants who have studied / are studying for a bachelor's degree at the Hebrew University can attach an unofficial transcript (from personal information)
Applicants who have not yet received a certificate of eligibility for a bachelor's degree should only attach a transcript that includes a grade point average only.
Registration opens in January. It is highly recommended to enroll by the end of July of that year in order to increase the chances of admission and allow the department to be assigned to practice and distribution scholarships for students who are found worthy and suitable.
Registrants should check the requirements of the department regarding the date of contact with the facilitator. If there is such a requirement, students are required to contact a facilitator already at the time of registration.
A student who has applied for a master's degree is asked to apply to the department to which he or she is enrolled and check the conditions for obtaining a position or scholarship.

I have previous academic studies. How do I register?

A student with a full academic year (at least 42 credits) in the studies of one of the departments in the faculty may enroll for advanced years.
Admission to the second year is limited in terms of the number of places and is conditional on the student's academic achievements, and on an individual examination of his previous studies with reference to the study program in the department to which he is asked to be accepted.
A student applying to enroll in advanced years will do so through an enrollment application form for advanced years.
The application will be reviewed by the faculty secretariat in coordination with the relevant department. Upon receipt of approval for enrollment for advanced years, the student will receive a notification from the faculty secretariat and will be instructed to register on the university website. Admission will be reported by the faculty.

I quit my studies and want to go back . what should I do ?

In the first stage, an application for resumption of studies must be completed. The application will be examined by the faculty secretariat in front of the relevant department of study. If the answer is yes, the balance of academic obligations for the degree will be determined, subject to the current curriculum.
After approval in principle for the resumption of studies, the student will be required to pay for the resumption of studies, and subject to a payment reference, he will be asked to register for university. Admission to the department under the responsibility of the faculty will then be reported

I would like to enroll few individual courses is that possible ?

 

I want to register for a few individual courses, not for purposes of completing a degree. Is this possible?

You may register as a student with special status in the faculty and attend courses of the regular study programs.

Applicants must meet one of the following criteria to be eligible for special status:

Meets the admissions criteria for the program they wish to attend courses in

Hold a bachelor’s degre

Registration as a student with special status will be for a duration of one year. The student will be entitled to request permission from the faculty teaching committee to continue their studies beyond one year.To register for this status, complete the registration application for a student with special status. The application will be checked by the student administration office in the faculty.Once the application has been accepted in principle, the student will be asked to register for the university. With the confirmation of registration for the university, the student will be able to register for courses.

What is the procedure for submitting an application for an extension of studies to a graduate?

An application for an extension of studies for a master's degree will be submitted on an application form for an extension of studies - a graduate, together with the signature and recommendation of the supervisor, for the approval of the head of the department. A student who wishes to postpone the date of completion of his studies will be required to register for another year of study and to pay tuition according to the rules of tuition customary at the university.

What is the thesis submission procedure for the final exam?

What is the procedure for submitting the thesis prior to the final examination for master's studies / submission of a research program prior to the screening examination for a direct route to a doctorate?

The student must pass a final examination, the format of which is detailed on the faculty website. The student must contact the department secretariat to coordinate the exam date. The exam results will be kept in the department's certified secretariat and will be forwarded to the faculty when the degree closes. Conditions for taking the exam:

A prerequisite for the screening examination is the fulfillment of all the obligations for the master's degree, the completion of an application form for the closure of a master's degree together with the recommendation of the supervisor signed by the head of the department.
About a month at least before the estimated exam date. Copies of the work will be forwarded to the consultant and examiners for their opinion. It is possible that the work will be returned to the student for repairs prior to the examination.
A direct doctoral track can be accessed at any stage of the master's studies, provided that the grade point average is higher than 85 and the student has completed all his / her obligations for the master's degree. Students being tested for a direct route to a doctoral degree - The screening exam will focus on the research program that the student will submit before the exam, the first research results already achieved and knowledge of the background material in the subject studied and will be at the level of a graduate exam. The procedure for submitting the research plan is the same as the procedure for submitting the thesis.

Completion of 75% of degree obligations.
Supervisor approval (to complete the study).

I have difficulty with the Hebrew language. Am I eligible for an

Immigrant and foreign students who have studied less than seven years in the Hebrew language and who have been tested in the non-Hebrew psychometric test will be entitled to adjustments for the shorter of the two periods: (i) duration of their degree or (ii) seven years of study 7 years) - (number of previous years of study in Hebrew) = (number of years of eligibility for accommodations)].

2. Students from Arab society whose high school studies were in a language other than Hebrew and who took the psychometric test in a language other than Hebrew, will be entitled to adjustments during all their years of study for one degree at the university. This is provided that they do not have a previous academic degree taught in the Hebrew language. The duration of the adjustments will be the number of standard years for one degree + another year. The duration of the adjustments in medical studies will be for the period of the first four years of study for the degree.

3. Students of Haredi education and students of the Ethiopian community, who have difficulty with the Hebrew language due to the nature of their previous studies or due to being first generation educated (immigrants from Ethiopia) will be eligible for accommodations during the first year of a university degree. This, provided that they do not have a previous academic degree taught in the Hebrew language.

Students who are eligible for adjustments according to sections A-C will receive a time extension of 25% in each examination that takes place during the eligibility period and is conducted in the Hebrew language, will be able to receive help from the teacher in understanding the questionnaires, and their grades will not be affected by spelling errors. Students eligible for accommodations under Sections A and B will also be permitted to use a dictionary or a computerized dictionary (which does not allow access to the Internet) during the period of eligibility

I need special adjustments in the exams. who should I go to ?

A prerequisite for requesting accommodations is a reliable, valid and up-to-date diagnosis (from the last five years), which is provided by a recognized assessor as defined in the Law on the Rights of Students with Learning Disabilities in Post-Secondary Institutions.

The diagnosis must be sent to the faculty secretariat (to the graduate study coordinator or graduate study coordinator - according to the degree in which the student is studying) and it will be submitted for examination in the learning disabilities unit (a reference to the payment must be attached below).
The diagnostic test involves a payment of 140 NIS, which can be paid online at the link: Payment for an external diagnostic test. The unit for learning disabilities will examine the application and decide whether and what accommodations should be granted to the student as part of his studies at the Hebrew University. The unit may not accept the recommendations in an external diagnosis - in whole or in part - or require an additional diagnosis from the student.
A diagnosis made at the diagnostic institute of the University Unit for Diagnosis and Support of Students with Learning Disabilities (hereinafter: the unit) will not be subject to examination, and its recommendations will be forwarded directly to the teaching secretariat of the faculty in which the student is studying.

Adjustments will be made for each student individually, according to his or her functional profile and taking into account the nature and purpose of the exams and assignments required as part of his or her university studies. The final determination regarding eligibility for accommodations will be made by the unit. The implementation of the recommendations for accommodations is the responsibility of the faculty. The unit answer will be given within 30 days from the date of submission of the application by the student, it will be reasoned and delivered to the student through the faculty teaching staff.

As a general rule, a student, who has been recognized as having a learning disability and is found to be eligible for accommodations, will be eligible for accommodations determined for the duration of his or her degree. The unit may determine that the adjustments will be valid for five years or less

If I am interested in improving my course grade, can I just sign up for it again ?

Students may appeal written exam scores. It is not possible to appeal the grade in the exam conducted according to. An appeal will be submitted in writing within 72 hours from the date of publication of the exam companies, detailing the reasons for filing the appeal, using the appeal form. , Whether lower or higher than the previous one, will be the exam score.The amended score, or the teacher's reasoned decision to dismiss the appeal, will be delivered within 3 working days starting from the day following the deadline for filing the appeals.

How do you register for the second date and when ?

Every student who intends to take the exam on Monday, enter a personal information site, the "Registration for Mondays" link and verify the registration dates for each and every exam. The registration date range is precisely defined and therefore timely registration must be ensured. Please note that registration for Mondays is up to 3 working days before the exam (ie: not including Friday-Saturday, holidays, etc.)

I got a grade on the exam and I am not happy with it. What to do ?

Students may appeal written exam scores. It is not possible to appeal the grade in the exam conducted according to. An appeal will be submitted in writing within 72 hours from the date of publication of the exam companies, detailing the reasons for filing the appeal, using the appeal form. , Whether lower or higher than the previous one, will be the exam score.The amended score, or the teacher's reasoned decision to dismiss the appeal, will be delivered within 3 working days starting from the day following the deadline for filing the appeals.

I studied at the faculty in the past and quit. How to re-register ?

An application to renew your studies within the faculty should be submitted using the following form:

  • This application will be passed on to the faculty’s teaching committee.

I studied at another academic place. How to enroll in a faculty department ?

A student with a full academic year (min. 42 credits) in a field of one of the programs in the faculty is eligible to register for advanced years.

There are limited spaces for second year studies, and this is subject to the student’s academic achievements and a detailed examination of their previous studies in comparison to the academic program they wish to be accepted onto.

A student applying to register for advanced years should do this using the application form for advanced years.

The application will be assessed by the faculty administration office in conjunction with the relevant program. Upon approval of registration for advanced years, the student will receive a notice from the faculty administration office with further instructions for registering on the university website. Admission will be communicated by the faculty.