Study Abroad
Gabriel Sanders '17 in Jerusalem, Israel
Brandeis has many options for those wishing to study Hebrew both on and off campus. Many students studying Hebrew choose to take advantage of the great opportunities offered in Israel to bolster their language skills, gain important cross-cultural perspectives, and learn about the politics of the region. This page contains information that will assist those interested in studying Hebrew in determining how best to integrate study abroad into their Brandeis careers.
Sample of Approved Programs
- Humanities and Social Sciences at Ben Gurion University - Beer Sheva, Israel
- Israeli and Middle East Studies at Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Jerusalem, Israel
- Social Sciences and Political Studies at Tel Aviv University - Tel Aviv, Israel
- Peace and Conflict Studies at University of Haifa - Haifa, Israel
For more details on these and other programs for Hebrew majors, visit the Brandeis Approved Programs List. You can also filter options or search for unique program traits like internships or research. Additional programs might have acceptable coursework, but this list shows the primary locations where Hebrew courses may be available.
Study Abroad Liaison
To assist students with their academic choices abroad and to help answer any questions about receiving major/minor credit while abroad, each academic department and program has assigned a faculty member to serve as the Study Abroad Liaison. As every department has different policies regarding credit from abroad, the Study Abroad Liaison can assist you with guidance on major/minor credit. Find the Study Abroad Liaison for Hebrew here.Receiving Credit in Hebrew
Students wishing to receive credit in Hebrew for coursework done off-campus during the academic year should discuss these plans with the Study Abroad Liaison. All students as part of their application process for either a summer or semester term abroad will be required to have a course proposal reviewed by the department if they wish to receive credit in that major/minor. For the semester, this is an initial conversation and students should continue to discuss plans with the department as they have more course information (syllabi, etc.). For the summer, courses are pre-approved. Upon return, semester students should complete the Petition to Request Substitution for a Requirement form for final and formal review. Students may also be asked to take a language placement test upon return.
Scholarships
The Ruth Nessel Golan Prize in Hebrew Language or Literature, administered by the Hebrew Program, is available to support study in Israel.
Additional scholarships may be available for study in Israel, such as those offered by Masa Israel. More information on eligibility requirements and application criteria may be accessed directly through their website.