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Studying in Israel

Studying in Israel

Practical help for university, yeshiva, seminary and gap-year students.

Whether you are coming for a degree, a gap year, yeshiva or seminary, the practical questions are the same: where to live, how to get a visa, how healthcare works and how to budget.

Chapter 1

Before You Arrive

Acceptance letters, visas and deposits.

Your institution issues the letter that supports your A/2 student visa. Apply at the consulate in your home country and allow several weeks.

Chapter 2

Housing

Dorms, shared apartments and short leases.

Dorms are simplest for a first year. Shared apartments are cheaper and more flexible but usually require a Hebrew contract and a guarantor.

Chapter 3

Healthcare

Student insurance and clinics.

Student visas require private medical insurance, often bundled by the institution. Check whether mental health and dental are included.

Chapter 4

Everyday Life

Budgeting, food and getting around.

Students get significant discounts on transport and museums. Shuk shopping and student cafeterias make a real difference to a monthly budget.

Related answers

The A/2 student visa, explained

Who needs one, how to apply, and what it lets you do.

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