🇮🇱 Israel · Study Abroad
How to study in Israel as an international student — application steps, student visas, and living costs.
Quick answer
To study in Israel you apply to the university, then, once admitted, apply for an A/2 student visa through an Israeli mission, showing your acceptance and funds. A growing number of graduate programs are in English. Explore the university sites and apply by the deadline.
Studying in Israel requires admission to a recognised institution and, for non-residents, the correct A/2 student visa or other lawful status. Students should confirm tuition, funds, health coverage, housing and whether the programme permits any work activity.
- A/2 student visas are normally issued for up to one year and can be extended when requirements are met.
- Admission letters, tuition confirmation, proof of means, passport validity and photo are listed in official guidance.
- Student status is not a general work authorisation; verify any internship or employment rules separately.
Step-by-step
- 1
Choose your course and institution
Choose your program and apply to the university; a growing number of graduate programs are in English. Explore the university sites.
- 2
Meet academic and language requirements
Meet the academic entry requirements and prove language ability (e.g. an English or local-language test) at the level the course demands.
- 3
Apply for admission
Apply for admission through the relevant application route by the deadline, with transcripts, test scores and supporting documents.
- 4
Receive offer and enrollment document
On acceptance, obtain your official enrollment/acceptance document, which you will need for the visa application.
- 5
Apply for your student visa
Apply for an A/2 student visa through an Israeli mission, showing your acceptance letter and proof of funds.
- 6
Arrive, enroll and know the rules
Arrive before the term, complete enrollment and any residence registration, and note the rules on part-time work and post-study stay.
Checklist
- Course, level and institution chosen
- Academic + language requirements met
- Admission application submitted by deadline
- Offer + enrollment/acceptance document received
- Proof of funds + health cover prepared
- Student visa applied for + granted
- Arrival, enrollment + registration done
- Work-hours and post-study stay rules understood
Official authorities
- Population and Immigration Authority — student visa
Official A/2 student-visa application guide.
- Council for Higher Education
Recognised higher-education system authority.
Frequently asked questions
What is an A/2 visa?
Israel’s student visa, issued for the duration of your studies once you show acceptance and sufficient funds.
Are courses taught in English?
A growing number of graduate programs are in English, while Hebrew is used more at undergraduate level; check each program.
Do I need to show funds?
Yes — you show your acceptance and proof of sufficient funds to support your studies when applying for the A/2 visa.
Official-information aggregation, not legal advice. Always verify on the authority's own site.