ISRAEL: UNIVERSITY OF HAIFA
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Academic Year Deadlines
February 1: Priority Deadline
March 1: Secondary Deadline
April 1: Late Applicant Deadline
Note: CSU IP recommends that students apply by the priority deadline as available spaces may be limited on popular programs.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
GPA Requirement
3.0 Cumulative GPA
CSU Class Standing
Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Pre-requisites
There are no CSU IP pre-requisites for this program. Students are responsible for verifying that they meet individual course pre-requisites prior to registration with the overseas institution.
PROGRAM AT A GLANCE
Subjects Available
| Anthropology |
International/Global Studies |
| Arabic |
Jewish Studies |
| Archaeology |
Liberal Studies |
| Art |
Literature |
| Art (Studio) |
Middle East Studies |
| Business |
Peace and Conflict Studies |
| Communications |
Philosophy |
| Comparative Literature |
Political Science |
| Economics |
Psychology |
| Global Law |
Religious Studies |
| Hebrew |
Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| History |
Sociology |
| International Relations |
Technology |
| International Security/Conflict |
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CLICK HERE to view the online course catalog.
Academic Credit
Students are required to take the equivalent of 15 CSU units per semester.
CLICK HERE to view the Academic Bulletin for this program for further details regarding course credits and academic policies.
Cost
Students pay the same tuition for Israel: University of Haifa as the tuition paid for their home CSU campus. For more information on costs, including accommodations, travel and other expenses, see the Budget Estimates at the top of the brochure page.
Program Dates
CSU IP students spend an Academic Year abroad on this program.
Academic Year: October to May
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The University of Haifa, established in 1972, has a diverse student population of over 18,000. CSU IP students study at the International School which is an interdisciplinary department within the University of Haifa. The International School offers courses taught in English in subject areas such history, Jewish studies, literature, Middle Eastern studies, peace and conflict studies, political science and psychology. In addition to the courses taught in English, students with sufficient Hebrew language skills can also take courses in other departments of the university.
The university offers Hebrew and Arabic language courses, and CSU students must take at least one Hebrew or Arabic language course each semester. Instruction is offered at all levels to accommodate students from beginner to advanced language levels. Students take a placement exam upon arrival to determine their level.
For additional academic information about this program, please refer to the CSU IP Academic Bulletin for most current year by clicking here. Note that course offerings are subject to change and may not be offered during the year of intended study.
LOCATION
Haifa is the largest city in Northern Israel and the third largest city in the country. The city serves as a major seaport located on Israel’s Mediterranean coastline in the Bay of Haifa. Haifa is Israel’s largest high tech center with companies such as Google, Intel, Cisco and Qualcomm, and IBM has its headquarters on the University of Haifa campus. The University of Haifa campus spreads along the Carmel Mountain ridge and is surrounded by the Carmel National Park. Haifa is located 56 miles north of Tel Aviv, which can be easily reached in about 50 minutes by train.
HOUSING
Housing is arranged prior to arrival in Israel by the University of Haifa. All students live in on-campus dormitories. Each dormitory apartment houses six students in either double or single bedrooms, with a shared kitchen and living space. Israeli and international students live in the dorms, allowing CSU students the opportunity to meet local students and have a more complete Israeli experience.
INTERNSHIP
In the second semester, students have the option of taking an internship course which features directed work-study experiences related to the student’s academic or vocational interests. The internship course is coordinated by an International School faculty member and supervised by on-site personnel who have academic or professional credentials. Most internships involve 10-15 hours of work per week at the internship site and are worth three or four academic credits.
