Israeli higher education institutions are known all over the world for their academic excellence. With several universities ranked among the best in the world, excellent colleges and research institutes, Israel offers you a high-quality academic experience.

Higher education institutions in Israel offer a variety of academic programs in English for international students at the bachelor's, master's, and candidate of sciences, and they range from short-term courses to full-time programs.

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Israel doesn’t have a centralized system for applying for higher education, so the admission process may vary depending on your chosen field, program level, or educational institution. Be sure to contact the institution to check the requirements or if you have specific questions.

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What documents are required for admission to Israeli universities?

When choosing a training program, review the admission requirements on the school's website and keep in mind that they may vary from institution to institution. Depending on the type of program and your academic history you may be asked to provide some of the following documents when applying:

• Application for admission to the University;
• Academic certificates and diplomas of previous training;
• Proof of English language proficiency;
• Academic letters of recommendation;
• Motivation letter;
• GRE or GMAT test results;
• Health insurance.

In Israel, some universities require international students to take an intensive language course at a Hebrew school (Ulpan) before starting their regular studies.

Programs that are conducted in English have specific requirements for the English language, and proof of proficiency will usually be in the form of a TOEFL test or its equivalent (for example, pre-training in English).

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Once you have submitted all the necessary documents, it may take some time to get the admission results. Once you are enrolled, the institution will send you an official acceptance letter confirming the details of your course and start date. 

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Applying for an A/2 student visa

Anyone who has entered an educational institution in Israel and has the necessary documents to confirm this at the Israeli embassy in their country of residence can apply for an Israeli student visa. 

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When to apply for an A/2 student visa?

The first thing you should do is to check when is the best time to apply for an Israel visa in your country of residence. Many applications fail because they are submitted too early or too late.

You must apply for an A/2 visa to study in Israel one to two months before the date when you plan to enter the country.

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Where can I apply for an A/2 visa?

Next, check where you want to apply. Depending on how the Israeli authorities regulate visa applications in your country of residence, you may need to apply to:

• Israeli Embassy
• Israeli Consulate
• A third-party visa application center to which Israel has transferred a visa contract

You can get this information from the Israeli embassy in your country of residence, on their website, or by requesting it by phone or email.

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Fill out the A / 2 student visa application form

First, find and upload your A/2 student visa application and fill it out.

It is located on the site.

The form is available in two languages: English and Hebrew. You can create it in any language. You can fill out the form using a computer and then print it out, or use a pen of any color other than black.

If you are applying to a third-party visa application center, we recommend that you fill it out using a computer, as some of these centers do not accept handwritten applications.

The Israel student visa application form contains questions about your nationality, full name, full names of your parents, your profession, and your planned trip to Israel.

You also need to attach a photo to the questionnaire at the specified location.

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What documents are required for an A/2 visa?

The necessary documents for obtaining an A/2 student visa are an essential part of the application process.

1. Student visa application form;
2. Two passport photos with a white background measuring 5.5x5.5;
3. Your valid passport;
4. Other passports;
5. Confirmation of flight booking. You don't need to buy tickets, because if your application is rejected, you will lose your money. You just need a saved seat on your flight to Israel as proof of the date you are going to travel here;
6. Your birth certificate;
7. Confirmation of payment of the A2 visa fee;
8. Approval letter from the institution where you are going to study. The email must include your name, passport number, and duration of training;
9. Proof of the source of financial support;
10. Scholarship confirmation if you will be studying for a scholarship;
11. Certificate of residence. A document that shows where you will be while studying in Israel, i.e. a letter of admission to the hostel;
12. Motivation letter;
13. Other educational documents;
14. If you are under the age of 18:
15. Birth certificate notarized with Apostille stamp;
16. Parental consent to issue a visa to Israel. Both parents (or legal guardians) must sign the form in the presence of a notary or consular representative.

On the day of admission, you will have to meet with a consular official, to whom you will submit all these documents at the embassy/consulate/Visa Application Center. Be sure to bring all these documents in the original and two photocopies for each.

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What is the collection cost of the A/2 student visa?

On the day of applying for a visa at the Israeli visa application office in your country of residence, you will need to pay the application fee.

The A/2 visa fee is EUR 41 per applicant. If you apply at the visa application center, you will have to pay an additional service fee, which can’t be higher than the price of the visa itself.

Please note that the fee won’t be refunded if your application is rejected or you decide to withdraw the application before the embassy reviews it. If you re-apply, you will have to pay the fee again.

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What is the deadline for applying for a student visa to Israel?

Registration takes a minimum of five days for an Israel A/2 student visa.

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How long can I stay in Israel with a student visa?

A student visa to Israel is valid for one year. Before the visa expires, you can apply for a visa extension for another year. You can extend your visa if you are studying at an educational institution in Israel.

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Renewal of the A/2 student visa in Israel

You must apply for visa renewal/renewal at the Ministry of the Interior (Misrad Hapanim), which is located in the government building.

Your application must include the following documents:

• An official letter from an educational institution stating that you are a student;
• Visa extension form;
• Your passport with the current student visa sticker;
• Two photos with size of passport;
• Commission payment receipt;

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Can I combine my studies and work in Israel?

Thus, Israeli educational institutions offer students unlimited opportunities to demonstrate their skills and apply academic knowledge in practice. The type of job you get mainly depends on your qualifications, previous work experience, if you have, and your skills.

Internship programs are a great opportunity for you to start your chosen career while studying. Higher education institutions and other organizations offer a range of programs with internship opportunities to get acquainted with the Israeli high-tech scene, business, consulting, the public sector, the non-profit sector, and so on.

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Is it possible to get a scholarship to study?

Students have a variety of scholarship opportunities, ranging from federal funding to private initiatives at colleges and universities. International students can try to get one of 32 types of scholarship and grant payments. The most significant among them are:

• Annual state aid for repatriates. Its size is 2.5 thousand dollars for those who are studying for a bachelor's degree and 3.6 thousand dollars for masters. In exchange, the scholarship holder must work 24 hours a year as a volunteer for two years.
• Scholarships in Israel, which are 600 dollars.
• The Scholarship Project «Global Education» allows applicants to receive about 20,000 for 1 academic year. Teknion, Jewish and Tel Aviv universities take part in the program. In turn, the scholarship holder will have to work at home in the received specialty for at least 3 years.
• A grant from the Weizmann Institute, which is allocated every month for students of master's programs in the amount of 1.5 thousand dollars and for doctoral students in the amount of 2000 dollar during the entire course of study.

Here you will find all the scholarships and grants at Israeli universities that you can apply for.