You hear and read about Europe and the European Union all the time. Some of you visited Germany, Austria or France so many times that you almost can call it your second home; some of you would like the chance to see more of these places. Whether you wish to widen your knowledge about this continent, to gain theoretical and practical skills that will help you to build a career in governmental, public and private institutions, or to become a researcher of Europe – The European Forum at the Hebrew University is the place for you!

The Forum’s MA programs in European Studies and in Contemporary Germany: Politics, Society and Culture are taught by excellent lecturers, specialized in interdisciplinary approaches. Furthermore, our cooperation with leading European institutions encourages and supports students to strive for academic and professional excellence:

• We are the only academic institution in Israel to offer separate graduate programs in European Studies and in Contemporary Germany.
• We provide the educational means for academic writing already during the MA studies.
• We support our students financially, and award excellence and tuition scholarships.
• We believe that researching Europe means to be exposed as much as possible to the culture, languages and people. For that reason, we offer various studying trips to Germany, Austria, and the EU institutions in Brussel, as well as scholarships for intensive language courses abroad.
• We combine theories with practice and offer our MA students internships related to their field of studies.

Europe and the EU influence globally more and more. Israeli and international organizations, as well as universities are looking for European experts. Take the first step to become one: (Link to How to Apply)

General Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university (In the USA it includes “Regional Accreditation”). We accept the degree only if at least half of the credits were studied at the degree-granting institution, or in institutions recognized by us. Candidates who completed a degree at a branch in Israel of an overseas institution of higher education must contact the Overseas Applicants Unit before applying.

2. A minimum average in undergraduate studies that is equivalent to 80 (USA GPA 3.0) for admission to the Non-Research Track and a minimum  average equivalent to 85 (USA GPA 3.5) for admission to the Research Track is required.

3. Hebrew language skills:  Level Dalet is the minimum requirement for admission to most departments. (Further details in the chapter "Hebrew Language".) Students in the MA program Contemporary Germany: Politics, Society and Culture are exempt from this requirement.

4. English language skills: “Upper Advanced” level is the minimum requirement for admission to MA programs taught in English . (Further details in the chapter "English Language".)

MA Program in European Studies

MA Program in Contemporary Germany: Politics, Society and Culture

The program promotes the study of contemporary processes in German society in the context of the EU, as well as in global context. Proficiency in the German language is not a pre-requisite for the program but is required in order to graduate. English language required: Exemption level.

For the information on the application procedure for graduate students, please go the official website of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for overseas students or the registration website.

For information on the application procedure for PhD candidates, please got to the official website of the Authority for Research Students.

If you would like further information or if you have any questions concerning the study programs, please contact our Teaching and Students Coordinator, Andrea Bachar, or our Administrative Director, Elisheva Moatti.

ברוכים הבאים לפורום אירופה!

פורום אירופה מציע שתי תכניות לימודים לתואר מוסמך:

- לימודי אירופה
- לימודי גרמניה בת ימינו: פוליטיקה, חברה ותרבות (תכנית בינלאומית באנגלית)

הלימודים מתקיימים בשני מסלולים: מסלול מחקרי, הכולל כתיבת תזה, ומסלול לא מחקרי.

למידע מפורט על התכנית ללימודי אירופה

לרשימת הקורסים בלימודי אירופה

למידע מפורט על התכנית ללימודי גרמניה בת ימינו

לרשימת הקורסים בלימודי גרמניה בת ימינו

להרשמה

למידע על היום הפתוח

לקביעת פגישת ייעוץ: אנדראה – 02-5883286, mseuro@mail.huji.ac.il

למידע על תחילת הלימודים בשנה ג' של תואר הבוגר

פורום אירופה מציע לתלמידיו

- מלגות שכר לימוד
- מלגות ללימוד השפה הגרמנית בחו״ל
- מלגות הצטיינות לתלמידים נבחרים
- סיורים לימודיים בחו״ל בעלות מסובסדת
- מלגות לימודים לסמסטר בגרמניה או באוסטריה
- התמחות בארגונים בעלי נגיעה לנושאים אירופיים

The European Forum at the Hebrew University offers two MA programs, both in research and non-research tracks.

• Contemporary Germany: Politics, Society and Culture - MA Study Regulations

• European Studies - MA Study Regulations

The European Forum and the Faculty of Law offer an accelerated degree program in European Studies & Contemporary Germany Studies. 

For further information and registration, please fill out the form >>>

The European Forum offers an innovative and unique study track for accelerated graduate studies in its two study programs: (a) European studies; (b) Contemporary German studies. The accelerated track enables students to study towards a master's degree from the third year of their undergraduate studies.

Pre-Requisites

A candidate for PhD studies may apply for resarch studies, if the following conditions are met:

(a) The candidate holds a Master’s Degree from a university in Israel or abroad with is recognized by the Authority for Research Students of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, with fthe following grades:

•           Master’s Degree – minimum grade 85;
•           Master’s thesis – minimum grade 85 (90 in Humanities);
•           Master’s final exam – minimum grade 85 (wherever applicable)

(b) The Authority for Research Students finds the candidate adequately prepared to pursue the proposed research.

(c) The proposed research can be carried out at the Hebrew University.

(d) Prior to registration, candidates should find and obtain the written consent of an adviser for their doctoral dissertation in the relevant department.

For detailed information please visit http://www.research-students.huji.ac.il/en

For information about the program for doctoral students at the Faculty of social Sciences please visit https://goo.gl/z4Hg1k

Principals, plans, and regulations

The doctoral program at the EF aims at supporting excellent young researchers, who focus their doctoral research on contemporary European affairs broadly defined, through the path of their doctoral studies. The European Forum doctoral studies program provides financial sponsorship — for committed students to fly-high with their research ambitions.

Our doctoral students are offered:

• excellence scholarships up to 60,000 NIS per year, up to four years;
• research scholarships;
• sponsored study-abroad programs at partner institutions;
• sponsored participation in international conferences;
• financial support for research travel;
• scholarships for language studies abroad;
• designated work space.

Seeing that the European Forum is a multidisciplinary community, with faculty coming from diverse disciplinary background, the European Forum doctoral studies program is designed to meet the educational needs of students whose previous studies, knowledge and experiences are equally diverse. Still, the overarching theme of studies and research must address European matters — European society and European Union, migration and integration, political economy, media, culture and memory, urbanism and inequality, law and rights, and alike topics.

The European Forum doctoral program, like the Masters programs, is organized into two curricular tracks: (a) European Studies, and (b) Contemporary German Studies: Politics, Society and Culture.

To open your imagination to the diversity of topics and agenda studied and researched under the canopy of European Forum at the Hebrew University, here are but very few projects composed by our students:

• The Langeweile and the Longue Durée: Boredom and Politics in Postnational Europe, by Avraham Rot (MA)
• Modern Pilgrimage: Representations of Journeys in Contemporary Art, by Yaakov Ben-Meir (PhD)
• The European External Action Service, Agent Capacities and the 2013 Guidelines, by Mirian Rest-Bashan (MA)
• Does Literature Matter? On the Reception of Israeli Literature in Germany after 1989, by Dr. Karin Neuburger (post-doc)
• Islam and the European Legal Systems: The Headscarf Debate in France and Germany as Case Studies, by Maayan Sagy (MA)
• "When you have to shoot... shoot! Don't talk"? : A Critical Reading of BVerfGE 115, 118, by Nofar Sheffi (MA)

Want to know more?

• Visit us at the European Forum, rooms 6203/4 at the Humanities buildings on Mt. Scopus.
• Check out on-line info at www.ef.huji.ac.il.
• Call or email to schedule a consultation session: mseuro@mail.huji.ac.il; 02-5883286.

Program Rules and Regulations

(1) Admissions

(1.1) Applications must include:

• Application form
• Transcript of grades, for both Bachelors and Masters studies;
• Copies of graduation certificates, for both Bachelors and Masters studies;
• Electronic copy of Master´s thesis;
• Curriculum Vitae
• Preliminary research proposal: essay introducing the agenda of your doctoral research. Understanding that this statement is mostly aspirational, still the essay should articulate the agenda for the planned research: describe general topic and discussions of it to date, identify possible lacunae in current study of the topic, propose research that would enable filling in the gap in current research, as well as briefly add a specific question and a description of methodology — up to three pages;
• Two letters of reference from faculty members, one of them from your prospective faculty advisor, specifically describing acquaintance with candidate, specifying candidate’s qualities that enable long-term commitment and academic diligence, noting possibility for sponsoring candidate from faculty grants, and commenting on validity of candidate’s research agenda;
• Letter of confirmation from the prospective faculty advisor.

(1.2) Assessment process:

• Applications are reviewed and considered by a faculty committee, whose principles highlight excellence of academic record to date (including minimal average grade of 90 for courses and 90 for Masters thesis), promise of the research proposal, relevance of agenda to European and German studies at the doctoral level, and potential for further excellence in of the activities of the European Forum community.
• Interview with the candidate.

(1.3) Timeline for admissions:

• Applications must be sent by e-mail to mseuro@mail.huji.ac.il.
• Applications must be completed no later than November 15, 2019 or May 15, 2020.
• Responses from European Forum shall be mailed no later than a month after the deadline.
• Formal registration with the Authority for Research Students.

(2) Curricula

(2.1) Doctoral students must participate in study activity of a scope of at least 12 credit points, including our research preparatory seminar (course 54882 – “Design Your Research”). This supplementary study program shall be approved by the Advisory Committee when approving the research proposal and shall be sent to the Authority for Research Students.

Students may begin to participate in courses with the approval of the supervisor, however, students must take into account that the committee may not necessarily approve each course that is studied in the course of stage A.

(2.2) In spite of the interdisciplinary character of the European Forum, students coming with little or no background in relevant fields may be required to complete supplementary basic courses.

(2.3) European Forum doctoral scholarship recipients are required to:

• be present at the European Forum at least two days per week;
• actively participate in at least 80% of meetings of the year-long European Forum Colloquium, over at least one year;
• present your research project in at least one international workshop or conference during stage A and another such activity during stage B;
• participate in other European Forum events, such as EF conferences, guest lectures, student recruitment events, and alike. Doctoral students may also be called upon to serve as formal and informal mentors for MA students.
• actively participate for at least one year in the doctoral training program offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences.

(3) Grants and sponsorship

(3.1) Doctoral studies grants will be offered to excellent candidates, with conditional commitment for 4 years study.

Conditionality terms draw on academic progress of the students and recommendation of faculty advisor. Students who do not meet such thresholds and are not in good academic standing, at the conclusion of each year, will have their grant terminated; see “Disciplinary regulations”.

(3.2) The European Forum’s doctoral studies grants shall be up to 60,000 NIS per annum. Students may apply for additional grants and fellowships. However, grants are in compliance with the Hebrew University regulations; see “Scholarship regulations”.

(4) Timeline for registration

Welcome to the DAAD Center for German Studies at the Hebrew University!

About our MA program

The DAAD Center for German Studies offers an MA degree in “Contemporary Germany Studies: Politics, Society, and Culture.” This is an interdisciplinary teaching program, affiliated to three faculties: Social Sciences, Law, and Humanities. The program deals with contemporary processes in Germany: the role of Germany in the EU and European integration; Germany’s contribution to global economic, political, scientific, and technological transformation; Germany's place in the contemporary cultural and artistic scene; the political and statutory constitution of the German Federal Republic (the Basic Law after 1945); the social market economy model; problems and perspectives following the reunification of 1989; the German language – past glory and new meaning.

Do I need to know German to be admitted?

No. Knowledge of the German language is not a prerequisite for admission, but in order to receive the MA degree after two years, it is compulsory to receive the exemption or pass the “Advanced German” exam, equivalent to level B2.1 of CEFR. If you do not have the required knowledge, you can participate in German-language courses offered by the Hebrew University. The program recognizes up to eight credit points offered by the university.

We also offer scholarships for German-language summer courses in Austria, which will help you reach the required level.

The program’s teaching language is English.

How much time does it take to complete the MA degree?

Full-time students will earn their MA degree in two years. The class schedule is:

In the first year of studies (approximately 20 credit points)

Mondays: 16:30-20:00

Wednesdays: 08:30-20:00

(Not including German-language classes, if needed)

In the second year of studies (completion of the required 38 credit points or 36 points plus master’s thesis)

Wednesdays: 08:30-20:00

(Not including German-language classes, if needed)

This schedule will leave you enough time to both fulfill your academic requirements and explore Jerusalem and the rest of Israel!

Am I eligible to apply?

In order to apply to the program, you need to meet the following prerequisites:

1. Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
2. B average in undergraduate studies or its equivalent
3. Knowledge of English

English-language requirements

The program is taught in English. You need to submit evidence of your English-language proficiency when you make your application to the Hebrew University. If you do not have a document indicating your knowledge of English, you will be given the option of taking the Amiram test. TOEFL and IELTS are also recognized.

Study tracks

The program offers two study tracks: a research track and a non-research track. In the research track, you are required to take 36 credit points and write a master’s thesis. This track is a prerequisite for future PhD studies at the Hebrew University. In the non-research track, you will study for 38 credit points.

At the beginning of your studies in the program, you will be registered to the non-research track. It is possible to switch to the research track after at least 20 credit points have been marked with an average grade of 85 (B+) and you have found a supervisor who will guide you in your research for the thesis.

Study regulations

For detailed study regulations, please click here.

For a list of this year’s courses, please click here.

How do I apply to the program?

For admission information, please click here.

After your application, if you meet the prerequisites mentioned above, we will contact you and schedule a Skype interview with our Admissions Committee.

Scholarships

We offer full tuition-fee stipends, distinction scholarships, scholarships for summer German-language courses in Austria, funded student-exchange programs, subsidized study excursions to Europe, and more.

Accommodation

For information about the dormitories on the Mount Scopus campus and virtual tours, please click here.

The dormitories do not provide kitchen equipment, towels, or bedding. You can either bring your own equipment or purchase it at the Academon shop in the university, and at the Coop Shop in Givat Shapira a few minutes’ walk from the dormitories.

Visa information

International students have to obtain a student visa before traveling to Israel. Please contact your nearest Israeli embassy or consulate to apply for a visa.

For more practical information about living in Israel, please click here.

See you at the DAAD Center for German Studies at the Hebrew University!

onSET

The onSET is a fast, precise online assessment test; a globally used language test in C-Test format. It enables a fast and accurate assessment of language competence in German or English. Universities and language institutes use it for language course participants, students and scholarship holders to place them in language courses or to check their learning progress.

TestDaf

The TestDaF, formally Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache ("Test of German as a foreign language"), is a standardised language test of German proficiency for non-native German speakers. It aims at people who would like to study at, or academics and scientists who want to work in, German universities. The test is run by the TestDaF-Institut. The test can be taken in 95 different countries around the world. The test covers listening comprehension, reading comprehension, writing and speaking, and is recognised by German universities as proof of prospective students' ability. The grades of candidates are marked in terms of three levels, TDN 3 — 5, which correspond to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages levels B2–C1. The certificate is valid for an unlimited period of time.

The next exam dates at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem are 05.11.2019 and 13.02.2020.

TestAS

TestAS is a central standardised aptitude test for foreign students. TestAS gives prospective students information about their individual ranking compared to other applicants. With good results, they can improve their chances of being admitted for studies at a German university.

The study obligations balance tables help you follow your studies and make sure you take all the courses and credit points required for graduation.

MA program in European Studies

Research track

Non-research track

Research track – for students who started their studies in 2018-19 - Coming soon

Non-research track – for students who started their studies in 2018-19 - Coming soon

MA program in Contemporary Germany Studies: Politics, Society and Culture

Research track

Non-research track