Study in Lebanon
With more than 2,000 years of history, Lebanon is at the crossroads of some of the world’s major cultures and religions, and a great place to get an international education.Higher education plays a pivotal role in the economic and social development of Israel. In 2009-2010 some 280,000 students attended the country's institutions of higher learning. Of these, 38 percent attend universities and 41 percent are enrolled in colleges, while 21 percent participate in distance-learning courses.
Israel's institutions of higher education have full academic and administrative freedom and are open to all students who meet their academic standards.
Academic organization
Institutions of higher education operate under the authority of the Council for Higher Education, organized by the minister of education, and includes academics, community representatives and a student representative. The Council grants accreditation, authorizes the awarding of academic degrees, and advises the government on the development and financing of higher education and scientific research.
Public funds provide 70 percent of the budget for higher education, 20 percent derives from tuition, and the rest from various private sources. In recent years higher education study programmes in Israel have become more career-oriented, with larger numbers of students enrolled in the wide range of professional studies.
General application requirements
In most cases applications are submitted online. After the application deadline, all applications will be reviewed, and will be contacted with an admissions decision. In some cases, an interview will be required, which can be held either in person or via telephone or Skype.Application documents include:
- Official transcripts from attended high school, including a copy of the graduation diploma;
- Personal essay;
- Letters of recommendation;
- CV/resume;
- Results from standardized university entrance exams in your country;
- Demonstrated Command of English;
- Heath Declaration Form;
- Medical Form.
For more details visit: http://www.masaisrael.org/programs/apply
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Admission exam
Immigrants and students lacking the necessary qualifications may attend a special preparatory program, which enables them to apply for admission. A standardized test is used as a higher education admission exam. The test covers three areas: quantitative and verbal reasoning and English language proficiency. It is administered by the Israeli National Institute for Testing and Evaluation (NITE).Study programmes
Israeli universities are among 100 of the top world universities in science and engineering-related subjects, according to the QS World University Rankings. Taught subjects include mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, engineering or life sciences.Summer Programs are offered in general academic areas as well as language offerings in Yiddish, Hebrew and Arabic. Intensive Language Program are offered in Hebrew, Yiddish and Arabic. A wide range of Graduate Programs is also available in Israeli universities.
Opportunities are available for international students to spend a semester or year in an exchange programme experiencing another culture, volunteering, doing an internship, studying, or developing their Jewish identity. Jewish Studies programs are designed to deepen your connection to the Jewish traditions and identity.
Higher studies in Israel offer a broad selection of courses taught in English, along with courses in French, Spanish, Russian, and Hebrew delivered by experienced faculty.
To find and compare English, French and Spanish language courses visit: www.languagelearningportal.com
Internships and connections
Whether you are interested in hi-tech innovation, community building, art, scientific research, renewable energy, music, language, or archaeology, Israel has an array of cutting-edge companies, socially conscious organizations, top-notch educational institutions, and warm communities that will welcome you during your program. Students are encouraged to build lifelong connections with Israeli citizens.Study visa
The higher education visa is valid for up to one year and for multiple entrances and exits. Recipients of this visa are not permitted to work in Lebanon.The visa is granted to students who provide the following documents:
- Completed and signed application;
- Two passport pictures;
- Certification of acceptance for study at a recognized educational institution in Israel;
- Proof that the student has the financial means to pay for his studies and sustenance throughout his stay in Israel;
- A valid travel document;
- Payment of the fee.
