FAQ Admissions

1. We accept students who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution of higher education with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or 80% (Israeli system) or equivalent. We can also accept students with an expected date of graduation by the beginning of the school year.  
2. Original transcript and diploma, which can be obtained from your study institution or translated and notarized at your home country.
3. Proven competence in English (if your native language is not English or you haven’t previously studied in an English-taught higher education institution); TOEFL (grade- 89) or equivalent exams; IELTS (grade 6.5); Duo lingo (110 points); TOEFL code 0955 if your degree was studied in English. 
4. Two recommendation letters (minimum).
5. A Personal Statement\Motivational letter.
6. CV/Resume.
7. Medical Forms – you can submit the self-statement first, and submit the rest later.
8. Copy of valid passport.
9. MBA programs require GMAT\GRE test results.   *Please note that requirements may vary depending on your chosen program. For further information, check your program’s page.   

We realize that organizing all your document may take a while. You may submit your application by first paying your application fee, and gradually upload your documents at a later stage. However, please note that aside from medical forms – we will consider your application only after receiving all your documents. 

By official documents we mean the official bachelor degrees, transcripts and/or certificates which you received from your university. The documents but they must be authentic, printed on university paper, and signed by a university official. They may be scanned on the condition that they are scanned clearly. 

By original documents we mean the initial documents which you have received from your university. These can be obtained at your university and submitted either physically by yourself upon your arrival, or online from your university’s official email.  

Research shows that motivation is key to success in all aspects, including education.  

A motivation letter is our means of getting to know you better, aside from your academic achievements. It’s a great opportunity for you to tell us about yourself, share your hopes and dreams and explain why attending your chosen Master’s program is important to you. All this will be taken into consideration during your application process. 

If you apply to more than one program, you should send a letter of motivation to each program, reflecting your specific motivation for each one.  

Your recommendation letters should be written by academic or professional executives who can vouch for you academically or professionally, such as your college professor or work manager.  

The letter should be submitted digitally, printed on the university or company’s official stationery, and signed by the recommender.  

While most of our international programs accept a Bachelor’s degree as a passing criterion, some programs require specific educational backgrounds or courses, such as:

– Archaeological Sciences (prior science-related degree) 

– MBA Technology Management (GMAT, GRE, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Engineering)

– MBA Sustainability (GMAT/GRE/ equivalent)

– Marine Biology (prior biology, ecology, etc.) 

– Marine Geosciences (background in geology or science) 

– Statistics (Bachelor’s degree in Statistics or a related field such as Mathematics, 

Computer Science, or Engineering) 

For further information, check your program’s page.

Yes. UHaifa International accepts students from all over the world holding a student visa.

Of course, given that your college is academically recognized.  We accept students who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree from any recognized institution of higher education with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or 80% (Israeli system) or equivalent.  

Yes, students graduating by the beginning of the school year can be accepted if they present an official letter from their current university confirming their study program, and expected graduation date.

For admissions you will need your original diplomas, meaning the original bachelor degrees, transcripts and/or certificates which you received from your university. These can be obtained at your university and submitted either physically or online from your university’s official email. 

Once you submit your application and all requested documents, your application will be revised by your program’s Academic Committee, and you should receive a response in a few weeks’ time.

No, you do not need to speak or learn Hebrew, as all courses are taught in English. However, if you’re interested in an opportunity to learn Hebrew, we encourage you to do so in one of our language courses. For further information, click here.

Yes, the University of Haifa is an internationally recognized, globally renowned and ranked academic institution.

Following your acceptance letter, we will email you a personalized payment statement including detailed instructions and set time deadlines.  These include a deposit payment to secure your spot, followed by payments throughout the year as outlined in the payment statement.  All payments must be paid online using a credit card through our Applicant portal.

Yes, you can withdraw your application under the guidelines of UHaifa International Cancellation Policy which can be found in this link.

All withdrawals must be indicated in writing and tuition payments are conditional to the timing of the withdrawal.