FAQ Housing

Students can apply to the on-campus dorms on a first come first serve basis. 

Talia Dorms: shared apartments with 3-6 private bedrooms, private shower/bathroom, and shared common area. 

For monthly fee, please click here.

• All dorm apartments are single-sex.
• Rooms provide: a single bed, desk, closet and shelves, refrigerator and a hotplate. Other appliances and utensils can be brought with you or purchased in Haifa.
• Self-service laundry rooms, a grocery store, and the Student Club are located in the dormitory complex.
• The Student Club incorporates a large screen television and often hosts parties, workshops, lectures and other activities.
• Free WIFI Internet connections.

Yes, the dorm rent covers all electricity expenses.

Sure! There is a synagogue on campus, and all food on campus is Kosher.

• Washing Towels – the dorms do not offer towels.
• Bedding linens: we highly recommend you bring with you sheets, blankets, pillows, pillow cases and other linens suitable for single size beds. If you cannot bring these essentials with you, the dorms may provide you with some, yet please note that as a sustainable University, though they are pre-washed, they have been used.
• You can also purchase these essentials in Israel.

Dress in Israel tends to be casual, and what you wear at your home university is probably what you will want to wear at the University of Haifa. In addition to your basic clothing, we suggest you bring the following items:

• Mobile phone
• Kitchenware
• Hat
• Water bottle
• Swimwear
• Mosquito repellent
• Hiking shoes
• Waterproof sandals
• Sunscreen
• Prescription medication
• Toiletries – Most brands can be found in Israel
• 2 Passport photos (for those interested in joining the gym)

As student dorms are shared spaces, pets in the dorms are prohibited. If you have a licensed emotional pet, please contact the dorms for further information.

For all off-campus dorms, click here.