Overview

Israel XP works in conjunction with Bar-Ilan University to provide students with high-level general and Judaic studies, credits that are transferable to many North American universities, and an independent, vibrant dorm life. We offer the benefits of a relatively small, intimate program of approximately 120 English-speaking students, combined with the resources and infrastructure of a top notch university.

Classes take place at Bar-Ilan University on Monday - Thursday. Judaic courses are offered at beginner and advanced levels each morning. Options include parsha, ethics, halacha, Talmud, contemporary issues, and a wide array of other topics

General studies courses are taught in the afternoons. The courses are similar to a typical freshman course load in North American universities, including English, Mathematics, Science, Psychology, Ulpan, Business and more.

All courses are taught in English.

For a full menu of current Judaic and general course offerings, click here.

Sample weekly schedule and annual calendar.

FAQs

Will my Bar-Ilan credits transfer to my university in America or Canada?
Yes, in many cases. Read more information on transferring credits.

Can I attend for only 1 semester, or are 2 semesters required?
Most Israel Experience students attend for an entire year, but students may apply for one semester of study. Dormitory space may be limited for spring semester, so students are urged to apply early. Note that many secular university classes are offered on a year-long basis beginning in the fall.

What if I love Bar-Ilan so much that I want to stay longer than a year?
Israel Experience students have the option to apply their credits towards an entire undergraduate BA degree at Bar-Ilan, with all classes taught in English. Click here to learn more. If a student maintains an 85 average at Bar-Ilan, they also receive automatic admission to Bar-Ilan’s prestigious 1-year MBA program.

Can I take courses in Hebrew?
Students who so desire, and whose Hebrew proficiency is acceptable, may also select from several of the 7,000 courses offered in Hebrew.

Bar-Ilan University By the Numbers

  • 33,000 Students at Bar-Ilan
  • 28 Nationalities represented
  • 1,700 Academic Faculty
  • 52 Academic Departments
  • 8,009 Courses
  • 1 Million publications in 24 libraries
  • 69 Research centers and institutes
  • 130 acre campus in Ramat Gan