Registration for a master’s degree is a two-step process:

a. At the university level: (Admissions and Registration Office) via the internet.

b. At the faculty level by creating an account in the registration system, filling out the registration form, attaching a transcript including the grade average for the bachelor’s degree and confirmation of eligibility for a bachelor’s degree (where possible), and supervisor’s confirmation. To complete the process, visit the “Application Status” page and follow the instructions.

•  Candidates who studied or are presently studying at the Hebrew University may attach an unofficial transcript (from the personal information area)
•  Candidates who are yet to receive confirmation of eligibility for a bachelor’s degree may attach only a transcript that includes a grade average for the degree.
•  In addition to the aforementioned documents, candidates for the physics program are also required to attach:
  •  CV
  •  A cover letter describing a field of physics of particular interest to you or a research project you were involved in
  •  Letters of recommendation (where possible)

For further information, contact Ilona by telephone at 02-6586722 or by email.

Applications open in January. It is highly recommended to enroll before the end of July of the desired starting year, to increase the chances of admission and to enable the program to assign teaching assistant positions and scholarships to applicable and deserving students.
Applicants are responsible for checking the requirements of the program regarding the deadlines for finding a supervisor. Should such a requirement exist, applicants are required to receive approval from the supervisor in question by the time of registration.
Applicants for master’s degrees are requested to contact the program they are applying to for further information regarding the prerequisites for positions or scholarships.

Candidates with an undergraduate degree from an institute of higher education abroad

These candidates should:

a. Register with the Admissions and Registration Unit for Foreign Students located in the Goldschmidt Building on the Mount Scopus Campus, telephone 02-5882607.

b. Open an account in the registration system and complete the registration form.

1. Admission to a master’s program in the Faculty of Mathematics & Sciences will be subject to the following conditions being met:

a. Completion of an undergraduate degree before the commencement of the academic year, including an exemption from English language classes. It will be left to the discretion of the individual programs to determine the relevance of the undergraduate qualification to the master’s program.
Applicants should submit confirmation of eligibility for an undergraduate degree with the requisite grade average at the time of admission to the program by 1 December of the same year.

b. As a rule, admission to a master’s program is contingent upon a final grade of 85 or above in an undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study. However, students with an 80-85 grade average are also invited to apply for a master’s degree, and their application will be considered by the academic committee of the program. The chemistry program is an exception to this rule, and applicants are requested to contact the administrative office of the program for information regarding the admissions criteria.

c. Meeting additional common admissions criteria for the program, including an interview with the head of the program or someone on their behalf (advisor, admissions committee).

For further information, contact the administrative office of the relevant program and/or visit the program’s website.

2. Any admission not based on the above criteria will require written approval from the head of the program and approval from the faculty.

3. The head of the program has the authority to condition an applicant’s admission to the program on the completion of supplementary courses (these do not count toward the required academic credits for the degree, see curricula and master’s programs). The student must complete these courses as a prerequisite for further studies, within a timeframe and above a grade average determined by the head of the program. The grade average in these courses will not count toward the overall grade average of the master’s degree.

4. As stated in section 3 above, should the number of credit points to be made up exceed 16, the student will be classified as a “supplementary” master’s student for a period of up to two semesters (a supplementary year) before beginning their degree studies. A “supplementary” master’s student will be eligible to register for master’s courses outside the courses they are making up should the admissions criteria enable it. If the number of credit points to be made up is lower than 16, the student will be permitted to make up these credits alongside their degree studies. The head of the program has the authority to approve deviations from this arrangement in accordance with the student’s individual academic schedule.

5. A student whose undergraduate degree is in a field unrelated to the relevant scientific discipline for which they are applying will be required to complete supplementary courses totaling a minimum of 40 academic credits. Of these credits, 8-10 must be in mathematics and statistics’ courses. The head of the program has the authority to require additional supplementary courses beyond the amount stated above. If the student has previously taken courses that are relevant to their master’s program, these may be deducted from the required credits. This decision is at the discretion of the head of the program.

6. A “supplementary” master’s student (as defined in section 4 above) will not be required to find a supervisor unless this is a requirement of the program. These students will also not be eligible for teaching positions, and the program is not obligated to provide a scholarship for a student without a supervisor.

7. Admission to specific specializations such as rationality or nano technology will be subject to their individual admissions criteria.

8. Every program has the authority to put in place additional regulations or to tighten the existing regulations, in consultation with the faculty. These regulations will be published through the accepted channels.

9. After registration in the university’s system, the student will register with the administrative office for master’s students within the faculty. This office will transfer the materials to the relevant program for further handling.

10. Students are invited to contact the program before enrolling to request information regarding their chances of being accepted onto the program and the accepted academic schedule for this program, as well as their chances of receiving a scholarship and/or teaching position in the program.

• 1. The broadly accepted duration of the master’s degree is two years (four semesters). Certain academic programs may differ in this regard. Any deviations from this duration must be approved, in accordance with the regulations of the program, the faculty and the university. A leave of absence for maternity leave or military reserve duty should be approved in accordance with the university’s instructions. It is emphasized herein that any student completing their studies within less than two years will be required to pay 200% tuition.
• Master’s studies are a continuation of undergraduate studies, offering an emphasis on specialization and familiarization with research methods within a defined discipline. Details regarding master’s programs vary from one program to another and include taking advanced courses, passing master’s examinations and carrying out a year-long research project (thesis track). Some programs offer a master’s pathway without a research project; however, these programs are not recognized for purposes of applications for doctoral studies (non-thesis track). The first year is primarily dedicated to advanced courses within the study program and outside it, and in supplementary courses where required. The second year is dedicated primarily to the master’s thesis, which will be summarized in writing. The master’s exam will assess the student’s ability to carry out independent research and their general understanding of their chosen subject. The assessment will take place after the student has fulfilled all their commitments for the degree and will focus on the work plan submitted by the student, or upon submission of the written project, in a manner to be determined by the individual programs. The written project will be read by at least one other teacher in addition to the instructor, and this teacher will be a full partner in determining the final grade. (See details below).
• 2. Students in a program that is “not full,” i.e., planned in advance to extend beyond the standard duration, must declare this at the registration stage. Admission to the program will be considered on an individual basis, subject to the policy of the program, and must be approved by the head of the program. The program may determine a maximum time for the studies to be completed.
• 3. In any case where the studies extend beyond the standard period, it is the student’s responsibility to assess the consequences on tuition of spreading out the studies.
• 4. The university is not obligated to provide financial assistance (see below) during the periods of extension. Subject to the supervisor’s agreement, however, a scholarship of up to 200% and for up to two semesters of extension is possible. Further assistance must be approved by the dean of the Faculty of Mathematics & Sciences. Assistance during a period of extension beyond two semesters must be approved by the vice-rector in accordance with university regulations.
• 5. As a rule, students granted an extension will not be awarded a teaching position, other than in exceptional circumstances with the recommendation of the head of the program and approval by the dean of the Faculty of Mathematics & Sciences, and for an extension of no longer than two semesters. In such cases, supplementing of the scholarship by the program/supervisor will be limited to a maximum of 100%.
• 6. Students will pay tuition during their extension period (for students who have either no teaching position or a reduced teaching position). Payment of tuition for a student in their extension period by their supervisor must be approved by the head of the program.
• Master’s courses in the faculty are taught in Hebrew unless a student from abroad who does not speak Hebrew is attending the course. In this case, the course will be taught in English.
• For a detailed list of master’s programs see here.
• Tuition for master’s degree studies is no less than two years’ full tuition. The regulations regarding tuition are detailed in the booklet “Explanations of Registration and Payment Procedures.” Additional information.
  Students must submit their final thesis by the December following the end of their second year of degree studies. If this deadline is deferred, they must register for an additional year of studies and pay tuition according to the tuition fee regulations.

The program for master’s courses is determined by each program separately and includes advanced core and elective courses which are also designed for doctoral students. The list of courses will be compiled together with the supervisor and will be approved by the head of the program or the master’s studies advisor.

1. As a rule, if all the students in the course speak Hebrew, then the course will be taught in Hebrew. If one of the students in the course does not speak Hebrew, the course will be taught in English.
2. All students must complete the quota of credits as determined by the program in the appropriate study track. As a rule, the quota includes 30-36 credits for research study tracks, and a minimum of 45 credits for non-research tracks. This quota will consist of courses offered by the program, or those taught by other programs but approved by the student’s program (either by the head of the program, advisor or an office with an equivalent role).
3. Each program may establish individual procedures, such as core courses, obligatory choices, various directions of study, etc.
4. Students will register for courses from the pool of master’s degree courses. Up to 1/3 of a student’s total academic credits may come from courses taken from the pool of bachelor’s degree courses. Language courses are not included in the credit calculation, and programming courses that are not part of the study track will be approved up to a maximum of 3 credits for the degree. Any deviation from this provision must be approved by the head of the program or someone on their behalf (advisor). The head of the program may set more stringent procedures.

The minimum passing grade for master’s courses is 60.

Supplementary Courses
Students at the Hebrew University (or another recognized institution of higher education) who fulfill the admissions criteria for master’s studies but lack a number of background courses will be required to undertake additional studies to close these gaps. The supplementary studies will not exceed 16 credits, which will be in addition to the master’s program. The minimum grade in these supplementary courses will be at least 75, although programs may set their own minimum grade requirements. Grades for supplementary courses will not be counted toward the average for the master’s degree, and they are charged separately to the tuition for the master’s degree. Students are required to complete the supplementary studies in the first year of their studies. Otherwise, they may not continue their master’s studies.

Supplementary Year
Students who have been required to take more than 16 credits worth of supplementary courses are required to complete them before being accepted onto the master’s program. The minimum overall average grade for these supplementary courses will be at least 75, although programs may set their own minimum grade requirements. The grades in these courses and the overall average will not count toward the master’s degree.

Students without a B.Sc. must take a minimum of 40 credits worth of supplementary courses. Of these, 8-10 credits must be in mathematics and statistics. The program may decide to increase the required extent of supplementary studies, but not reduce it, except in cases where students present relevant courses that can be offset against the 40-credit quota. This offsetting must be approved by the faculty teaching committee.

Students who were admitted for master’s studies through the School for Overseas Students must obtain an exemption from Hebrew and/or English studies as a condition for completing the master’s degree.

Bachelor’s courses “banked” for a master’s degree
“Banked” courses are advanced courses that were beyond the quota required for the bachelor’s degree. Subject to the advisor’s approval, such courses with content considered relevant to the master’s degree program may be included in the master’s program, and the grade achieved will count toward the final grade for the degree. An application to change the status of these courses from “banked for a master’s degree” to “master’s degree studies” should be submitted to the administration office for master’s studies. These courses should not be entered in the computer as part of the master’s courses. The number of credits for “banked” courses will be determined by the head of the program.

Advanced courses from other institutions of higher education in Israel or abroad, which were approved in advance as part of the student’s study program, will be counted for purposes of calculating the number of academic credits for the degree, but without a grade. A request to approve such courses will be considered only if the student achieved a grade of 65 or above in them.
Students will not be granted credits as part of the master’s studies for participating in external activities such as conferences, workshops and supplementary research.
Postgraduate students will be required to participate in safety training which will be held within their teams. Students whose research involves working with animals must attend course no. 94810 – “Use of Laboratory Animals”.

Tailored master’s degree program
This program is designed for students who wish to study toward a master’s degree from more than one scientific discipline. Only students who completed their bachelor’s degree program with an average grade of 85 or above are eligible to apply for a tailored program. The study program will be determined in consultation with the supervisors and heads of the programs and with the approval of the teaching committee.

-       Supervisor:

-       1. Students in a research study track must find a supervisor to guide them in their research work and in writing the final thesis. It is the students’ responsibility to find a supervisor. Every program may set its own regulations for this, and in particular may require that a supervisor be found within a set interval from the start date of the program (in experimental programs, within up to a year), or to make the admission itself conditional on finding a supervisor before the studies begin. Programs may suspend the studies of students who have not found a supervisor within the necessary timeframe.
2. Students in a research track should take into account that they will not receive any part of a scholarship based on a supervisor or program/supervisor (see below) if they have not yet finalized a supervisor, unless the relevant program has expressly stated otherwise. Moreover, at the discretion of the program, all or part of students’ financial assistance may be restricted until they have finalized a supervisor.
3. The supervisor will be selected from among those who are approved by the program and are members of the senior faculty.
4. Joint supervision requests will be considered on an individual basis and must be approved by the student’s primary program. Joint supervision with a supervisor from outside the faculty must be approved by the faculty.

-       The program answers to the teaching committee in ensuring the proper professional support for students and the existence of the necessary working conditions (budget, equipment and other accessories), as well as for safety measures. The signature of the head of the program will certify that s/he has examined the program and confirms that it can be fulfilled within a reasonable time, which will not exceed one year of research, and that all the conditions necessary for its completion, including an appropriate budget, are available to the student.

-       Final master’s thesis:
The graduate thesis is research in a defined subject, performed by students under the guidance of one or more of the faculty’s teachers and summarized by the students in the form of a scientific paper. The thesis goes into greater detail than an ordinary essay. The work should reflect students’ ability to master the scientific tools acquired in their field of research, their capacity to express original ideas and initiative in scientific research and their ability to summarize their research in a clear and convincing manner.

-       As a rule, most of the research conducted as part of the master’s degree studies in the Faculty of Mathematics & Sciences will take place at the Hebrew University’s Edmond J. Safra Campus. Extenuating circumstances requiring deviations from the above will be considered on an individual basis.

-       Completion of the master’s thesis is conditional on the submission of a detailed scientific paper describing the aims of the research, the results and conclusions. The research, presented in the form of a research paper – i.e., thesis – should be printed in a neat and organized manner. See the protocol below. The head of program will submit the work for assessment to the supervisor and at least one other teacher, to be appointed by the head of the program. This teacher may be from outside the university. Some programs may instead opt to require a public lecture at which students will be questioned about their work. This will be set out in the regulations of the individual program, and this lecture may form the basis for the student’s grade. If necessary, the evaluators and the student may schedule a meeting. The evaluators’ assessment will be provided within a month of the student’s submission date for the thesis. The work may also be discussed in detail as part of a final exam.

-       Confidentiality of the master’s thesis:
In any case where a question of confidentiality should arise regarding a master’s thesis or any part of it, a request should be submitted in advance by the head of the program and the faculty supervisor to the vice-dean for teaching affairs. As a rule, the master’s thesis or any part of it will not be covered by confidentiality, and in all cases a full and complete work must be submitted to the teaching administration office for its safekeeping. Should the vice-dean for teaching affairs approve the request for confidentiality, the work will be held by the teaching administration office for a predetermined period of time, not to exceed one calendar year from the date of submission of the work, before it is submitted to the library for public access. This practice will also apply in cases of confidentiality pending the date of approval of a patent.

-       The thesis has a uniform format. The thesis must be submitted in a number of copies determined by the program (according to the number of examiners and assessors) and an additional copy (on a CD in one file in PDF format) will be provided by the administration office of the program to the administration office for master’s students together with the final grades. This copy will be forwarded to the appropriate libraries. The head of program will appoint examiners for the final thesis (at least one examiner in addition to the supervisor). The examiners must return their assessment of the work within no more than a month from when they received it for consideration. A final grade of 95 and above for the thesis will be awarded only if it is awarded by all the examiners; in other cases, the grade will be no higher than 94. The program will provide the thesis to the assessors of the final exam a month before the date of the exam.

-       Regulations for writing a master’s thesis – Faculty of Science
The master’s thesis is a detailed scientific paper describing the aims of the research, the results and conclusions. The work must be printed.
The paper should not exceed 60 pages in length, printed in 12-point font with 1.5 line spacing, including charts and tables, but not including bibliography and appendices.
Published scientific articles should be included only as appendices and not in the body of the work.
Language of the paper: Hebrew or English. If the paper is in English, an expanded abstract in Hebrew is required. If the paper is in Hebrew, an English abstract must be appended.

-       The thesis should be set out as follows:
1. Opening page including:

-       a. Heading – “The Hebrew University of Jerusalem – the Faculty of Mathematics & Sciences – the Institute of (Chemistry, Life Sciences, Physics, Mathematics, Earth Sciences, Computer Science)”
b. Title of the thesis in Hebrew and English
c. Author’s name (+ student number)
d. Supervisor’s name
e. “Final thesis for master’s degree in science”
f. English and Hebrew submission date

-       2. Personal page (dedication etc.)
3. Abstract
4. Table of contents
5. Main body of the work
6. Bibliography
7. Appendices

-       The main body of the work will include:
1. Scientific background
2. Aims of the thesis
3. Methods of work (theoretical or experimental part)
4. Results
5. Discussion and summary

Regulations for Supervising Graduate Students at the Hebrew University

Any student (usually holding a master’s degree from a non-research track) applying to qualify for doctoral studies and studying to this end in accordance with the requirements imposed on them by the authorized body within the faculty.

A “preliminary research” student who successfully meets the faculty’s criteria will be able to apply for pre-doctoral studies, and their application will be considered by the Authority for Research Students of the Hebrew University, in line with standard procedure.

Preliminary research/Research specialization

A student with this status will pay additional tuition on top of the cost of the doctoral studies. The academic program they submit will be charged in accordance with the number of contact hours at a rate of 10% of the full tuition for a master’s degree. An additional 20% will be charged for the submission of the final paper. Courses taken beyond the obligations of the specialization and recognized as part of the doctoral studies will not be included in the required total for tuition for the degree. Every research student of any status is required to have a study program accepted at the start of every year.

1.        As a rule, research in a master’s degree program in the Faculty of Mathematics & Sciences is conducted within the Hebrew University, at the Edmond J. Safra campus.

2.        Interdisciplinary research may include a secondary thesis in parallel faculties/campuses, in laboratories of secondary supervisors or of collaborators, but most of the work will be carried out in the Faculty of Mathematics & Sciences. All of this must be approved by the head of the relevant program.

3.        It is possible to work in another academic institution in the framework of a collaboration or student exchange, subject to approval by a supervisor and the head of the program, but only if most of the work toward the degree is carried out at the Hebrew University. Any deviations from the above must be approved by the head of the program and the faculty. For this purpose, national research institutes will be considered as an academic body subject to approval by the faculty.

4.        Master’s degree students may not carry out research work in an industrial company or non-academic institution, with the exception of using specific equipment that is not available within the university, subject to approval by the faculty. The faculty will consider exceptional cases when recommended to do so by the head of the relevant program.

5.        For the faculty’s master’s degree students, the institutional attribution in every scientific publication, including articles, lectures, posters etc., will be the Hebrew University.

1. Master’s students in all categories may transfer to the direct Ph.D. track provided that they meet the following requirements:

a. Bachelor’s degree with a grade average of 85 and above.
b. Completing the master’s degree with a grade of 85 and above in all academic credits.
c. Supervisor’s recommendation and approval from the head of the program.
d. Presenting an appropriate project and research program (in line with the expectations of the program).
e. Taking the qualifying exam and achieving a pass grade.
f. Meeting the admissions criteria set by the Committee for Research Students for all doctoral students.

Students’ study programs will be compiled with the assistance of the program’s advisor to master’s students and will include that program’s regular program for the master’s degree.

At the end of the first year and upon conclusion of all the courses that together constitute the master’s study program, and provided that they have achieved an average grade of at least 85 in them, students will take a screening exam which will determine their suitability to continue on the direct track. Registration for the exam takes place at the faculty administration office for master’s students.

Master’s students whose overall bachelor’s degree grade was above 85 and who completed their course requirements for the master’s degree with an average of 85 or above may apply to transfer to the direct track. This transfer must be recommended by the program and is subject to successful completion of the selection exam for the direct track.

The selection exam will focus on the research program presented by the student before the exam, the initial research results they have already achieved and their familiarity with the background material in the subject. It will be on the level of a master’s final exam. The research program must be broad and appropriate for a Ph.D. dissertation.

The examiners’ committee will summarize and provide written explanations for its opinion regarding the student’s suitability for the direct track. This opinion will be provided to the Committee for Research Students, together with a full report on the student’s achievements.

Candidates’ admission as Stage B research students, their registration procedures, submission of topic for the Ph.D. dissertation, required supplementary studies etc. will take place in accordance with the regulations of the Committee for Research Students.

2. The format of examiners and awarding of grades will be comparable to the usual format in the master’s degree, as defined by each program.

3. In some cases, students on a direct Ph.D. track may be awarded a master’s degree while they are studying and/or on the basis of non-completion of their doctoral studies.

3.1. Students on the direct Ph.D. track are entitled to a master’s degree after they have successfully completed the required quota of courses, completed the direct track exam, submitted a research program approved by a committee on the behalf of the Authority for Research Students, and have demonstrated meaningful progress in their research. Consideration of their eligibility for a master’s degree commences following approval of the transfer to Stage B of their Ph.D. studies.

3.2. Should a student apply for suspension of their doctoral studies, the option of awarding a master’s degree will be considered only if approved by the head of the program and subject to the procedures of the faculty and university. The program may recognize a numerical grade of the qualifying exam (selection) for the doctorate as an alternative to a master’s final thesis grade. Students will have to submit the final work (thesis). The final grade for the degree will be weighted according to the scales on the regular track (40% average of courses, 30% final exam grade, 30% final thesis).

Stages in finalizing master’s degree:
1. Once the student has met all their obligations for the courses in their degree, they are required to fill out an application for finalizing a master’s degree
The faculty administration office will confirm the fulfillment of all the obligations for the degree and then communicate the student’s eligibility for a final exam to the program.
2. The student must submit their final paper for assessment (check with the program administration office who this paper should be submitted to and how many copies are required).
3. The student is responsible for finalizing a date for their final exam (check with the program administration office who this should be finalized with).
4. The student should submit their final paper (in its final draft) to the library using the online system “submission of papers“ along with.

Master’s coordinator: Shuli Cohen
Point of contact for registering for the master’s degree, applications for extenuating circumstances, applications to the teaching committee, and finalizing the master’s degree

 02-6586722 | 02-6586812 | shulic@savion.huji.ac.il

1. All students in a research study track must submit a final thesis, to be adjudicated according to criteria defined by the program (number of adjudicators, supervisor’s participation, how grades are awarded etc.; the thesis will be adjudicated by the supervisor and at least one other adjudicator). A minimum grade of 65 for the thesis is a precondition for receiving the degree. The final grade (weighted) from all the adjudicators together will be no higher than 94 unless all adjudicators award the thesis a grade of 95 or above. A grade of 95 or above is recognized as “with honors”.

2. If required by the study track, students who have completed all their courses will be assessed in their master’s exam according to specifications and procedures defined by the program (number of examiners, supervisor’s participation, how grades are awarded etc.; there will be at least three adjudicators for the exam and a permanent one for all master’s exams in the same discipline). An exam grade of at least 65 is a precondition for receiving the degree.

The format of the master’s exam is determined by the individual programs. It is intended to assess students’ general knowledge and detailed understanding of their area of specialization. Passing the exam does not entitle students to a degree unless they have completed their courses and their master’s thesis and submitted it in writing (in the research tracks). In cases where the final exam and thesis represent the last stage of the master’s studies, their order and the time gap between them will be determined by the program. The gap will not exceed one month under any circumstances.

The final exam will be oral (in some programs it will be both oral and in writing). The date of the exam will be set by the head of the program in coordination with the supervisor and the team of examiners. If the program holds exams on fixed dates and not for every student individually, the students must be notified regarding these dates. Students must register for the exam and completion of the degree at the faculty administration office for master’s affairs about a month before the date of the exam, and only after receiving all the grades in the master’s courses required by their programs. Each program will establish appropriate regulations regarding the structure and content of the final exam; the relationship between the part of the exam dealing with general knowledge and the part relating to the thesis; subjects of the exam; study material. The regulations and structure of the exam will apply to all students in the program. The contents will vary for different students depending on their field of research. Students will receive detailed instructions from the program regarding the subjects to be included in the exam. The head of the program will appoint an examiners’ committee comprising no fewer than three teachers, including one permanent teacher in each program/stream who will participate in all the final exams. The role of the permanent teacher is to ensure equality among the students in the level of requirements and assessment of their achievements. In larger programs, two permanent teachers will be appointed according to the fields of study.

3. An exam grade of at least 60 in every master’s degree course is a precondition for receiving the degree.

4. As a rule, the weight of each of the above components in the final grade in a research study track, i.e., the final thesis, final exam and average of course grades, will range between 30-40%. The precise weight of the various components will be determined by the program in each study track. In non-research tracks which include a final thesis, the weight of the thesis will be about one third of the final grade.

5. Every program may set additional criteria for receiving the master’s degree, in consultation with the faculty and after notifying students. This will be published via the usual channels.

6. Award of the degree “with distinction” will be determined by a percentile defined by the university and the faculty according to the institution’s procedures.

1.          This section applies to students on a research track. Scholarships for students on a non-research track are considered individually by the programs in accordance with the procedures of each program.
Specific information about the criteria for awarding scholarships and teaching positions and their extent of these may be obtained from the administration office of the relevant program.

2.          As a rule, students who are admitted to research-track master’s degree programs and are registered for a full study program will be awarded scholarships, though in some programs this may be contingent upon finding a supervisor. The sum of the scholarships will be determined in accordance with the procedures and criteria of each program, which take into account various considerations such as distinction, available teaching positions, etc. The following section details the criteria which determine the minimum scholarship amount.

3.          Master’s degree students who belong to a research group and devote all their time to research will receive a minimum scholarship based on the following considerations. Master’s students who have not been offered a teaching position will receive at least NIS 3,500 per month (i.e., a scholarship of about 200%). Students who hold a teaching position at the university will receive at least NIS 4,500 per month (this amount also includes the gross teaching payment). The sum of the scholarship will be divided between the supervisor and the program, at the discretion of the program.

4.          The maximum scholarship paid by the supervisor and the program will not exceed 250%, but due to various considerations each program may set a lower ceiling, provided that this does not contradict the provisions outlined in section 3.

5.          Students who have been admitted to a specialization track or received an external scholarship or prize for excellence will be entitled, in some cases, to receive additional assistance provided that in no case will the students’ total scholarship income exceed a scholarship in the amount of 340%. If the amount of the scholarship is higher, the program will offset the difference against the assistance by the supervisor, program or faculty, as instructed by the vice-rector.

6.          The program will award part-time teaching positions (25-50%) to some students for a period of up to two years from the beginning of their studies, in accordance with teaching considerations and at its own discretion, and subject to work agreements with the junior faculty and the directives of the human resources division. As a rule, teaching positions will be merit-based and following submission of applications by the students. The program may suspend the teaching position at the end of the year if students did not carry out their work to its satisfaction, subject to the directives of and in coordination with the human resources division.

7.          Students who have a teaching position are exempt from tuition in accordance with the extent of the position. Payment of the tuition for students who do not have a teaching position, or the remainder of their tuition which is not exempt due to the low time commitment of their teaching position, is the responsibility of students or the supervisor as agreed between them.

8.          Students who receive a scholarship exceeding NIS 4,000 and have a teaching position at a scope of 50% or more may not undertake any additional work, outside or within the university. In any other case, each program will follow its own procedures.

9.          Master’s students who are candidates for receiving a scholarship/teaching position and work outside the university must report this to the program. This will be taken into account within the framework of the considerations for awarding the scholarship and its scope and as stated above, a teaching position will not be awarded in these circumstances.

10.       Students in a part-time program whose studies had been approved in advance for a period exceeding two years will receive assistance from the supervisor subject to agreement between the student and supervisor and in accordance with the amount of time that will be devoted to the research work. The agreement must be approved by the head of the program.

11.       The considerations for awarding a teaching position and scholarships in cases where students have supervisors from two different programs will follow the usual procedures and criteria of the program where the students are registered, even if part of the scholarship is funded by the supervisor from the second program.