Academic Programs

The degree-granting institution for each program differs. All MA degrees are granted by a third-party University. The MA in Ancient Philology degree is granted by the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya. The MA in Near Eastern Languages degree is granted by Universidad de Navarra.

Certificates for the One-Year Programs and Fluency Programs are granted by The Polis Institute.

Once you have submitted the application paperwork and have been accepted, we deal with getting you your visa. The process can take a while, this is why it is important that all your documents are clear, up to date, and uploaded as soon as possible.

Yes! Send in your most recent transcript in your application. You can send the diploma once you receive it.

Preferably by regular mail to 8 HaAyin Het St 9511208 Jerusalem. However, if you cannot send us your physical passport pictures, a high-quality digital copy included in your application will suffice.

Yes, Polis offers two-year, third-party accredited master's degrees. Polis partners with top-ranking universities in Europe that offer Master of Arts in Ancient Philology and Near Eastern Languages. Your diploma and transcripts are accredited and issued by our partners upon request.

That depends on you!

Do Semitic languages, and the ancient and contemporary Near East fascinate you? Read more about our programs in Near Eastern Languages here and here!

If you are captivated by the classics and the connection between Greek antiquity and Judeo-Christian heritage. Check our Ancient Philology programs here and here!

If your goal is becoming fluent in Ancient Greek, Arabic or Hebrew, this, this and this are the programs for you!

Or if you want to learn about teaching methodology and the Polis Method in-depth, then this certificate is for you!

Finally, please make sure to check our new program in Jerusalem studies!

We don’t offer online academic courses, most of our students want to get the full Jerusalem experience. However, we do offer some courses online but you will need to follow the registration process for those courses and pay for each course separately.

Yes, however, you will need to follow the registration process for those courses and pay for each course separately. You can read more about our theoretical courses here and our language courses here. Please note that registering for individual courses does not grant you the right to apply for a student visa with Polis

June 1st. Don’t miss this opportunity and sign up today! Click here to register.

You can pay through PayPal once you’ve submitted your application form or you can send the 500 NIS fee directly to [email protected] or [email protected]. We also accept payments through Wise and bank transfers.

If you’d like to pay via credit card, you can pay via phone at +972 (0)74 7011048 during office hours.

Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 5:00pm IST Fridays 9:00am - 1:00pm IST

If you’d like to pay via bank transfer or Wise please email [email protected] to receive the details.

Our academic programs starting in the year 2022 cost 27 000 NIS to 36 000 NIS per year, depending on whether you are eligible for our discounts.

Polis has scholarships available for interested students. Read more about our scholarships here.

Students must be registered and pay in full or settle their tuition fees using an installment plan with our financial department before the June 1st deadline.

If you, your parents, or a loan are paying for your tuition, you are qualified to receive this discount. If an outside organization, scholarship, or program is covering the tuition they are required to pay in full. Please note that the early registration discount does not apply to students whose tuition is covered by an outside source.

Students may request to defer their acceptance, registration fee, and tuition fee for one year only. Students must pay a 2,000 NIS deferment fee (included as part of the tuition due for the following year).

If the student asks to cancel the following year, tuition will be refunded except for the registration fee.

Please keep in mind that scholarships and any discounts are not transferred/deferred and you must reapply for the scholarship should you be granted one. Please be aware that the tuition structure and Rules and Regulations of the following year may change.

Please, don’t leave us! We’ll be sad to see you go.

But, students can cancel their registration in their program and request a partial refund until the end of the third month from the start of the academic year. Students are required to notify Polis of their intent to cancel their registration in their program, as Polis is required to notify the Israeli Ministry of Interior of any changes in the student’s status.

Polis does not offer accommodations; however, there are accommodation opportunities reserved for Polis students in the area. Show us your interest and we will get you in touch with them.

Please note that the options available are very limited, we suggest using other resources to look for accommodation such as the Secret Jerusalem Facebook group.

The cost of living in Jerusalem can range from 1000 USD - 1500 USD a month.

We send out the course schedule and academic calendar before the start of the academic year. However, keep in mind that even though the schedule varies depending on the language and elective courses you choose, the schedule can be considered close to full-time.

Classes are Monday - Thursday with extra classes scheduled on Friday.

Classes are from about 9 am to 8 pm, however, the schedule varies a lot depending on the program and the number of electives the students choose.

Here is an example of a standard day*:

9:00 - 10:30 Mandatory Theoretical Course
10:45 - 12:45 Mandatory Language Course
13:00 - 13:45 Lunch Break
15:45 - 18:30 Mandatory Language Course

*schedules are subject to change

No, students must have completed their application to one of our programs (including paying the application fee) before applying for a scholarship. You can complete both applications at the same time. Please note that the scholarship application deadline is around March.

Yes, Scholarships and any discounts are not transferred/deferred and you must reapply for the scholarship should you be granted one.

Yes, go for it!

Scholarships and any discounts are not transferred/deferred and you must reapply for the scholarship should you be granted one.

Absolutely! What are you waiting for?

It means that, in exchange for a reduction in your tuition, you will have to volunteer several hours at Polis, according to your skills, background, and areas of interest. Volunteering may include teaching, administrative work, social media tasks, and even gardening!

That depends on your skillset and the hours you have available to volunteer. Read more about our scholarships here to find out more.

Yes! Not only that, we highly recommend that you apply to as many scholarships that are relevant to you so you have more chances of being awarded a scholarship.

No, scholarships are limited to one per student.

If you receive a Polis scholarship and choose to study with us, you can decline the scholarship but you would have to pay the full tuition.

If you choose not to study with us before the start of the academic year, you wouldn't have to pay full tuition, but you wouldn't get a refund for the non-refundable registration fee.