The Hebrew University-Hadassah Medical School

The Ein Kerem campus is a sprawling "Medical City" that houses research buildings, schools of nursing, dentistry, and pharmacy, and the hospital itself.

• Institute for Medical Research Israel-Canada (IMRIC): A massive research hub where basic sciences are translated into clinical applications.
• Institute for Drug Research (IDR): A leading center for pharmacology and the development of new therapeutic compounds.
• Center for Embryonic Stem Cell Research: Recognized as a foundational national center by the Ministry of Science.
• Hadassah Gene Therapy Center: A pioneer in viral vector production and genetic editing.
• Clinical Skills Center: A simulation hub featuring virtual reality and high-fidelity manikins for surgical and diagnostic training.
• Bone Marrow Transplantation Center: One of the few in the region with full FACT-JACIE international accreditation.
• National Center for Military Medicine: The only facility of its kind in Israel, focusing on trauma and field surgery.
• cGMP-grade Vector Production Lab: A unique facility for producing biological agents for human clinical trials.
• Animal MRI and SPF-grade Labs: Advanced centers for preclinical modeling of human diseases.
• Zamir Medical Library: A premier medical library in Israel with 24/7 digital connectivity.

The school is integrated with the Hadassah Medical Organization (HMO), which operates two primary sites:

• Hadassah Ein Kerem: An 800-bed tertiary care center that handles the most complex medical cases in Israel.
• Hadassah Mount Scopus: A 350-bed community-oriented hospital serving the diverse populations of East and West Jerusalem.
• Sharett Institute of Oncology: A national leader in personalized cancer immunotherapy.
• Milstein Heart Center: One of the world's most advanced facilities for cardiogenetics and heart surgery.
• Judy and Sidney Swartz Center for Emergency Medicine: Globally renowned for trauma protocols and disaster response.

Tuition at HUJI is subsidized by the state for domestic students, while international programs have specific rates.

Scholarship

• IMPH Scholarships: Generous full-ride scholarships (tuition + housing + living) for students from low-income countries.
• MSc/PhD Stipends: Research-track students often receive full tuition waivers and stipends of ~$800–$1,800/mo (2,800–7,000 NIS).
• Pears Foundation Scholarships: Dedicated to students from the Global South studying Public Health or Agriculture.
• Moshal Scholarship: Targeted at medicine students from low-income backgrounds with high potential.

• The Vibe: Jerusalem is a holy city and a global cultural capital. It features a mountainous climate with cool summers and cold, occasionally snowy, winters.
• Connectivity:
• Light Rail: Connects the city center directly to the Ein Kerem area (via shuttle/extension).
• Fast Train: A 32-minute high-speed link connects Jerusalem to Tel Aviv and Ben-Gurion Airport.
• Safety: Very high. The university and hospital have world-class security protocols, and the Ein Kerem neighborhood is a peaceful residential area.

• Accommodation: The Ein Kerem Dormitories are located on the medical campus, offering a mix of shared and private rooms.
• Dining: Numerous Kosher cafeterias, a commercial shopping mall (Hadassah Mall), and the "Beit HaStudent" cafeteria provide diverse food options.
• Vibe: Serious and spiritual. The campus overlooks the historic hills of Jerusalem, providing a breathtaking and quiet environment for medical training.

• Intakes: October (Main Semester) and March (Spring for research tracks).
• Application Deadline: For the academic year, applications for international programs typically close by April.
• Global Impact: Hadassah was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize for its commitment to treating patients of all backgrounds without distinction.