Ulpan in Haifa

7 ulpanim in Haifa. New olim can study at a state ulpan for free with a referral from the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration; the other ulpanim below are paid or partly subsidised.

Last checked: 3 November 2026

State ulpan

Ulpan Abba Hushi

אולפן אבא חושי
Who it is for
New olim; tourists by arrangement
Cost
Free for eligible olim
Schedule
Ulpan Aleph mornings 5 days a week, 8:15 to 12:45; continuing levels mornings 4 times a week or evenings twice a week
Format
in person, non-residential
Details
State ulpan

Ulpan Beit Erdshtein

אולפן בית ארדשתיין
Who it is for
New and veteran olim and tourists of all ages
Cost
Free for eligible olim
Schedule
Mornings for ages 60+: 3 times a week, 9:00 to 12:30. Evenings for ages 17 to 59: 4 days a week, 17:00 to 20:15. Continuing levels twice a week
Format
in person, non-residential
Details
Jewish Agency

Ulpan Etzion Carmel

אולפן עציון כרמל
Who it is for
Young academic olim aged 22 to 35
Cost
Subsidised NIS 6,200 covering rent, services and studies, plus NIS 500 refundable deposit; external students NIS 500 for activities (per olimhaifa.co.il, undated)
Schedule
5 days a week (Sunday to Thursday), 8:30 to 13:00
Format
in person, residential (external students accepted)
Details
State ulpan

Ulpan Hanita (Hanita Absorption Center)

אולפן חניתה
Who it is for
New olim from Ethiopia, mostly small young families
Schedule
Mornings, 5 days a week; Judaism studies towards conversion in the afternoon
Format
in person, at a residential absorption centre
Details

Rules and schedules change. Confirm the details with your absorption counsellor at the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration or with the ulpan itself.

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