Ulpan in Jerusalem

9 ulpanim in Jerusalem. 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

Beit Ulpana (Women's Ulpan)

אולפן בית אולפנא
Who it is for
Women only, mostly girls and young women
Cost
Free with Aliyah benefit; NIS 480 a month for tourists (NBN, undated)
Schedule
Registration 9 to 11 am (NBN); part time option
Format
In person, non-residential
Details
University

Hebrew University Rothberg International School Semester Hebrew Programme

Who it is for
External students and international students
Cost
2026 to 27 per semester: Alef Beginners $2,970, Alef Advanced $2,230, Bet to Gimmel $2,600, Daled $1,850, Heh to Vav $1,330; plus $500 admin fee, health insurance $270 to $330, housing $2,630 (autumn); payment deadlines 7 September 2026 and 10 January 2027
Format
In person, optional dormitory housing
Details
University

Hebrew University Rothberg International School Summer Ulpan

Who it is for
Students, tourists and Israeli citizens
Cost
Summer 2026: levels Aleph to Gimmel $2,720 tuition (Israelis NIS 9,200); Daled to Hey $1,970 (Israelis NIS 6,500); housing $1,200; application fee $120 or NIS 430; payment deadline 27 June 2026
Schedule
8:30 to 13:30; Aleph to Gimmel Sunday to Thursday, Dalet to Vav four days a week
Format
In person, optional dormitory housing
Details
State ulpan

Ulpan Beit Ha'am

אולפן בית העם
Who it is for
Olim aged 18 and over
Cost
Free with Aliyah benefit. After benefit: 5 days a week NIS 920 a month, 3 days NIS 613, 2 days NIS 394, plus registration fee (NBN, undated)
Schedule
5, 3 or 2 days a week
Format
In person, non-residential
Details
Jewish Agency

Ulpan Etzion Jerusalem Campus

Who it is for
New olim with a degree, aged 22 to 35
Cost
NIS 7,400 for 5 months in 3 payments plus NIS 500 deposit; external participants NIS 750
Schedule
Intensive Hebrew plus employment guidance and IDF preparation
Format
In person, residential
Details
Private

Ulpan La-Inyan

Who it is for
Adults, tourists and olim; dedicated olim group courses
Cost
Group course prices not published (checked 2026-11-03). Olim pay up front and the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration reimburses the cost in instalments with regular attendance (recognised voucher provider). 20% discount on group courses for anyone who made aliyah in the past 10 years
Schedule
2 or 3 sessions a week of about 2 to 2.5 hours, morning and evening tracks
Format
Hybrid: in person in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, and online via Zoom; not residential
Details
State ulpan

Ulpan Pisgat Ze'ev

אולפן פסגת זאב
Who it is for
Olim from the neighbourhood and area; morning class for olim aged 60+; evening class for olim up to 60
Schedule
Morning: 3 times a week 08:30 to 13:00; evening continuation class
Format
In person, non-residential
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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