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MBA · Eleven months · Taught in English

Med-Tech Innovation MBA

Hebrew University of JerusalemJerusalem

Hebrew University Business School, Mount Scopus

The short answer

An English-taught MBA at the Hebrew University Business School that trains managers for biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices and hospital research. HUJI calls it Israel’s first university MBA dedicated to the biomedical sector. Courses run over fall and spring with a professional internship and an optional summer program. Tuition is $29,000, paid in dollars.

Taught in English✓ Olim: Student Authority aidGov funding: Partial
Checked against Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s official pages, September 2026Independent listing
✓Olim benefit Student Authority aidFor olim under 30 within three years of aliyah. Ask HUJI how it applies to the dollar tuition.
~Government funding PartialStudent Authority aid, up to the standard state tuition.
–Masa grant Not confirmedNot listed on the program page. Ask us to check.
Overview

What is the Med-Tech Innovation MBA?

Designed with industry leaders, the program bridges academia and the biomedical industry so graduates can manage and lead companies from startups to corporations, and avoid costly mistakes. You study entrepreneurship, finance, digital health, intellectual property, bio-design, quality assurance and regulation, do a professional internship with biomedical professionals, and see new technologies emerging from Israel’s leading hospitals.

✓A good fit if you…

  • Want to manage or found a biotech, pharma or medical device company
  • Come from medicine, science, engineering or business
  • Want an internship in Israel’s biomedical sector
  • Are an oleh or olah under 30 within three years of aliyah

!Think twice if you…

  • Want a general startup MBA. See HUJI’s StartUp 360° MBA.
  • Want a public health degree. See UHaifa’s MPH in Global Health Leadership.
  • Want a part-time schedule.
What you learn

What you’ll learn.

Two semesters, fall and spring, with an optional summer semester.

No business degree

Non-business background track, 48 credits

Basic business core courses (24 credits), Med-Tech Innovation courses (14), StartUp 360° courses (6) and an internship (4).

Business degree

Business background track, 42 credits

Med-Tech Innovation courses (16 credits), StartUp 360° courses (12) and innovation electives (10).

Subjects

What you study

Courses cover:

EntrepreneurshipFinanceDigital Health & Healthcare ITKnowledge Management & IPBio-DesignQuality AssuranceRegulatory Compliance
Optional summer

Catalyst summer program

The Transdisciplinary Innovation Program, at extra cost.

Israel’s firstHUJI’s first university MBA dedicated to the biomedical sector.
Industry-designedBuilt with industry leaders.
InternshipsWith leading biomedical professionals.
Hospital innovationExposure to technologies from Israel’s leading hospitals.
Funding

Can olim get funding for this degree?

The MBA is priced in dollars for everyone. These can bring the cost down.

I am…
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Likely eligible for Student Authority aid

You’re under 30 with 26 months left to start. The grant covers up to the standard state tuition, so expect to pay the rest of the Hebrew University’s fee.

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10 NovemberFirst Student Authority application, online
1 OctoberRenewal each following year
Under 30MA age limit (in some cases 35), within 3 years of aliyah

A guide, not a ruling. The program must be recognized by the Student Authority. The 3-year window doesn’t count regular army service, national service or Masa programs. If you get any grant, tell the Hebrew University’s tuition office so it can revise your payment plan.

Early-admission scholarshipFor 2026–27, 20% off tuition for students who applied by 31 March and paid $3,000 by 15 April. Check the dates for the next intake.
Student Authority (olim)Olim under 30 within three years of aliyah can get aid up to the standard state tuition, which Nefesh B’Nefesh lists as ₪16,239 a year.
Payment planAfter the first payment, the rest of the tuition can be split into up to 10 installments.

A guide, not a ruling. Confirm your eligibility with the provider and the relevant ministry or funding body before you pay.

Costs

What it costs.

As published by Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Prices can change.

TuitionTwo-semester program.$29,000
Catalyst summer programOptional, plus $70 health insurance. Summer housing through the Rothberg dorms is $700.$2,850
Health insuranceNot included. The program page says $790; HUJI’s 2026–27 guide lists $870.$790–870
Application feeNon-refundable.$120
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Olim pay in dollars here. HUJI’s 2026–27 guide says MBA students pay in US dollars only, even Israeli citizens, so the shekel rate for other international MAs doesn’t apply. Ask how Student Authority aid is paid.

How to join

How to get started.

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Bachelor’s degreeGPA of 3.2 or more, or 82 on the Israeli scale.
✓
GMAT or GMAT FocusQuantitative score plus your Israeli-scale GPA must reach 130 (GMAT) or 163 (Focus). Waivers can be requested with a high GPA or relevant work experience.
✓
EnglishTOEFL 90 or IELTS 7, unless your degree was taught entirely in English.
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Documents and interviewCV, two academic recommendations, a statement of purpose, basic math and statistics, and an online interview.
  1. Check your fitGet the guide and your olim eligibility from Studyil.
  2. Apply earlyEarly applicants who pay a deposit get a 20% scholarship.
  3. Interview onlineWith the admissions director.
  4. Start in the fallAn eleven-month program in Jerusalem.
FAQ

Questions about this program.

What is the Hebrew University’s Med-Tech Innovation MBA?

An eleven-month, English-taught MBA for future leaders of biotech, pharma, diagnostics, medical device and hospital research companies.

How much does it cost?

$29,000 in tuition, plus health insurance, a $120 application fee and $2,850 if you join the optional Catalyst summer program.

Do Israeli citizens pay less?

No. HUJI’s 2026–27 financial guide says MBA students pay in US dollars only.

Do I need a business background?

No. The 48-credit track includes core business courses for students without one.

What are the admission requirements?

A GPA of 3.2 (82 in Israel), a GMAT score or waiver, TOEFL 90 or IELTS 7 if needed, a CV, two recommendations, a statement of purpose and an interview.

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