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MBA · Eleven months · Taught in English

StartUp 360° MBA

Hebrew University of JerusalemJerusalem

Hebrew University Business School, Mount Scopus

The short answer

An eleven-month, English-taught MBA at the Hebrew University Business School in Jerusalem that looks at startups from three sides: entrepreneurs, investors and the ecosystem. It includes an internship with Israeli VCs or startups, investing real money, and a summer innovation program. Tuition is $29,000, and HUJI’s guide says MBA students pay in dollars even if they’re Israeli citizens.

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 StartUp 360° MBA?

Rather than only teaching how to build a startup, the program covers the ecosystem from the points of view of founders, investors and the people around them. Alongside courses in entrepreneurship, strategy, finance, accounting, marketing, operations, HR and technology, you do a professional internship with Israeli VCs and startups, take part in real investment processes with real money, and finish with the Transdisciplinary Innovation Program (TIP) in the summer, pitching to the venture capital community.

✓A good fit if you…

  • Want to found, join or invest in startups
  • Want an internship inside Israel’s startup scene
  • Can commit to a full-time, eleven-month program in Jerusalem
  • Are an oleh or olah under 30 within three years of aliyah

!Think twice if you…

  • Want a part-time MBA. See Bar-Ilan’s International MBA.
  • Want a healthcare or biomedical focus. See HUJI’s Med-Tech Innovation MBA.
  • Have a GPA under 82 and no route to a GMAT score.
What you learn

What you’ll learn.

Three consecutive semesters: fall, spring and summer.

No business degree

Non-business background track, 48 credits

Basic business core courses (24 credits), StartUp 360° courses (14), an internship (4) and the summer TIP (6).

Business degree

Business background track, 42 credits

StartUp 360° courses (16 credits), innovation electives (16), an internship (4) and the summer TIP (6).

Subjects

What you study

Courses cover:

EntrepreneurshipStrategyFinanceAccountingHuman resourcesMarketingOperationsTechnology
Summer

Transdisciplinary Innovation Program

The final semester, ending with pitching your ideas to the venture capital community.

Real investingTake part in real investment processes using tangible money.
InternshipsWith leading Israeli VCs and startups.
Extra courses freeAdd academic courses that fit your timetable at no extra charge.
HebrewRothberg International School Hebrew courses are available but not covered by tuition.
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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10
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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.

TuitionEleven-month program.$29,000
Health insuranceNot included. The program page says $790; HUJI’s 2026–27 guide lists $870.$790–870
Application feeNon-refundable.$120
HousingOn request from the program office.Ask HUJI
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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.

How long is the Hebrew University’s StartUp 360° MBA?

Eleven months over three consecutive semesters: fall, spring and summer.

How much does it cost?

$29,000 in tuition, plus health insurance and a $120 application fee. For 2026–27, early applicants who paid a deposit got a 20% scholarship.

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 degree?

No. Students without a business background take a 48-credit track with core business courses.

Is the GMAT required?

Your quantitative GMAT score plus your GPA must reach a set total, but you can ask for a waiver with a high GPA or relevant work experience.

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