Business Administration BA at JCT
Machon Lev (men) and Machon Tal (women), JCT
A three-year BA in Business Administration at the Jerusalem College of Technology’s international program, pairing management, marketing and finance with a technology background and daily Torah study, on separate campuses for men and women. The first year is in English with ulpan; the next two are in Hebrew. Academic tuition is about ₪11,500 a year, which JCT says is covered for eligible olim.
What is the BA Business Administration (international program)?
JCT models its business curriculum on programs at leading universities and combines management and marketing with a technology background. Lectures sit alongside practical research projects, an intern project and a final project, and graduates have gone on to roles in business and high tech in Israel and abroad. Mornings include Torah study at the Beit Midrash (men) or Midrasha (women).
✓A good fit if you…
- Want a business degree in a Torah-centered environment
- Are ready to switch to Hebrew after the first year
- Want an affordable, recognized Israeli degree
- Are an oleh or olah and want tuition covered by the Student Authority
!Think twice if you…
- Want a business degree fully in English. See Reichman’s or TAU’s programs.
- Want a secular or co-ed campus.
- Don’t want daily Torah study in your schedule.
What you’ll learn.
A first year in English with ulpan, then two years in Hebrew.
Foundations in English
First-year courses in English with ulpan to prepare for Hebrew.
Management, marketing and finance
121 credits of required courses and electives, such as:
Continue in Hebrew
The next two years are completed in the Hebrew program, including an intern project and a final project.
Torah study
At Machon Lev, Beit Midrash Sunday to Thursday, 9:00–13:00. At Machon Tal, Midrasha 8:30–10:00, with classes three to four days a week.
Can olim get funding for this degree?
For olim, academic tuition is covered. The program fee and living costs aren’t.
Likely eligible for Student Authority aid
You’re under 27 with 26 months left to start. The grant covers up to the standard state tuition, so expect to pay the rest of JCT’s fee.
Email me my eligibility breakdown →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 JCT’s tuition office so it can revise your payment plan.
A guide, not a ruling. Confirm your eligibility with the provider and the relevant ministry or funding body before you pay.
What it costs.
As published by Jerusalem College of Technology. Prices can change.
Two different numbers. JCT’s program page quotes academic tuition (about ₪11,500, covered for eligible olim). Its brochure’s all-in estimate of about $12,000 includes the international program fee and ulpan. Ask JCT for your exact total.
How to get started.
- Check your fitGet the guide and your olim eligibility from Studyil.
- Apply onlineRolling admissions, ₪300 fee.
- InterviewWith the English Speakers Program staff.
- Start after SukkotThe first semester starts after the holiday.
Questions about this program.
Is JCT’s business degree taught in English?
The first year is in English with ulpan; the following two years are in Hebrew.
How long is it?
Three years, 121 credits.
How much does it cost?
Academic tuition is about ₪11,500 a year at the public rate, plus an international program fee. JCT’s 2026 brochure estimates about $12,000 a year all-in including ulpan.
Is tuition covered for olim?
JCT says the Student Authority covers tuition for eligible olim; the program fee and living costs are extra.
How many days a week are classes?
At Machon Lev classes run five days a week with morning Beit Midrash. At Machon Tal, classes meet three to four days a week after morning Midrasha.
Not sure it’s the right program?
Answer three questions and we’ll match you with English-taught options across Israel, with your olim funding on each.