--- title: BA Business Administration (international program) in English at Jerusalem College of Technology | Studyil description: JCT’s international BA in Business Administration in Jerusalem: first year in English with ulpan, then Hebrew, with daily Torah study. About ₪11,500 a year, covered for eligible olim. canonical: https://studyil.com/degrees/jerusalem-college-of-technology/ba-business-administration-international/ last-updated: 2026-11-09 --- # Business Administration BA at JCT **Jerusalem College of Technology** Jerusalem Machon Lev (men) and Machon Tal (women), JCT The short answer 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. First year in English ✓ Olim: Tuition covered ✓ Gov funding: Public tuition Checked against Jerusalem College of Technology’s official pages, September 2026 Independent listing At a glance Torah and business **Degree** BA 121 credits **Length** 3 years Year 1 in English **Language** English, then Hebrew Ulpan built in **Where** Jerusalem Givat Mordechai **Tuition** ₪11,500 A year + program fee **Admission** Interview Diploma and transcript Check my eligibility → ✓ **Olim benefit Tuition covered** JCT says the Student Authority covers tuition for eligible olim. The international program fee is extra. ✓ **Government funding Public tuition** Academic tuition is the public rate set by the Council for Higher Education. – **Masa grant Not listed** Not listed for this program. Overview ## 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 learn ## What you’ll learn. A first year in English with ulpan, then two years in Hebrew. Year 1 ### Foundations in English First-year courses in English with ulpan to prepare for Hebrew. Courses ### Management, marketing and finance 121 credits of required courses and electives, such as: Accounting Principles of Finance Business & Commercial Law Micro & Macro Economics Marketing Management Consumer Behavior Business Intelligence Organizational Behavior Business Strategy Entrepreneurship Years 2–3 ### Continue in Hebrew The next two years are completed in the Hebrew program, including an intern project and a final project. Every day ### 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. **Practical projects** An intern project and a final project. **Technology background** Management and marketing combined with information systems. **Campus life** Dorms, subsidized kosher cafeterias, career counseling and tutoring. **Two campuses** Machon Lev for men, Machon Tal for women. Funding ## Can olim get funding for this degree? For olim, academic tuition is covered. The program fee and living costs aren’t. I am… My age when studies start 21 Months since aliyah (excluding army or national service) 10 ✓ ### 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. See my full breakdown → **10 November** First Student Authority application, online **1 October** Renewal each following year **Under 27** BA age limit, starting 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 JCT’s tuition office so it can revise your payment plan. **Student Authority (olim)** JCT says tuition is covered by the Student Authority for eligible olim. At colleges the Student Authority pays the college directly once you’re approved. **FAFSA** JCT’s international program lists FAFSA information for US students. **What aid won’t cover** The international program fee, ulpan, Beit Midrash, and room and board. 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 Jerusalem College of Technology. Prices can change. **Academic tuition** Approximate, per year, at the public rate set by the Council for Higher Education. Non-Israeli citizens pay a different rate. ₪11,500 **International program fee** On top of tuition. JCT doesn’t publish the amount on the program page. Extra **Brochure estimate, all fees** JCT’s 2026 brochure estimates tuition and student fees, including ulpan, at about this much a year. About $12,000 **Dormitory** 2026 brochure estimate, per year. About $5,000 **Application fee** Non-refundable. ₪300 *!* **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 join ## How to get started. *✓* **High school diploma and transcript** A standardized test (SAT, ACT, A-levels, TIL or Psychometric) may be needed depending on your transcript. *✓* **Interview** A personal interview with the English Speakers Program staff. *✓* **English** The Amiram English exam for non-native English speakers. *✓* **Application** Online, with a ₪300 non-refundable fee. Rolling admissions; apply by 30 June to secure a dorm place. - **Check your fit** See your olim eligibility and this program’s numbers on Studyil. - **Apply online** Rolling admissions, ₪300 fee. - **Interview** With the English Speakers Program staff. - **Start after Sukkot** The first semester starts after the holiday. FAQ ## 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. Compare ## Other programs to consider. Bachelor’s ### Business Administration BA $20,900 a year · 3 years *Read the guide →* Bachelor’s ### BSc Computer Science (international program) Jerusalem College of Technology · About ₪11,500 a year *Read the guide →* Bachelor’s ### BA in Liberal Arts Tel Aviv University · $15,500 a year *Read the guide →* Course ### Gvahim Career Program Gvahim · Price on acceptance *Read the guide →* [See all degrees →](https://studyil.com/programs/?type=degree) ### Sources - [JCT: Machon Lev international program for men](https://www.jct.ac.il/international/programs-for-men/) - [JCT: the International Program in English (FAQ)](https://www.jct.ac.il/international/) - [JCT: Machon Tal international program for women](https://www.jct.ac.il/en/campuses/campus-tal/computer-science) - [JCT: 2026 brochure](https://www.jct.ac.il/media/znwhngnw/2026-jct-brochure-coed-2026-1.pdf) - [Nefesh B’Nefesh: Student Authority tuition benefits](https://www.nbn.org.il/life-in-israel/government-services/rights-and-benefits/student-authority-tuition-benefits/) Got it ### You’re all set. One of our advisors will be in touch shortly. Nothing to wait for in the meantime — here is your breakdown. A guide, not a ruling. Confirm the figures with the institution before you pay. Free, with no obligation to apply Your olim funding checked for this program You choose who contacts you [Or view the official page ↗](https://www.jct.ac.il/international/programs-for-men/) ## 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. [Get matched →](https://studyil.com/#match) --- Source: https://studyil.com/degrees/jerusalem-college-of-technology/ba-business-administration-international/ · Published by Studyil. Cite as "Studyil" with a link to the page.