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Master’s degree · Taught in English

MA in Human-Computer Interaction HCI

Reichman UniversityHerzliya

Sammy Ofer School of Communication

The short answer

An English-taught MA in Human-Computer Interaction from Reichman’s Sammy Ofer School of Communication, focused on product innovation, UX and designing with AI. It runs 12 to 16 months, two days a week, with hands-on labs and a final portfolio project. Tuition for 2026–27 is ₪81,900. Olim under 30 who start within 3 years of aliyah can apply for Student Authority aid.

✓ Olim: Student Authority aidTaught in EnglishMasa: possible, first year
Checked against Reichman’s official pages, September 2026Independent listing
✓Olim benefit Likely, with conditionsStudent Authority aid for olim under 30 who start within 3 years of aliyah.
~Government funding PartialUp to the standard state tuition, through the Student Authority. Reichman costs more, so budget for the difference.
~Masa grant Possible, first yearReichman lists Masa grants for international students aged 18–35, depending on country, age and program.
Overview

What is the MA in Human-Computer Interaction?

Reichman describes HCI as the academic field of product innovation, management and design, and teaches it as human-centered thinking combined with AI-native building. Students come from design, engineering, psychology, the humanities, neuroscience, economics and more. The program is learning by doing: prototyping in state-of-the-art labs, research, and a final project that can be an industry practicum. Attendance is mandatory.

✓A good fit if you…

  • Want to move into product, UX or user research roles
  • Like making things: apps, AI prototypes, VR, hardware and robots
  • Want a master’s that fits two days a week around work
  • Are an oleh or olah under 30 who can start within 3 years of aliyah

!Think twice if you…

  • Want a lecture-based program you can follow remotely. Attendance is mandatory.
  • Want a pure computer science master’s. See the MSc in Machine Learning & Data Science.
  • Have a GPA under 82.
Curriculum

What you’ll study.

Online prep in the summer, then fundamentals, prototyping, research and a final project.

Summer

Online preparatory courses

Short online courses before the program starts, at no extra charge:

LLMs & Prompt EngineeringApplied Research MethodsVisual Design in FigmaIntroduction to HCI
Core

Fundamentals and prototyping

FundamentalsEthics & Technology, Quantitative HCI Research Methods, Contemporary Topics in HCI, UX Design: Cognition & Emotion, Cognition-Centered Design
PrototypingPhysical Prototyping & Fabrication, AI Prototyping: Apps & Analytics, VR Prototyping in Unity, Hardware Prototyping with Arduino & Sensors
Research

A research seminar and electives

Choose one research seminar (non-humanoid robots, mobile UX research or extended reality), plus advanced electives such as:

Product Design with Design SystemsHuman-AI Co-CreationAI Product SprintService DesignAI-Powered Product ManagementAdvanced UX Research
Final project

Build your portfolio piece

A personal project, a lab research project, or a practicum with an industry partner that includes three months as an intern.

Research labsThe Media Innovation Lab (milab), the Advanced Reality Lab and Brain Cognition & Technology.
Industry practicumA final-project option with leading tech companies.
ExchangeSpend a semester at a partner university abroad.
ScholarshipsA limited number for exceptional achievement or professional excellence.
Olim funding

Can olim get funding for this master’s?

Often, yes. The Student Authority of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration supports olim studying for a master’s who are under 30 (in some cases 35) and start within 3 years of aliyah. Check your situation below.

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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 Reichman’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 Reichman’s tuition office so it can revise your payment plan.

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Not an oleh? Look at Masa. Reichman lists Masa grants for international students aged 18–35. They depend on your country, age and program and cover the first year only. You apply after you’re accepted, do 30 hours of volunteering, can’t hold a work visa while funded, and the grant stops if you make aliyah and start receiving government aid.

Costs

What it costs in 2026–27.

Reichman’s published graduate fees for 2026–27. All sums are subject to change.

Program tuition2026–27.₪81,900
Down paymentDue within two weeks of your acceptance letter. Counts toward tuition.₪8,500
Payment planPay in full by the start of classes, or monthly from November 2026. Instalments add interest and fees.Monthly
Health insuranceOptional, for foreign students, per academic year.₪4,970
Student Union feeOptional, one-time.₪250
Reichman alumniGraduates of Reichman’s undergraduate programs get a discount on total tuition.10% off
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Olim, read this before budgeting. The Student Authority pays up to the standard state tuition, which Nefesh B’Nefesh currently lists as ₪16,239 a year for up to two years (₪32,478 in total) for a master’s. For a one-year MA it pays up to ₪32,478, half during the year and half after you graduate. At universities it reimburses you after you submit proof of payment. Reichman’s fee is well above that, so plan for the difference and get figures in writing before you pay the deposit.

Admissions

How to get in.

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Bachelor’s degreeIn any field. Prerequisite courses may be required depending on your background.
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Minimum GPA82.
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Apply onlineThrough Reichman’s online application form for MA and MBA programs. Confirm deadlines and start dates with admissions.
  1. Check your fitGet the guide and your olim eligibility from Studyil.
  2. Apply to ReichmanThrough the online form for graduate programs.
  3. File with the Student AuthorityOlim: online by 10 November of your first year.
  4. Reserve your placePay the ₪8,500 down payment within two weeks of acceptance.
FAQ

Questions about this program.

Is it taught in English?

Yes. It’s one of the programs of Reichman’s Raphael Recanati International School, which teaches in English.

How much does it cost?

Tuition for 2026–27 is ₪81,900 for the program, with a ₪8,500 down payment that counts toward it. Graduates of Reichman’s undergraduate programs get 10% off.

Can new olim get Student Authority aid for this master’s?

Olim under 30 who start a master’s within 3 years of aliyah can apply (in some cases up to 35). The first application is due online by 10 November and renewals by 1 October each year. The grant covers up to the standard state tuition, so at Reichman you’ll pay the difference.

Can international students get a Masa grant?

Reichman lists Masa grants for international students aged 18–35. The amount depends on your country, age and program, it covers the first year only, and you can apply only after you’re accepted.

What are the admission requirements?

Bachelor’s degree: in any field. Prerequisite courses may be required depending on your background. Minimum GPA: 82.

Do I need a design or tech background?

No. Students come from design, engineering, psychology, the humanities, neuroscience, economics and other fields. Everyone completes short online preparatory courses before the program begins.

How long does it take?

12 to 16 months (three or four semesters), depending on the courses you choose, with classes on Wednesdays and Fridays.

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