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Master’s degree · Taught in English

Holocaust Studies MA

University of HaifaHaifa or online

UHaifa International, Mount Carmel

The short answer

The Weiss-Livnat International MA in Holocaust Studies at the University of Haifa: a one-year, English-taught, multidisciplinary program with archive research, language courses and internships at institutions such as Yad Vashem and POLIN. You can study online, on campus or both. Masa lists the Fall 2026 cost at $11,800, and the program offers scholarships covering full tuition and a living stipend for eligible students.

Taught in English✓ Olim: Student Authority aidGov funding: Partial✓ Masa: Masa program
Checked against University of Haifa’s official pages, September 2026Independent listing
✓Olim benefit Student Authority aidFor olim under 30 within three years of aliyah.
~Government funding PartialStudent Authority aid, up to the standard state tuition.
✓Masa grant Masa programHaifa’s international master’s programs are listed as Masa programs.
Overview

What is the MA in Holocaust Studies?

The program aims to train a new generation of Holocaust scholars, educators and commemoration professionals. Courses span history, anthropology, psychology, education and the arts, with training in research methods including guided archive work, relevant language courses, field trips and meetings with Holocaust survivors, and a professional community of experts, filmmakers and curators.

✓A good fit if you…

  • Want a career in Holocaust research, education or commemoration
  • Want internships at leading Holocaust institutions
  • Need to study online, or prefer campus in Haifa
  • Are an oleh or olah under 30 within three years of aliyah

!Think twice if you…

  • Don’t have a humanities or social sciences degree. Other backgrounds may need extra courses.
  • Want a policy or security degree.
  • Have a GPA under 80.
What you learn

What you’ll learn.

Three semesters of coursework, with an optional research track.

Coursework

A multidisciplinary program

Highlighted courses include:

The Final SolutionLiterature of the HolocaustThe Holocaust in the Former Soviet UnionVisual Culture and the HolocaustCommemoration & Education in the Digital Age
Practice

Internships and archives

Internships at institutions such as Yad Vashem, the Ghetto Fighters’ House Museum, POLIN in Warsaw, the Jewish Heritage Museum in New York and the Wiener Library in London, plus guided archive work.

Optional

Research track

Submit a thesis within one year of finishing coursework, which may mean staying longer.

Survivor meetingsField trips and meetings with Holocaust survivors.
Language coursesTo support research in Israel and abroad.
Full scholarshipsCovering tuition and a living stipend, for eligible students.
Online optionStudy fully online, on campus, or both.
Funding

Can olim get funding for this degree?

This program has its own scholarships, on top of Masa and olim aid.

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

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Not an oleh? Look at Masa. Haifa’s international master’s programs are listed on Masa for ages 18–35, with Fall 2026 sessions running from 11 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. Masa sets the grant amount; use its funding calculator.

Program scholarshipsScholarships covering full tuition and a living stipend for eligible students.
MasaHaifa’s international master’s programs are Masa programs. Grants depend on Masa’s criteria and funding calculator.
Student Authority (olim)Olim under 30 within three years of aliyah can get aid up to the standard state tuition. At universities it’s reimbursed after proof of payment.
ScholarshipsUHaifa lists country-specific scholarships and loans, including DAAD for Germany and FAFSA loans for US students.

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 University of Haifa. Prices can change.

Program costFall 2026 session, as listed on Masa’s University of Haifa page.$11,800
Early applicationApply by 31 December for 75% off the application fee.75% off fee
Living costsUHaifa’s Holocaust Studies program estimates food, travel and incidentals.$500–600 a month
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Confirm the fee with UHaifa. The $11,800 figure is the Fall 2026 program cost Masa lists for UHaifa’s international master’s programs. Ask UHaifa for your exact tuition and what it includes.

How to join

How to get started.

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Bachelor’s degreeIn the humanities or social sciences, with a GPA of at least 3.0 or 80 (B). Without a history background you may take extra courses.
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EnglishTOEFL 85 or an accepted alternative.
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DocumentsDiploma and transcript, two recommendation letters, a 500-word statement, CV, medical forms and passport copy.
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DeadlinesEarly application by 31 December (75% off the application fee), then 15 March and 31 May, and rolling from 1 June to 12 October depending on the program.
  1. Check your fitGet the guide and your olim eligibility from Studyil.
  2. Apply earlyBy 31 December to save 75% on the application fee.
  3. Apply to MasaIf you’re eligible, alongside your application.
  4. Start in OctoberFall 2026 sessions run 11 October to 30 September.
FAQ

Questions about this program.

Can I study Holocaust Studies online?

Yes. International students can study fully online, on campus, or both.

Are there scholarships?

Yes. The program offers scholarships covering full tuition and a living stipend for eligible students, and it’s a Masa program.

Where can I intern?

At institutions such as Yad Vashem, the Ghetto Fighters’ House Museum, POLIN in Warsaw, the Jewish Heritage Museum in New York and the Wiener Library in London.

How much does it cost?

Masa lists the Fall 2026 program cost at $11,800. Confirm your exact tuition with UHaifa.

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