International Exchange Partners

Information Updates – Academic Year 2013-2014

Name of University / Interdisciplinary Center Herzliya
Website of University / www.idc.ac.il and www.rris.idc.ac.il
Erasmus Code (if applicable)

Contacts:

Name of International Office
(e.g. International Relations Office, etc) / Office of the Academic Secretary
Address / Mailing: P.O. Box 167, Herzliya 46150, ISRAEL
Street: 1 Kanfei Nesharim, Herzliya 46150, ISRAEL
Website for exchange students / See above
Head of International Office (name & position) / Dr. Eric Zimmerman, Academic Secretary & Director of Research
Telephone / Fax / +972.9.952.7676 / +972.9.952.7268
E-mail /
Contact for exchange students (name & position) / Ms. Anna Hershkowitz
Student Exchange Coordinator
Telephone / Fax / +972.9.952.7954 / +972.9.952.7268
E-mail / /
Contact for Bilateral Agreements (name & position) / Dr. Eric Zimmerman

Student Exchange Information:

Academic Calendar: dates
(including examination period)
Fall Term /
Activity / Date / Comments
Preparatory Courses / Aug– Sep, 2013
Orientation Week Begins / October 6 - 11, 2013
Fall Semester Begins / October 13, 2013
Memorial Day for Yitzchak Rabin / October 16, 2013
Hanukah Vacation / December 1, 2013
Fall Semester Ends / January 10, 2014
Fall Semester Exams / January 12, 2014
Spring Semester Begins / February16, 2014
Purim Vacation / March 16, 2014
Passover Vacation / April 9, 2014
Back to School / April 23, 2014
Eve of Holocaust Memorial Day / April 27, 2014 / Lessons end at 6 pm
Holocaust Memorial Day Ceremony / April 28, 2014
IsraelMemorial Day Ceremony / May 4, 2014
Eve of Israel Memorial Day / May 4, 2014 / Lessons end at 6 pm
IsraelMemorial Day / May 5, 2014 / No Studies
IsraelIndependence Day / May 6, 2014 / No Studies
Student Day / To be announced
Graduation Ceremony / To be announced / Lessons end at 6 pm
Spring Semester Ends / May 30, 2014
Shavuot / June 3-4, 2014
Make Up Lessons / June 2, 2014
Spring Semester Exams / June 9, 2014
Spring Term
Application deadlines / 1 November for spring; 01 May for autumn (though we are flexible)
Application procedures
(e.g. is there an online application?) / Nominated by partner institution, short form to complete.
Where to find application forms (e.g. website) / Not online yet
Supporting documents required for application / Transcript
Passport Photos
Application and Arrival
What formalities are required for visa application? / It is essential to apply for the visa immediately after the Study Confirmation is received.
Do you require formal proof of language ability under the Agreement for exchange? / Sending schools are responsible to ensure that students are capable of studying successfully at university level in English.
Please note: We rely on the recommendation of the home school International Office.
When does registration for courses take place? / For course planning purposes, pre-registration takes place shortly following the application deadline.
Final course sign-up takes place during the Orientation Week.
Please briefly describe how registration for courses takes place. / Students will be notified by the International Office how to pre-register on-line. Course schedules are finalized after arrival.
Are places in courses guaranteed for incoming students? / Student requests are honoured whenever possible. However, space limitations or schedule conflicts may require modification of the study program.
Do you have an Orientation Week or Event prior to the beginning of instruction? / Yes. One week prior to the start of the semester.
It is mandatory for all incoming students.
Do you have a “buddy” system or other student support of incomings? / No
Are there any courses offered in English? / q Yes
Courses available to exchange students (please kindly provide the web address of course lists and contents of courses) / www.rris.idc.ac.il
http://portal.idc.ac.il/en/main/services/handbook/Pages/printedhandbook.aspx
Restricted courses (not open to exchange students) / MA courses, Argov Courses and Zell entrepreneurship courses require special permission. Courses which require certain pre-requisites may also be closed to students who do not meet these requirements
Minimum and maximum number of units/credits that a full-time exchange student can study each semester / Up to student’s faculty advisor at home institution
Compulsory language requirements for exchange students / English and/or Hebrew
When will students receive the acceptance package? / Shortly after receipt of application form and nomination
When will transcript of records be available and sent? / Shortly after completion of final exams.
Academic Information
What grading system do you use? / A numerical grading scale from 0 to 100 (passing grade- 60). We apply a grade standardization method which sets a fixed mean range for the various courses.
Degree Programs
What are the languages of instruction? / English and Hebrew
Academic Requirements for Incoming Students
Are there restrictions on the courses incoming students may take? / The following course restrictions apply:
- Zell Entrepreneurship courses and Argov Fellowship courses are closed to students without expressed permission from the program directors
- Communications Workshops and Seminars are not open to students outside of the School of
Communications.
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What is the minimum number of courses or credits incoming students must take each semester? / To be determined by the Exchange Student's home university.
Is it possible for incoming students to take courses in different schools /departments of the university? / Yes
Students with Disabilities
What facilities are available for students with disabilities? / IDC buildings and selected housing arrangements are wheelchair accessible.
Exam conditions can be modified for certain student needs.
Health insurance requirements if compulsory / All IDC Herzliya students are required to have comprehensive health insurance coverage throughout the period of their studies.
Exchange students must purchase a health insurance policy which will accommodate all their health needs while studying at the IDC.

Housing:

Do you provide on-campus housing? / The International Office makes every effort to arrange for housing. However, housing is limited and early application is essential.
Students may also choose to look for other living arrangements individually. Students who come to IDC in the Spring semester have a higher probability of receiving IDC housing.
Application procedure for housing / Contact person above.
Housing application deadline / 15 June for Fall, 29 December for Spring

Fees and cost of living:

Do students need to pay any other fees? (e.g. administration fees) / No.
Monthly costs / US Dollars
Rent & Utilities: $3450/Semester
Food / Meals: $400-500/Month
Transportation: $100/Month
Other: $100/Month
Is arrival pick-up service provided to exchange students? If yes, how do they apply? / No.

Additional Information:

Please note that we typically recommend exchange students to come in the spring semester. We do this for three reasons:
1. There is more housing available in the spring, so exchange students have a higher probability of receiving a room from us. In the fall we are extremely limited, so there is not always space available.
2. Due to our academic calendar, most exchange students who study here for the fall semester need to leave before exams begin. Fall semester exams here usually begin around January-February, at which point the spring semester in most other countries has already started. We do our best to accommodate them, but this creates many issues which usually do not arise in the spring semester.
3. Students who study at IDC in the spring typically find that there is much more going on around campus. Additionally, there are more holiday breaks in the spring, so students have more individual time to travel around the country.
But of course, we always welcome exchange students to IDC, regardless of which semester they choose to study here.