Essential Information

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The comprehensive guide below provides all the essential information and resources for a smooth educational journey. From visa requirements and English proficiency to housing, transportation, and important notices, we have you covered. Explore our online systems, access helpful links, and find contact information at the international school.

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Do you have questions about your application? Need to upload missing documents? Click here and upload them directly!

Click here for our designated page for all information regarding entry to Israel and renewal of your visa.

As a student or a researcher, you may need an Israeli bank account (especially if you’ll get a stipend). You can do that in one of the Israeli banks as you prefer. Visit our designated webpage here, where you can find essential information on two such options.

Upon arrival to Israel, you must have valid health insurance. For more information, visit our Health Insurance page.

Electra, a private company, is in charge of the maintenance and management of the dormitories. It is important to note that Electra’s contracts span a one-year period, from October to October.

If you seek to rent a room for a period shorter than a full year, we encourage you to reach out to us at [email protected]. We have specific rooms allocated for the International School, please consult with us to check availability well in advance.

Here you can find some important info about the different apps you can use. Just download one of them (Moovit, AnyWay, HaTachana, RavPass, or the RavKav card) and follow the instructions.

Weekend Transportation is a bus service that operates on weekends, operating in six cities in Greater Tel Aviv – Giv’atayim, Yehud–Monosson, Kiryat Ono, Ramat HaSharon, Shoham and Tel Aviv-Yafo.​ For more info visit your preferred transportation app or website.

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The portal contains useful links, announcements, and updates for students, and you can also catch up on what happened this week on campus. My BIU has the full database of requests and forms. My BIU Portal Not sure what’s your username? 
InBar is the main student academic system, and it includes your schedule, your exams, etc. You can issue documents and sign up for your courses; in general, most students would have to complete credits of Judaic studies (or, for those who are not Jewish – general courses), as well as other courses, according to their track and degree (10 for BA, 4 for MA students). The full information will be given either by your academic department or the International School. As part of our data security and service improvements, logging into the In-Bar portal now requires entering both your ID/passport number and mobile phone number, with no need for a password. A verification code will be sent to your mobile phone, which must then be entered on the login screen. Logging in via the MyBIU portal remains unchanged and is the preferred method, as it contains access to Inbar, Lamda, and other online assets of the university. – How do I sign up for courses? – How do I set my password for the first time/reset?  – How can I schedule a time slot if I missed my initial slots?
The app includes your grade list, schedule, and Academic Calendar, but most importantly – it replaces the good old Student Card and will allow you to use it as your Student ID. Use the QR codes below to download the app. Here you can find a tutorial, explaining it all.
Bar-Ilan University’s Exam Department handles all aspects of examinations, both on-campus and online (using the Tomax platform). While traditional written exams are standard, alternative assessments like assignments, papers, and projects may be used in some courses, particularly seminars. The specific assessment method and its weighting within the final grade are always clearly outlined in the course syllabus. Here you will find the updated Exam Policy Handbook [INSERT_ELEMENTOR id=”28486″]
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Visas, health insurance, IRS/FAFSA-related issues [email protected]
International Student’s Academic Advisors [email protected]
International Doctoral and Post Doctoral Students [email protected]
Social life and Wellbeing [email protected]
Dorms and Housing [email protected]

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