At Hadassah College Jerusalem students from Jerusalem and its periphery can pursue Academic and Associate degrees in a variety of subjects. Students gain the skills and credentials they need to build their lives and pursue promising careers.
Learning is the highest achievement in life. By offering the gift of knowledge we give hope, independence and create new opportunities. Even before the State of Israel was born, Hadassah understood the importance of education; and since that time continuously has provided training and education opportunities.
What do we do?
Hadassah College Jerusalem (HCJ), the only accredited academic institution in downtown Jerusalem, nurtures open minds and educates students to contend with the challenges of our modern, professionally-driven society. Established over 35 years ago to meet the changing needs in Israel for trained professionals, HCJ provides a practical, intensive, and enriching academic experience for students from all over Israel, with special emphasis on serving the population of Jerusalem and the surrounding area. The College is committed to creating the environment for exceptional education, social interaction, and cultural enrichment that students require to for successful professional placement that also meets the needs of Israel’s industries and marketplace. To meet these needs, HCJ offers a variety of educational programs and the curricula that keep pace with the changes in science, medicine, industry, and communications. Your support will prepare these young men and women to take their place in Israel's ever-changing economy.
Professor Bertold Fridlender, Chair of the Department of Biotechnology at Hadassah Academic College Jerusalem, was involved from the beginning in helping to plan the curriculum, to gain academic accreditation and to handpick an excellent faculty from a mix of academics and experts from biotechnology companies.