The Israel Student Authority
About
The Israel Student Authority is a division of the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration. Operating since 1964, it helps student-olim integrate into a wide range of areas.
The Authority’s vision is to encourage young people from all over the world to make Aliyah and study in Israel.
It works to help students integrate successfully into higher education, settle into society and the economy, and build their homes and futures in Israel.
Each year, about 5,500 student-olim from all over the world study with the Authority’s support.
The Authority’s activity focuses on four main areas:
- Encouraging Aliyah, counseling, and guidance: This service is available to young people already in Israel and to Aliyah candidates abroad. It includes information on study options in Israel and on registration and admission requirements, unique preparatory programs for entering academia, and advice on choosing a course of study.
- Comprehensive support throughout the studies: Activities for academic and social integration, personal guidance from a team of counselors on campuses across the country, trips, community volunteering, employment preparation, social integration activities, support from social workers, and academic support.
- Making higher education accessible to olim and to Aliyah candidates: Promoting special programs for olim at academic institutions, including studies in the olah/oleh’s own language, Hebrew ulpan courses, and extensive support services.
- Funding for higher education: Study scholarships during the degree, financial assistance, and monthly living stipends for special populations.
The Israel Student Authority is with you every step of the way!
Roles and Positions
- Head of the Student Authority
Miri Cohen-Edelstein
- Email [email protected]
- Tel073-3972523/4
- Deputy Head of the Student Authority, Academic Section
Eyal Nitzani
- Email [email protected]
- Tel073-3972506
- Director Ma'atefet
Odaya Paz
- Email [email protected]
- Tel073-3972522
- Director of Planning, Budgeting, and Oversight
Ronen Levi
- Email [email protected]
- Tel02-6214647
- Director of Students – Jerusalem District
Vered Ben-Moshe
- Email [email protected]
- Tel073-3972607
- Director of Students, Beer Sheva and Southern District
Keren Semo
- Email [email protected]
- Tel073-3975024
- Director of Students, Haifa and Northern District
Irena Nirko
- Email [email protected]
- Tel073-3973022
- Director of Students, Tel Aviv and Center District
Shoshy Oss Harari
- Email [email protected]
- Tel073-3974007