Frequently asked questions

Acceptance into the student exchange program varies depending on the specific requirements of the institution and the number of students applying. A respectable GPA is a necessety, but keep in mind that students who study abroad become a representative of Reichman University and of Israel. Therefore, students are selected based on their GPA, CV, and English level.

While you are not required to pay tuition fees, students are responsible for all personal expenses including: travel, accommodations, food, books, and extra fees associated with the cost of studying at the host institution. Cost varies by institution and country, thus students should be prepared to spend between $5,000-$10,000 + USD for the semester and most likely more at US institutions.

No you cannot. Since the programs overlap, students must choose between programs.

Some countries do allow for visiting students to work while they are studying abroad, however, you should not count on this to finance yourself during your exchange period. Make sure you read the visa regulations of your host country carefully.

Courses taken abroad are counted as pass/fail, and not as a grade. Students do not have the option to take the course for a grade. However, students should keep in mind that graduate programs will usually require official transcripts from both institutions.

Students who fail a course will not receive credit for the given course.

Registration and Course withdrawal varies by host institution.

Yes, but it is not guaranteed. Courses must be approved by your Academic Coordinator and Academic Advisor at Reichman University prior to the start of the semester abroad.

Try, if possible, to get as many courses as you can pre-approved. Note that sometimes courses change or are no longer offered, and you may not discover this until after arriving abroad. Always stay in close contact with your faculty academic coordinator and advisor for guidance.

Check with your host institution.

Do not assume that your transcripts will be automatically sent to us. In most cases the transcript will be sent to you by the partner university by email. It is your responsibility to contact the Exchange Office at your host institution and make sure they will send you the transcript. You will then need to send your transcript to your academic coordinator at Reichman University.

In most cases, the transcript will be sent to you by the partner university by email. It is your responsibility to then transfer it to your academic coordinator at Reichman University.

List of the courses, titles, and course numbers. Indicate your performance in each course. Denote the credits earned for each course, the value of each course as a percentage of a full-time course load, or the number of hours/week and number of weeks for each course. Provide a description of the grading scale employed by the institution.