Maryland-in-Haifa: Searching for Common Ground

What's the scoop?

Your classroom will be the land of Israel, a country that is vibrantly modern, yet simultaneously steeped in history. Live and learn in a beautiful city on a gorgeous campus, just minutes from Carmel National Forest, Israel's largest park. Students will have the opportunity to play a role in the search for common ground and mutual understanding in this fascinating part of the world, while having access to a broad range of courses from many academic disciplines.

What do I take?

Maryland-in-Haifa is a 12-18-credit UMD faculty-lead study abroad program based at the University of Haifa.  Students can study either Hebrew or Arabic, and also take electives offered in a broad range of subject areas at the University of Haifa, all of which are taught in English. There is a detailed internship program where students can earn 3 credits by interning at a variety of organizations -- from NGO's to hi-tech firms.  Students may also enroll in a one credit "Connecting Across Cultures" course designed to propel you out of the classroom and into the rich culture of Haifa, where you will learn how to actively participate in your education. Maryland-In-Haifa participants also have the option to apply to the Honors Programs in Psychology and Peace & Conflict Studies.  For detailed information visit the Haifa - Academic Options Overview

Where can I live?

All students in the program will be provided housing in the residence halls on campus. Students on the Maryland-in-Haifa program all stay in single rooms in the Talia Dormitories.  This hall consists of spacious apartments with six single rooms, each with its own bathroom, and a shared kitchen and living space. Take a look at the Haifa - Housing Options Overview.

What's the cost?

Spring 2013 Fee: $10,950
Non-refundable Application Fee: $50 (not included in the program fee)

A $500 non-refundable deposit (included in the program fee) will be due within two weeks of acceptance in order to hold your place in the program.
The remaining balance will be due in January and will be charged to your Testudo Account.

For a detailed program budget please click the "Program Costs" link above. 

Who's here to help?

Please contact. Jeremy Gombin-Sperling with any questions about the Maryland-in-Haifa program.

Resident Director, Edy Kaufman:

Dr. Edy Kaufman is Co-Director of CIDCMs Partners in Conflict and Partners in Peacebuilding Projects, and has served both as Director of CIDCM and as Executive Director of the Truman Institute for Peace at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Dr. Kaufman is an expert in the areas of the teaching and training of conflict resolution, and facilitation of workshops with CIDCMs Partners in Conflict program. He has done extensive work in strengthening civil society and peacebuilding.  

Click the "Contact us" link on the top of the page should you have any questions.

Anything else I need to know?

There are a variety or internship, research, and fieldwork opportunities available to students studying in Haifa and with early planning you can receive credit!