Admission to the Program

What are the admission requirements?

• Bachelor’s Degree (with a major in Social Sciences, Law Studies, Humanities, Theology, or an equivalent field)
• Interest in Jewish history and culture
• Full-time participation
• Good command of English, equivalent to level B2 or higher

What does the recruitment process look like? The recruitment process comprises of several steps.

• Online application The application process begins with the completion of the online form available on the Paideia website, together with the submission of all required documents. Additionally, two letters of recommendation have to be sent directly from the referrers to oneyearprogram@paideia-eu.org Without the reference letters the application is not considered complete. Applicants are informed of the admission results no later than three weeks after the application deadline.
• Interview stage Successful candidates are invited to participate in two virtual interviews as part of the second stage of the recruitment process. Participation in both is mandatory.
• Final decision Admission decisions are made following the second online interview. If the decision is positive, the applicant will have 10 days to confirm their participation in the program.

• Waiting lists In cases where the number of qualified applicants exceeds the available places, some candidates may be placed on a waiting list.

Is there an age limit of acceptance? No, there is no age limit. Do I need any knowledge of Hebrew? No previous knowledge of Hebrew is required for admission to the program. However, once accepted, fellows are expected to become familiar with the Hebrew alphabet by the start of the academic year. Do I need an official English language certificate? No official certificate is required. However, applicants are expected to have a good command of English, equivalent to level B2 or higher.