Your education is an investment, not just of financial resources but of time, energy and dedication. But like the wisest of investments, advancing your education through University of the Holy Land is guaranteed to pay dividends in the future of your career, the passion you feel for your area of study as it becomes your area of expertise, and the contribution you make to the world.
Tuition and Fees : Academic Year 2023-2024
Rates listed per semester
Degree Programs
Doctor of Philosophy —- $6100
Master of Arts or Divinity —- $6100
Master of Theological Studies —- $5150
Non-Degree Programs
Continuing Education —- $5150
Preparation Program —- $4100
External student per credit hour —-$595
External student per audit hour —-$370
Various Fees
LNS Field Trips (Per semester for courses 1086 and 1087) —- $750
Application Fee (Non-refundable) —- $100.00
Administrative Fee —- $200.00
Technical Service Fee —- $50.00
Graduation Fee —- $200.00
Financial Aid
UHL is pleased to offer a limited amount of financial aid to qualifying students in the form of scholarships, fellowships, tuition grants and work-study programs. Interested students should request a financial aid application from the Admissions Office by sending an email at [email protected] and return the completed application to the Office of the Dean at [email protected] at the earliest opportunity.
Degree candidates with specialized teaching and/or research skills and experience may be eligible for fellowship appointments in teaching and/or research. Fellows receive financial aid in the form of tuition grants and/or a small stipend. Fellows should anticipate that their appointment(s) would involve an obligation of approximately 20 hours per week.
If you are interested in becoming a Friend of the University of the Holy Land (FUHL), your generous support with a tax-deductible contribution is welcome and appreciated. As a FUHL, you will provide financial support for worthy students in particular, students from Third World countries who face daunting financial challenges in their ambition to study abroad. To learn more about becoming a Friend of UHL, email [email protected].
Additional Financial Information
-The semester fee is halved for students who have completed the standard degree course requirements and have only the completion of their thesis remaining. Such students are required to be enrolled in a directed study on their thesis topic and to participate in a graduate or doctoral seminar each semester until graduation. In addition, they are eligible to take an elective course. For further information, see the Schedule of Fees.
-Due to current economic trends and escalating costs, it must be anticipated that the University of the Holy Land may be required to raise its fees annually, or at least intermittently. All fee adjustments are approached with the utmost consideration for the prospective student.
-We understand that situations beyond the student’s control can occasionally necessitate early withdrawal from UHL. In such an event, tuition fees will be refunded according to the table below. All refunds are contingent upon the student’s full compliance with official withdrawal procedures.
Students with One-Year Student Visas
| First month | 65% of tuition fee (for academic year) |
| Second month | 50% of tuition fee |
| Third month | 25% of tuition fee |
| After 90 days | No refund |
Semester Students
| First Week of Semester | 100% |
| Second week | 75% |
| Third week | 50% |
| Fourth week | 25% |
| After fourth week | No refund |
Make a Payment
Pay with PayPal
-Please remember to factor in PayPal’s fee if utilizing this method.
-This method of payment is only to be used for individual payments or donations and not for group payments.
“Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance…” – Proverbs 1:5
Individuals needing to make a payment can choose between two options:
Personal check:
- If you are in the area, stop by our offices in the UHL Center any time during normal operating hours and you may hand deliver the check.
- Or, if you are overseas and/or wish to mail your check, please make out your check to “The University of the Holy Land”, in U.S. dollars, and mail it to: UHL at POB 24084, Mt. Scopus, Jerusalem 9788702, Israel.
Bank transfer:
- If you wish to use this option, please email the registrar ([email protected]) for bank details.
- Please keep in mind there is a $16 bank fee to add to this option.