Reichman University

Key Highlights

• Founded in 1994 and operated as a nonprofit public-benefit corporation
• Classified as a university in current Israeli government data
• English-language degrees are administered through the Raphael Recanati International School
• Active 2026-2027 admissions and academic-year materials confirm continued operation

Student Life & Environment

Campus life brings together students from the university’s Hebrew-language tracks and the international school. The 2026-2027 international brochure describes English-language social and cultural programming, with most activities also open to students in Hebrew tracks. Examples include orientation activities, cultural and holiday events, trips, debate and Model UN, entrepreneurship and music groups, dance and choir, and organized sports. Activities can change from year to year, so students should consult the current calendar rather than assume every listed event will run. The university has an elected Student Union and a varied club system. Some clubs emphasize professional development or subject interests, while others center on music, identity, volunteering or public affairs. Participation requirements can differ: certain clubs are open activities, whereas others use interviews or expect a regular time commitment. On-campus residences provide an option for both Israeli and international students. The housing complex is physically on campus and includes furnished accommodation, security, maintenance, internet and shared student facilities. Housing is not automatic and depends on availability and the residence process. Applicants should use the 2026-2027 residence information for current terms and charges, especially because older English-language fee tables apply to previous contract periods. International students also receive guidance on immigration status, but they remain responsible for arranging the appropriate Israeli status or student visa before study. Accessibility procedures and psychological-support contacts are identified in the admissions regulations.

Location & Surroundings

Reichman University is located in Herzliya, in Israel’s central coastal region and within the wider Tel Aviv metropolitan area. The university’s postal address is in Herzliya, and its academic facilities and student residences are concentrated on the same campus. This arrangement can simplify daily travel for students who secure university housing. Herzliya combines residential districts with a coastal leisure area and the Herzliya Pituach business and technology district. The setting may be particularly relevant to students interested in technology, entrepreneurship, communication or business, although access to employers should not be treated as a guarantee of an internship or job. Tel Aviv’s broader cultural and employment market is also nearby, while everyday travel still requires planning around local transport and class schedules. Students considering off-campus housing should compare commute time, lease terms and transport access rather than relying solely on straight-line distance. International students should also budget for Israel-specific practical requirements, including health coverage and immigration documentation. Security conditions and travel guidance can change, so applicants arriving from abroad should monitor official government advice and university instructions close to departure.

Costs & Career Outcomes

For first-year international undergraduates in 2026-2027, official tuition documentation lists US$18,200 for business administration, government, business and economics, communication, computer science, entrepreneurship and computer science, and entrepreneurship and business. Psychology and entrepreneurship and economics with data science are listed at US$18,500. An optional US$75 Student Union fee is shown separately, and the university states that all sums may change. A US$1,050 down payment forms part of tuition. Comprehensive health insurance is required throughout enrollment. The university offers an optional plan priced at NIS 4,970 in the 2026-2027 undergraduate payment schedule, but students may need to establish whether other coverage satisfies the requirement. Housing is an additional expense governed by a separate residence agreement. Current 2026-2027 housing information was available, but a directly comparable English fee schedule was not located, so no current housing amount is stated here. Scholarship and funding routes exist, but eligibility is scheme-specific and should not be assumed. Applicants should request a written cost calculation covering tuition, insurance, housing, deposits, travel and personal expenses before committing. Career preparation varies by program. Current materials describe internships, workshops, practical projects and professional clubs in parts of the curriculum and co-curriculum. The university also operates career-support services. These resources can help students develop experience and employer contacts, but the reviewed sources do not establish placement rates, salaries or guaranteed employment, so applicants should evaluate the practical components of their chosen program individually.