Health

Every International faculty member, employee, student or visitor, as well as accompanying family members and dependents, must be covered by a comprehensive private health insurance policy for the period of their stay in Israel. This Insurance must include COVID cover. We will direct you to purchase a local policy suitable for your status, and this is a mandatory requirement for your time at the Institute.

Contact

io@weizmann.ac.il

International students, Postdocs & family members

Feinberg Graduate School International students (MSc, PhD and Postdoctoral fellows) and their family members will be directed to obtain a local insurance policy, the cost of which is covered by the Institute.

Visiting Students

Visiting Students accepted by the Feinberg Graduate School will be directed to obtain an Israeli insurance policy which is mandatory.

Faculty Members, Employees & Visiting Scientists

It is mandatory to have the local Health Insurance Policy which we will direct you to purchase throughout the period of your time at the Institute.

Immediate family members of Employees or Visiting Scientists

Family members are not obligated to take any particular health insurance policy - however, we highly recommend the policies that can be purchased locally in Israel and will provide you with information on how to purchase them.

More Information you may need

Kipnis Complex

Located just outside the main campus. Shared apartments for single guests and family apartments (1.5 bedrooms or 2 bedrooms). Each apartment is furnished and has cooking facilities.

Students

Feinberg Graduate School (FGS) students (MSc and PhD), or visiting students are entitled to reside in student housing. When the Feinberg Graduate School accepts an International student, a housing request is automatically placed. The housing team will tentatively reserve housing, then our team will contact you after your formal acceptance to provide visa and h