Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion
Founded 1875
President Andrew Rehfeld (President)
Fees USD 26,500
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) is the academic and spiritual center of Reform Judaism, founded in 1875. With campuses in New York City, Cincinnati, Los Angeles, and Jerusalem, HUC-JIR prepares rabbis, cantors, educators, and Jewish professionals for leadership roles in Jewish communities worldwide. The NYC campus, located in Greenwich Village, is one of four campuses offering graduate and professional programs in Jewish scholarship and practice.
Programs
- Rabbinical Program — Five-year rabbinical ordination program
- Cantorial School — Cantorial investiture and sacred music
- School of Education — Jewish education and educational leadership
- School of Jewish Nonprofit Management — Nonprofit management for Jewish organizations
- Doctoral Programs — PhD in Hebrew and Cognate Studies
How to Apply
- Application: HUC-JIR Application
- Requirements: Bachelor’s degree, Hebrew proficiency, letters of support from rabbinical references
- Interview: Required for rabbinical and cantorial programs
Key Deadlines
- Application: February 1