Housing

The Weizmann Institute of Science operates over 500 housing units. Here you will find information regarding maintaining your apartment, changing apartment type, departing from our housing and insuring the contents of your apartment. In addition, when your eligibility for our housing ends, our team will assist you to locate and rent an off campus apartment in Rehovot.

Contact

visiting.scientist@weizmann.ac.il

Are you eligible for WIS housing?

Check out Before Arrival - Housing

Maintenance

Should you encounter any problem in your Weizmann apartment which requires maintenance, please report it immediately to the service center which is available 24/7. The service center can be reached on 08-934-9106 or via email at service.center@weizmann.ac.il

General cleaning advice: How to prevent mold

Apartment Contents Insurance

Should you choose to insure the contents of your apartment, whether you live in on or off-campus housing, Harel Yedidim can offer you an insurance plan tailored to your needs.

The Harel Yedidim Insurance plan for apartment contents insurance and computers.

Extension of Weizmann Housing

If there are exceptional circumstances - personal, or medical/psychological, you can directly approach the Institute's social worker. The social worker will provide a recommendation to the housing department, and a decision will be given to the student based on availability.
Email: nirit.cohn-kraus@weizmann.ac.il
Tel: 08-934-9219 Cell: 054-306-7600

Israeli students that come from minority and underrepresented groups within the Israeli society and have exceptional circumstances, can submit a detailed request directly to the Head of Diversity and Inclusion Office. The application must be submitted at least 6 weeks before the required housing date. WSoS will reach a final decision based on the recommendation of the diversity office, and the housing allocation will be given to the student based on availability.

Email: Meytal.jona@weizmann.ac.il
Tel: 08-934-6051

Changing Apartment

If you are getting married, or your family are joining you or departing from Israel, contact the housing team regarding changing apartment type.

Departing Weizmann Housing

Please ensure that you update the housing team if you plan to move out of campus housing, ensuring that you give at least 2 weeks notice.

Off Campus Housing

The International Office will be glad to send you detailed information to assist you to locate and rent an off-campus apartment in Rehovot.

If you wish to rent a house in any location other than Rehovot, we would suggest you consider contacting Trusted House who can assist you.

More Information you may need

Learning Hebrew

Levels 1 & 2

We are glad to offer Hebrew lessons as subsidized courses on campus, overseen by the WSoS in all academic aspects of the courses, twice a year, In November and March. The lessons are for WSoS internationals, WSoS new immigrants, WIS international employees, WIS visiting scientists, and their spouses.

Life in Israel

History buffs can experience the Old City of Jerusalem, Crusader fortresses, Roman amphitheatres and aqueducts, and Nabatean trade routes. Nature lovers have access to exploring a wealth of ecosystems. Sports aficionados can hike, swim, surf or bike all over.