Founded in 1886, Yeshiva University is America’s oldest and most comprehensive institution combining Jewish scholarship with academic excellence and achievement in the liberal arts, sciences, medicine, law, business, social work, Jewish studies and education, and psychology.
Now in its second century, Yeshiva University (YU) ranks among the nation’s leading academic research institutions. It embraces the heritage of the best of Western civilization, along with the ancient traditions of Jewish law and life. YU's undergraduate schools and divisions include Yeshiva College, Stern College for Women, and Sy Syms School of Business. Together with its graduate and affiliated schools - Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Wurzweiler School of Social Work, Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration, Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies, and Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary - the University embraces knowledge in the arts, sciences, and professions, as well as the breadth and richness of Jewish culture and thought.
Nearly 7,000 students, including 2,798 undergraduates, from 38 states and 55 countries, study at YU's four campuses: the Wilf Campus, the Israel Henry Beren Campus, and Brookdale Center in Manhattan, and the Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus in the Bronx. They are taught by 4,714 full-time and part-time faculty and have access to six major libraries. More than 600 young men and women each year study in Israel under the University's S. Daniel Abraham Israel Program. Through June of 2003, the University had awarded 56,921 degrees and diplomas. The University's 50,000 alumni have achieved professional success and made significant contributions to society and the Jewish community. They serve, lead, and inspire by example - testament to the University's greatest resource, its students and faculty.
For Undergraduate Students
We bring wisdom to life by combining the finest, contemporary academic education with the timeless teachings of Torah. It is Yeshiva’s unique dual curriculum, which teaches knowledge enlightened by values, that helps our students gain the wisdom to make their lives both a secular and spiritual success.
For Graduate Students
Yeshiva brings wisdom to life by not only teaching the knowledge and skills to be highly accomplished scholars and professionals, but by teaching the ethical and moral values that will make them truly admirable people. It is our dual emphasis on professional excellence and personal ethics that gives our graduate students the wisdom to succeed in both their professions and their lives.
For Faculty
Yeshiva helps our professors bring their own wisdom to life by providing the encouragement, resources and intellectual freedom to pursue their own academic ideals. And they, in turn, share their wisdom with our students, our society and the world at large.
For Alumni And Supporters
To bring wisdom to life is Yeshiva’s service to humanity and a worthy mission shared in spirit and practice by all associated with the University.
For The Jewish Community
In America, Israel and around the world, our mission to bring wisdom to life will foster greater understanding and appreciation of the heritage, traditions and values we all hold so dear.
For Society And The World
Yeshiva University serves as a wellspring of wisdom.Our students learn and go forth, as both educated and ethical people, to share their own special talents and wisdom with society.Our faculty’s research, academic work and scholarly writings help bring wisdom to many of the most pressing social, political, medical, legal and human rights issues facing the world today.
Our University serves as a platform to bring Yeshiva’s collective wisdom to the world through our community outreach, publications, seminars and broad range of academic programs.
At Yeshiva University, teaching the knowledge and values that bring wisdom to life is not only our mission, it is our proud tradition. At Yeshiva University our employees are among our most valued resources. We are proud of the opportunities that we provide to our employees and part of our commitment to you is providing you with a competitive and comprehensive set of employee benefits designed to meet the changing needs of you and your family.
Our programs include medical, prescription drug, dental, life insurance, short and long term disability, long term care, retirement benefits, tuition reimbursement and more!
The University Benefits Office of the Human Resources Department administers these programs. Yeshiva University
500 West 185Th Street
New York, New York 10033
United States
Phone: (212) 960-5400
Fax: (212) 960-0080
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