The Hebrew University of Jerusalem (HU) said on Sunday that it was accepting a dozen American students unable to continue their studies in Egypt due to the unrest there.
The Rothberg International School is working with colleagues at the overseas studies departments at Allegheny University, Michigan State University, Princeton University of California Schools, and Vanderbilt University, in order to place the students into similar programs here.
"When the universities asked us to assist their students, we did not hesitate," said HU Rothberg School Provost Prof. Mimi Ajzenstadt, adding that the various courses the students will enter here "will enable the students to put their personal experience in Egypt and in Israel within a broader academic framework."
HU said it would also provide a special orientation for the students in order to make the move easier.
Nancy Kanach, the director of the Office of International Programs at Princeton University said her institution appreciated HU's gesture.
"We are grateful to the staff at the Hebrew University for being so responsive to our request to enroll two Princeton students at the Hebrew University, where the students can continue to study Arabic and Middle East issues at this important time in the region," Kanach said, according to a statement released by HU.