Lander Institute
Jewish private institution of higher education
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Lander Institute (Hebrew: מכון לנדר) was a private Jewish institution of higher education located in the Givat Shaul neighborhood of Jerusalem, Israel. Established in August 2004, it was named after Professor Bernard Lander, the founder of Touro College in New York. The institute operated until its closure in 2014.[1]
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| Type | Private |
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| Active | 2004–2014 |
| Affiliation | Jewish |
| Students | 2000+ |
| Undergraduates | 1000 |
| Postgraduates | 1000 |
| Location | Jerusalem , Israel |
| Campus | Multiple campuses |
| Colors | Blue and White |
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History
Initially functioning as an extension of Touro College, Lander Institute provided American degrees in Israel. In 2006, it attained recognition from the Council for Higher Education in Israel, allowing it to operate as an independent institution and award Israeli degrees.[citation needed]
Campus and programs
Academic profile
Lander Institute offered several academic programs through its different schools, including:
- School of Business Administration
- School of the Land of Israel and Jerusalem
- School of Education and Social Studies
- School of Jewish Studies
- External studies unit[2]
- English Division[3]
The institution was authorized to grant recognized degrees such as: