Odessa Jewish University graduated 28 students with bachelor’s degrees in
Jewish studies or Jewish education.
OJU admitted its first class of students in 2003 and today teaches 150
students from Ukraine and other former Soviet countries.
The school curriculum combines standard government-approved program on the
humanties with with classes on Hebrew, Jewish tradition, history and culture.
Graduates are expected to work as teachers of Hebrew and Jewish tradition.
The university operates under the aegis of Ohr Sameach, a local Orthodox
congregation, and does not charge its students any tuition.