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Learn, exchange, grow, and serve. The U.S. Department of State offers many programs for non-U.S. citizens wishing to come to the U.S. for cultural, educational, or professional exchange. These programs are augmented by local opportunities in countries around that world that allow non-U.S. citizens to explore U.S. culture and the English language.
OPA Exchange Programs for Academic Professionals
Learn about OPA’s Exchange Programs for Academic Professionals.
OPA's Exchange Programs for Professionals
Interested in OPA’s Exchange Programs for Professionals?
OPA's Exchange Programs for Students
Applications have closed. Check back often for OPA’s Exchange Programs for Students announcements.
OPA's Speakers and Specialists
The OPA Public Affairs Section hosts U.S. speakers who are experts in a variety of fields, including governance/rule of law, civic education, youth issues, American Studies, culture/arts, women’s issues, human rights, democracy/elections, economic development, religion, foreign policy, information technology, and journalism. The cultural specialist program brings specialists in the arts and other areas to the Palestinian Territories for 2-6 weeks, working primarily with one group or organization on a specific project. The academic specialist program provides grants to enable Americans to consult with foreign educational institutions, professional groups or governmental organizations.
OPA's Grants & Funding Opportunities
The U.S. Office of Palestinian Affairs administers a small grants program to support projects that strengthen cultural ties between the United States and the Palestinian people.
The United States supports international education and welcomes foreign students and exchange visitors. Before applying for a visa, students and exchange visitors must be accepted by their schools or program sponsors.
American English is a resource center for teaching and learning about American English.
Join the ExchangeAlumni community and open the door to a world of support, resources, and funding opportunities to help you build on the skills you gained during your exchange program:
There are also resources you can access without logging in, such as the Resources for Entrepreneurs page, where you can find information and programs to help you build your business. In addition, you can connect with us online through LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, sharing your successes by using #ExchangeAlumni when you post. Prefer to email? Reach us at exchangealumni@state.gov.
Please call: 02-630-4000 for U.S. Embassy Jerusalem and 03-519-7575 for the Branch Office in Tel Aviv
Outside of Office Hours, contact: 02-630-4000 (Jerusalem) or 03-519-7575 (Tel Aviv)
Outside of Israel, West Bank & Gaza: 011-972-2-630-4000 (Jerusalem) or 011-972-3-519-7575 (Tel Aviv)