Baltimore Hebrew University was founded as Baltimore Hebrew College and Teachers Training School in 1919 to promote Jewish scholarship and academic excellence, it continues to be the only institution of higher learning in Maryland devoted solely to all aspects of Judaic and Hebraic studies. Located in the northwest, Park Heights neighborhood, section of Baltimore, BHU confers degrees up to the doctorate level. Though small in size, with classes having between 8 and 25 students, it strong ties to the community and to several other local colleges and universities.
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Baltimore Hebrew University Website (http://www.bhu.edu)
The city of Baltimore and surrounding region are also home to more than 30 institutions of higher learning, providing a knowledge-based workforce with diverse educational backgrounds and distinct technical skills.
BaltimoreHebrewUniversity offers a wide array of courses for individuals interested in pursuing a bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree program or for those just seeking to expand their knowledge of Jewish studies.
University of Maryland is home to nationally ranked programs in law, dentistry, medicine, nursing, pharmacy and social work.
Formerly BaltimoreHebrew College and Teacher Training School, BHU is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the Maryland Higher Education Commission and the Ministry of Education of Israel.
BHU is a constituent of The Associated: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore, which seeks to enhance and preserve Jewish life through charitable, educational, religious, humanitarian, health, cultural and social service agencies of the Jewish community.
BHU is primarily a graduate institution and tends to draw students from the area who are older.