In the Atuda framework, candidates study first and serve afterward.

Some examples are:

• IDF’s Military Advocate General’s Corps page, which explains that many MAG officers enter the IDF through Atuda, complete legal studies, and then serve as legal officers in the corps
• A dedicated nursing reserve track that appears in official Ministry of Health materials. The Misrad HaBriut’s - משרד הבריאות - Ministry of Health’s “Pisgah” Academic Reserve Studies (Atuda) page describes a framework that combines nursing studies, nurse qualification, and later service in the IDF Medical Corps.

Candidates who want to join Academic Atuda should begin by reviewing the official IDF How to Join page and by contacting Meitav (Hebrew), the IDF enlistment authority responsible for recruitment, screening, and placement.

In general, applicants must go through the IDF’s Atuda screening process and also apply separately to the academic institution where they wish to study. Acceptance by the academic institution does not in itself guarantee acceptance into Atuda, and acceptance into Atuda does not automatically guarantee admission to the academic institution.

Because procedures, dates, and required documents may change from year to year, candidates should confirm the current process directly with Meitav before applying.

Olim who are interested in Atuda should begin with Meitav, the IDF enlistment authority responsible for recruitment, screening, and placement. The official IDF “How to Join” page (both linked above) is also useful for candidates who are abroad or need guidance on how to begin the military process.

For direct questions, Olim can use the Meitav Olim inquiry form, write to meitav@idf.gov.il, or use the Olim coordinator email listed by the IDF, idfoleh@gmail.com. General IDF contact options also appear on the official IDF contact page.

Olim may also find it helpful to review the government’s Rights Guide for Immigrant and Returning Resident Soldiers, which explains broader rights and support frameworks for immigrant soldiers.

For Olim who will study in Israel, it may also be worth checking eligibility for assistance through the Minhal HaStudentim - מינהל הסטודנטים - Israel Student Authority. The official government scholarship application page, the document submission page, and the main Israel Student Authority page also explain how to apply, how to upload documents, and where to find the main framework for support.

Approved majors and professional fields are determined by the IDF and may change from year to year, so candidates should review the current official Academic Atuda Program page in English or the Hebrew Atuda page and confirm the latest options with Meitav before applying.

Examples of majors listed on the official Atuda pages include:

• Aeronautics and space engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil, structural, and building engineering
• Computer engineering
• Computer science
• Data engineering and data science
• Economics
• Electrical engineering, electricity, and electronics
• Industrial engineering and management, including industrial and information systems engineering
• Information systems engineering
• Law
• Materials science and engineering
• Mathematics
• Mechanical engineering
• Medical professions, including general medicine, emergency medicine, dentistry, nursing, and pharmacy
• Physics
• Psychology (industrial and organizational)
• Software engineering

Additional eligible majors, including various excellence tracks and specialized combinations, appear on the official Hebrew Academic Atuda website. Because this list may change from year to year, it is wise to recheck the official page shortly before publishing or applying.

This guide is intended as a starting point only. Final eligibility, placement, service obligations, and available fields are determined by the IDF and may change over time, so candidates should always confirm current details directly through the official IDF pages and M