Founded in 1984, Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies is a  higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium-sized city of Jerusalem (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Education, Israel, Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies  is a coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Jewish religion. Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. 