Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

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world rank  575

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University Overview

Established in 1969, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Beer Sheva (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Southern District. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Sede Boqer, Eilat. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Israel, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Israeli higher education institution. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 54 years old Israeli higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Name אוניברסיטת בן גוריון בנגב
Acronym BGU
Founded 1969
Motto Israel's capacity for science and research will be tested in the Negev...
Colours Orange, black and white

University Location

Address PO Box 653
Beer Sheva
84105 Southern District
Israel
Tel +972 (8) 646 1223
Fax +972 (8) 647 9434
Other locations Sede Boqer, Eilat

Study Areas and Degree Levels


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Yearly Tuition Range

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Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,500 US$
(750-1,800 Euro)
2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)
International
students
2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)
2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)

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University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate Not reported
Admission Office PO Box 653
Beer-Sehva 84105
(8) 646 1223

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Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 15,000-19,999
Academic Staff 2,000-2,499
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's Library
Housing Yes
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes
Academic Counseling Yes
Career Services Yes
Institutional Hospital Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Ministry of Education of Israel


Year of first Accreditation

30/05/1972


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • Council for Higher Education, Israel


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Memberships and Affiliations

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Academic Structure


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Online Courses

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Site last updated: Thursday, 9 March 2023