Universities in Israel for international students

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is known for its cutting-edge research & innovation, welcoming campus environment, and outstanding student life. The university strives for excellence in scientific innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and pushing boundaries to impact communities around the globe. At BGU, cultural exchange and cultural immersion are our priorities. In your academic or research program, you will study alongside local peers. We encourage our Israeli and international students alike to take the time to learn from one another beyond what is taught in the classroom.

The Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance (JAMD) is the oldest and largest academic institution of performing arts in Israel. In 2023 we will be celebrating our 90th anniversary and yet, we feel young and full of enthusiasm and energy. Educating around 850 talented students yearly from contrasting areas and economic backgrounds in Israel, Jewish, Christians and Muslims, the JAMD is presently expanding its structures with a brand-new architectural State of the Art facility.

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is consistently ranked as the top university in Israel and among the top 100, worldwide. Since its establishment in 1921, the university combines pioneering research, academic excellence, rich student life, and a career-oriented approach.

Technion – Israel Institute of Technology is a premier center for science, technology, and applied research, and one of the leading universities of science and engineering in the world. Technion is a public university, founded in 1912, it's the oldest university in Israel. Technion campus is located on Mount Carmel in Haifa, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.

Bar-Ilan University, founded in 1955, was one of the first comprehensive research universities to be established in Israel. From 70 students to 21,000, its milestone achievements in the sciences and humanities have made an indelible imprint on the landscape of the nation. The university has 8 faculties: Jewish Studies, Medicine, Engineering, Law, Life Science, Exact Sciences, Social Sciences, and Humanities. These faculties are active partners in national science and technology initiatives.

Jerusalem Multidisciplinary College (JMC), formerly Hadassah Academic College is a multidisciplinary institution that boasts a diverse student body from all walks of life and religions, as well as a growing international student population from all over the world.

Founded in 1969, the Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT) is one of Israel’s major academic institutions, with about 4,800 students on three campuses. The College specializes in high-tech engineering, industrial management, business administration and life and health sciences.

Established in 1999, Azrieli – College of Engineering Jerusalem (originally called The Jerusalem College of Engineering) is a non-profit organization committed to creating well-educated and highly trained professionals in engineering. The college offers four-year B.Sc. degrees in several engineering disciplines and pre-college academic preparatory programs for students who wish to improve their grades to apply to the College and master’s programs in Software Engineering and Technological Entrepreneurship.

The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies is a leading environmental studies and research institute in the Middle East. It houses accredited academic programs, research centers, and international cooperation initiatives focusing on a range of environmental concerns and challenges.

Polis – The Jerusalem Institute of Languages and Humanities is an academic institution founded in 2011 by an international group of scholars.

CLB has been rated the best in educational programs, quality of lecturers and overall satisfaction by the Israeli National Student Union survey. This, alongside with the multicultural and diverse student body, creates an energizing and exciting learning environment.

Beit Berl College is a multidisciplinary college focused on training educators while spearheading new developments in education, society and the arts. We see education as a vehicle for social mobility, equality and justice for all sectors of Israeli society.

Since its inception, ORT Braude Academic College of Engineering has embraced a singular goal: making higher education accessible to all Israelis, regardless of their economic background.

Kinneret College on the Sea of Galilee is an institution of higher education based on a multicultural educational philosophy, committed to the advancement and development of the region, encouraging social involvement. Founded in 1965 on the shores of the Sea of Galilee, it caters to approximately 4000 students studying in various tracks and departments.