Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Semester/Year Programs - Study Abroad
- Be'er Sheva, Israel
- Sde Boker, Israel
Course
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Mar 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 11,200 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
A BGU experience is more than your typical study abroad. Here, you will immerse yourself into our vibrant campus community, living and taking courses alongside Israeli and international students alike. You'll encounter new perspectives and make friends with a diverse cohort of students from all over the globe. Beyond your academic studies, you'll take part in BGU's dynamic calendar of social events and activities, and have opportunities to travel throughout Israel.
We can't wait to see you on campus!
As an international student at BGU, you'll have access to hundreds of academic courses in English in various fields, one-on-one guidance, and unparalleled opportunities all while earning credits toward your degree. The BGU International team of academic and social counselors is here to help you find exactly what you're looking for – and to feel at home on our campus.
Since its inception, BGU has played a key role in the unique ecosystem where higher education, hi-tech, industry, business, medicine, and government come together to develop groundbreaking research and bring new applications to the market. As we believe that world challenges require multidisciplinary and comprehensive solutions, our students are actively encouraged to work together with our researchers, local and international companies, and partners, to solve our planet's greatest challenges – such as reusable energy, water conservation, public health – and we are at the forefront of these research efforts.
BGU strives for excellence in scientific innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and pushing boundaries to impact communities around the globe.
We can't wait to see your impact!
Program of study
Dive deeper into your current area of study or explore a new field. You also have the opportunity to create your own program of study by tailoring courses from our comprehensive general catalog. Students in their third or fourth year of undergraduate studies may also attend graduate courses in English.
- VP for Global Engagement Academic Mobility Provision Fund
- Merit-Based competitive scholarships are offered for the Semester\Year programs.
- Grants are also available through Masa Israel Journey (a joint project of the Israeli Government and the Jewish Agency for Israel), for those who are eligible.
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
- Explore Israel via trips throughout the country- Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, hikes in the Negev desert and in the north.
- Get to know Israelis- enjoy joint events, go to pub nights with the local crowd, discover Israelis' point of view on current affairs, and have the opportunity to celebrate holidays the Israeli way.
- Merge into BGU's social life- join student union's festivities and events and experience the unique BGU social life.
- Become close with your diverse group and community- get to know people from all over the world, and make meaningful connections that can last for a lifetime.
- Explore Israel via trips throughout the country- Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, hikes in the Negev desert and in the north.
- Get to know Israelis- enjoy joint events, go to pub nights with the local crowd, discover Israelis' point of view on current affairs, and have the opportunity to celebrate holidays the Israeli way.
- Merge into BGU's social life- join the student union's festivities and events and experience the unique BGU social life.
- Become close with your diverse group and community- get to know people from all over the world, and make meaningful connections that can last for a lifetime.