Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is one of Israel’s leading research universities and among the world leaders in many fields.
Top reasons to study here
- The University ranked 46th in the world rankings of universities with sustainable policies.
- Ben-Gurion University promotes awareness of environmental protection, a reduction in the use of resources, energy efficiency, promotion of research.
Master's Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (15)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. Life Sciences
- M.Sc. Mathematics
- M.D. Medical School
- M.Sc. Physics
Engineering & Technology (14)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.Sc. Chemistry
- M.Sc. / M.A. Desert Studies
- M.Sc. / M.A. Desert Studies - Environmental Studies
- M.Sc. Materials Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechatronics Engineering
- M.Sc. Nuclear Engineering
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (13)
- M.Sc. / M.A. Desert Studies
- M.Sc. / M.A. Desert Studies - Environmental Studies
- M.Sc. / M.A. Desert Studies - Irrigation and Plant Environment
- M.A. Economics
- M.Sc. Life Sciences
Social Sciences (4)
Agriculture & Forestry (3)
- M.Sc. / M.A. Desert Studies
- M.Sc. / M.A. Desert Studies - Irrigation and Plant Environment
Humanities (3)
Business & Management (2)
Computer Science & IT (2)
Medicine & Health (2)
- M.Sc. Biomedical Engineering
- M.D. Medical School
About
Education
- Certification studies and professional retraining (based on practical employment options)
- Professional courses in a variety of areas
- Academic courses for either credit or personal enrichment
- Cultural enrichment and language courses
- Internal training and development programs for organizations
Research
University Research Centers
- ABC Robotics Initiative – Agricultural, Biological and Cognitive
- Autism Research Israel
- BGU Brain Imaging Research Center
- Center for Women's Health Studies and Promotion
- Data Science Research Center
- Decision Making and Economic Psychology Center
- Health, Humanism and Society Center in the Negev
- Monaster Center For Economics Research
- Paul Ivanier Center for Production Management
- Paul Ivanier Center For Robotics Research And Production Management
- Prepared Center for Emergency Response Research
- Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell (RMSC) Research Center
- Regional Alcohol and Drug Abuse Research (RADAR) Center
- Tamar Golan Centre for Africa Studies
- The Center for Evolutionary Genomics and Medicine
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
Learn more about the Global Student Satisfaction AwardsUniversity Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2020
401
2019
401
2018
401
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2021
446 -27
2020
419 -12
2019
407
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
580 -27
2020
553 -40
2019
513
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
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2020
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2019
601
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
There are a variety of Housing options available to students and visitors to Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.
- Student Housing On-Campus Housing
- U-Tel (Guest Housing)
- Off-Campus Housing
Library services
- The Zalman Aranne Central Library
- The Medical Library
- The Library of the Ben-Gurion Research Institute for the Study of Israel & Zionism
Student Life
Campus life
- With a vibrant student life and an amazing sense of community, your time at BGU will be truly unforgettable. Campus and city life includes movie theaters, a state-of-the-art sports center, pubs, espresso bars, restaurants, 24-hr computer labs, and home-like dorms.
- Enjoy a genuine campus experience, where multicultural and international students engage in over 30 extracurricular clubs. The very active student union initiates a variety of cultural and social events throughout the year, including parties and organized weekend getaways.
Sports facilities
The University Sports Center is located on the north-east corner of Arlozorov and Ben-Gurion Boulevard. The Sports Center is open seven days a week, and the hours vary (closes early Friday and Saturday, opens at noon on Sunday). The center has two 25-meter lap pools, one indoor and one outdoor, a leisure pool, a sauna, and steam rooms. It also boasts basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, locker rooms, an equipment/clothing shop, and a gym with exercise machines. You will need to swipe your BGU ID card to enter the facility.
Student clubs
BGU has a very active and helpful student union. They organize events and help keep students updated on all the important university news. The union can help you with everything from joining sports activities to finding an apartment.
Student Reviews
A learning experience and growth
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
I had a good program where I studied neuroscience and biochemistry which I enjoyed a lot. I had many great professors who were enthusiastic about what they were teaching and were very helpful. Also, I had the opportunity to do research with a great advicer. Also, I participated in many different volunteer experiences that helped at a domestic level as well as national....
University life
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
My university life and experience was very great with a lot of success through participating in different field practical training which helped me a lot to get a practical experience through doing
study till i rest in my grave
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
it was not easy but it was great
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