Semester / Year Program

Study Abroad at BGU!

A BGU experience is more than your typical study abroad. Here, you will immerse yourself into our vibrant campus community, living and studying 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!

Fast Facts about BGU

BGU is located on 3 campuses in Southern Israel, with its main campus in the heart of the fastest-growing ecosystem in Israel.
Home to 20,000 students and research fellows, including over 1,000 international students from more than 75 countries.
6 Academic Faculties, all of which offer courses in English:
- Engineering
- Natural Sciences
- Desert Studies
- Humanities & Social Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Business & Management

Advantages of Beer-Sheva

BGU's Beer-Sheva campus is the most vibrant, social, diverse, and active campus in Israel, while the city still has a relatively low cost of living. You'll have the opportunity to explore diverse cultures, immerse yourself in the Israeli student population, and become part of a tight-knit international community. Beer-Sheva's location in southern Israel means it is surrounded by gorgeous desert views, but also an easy hour-long train ride away from Tel-Aviv. Beer-Sheva's thriving ecosystem brings together higher education, hi-tech, industry, business, medicine, and government. When you're ready to take the next leap, experiences at BGU will enhance your resume.

Beer-Sheva

Program of Study

Dive deeper into your current area of study or explore a new field. You also have the opportunity to create your 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.

Courses in English

A Study Abroad experience unlike any other

Spring Semester 2025 dates:

Spring semester: March 16 - June 27, 2025
Spring semester exam dates: June 29 - July 18, 2025

Fall Semester 2025-2026 dates:

Fall semester: October 26, 2025 - January 23, 2026
Fall semester exam dates: January 25 - February 13, 2026

Spring Semester 2026 dates:

Spring semester: March 8 - June 26, 2026
Spring semester exam dates: June 28 - July 17, 2026

Application Fees

Application Fee: 60$
Late Application Fee: $100

Semester Program

Base Tuition: $7,200*
On-Campus Housing: $495 per month (or part of a month)

Year Program

Base Tuition: $11,200*
On-Campus Housing: $495 per month (or part of a month)

* Tuition Fees for all Semester or Year-Long Programs include weekly social activities, trips around Israel, academic field trips, mandatory university service fees, access to the university sports center & health insurance.

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. To find out more and to apply, please visit Masa Israel.

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