Study Abroad in Israel: Semester or Year at BGU
Program Overview
Spend a semester or academic year at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and experience university life in Beer-Sheva, Israel. Study in English while becoming part of BGU’s vibrant community of Israeli and international students. Build an academic experience that fits your interests by choosing courses across BGU’s six faculties, with opportunities in fields ranging from humanities, social sciences and business to engineering, natural sciences, health and desert studies. Your experience extends well beyond the classroom. Explore Israel through social activities, trips and academic field experiences while discovering Beer-Sheva and the Negev. With a welcoming campus community and a strong culture of innovation, BGU offers the opportunity to earn academic credit while experiencing Israel from a unique perspective.
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Quick Details
- Academic Year
- Fall
- May Term
- Spring
- Spring Break
- Summer
- Throughout the Year
- Trimester
- Winter
- Accounting
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art History
- Arts
- Aviation & Aerospace Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Business
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classical Studies
- Communications
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science & IT
- Conflict Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Continuing Education
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Finance
- Foreign Language
- Geography
- Geology
- Government
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Hospitality
- Human Resource Management
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Humanities
- Independent Study
- Industrial Design
- Information Systems
- International Business
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
- Journalism & Broadcasting
- Leadership
- Liberal Arts
- Library & Information Science
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Natural Sciences
- Neuroscience & Behavior
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Management
- Religious Studies
- Science
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
Updated Sep 1, 2026
Program Details
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Locations
- Beer Sheva, Israel
- Eilat, Israel
Fields & Subjects
- Accounting
- Acting
- Actuarial Science
- African Studies
- Agriculture
- American Studies
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Art History
- Arts
- Aviation & Aerospace Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Business
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classical Studies
- Communications
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science & IT
- Conflict Studies
- Conservation & Preservation
- Continuing Education
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical Engineering
- Engineering
- English
- English as a Second Language
- Environmental Studies
- Ethnic Studies
- Finance
- Foreign Language
- Geography
- Geology
- Government
- Health Administration
- Health Sciences
- History
- Hospitality
- Human Resource Management
- Human Rights Advocacy
- Humanities
- Independent Study
- Industrial Design
- Information Systems
- International Business
- International Policy & Diplomacy
- International Relations
- Interreligious & Interethnic Relations
- Journalism & Broadcasting
- Leadership
- Liberal Arts
- Library & Information Science
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing, Advertising, & PR
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Middle Eastern Studies
- Natural Sciences
- Neuroscience & Behavior
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science & Politics
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Public Management
- Religious Studies
- Science
- Social Policy
- Social Sciences
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Statistics
- Sustainable Development
- Technology
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered: 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029
- Terms Available: Academic Year, Fall, May Term, Spring, Spring Break, Summer, Throughout the Year, Trimester, Winter
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Couples, Families, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language: English
- Education: University Freshman (1st Year)
- Education: University Sophomore (2nd Year)
- Education: University Junior (3rd Year)
- Education: University Senior (4th Year)
Accommodation Options
- Apartment/Flat
- Dormitory
- Independent living
Application Procedures
- Written Application
- Phone/Video Interview
- Transcript
- Resume
- Other
- Online Application
- Application Fee
Age Requirement
18-35
Starts At
- Semester: $7,200
Refund Policy
Partial Refund
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FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I study at BGU for a semester or a full academic year?
Yes. Students can join BGU for either one semester or a full academic year, making it easy to fit the experience into their home university studies.
What courses can I take while studying abroad at BGU?
Students can build a personalized academic schedule from English-taught courses across BGU’s six faculties. Options span fields such as humanities, social sciences, business, engineering, natural sciences, health sciences and desert studies.
What is included in the program tuition?
Tuition includes more than academics. Students also benefit from organized social activities, trips around Israel, academic field trips, university service fees, sports center access and health insurance. Housing is available for an additional fee.
Where will I live and study?
Students study at BGU’s main campus in Beer-Sheva, a vibrant university city in southern Israel. On-campus housing is available, giving international students the opportunity to live close to classes and become part of the BGU student community.
Will I have opportunities to explore Israel outside the classroom?
Absolutely. The program is designed to combine academics with experiencing Israel firsthand. Organized trips, field experiences and social activities give students opportunities to explore the country, connect with other students and experience Israeli life beyond campus.
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