Ben-Gurion University of the Negev: Statistics

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Acceptance rate

44%

Enrollment

17,225

Languages

Hebrew

Type

Non-profit

Funding

Public-private partnership

Highest Degree

Doctorate

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate44%
Admissions RequirementsHigh School Diploma (or equivalent). Psychometric test and Hebrew language proficiency. Admission to the M.D. program in International Health is administered through Columbia University, Faculty of Health Sciences, New York, NY
Academic CalendarOctober to June (October - January; February-June)
Enrollment17,225

We've calculated the 44% acceptance rate for Ben-Gurion University of the Negev based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev faculties and divisions

Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Course/Programme : Israel Studies

Jewish Studies

Faculty : Business and Management

Behavioural Sciences Business Administration Economics Health Administration Hotel Management Management Public Administration Tourism

Faculty : Engineering Sciences

Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Construction Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering Energy Engineering Environmental Engineering Industrial Engineering Information Sciences Information Technology Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Safety Engineering Software Engineering Telecommunications Engineering

Faculty : Health Sciences

Anatomy Biochemistry Epidemiology Gerontology Health Administration Health Sciences Immunology Medical Technology Medicine Microbiology Nursing Pharmacology Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physiology Public Health Virology

Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences

Accountancy Ancient Civilizations Anthropology Archaeology Art History Arts and Humanities Behavioural Sciences Bible Biology Cognitive Sciences Economics Education English Environmental Studies Geography Hebrew History Jewish Studies Linguistics Literature Mathematics Education Media Studies Middle Eastern Studies Modern Languages Philosophy Political Sciences Psychology Science Education Social Sciences Social Work Sociology Statistics Technology Education

Faculty : Natural Sciences

Biological and Life Sciences Biotechnology Chemistry Computer Science Ecology Environmental Studies Geology Mathematics Mathematics and Computer Science Optical Technology Physics

Institute : Desert Research

Arid Land Studies Biotechnology Energy Engineering Environmental Engineering Natural Resources Water Management

Research Division : Study of Israel and Zionism

Jewish Studies

School : Desert Studies

Arid Land Studies Hydraulic Engineering Water Science

School : Advanced Graduate Studies

Neurosciences

School : Inter-Faculty Brain Sciences

Continuing Education

School : International Health

Medicine

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes

Bachelor's Degree

African Studies Ancient Civilizations Anthropology Arabic Archaeology Arts and Humanities Behavioural Sciences Bible Bioengineering Biological and Life Sciences Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology Chemical Engineering Chemistry Civil Engineering Cognitive Sciences Communication Studies Computer Engineering Computer Science Cultural Studies Economics Education Educational Technology Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Environmental Studies Folklore Gender Studies Geology Government Health Administration Health Sciences Hebrew History Hotel Management Industrial Engineering Industrial Management Information Technology Jewish Studies Laboratory Techniques Law Linguistics Literature Management Materials Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Middle Eastern Studies Modern Languages Neurosciences Peace and Disarmament Philosophy Physics Political Sciences Psychology Sociology Software Engineering Statistics Teacher Training Telecommunications Engineering Tourism

Master's Degree

Arid Land Studies Bioengineering Biological and Life Sciences Biomedical Engineering Biotechnology Business Administration Chemistry Computer Engineering Ecology Economics Electrical Engineering Electronic Engineering Environmental Management Environmental Studies Geology Gerontology Industrial Engineering Industrial Management Information Technology Jewish Studies Linguistics Literature Materials Engineering Mathematics Mechanical Engineering Medicine Nanotechnology Nuclear Engineering Nursing Optical Technology Physical Therapy Physics Public Health Safety Engineering Software Engineering Telecommunications Engineering Water Science

Doctorate

Arts and Humanities Business Administration Cognitive Sciences Engineering Health Sciences Natural Sciences Social Sciences

Research profile

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is a world-class research university with 86,893 scientific papers published and 2,186,607 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Medicine, Environmental Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Genetics.

Publication / Citation count by topic

Biology
46,706 / 1,401,596
Engineering
43,618 / 1,092,795
Physics
41,788 / 983,296
Chemistry
40,040 / 1,124,537
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
34,658 / 859,579
Computer Science
34,134 / 899,007
Medicine
33,574 / 982,978
Environmental Science
32,547 / 908,537
Quantum and Particle physics
29,131 / 642,105
Genetics
22,215 / 697,444
Materials Science
20,487 / 502,818
Psychology
20,071 / 600,308
Biochemistry
19,768 / 668,426
Organic chemistry
19,753 / 571,625
Mathematics
18,173 / 435,980
Geology
17,995 / 548,412
Philosophy
17,962 / 413,272
Geography and Cartography
16,698 / 448,115
Political Science
14,868 / 363,471
Law
14,300 / 357,114
Pathology
13,958 / 426,327
Statistics
13,949 / 351,250
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
13,730 / 325,158
Sociology
13,690 / 358,302
Ecology
13,618 / 435,932
Optics
12,983 / 310,708
Paleontology
11,817 / 367,284
Business
11,365 / 275,034
History
10,605 / 266,856
Psychiatry
10,407 / 336,190
Archaeology
9,308 / 246,771
Electrical Engineering
9,256 / 183,420
Linguistics
8,531 / 193,920
Surgery
8,312 / 201,328
Economics
8,257 / 196,028
Metallurgy
7,998 / 202,222
Neuroscience
7,812 / 269,634
Mechanical Engineering
6,672 / 138,373
Machine Learning
6,657 / 172,157
Public Health
6,612 / 207,133

Annual publication & citation counts

Academic rankings

77 Notable alumni

Avigad Vonshak

1. Avigad Vonshak

1947-. (aged 79)
biologist researcher
Avigad Vonshak is a professor emeritus at the French Associates Institute for Agriculture and Biotechnology of Drylands at the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Israel.
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Yonit Naaman

2. Yonit Naaman

1975-. (aged 51)
poet literary editor
Yonit Naaman is an Israeli poet, essayist, editor, and literary and cultural researcher.
Richard K. Bell

3. Richard K. Bell

diplomat
Richard Keith Bell is an American diplomat who served as the United States Ambassador to Ivory Coast from October 10, 2019, to January 31, 2023.
Talia Rahimi

4. Talia Rahimi

1978-. (aged 48)
children's writer educator writer
Talia Rahimi is an Israeli author, poet, teacher and linguist.
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General Info & Contacts

Alternative names BGUאוניברסיטת בן גוריון בנגב
Founded 1969
Motto Israel's capacity for science and research will be tested in the Negev...
Colors orange, black, white
Academic calendar October to June (October - January; February-June)
Address P.O. Box 653 Beer-Sheva, 8410501 Israel
City Population 209,000
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