Bar-Ilan University’s offer to help researchers, lecturers, and students from Ukraine to continue learning, exploring, and developing their research, work, and studies at BIU has attracted many requests as well as a surprise request from a current BIU Master’s student to assist the Ukrainian Math Olympiad team. Read More.

Anastasiia Kolesnichenko, an undergraduate student from Russia, speaks about her personal journey and why she ended up studying at Bar-Ilan University (BIU), first online and then in person. Kolesnichenko also mentions why she loves BIU, Israel, the people, the food, and the culture. Read her story here.

Student social activities are part of the thrilling experience of being a Bar-Ilan University student and BIU’s International School arranges a variety of events to celebrate or commemorate holidays, introduce everyone to Israeli life, culture, community, and attractions, or simply have fun on campus. These are just some of the events taking place this month. Read More.

Bar-Ilan University embraces and welcomes all students, lecturers, and researchers from Ukraine and offers special assistance for those in need. In addition, BIU’s International School offers support for current Ukrainian students struggling with the situation. Read More.

Bar-Ilan University celebrated International Women’s Day and Women’s Month in a variety of ways last month, two of which include the International School’s event on the status of women in Israel and internationally, and BIU’s announcement that it would award honorary doctorate degrees to eight influential women this year. BIU’s own female researchers have made interesting discoveries and achieved recognition for their work. In addition, the university has played an instrumental role in Israel’s request to join the Istanbul Convention. Read More.

Bar-Ilan University welcomed Bahrain’s first-ever envoy to Israel, H.E. Khaled Yousif al-Jalahma, Ambassador of Bahrain, in February 2022. During the visit, the Ambassador met with Bar-Ilan University’s President, Prof. Arie Zaban, senior members of the university administration, International School executives, heads of departments, and researchers from a variety of disciplines. Ambassador Al-Jalahma believes that collaborating with Bar-Ilan University and other institutions in Israel is the logical next step in Bahraini-Israeli relations. L-R: Abdulkarim Ebrahim Al Ansari, Deputy Head of Mission, and Amb. Khaled Yousuf Al Jalahmah, Ambassador of Bahrain to Israel “The scientific agreement signed with Israel is just the beginning,” Ambassador...

A surprise meeting proving the “six degrees of separation” theory took place at Bar-Ilan University in February when the Ambassador of Bahrain to Israel visited the campus. This experience shows how closely connected we all are in the grand scheme of things. Read More.

Bar-Ilan University’s president, Prof. Arie Zaban, deputy president, Prof. Moshe Lewenstein, and the International School hosted H.E. Satybaldy Burshakov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Israel, and Ms. Madina Taushkenova, 2nd Secretary of the Embassy of Kazakhstan, at the university recently. The Ambassador’s visit included a tour of the campus; a special welcome by Prof. Zaban with a presentation about Bar-Ilan University, its history, research, and expertise, the International School, and more; visits to the Faculty of Engineering, the Gonda Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center, Bar-Ilan’s Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), and the Department of Chemistry; as well as an introduction...

Bar-Ilan University is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year! This is your chance to apply early and benefit from an early response – so don’t delay. Find out about all the degrees we offer in English on our website or if you already know what you’d like to study, apply now! We will also be hosting two Open Days on February 18 and 20 – in person (COVID-19 regulations permitting) and online – for anyone interested in finding out more about our top-notch degrees. The online Open Day will take place on February 20 from 10:00 to 17:00 (Israel time –...

Bar-Ilan University’s International School hosted a New Year’s Eve party for all international students to celebrate the arrival of 2022. As with all social functions arranged by the International School, the music, dancing, and food were enjoyed by everyone. As we didn’t have a January issue, we’d like to wish everyone a belated happy New Year. We hope the year ahead fulfills all your dreams and that you’re able to achieve your goals. We look forward to welcoming you at Bar-Ilan University in the near future. All our events adhere to COVID-19 regulations and our students have been fully vaccinated....