Are you ready for the next stage in your life and career? Are you in limbo and uncertain about what you want to study or where? Are the costs of studying in your home country so exorbitant that it’s stressing you out? Bar-Ilan University in Israel can solve all your concerns about your studies. Let us help you decide what to do, whether you’re an undergraduate, graduate, or postgraduate – or you’re looking for a study-abroad or student-exchange program.
Bar-Ilan University has been voted Israel’s “Most Beautiful Campus” numerous times
Bar-Ilan University is one of Israel’s leading institutions of higher education, uniquely combining cutting-edge scientific research with academic excellence. The university’s milestone achievements in the sciences, humanities, and all fields of human endeavor have made an indelible imprint on Israel and the world.
Bar-Ilan is consistently ranked in the top 2% of all universities throughout the world and, with nearly 20,000 students, is now officially Israel’s fastest-growing university.
It has nine faculties – Medicine, Engineering, Law, Life Sciences, Exact Sciences, Social Sciences, Education, Jewish Studies, and Humanities – and all are active partners in Israel’s national science, technology, and other initiatives.
The university’s research centers span a wide range of disciplines, including nanotechnology, physics, medicinal chemistry, life sciences, mathematics, brain research, computers, robotics, music, law, Jewish studies, Bible studies, archaeology, and more.
Top-quality research centers and laboratories are in abundance at Bar-Ilan University
The academic standard at Bar-Ilan University is among the highest in the country. The university prides itself on its award-winning, internationally recognized professors, lecturers, and researchers, all personally committed to providing their students with a first-rate education, cultivating independent thinking and personal growth.
The university offers many undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs that are taught and supervised entirely in English. (See below for the relevant links.)
Why Israel? Find out why we think Israel is a great place to study by reading this article.
Bar-Ilan University’s International School
The International School’s aim is to ensure that all international students have a university experience that is interesting, rewarding, entertaining, fulfilling, and successful. A sense of community is hugely emphasized and students are surrounded by supportive staff who are there to provide guidance throughout each student’s studies.
There are many quiet, relaxing places on campus for students to socialize or work together
Our Student Services Center provides full support to international students and serves as a one-stop, home-away-from-home address to care for students’ needs. We will help you navigate the maze of new information and ensure you find what you need when you need it.
The Center offers assistance in a variety of areas including the handling of entry visas, registering for dormitories, scheduling of courses, guidance with health insurance, local transportation options, and coordination of a monthly social activity calendar.
Our student counselors and advisors are also here to share your good experiences and encourage you through the tough times.
Student social activities and events are part of the exciting experience of being a Bar-Ilan University student. We arrange a variety of events to celebrate or commemorate holidays, introduce international students to Israeli life, culture, community, and attractions, or to simply have fun with fellow students on campus.
Celebrating Indian Holi with the International School
Social events include sports and activities groups, games nights and open-mike nights, themed parties to celebrate holidays, organized tours around Israel, and more, all of which enable you to have a vibrant social life on campus.
Bar-Ilan University is an exciting combination of an urban and a closed campus. While access to Tel Aviv is quick and easy, as a closed campus, everything students need is within walking distance whether classes, dorms, libraries, the gym, banks, or places to eat and socialize. In addition, there is a campus shuttle that enables students to get around effortlessly.
Classes often take place outside on our beautiful campus grounds
The 2022/2023 academic year starts in mid-October and finishes at the end of June. During the year, there are several holidays and a break between the Fall and Spring semesters.
Watch this BIU video to find out more about the university.
Take an interactive video tour of some of the faculties and research facilities on campus guided by our experts in each area of specialty via our website.
The International School’s website provides information about the degrees and programs we offer in English as well as the multitude of services we provide for our international students. You can also look through the list below for direct links to the programs that interest you.
Students and other interested parties can join our archaeological digs
We would love to hear from you. Please visit our Contact Us page to send us a message, find a BIU representative in your country or a specific department, or to book a Zoom meeting.
Degrees, Research Opportunities, and Other Programs
We are happy to share all our degree options, research opportunities, and short-term (study-abroad and student-exchange) programs with you. Below, you’ll find links to everything, including available scholarships and fellowships.
Undergraduate Degrees
BA in Communication and English Literature
BA in Communication and Political Science
Multidisciplinary BA in Jewish Studies
Multidisciplinary BA in Jewish Studies and English Literature
Scholarships available for undergraduate degrees
Graduate Degrees
MA in Linguistics Clinical Research
MA in Religious and Middle Eastern Politics
Scholarships available for graduate degrees
Doctoral and Postdoctoral Opportunities
Our prizewinning professors and lecturers are internationally recognized for their academic achievements and lead significant advancements in research in their fields. We offer excellent, highly rated postgraduate programs in a variety of disciplines, most of which are taught and supervised entirely in English.
Visit our website to read about the doctoral and postdoctoral research options offered by the university as well as the facilitators and professors who are seeking help and looking for you, the best candidates, in each category. You’ll also find information about and links to the opportunity that interests you.
We believe that you will benefit enormously from choosing to complete your doctoral or postdoctoral research in one of our top-quality faculties, and we look forward to welcoming you to Bar-Ilan University.
Scholarships and fellowships available for doctoral degrees
Scholarships and fellowships available for postdoctoral degrees
Short-Term Programs and Student Exchange
Bar-Ilan University offers a variety of short-term programs lasting from one to 12 months. Please click the relevant link to find the program that interests you.
