Ben-Gurion University of the Negev: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #406 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #49 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #5 of 36 | In Israel |
| #1 of 2 | In Beersheba |
| #91 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 229 other topics |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 17,225
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- in.bgu.ac.il
- Languages
- Hebrew
- Acceptance rate
- 44%*
* The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | High 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 Calendar | October to June (October - January; February-June) |
| Enrollment | 17,225 |
| Full time employee | 801 |
| Student:staff ratio | 22:1 |
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.
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 802 | 4992 |
| 1994 | 907 | 5741 |
| 1995 | 889 | 6464 |
| 1996 | 1078 | 7032 |
| 1997 | 1179 | 7889 |
| 1998 | 1222 | 9296 |
| 1999 | 1238 | 10712 |
| 2000 | 1372 | 12704 |
| 2001 | 1446 | 14266 |
| 2002 | 1856 | 18834 |
| 2003 | 1805 | 21454 |
| 2004 | 1996 | 24148 |
| 2005 | 2031 | 28983 |
| 2006 | 2315 | 34598 |
| 2007 | 2137 | 38804 |
| 2008 | 2335 | 43127 |
| 2009 | 2277 | 48238 |
| 2010 | 2401 | 55171 |
| 2011 | 2567 | 62228 |
| 2012 | 2679 | 69410 |
| 2013 | 2805 | 75844 |
| 2014 | 2848 | 82794 |
| 2015 | 2815 | 86228 |
| 2016 | 3141 | 92344 |
| 2017 | 3317 | 97890 |
| 2018 | 3682 | 106056 |
| 2019 | 3719 | 121865 |
| 2020 | 4095 | 147369 |
| 2021 | 4329 | 168849 |
| 2022 | 4032 | 165819 |
| 2023 | 4074 | 171664 |
| 2024 | 3359 | 169279 |
| 2025 | 2454 | 150086 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Ben-Gurion University of the Negev gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | ₪ 34,000 |
| Graduate | ₪ 36,000 |
| International Master's Programs | ₪ 50,000 |
| PhD | ₪ 40,000 |
The currency used is Israeli New Shekel (₪).
The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| 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 |
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev alumni
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Mordechai Vanunu
- Occupations
- technicianactivistwhistleblower
- Biography
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Mordechai Vanunu, also known as John Crossman, is an Israeli former nuclear technician and peace activist who, citing his opposition to weapons of mass destruction, revealed details of Israel's nuclear weapons program to the British press in 1986. He was subsequently lured from Britain to Italy by the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad, where he was drugged and abducted. He was secretly transported to Israel and ultimately convicted in a trial that was held behind closed doors.
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Dany Cushmaro
- Occupations
- television presenterbroadcasterjournalist
- Biography
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Danny Kushmaro is an Israeli journalist, news anchor, and television host.
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Miriam Peretz
- Enrolled in the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
- Graduated with Bachelor of Arts in literature and history
- Occupations
- educatorschool superintendent
- Biography
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Miriam Peretz is an Israeli educator and public speaker. After the deaths of two of her sons during their service in the Israel Defense Forces, Peretz became a lecturer on Zionism and living with loss. She was the recipient of the Israel Prize in 2018, for lifetime achievement.
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Tamar Zandberg
- Occupations
- activisteducatorhuman rights defenderpolitician
- Biography
-
Tamar Zandberg is an Israeli politician who served as Minister of Environmental Protection from 2021 to 2022, as a member of the Knesset for Meretz from 2013 to 2021, and as the party's leader between 2018 and 2019. As of July 2025 she is the head of the National Institute for Climate and Environmental Policy at Ben Gurion University.
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev faculties and divisions
| 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 |
General information
| Alternative names | BGU אוניברסיטת בן גוריון בנגב |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 |
| Accreditation | Council for Higher Education (CHE) |
| Motto | Israel's capacity for science and research will be tested in the Negev... |
| Colors | orange, black, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 653 Beer-Sheva, 8410501 Israel |
|---|---|
| City population | 209,000 |