No. |
University / College |
Est. |
Global Rank (2025 est.) |
Bachelors Programs |
Masters Programs |
PhD Programs |
Avg. Fees (USD/yr) |
Public/Private |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
Location |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
1918 |
~200 |
CS, Biotech, Psychology, Law, Econ |
CS, Neurosci., Law, Public Health, Lit |
Physics, Law, Econ, Bio, Phil |
$4,000–$13,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~30–40% |
Mount Scopus, Jerusalem |
2 |
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology |
1912 |
~250 |
Eng., CS, Arch., Physics, Chem |
Eng., CS, MBA, Biomed, Math |
Eng., CS, Physics, Math, Biomed |
$4,000–$15,000 |
Public |
Haifa |
~50% |
Technion City, Haifa |
3 |
Tel Aviv University (TAU) |
1956 |
~215 |
Econ, CS, Eng., Psych, Arts |
MBA, Law, CS, BioMed, Int’l Studies |
Eng., Physics, Law, BioMed, CS |
$5,000–$18,000 |
Public |
Tel Aviv |
~35% |
Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv |
4 |
Weizmann Institute of Science |
1934 |
~100 (research) |
N/A (No Bachelors) |
MSc in Physics, Bio, Chem, Math |
Physics, Math, Bio, Neurosci., Chem |
$0 (stipend-based) |
Public |
Rehovot |
Highly selective |
Herzl St., Rehovot |
5 |
Bar-Ilan University |
1955 |
~500 |
Law, CS, Eng., Lit, Psych |
CS, Law, Math, Religion, Chem |
Physics, Talmud, Psych, CS, Biochem |
$3,500–$10,000 |
Public |
Ramat Gan |
~50–60% |
Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv District |
6 |
Ben-Gurion University (BGU) |
1969 |
~400 |
CS, Eng., Health, Business, Econ |
Public Health, Eng., Data Sci, MBA |
Med, CS, Physics, Eng., Pub Health |
$4,000–$12,000 |
Public |
Be’er Sheva |
~45% |
Negev, Be’er Sheva |
7 |
University of Haifa |
1963 |
~700 |
CS, Lit, Psych, Hist, Intl Rel. |
Data Sci, Lit, Law, Peace Studies, Psych |
Hist, CS, Peace Studies, Lit |
$3,000–$10,000 |
Public |
Haifa |
~60% |
Mount Carmel, Haifa |
8 |
Open University of Israel |
1974 |
N/A |
Business, CS, Psych, Lit, Math |
Business, CS, Policy, Psych, Edu |
Limited |
$2,500–$8,000 |
Public |
Raanana |
Open admission |
Raanana, Central District |
9 |
Ariel University |
1982 |
~1200 |
Eng., CS, Arch., Econ, Health Sci |
MBA, Psych, Eng., BioTech, Lit |
Engineering, BioMed, Physics |
$4,000–$10,000 |
Public |
Ariel |
~70% |
West Bank (Ariel) |
10 |
Reichman University (IDC Herzliya) |
1994 |
~1000 |
Business, CS, Psych, Law, Diplomacy |
MBA, Law, CS, Govt, Diplomacy |
Limited (PhD mainly external) |
$10,000–$20,000 |
Private |
Herzliya |
~25–30% |
Herzliya, Tel Aviv District |
11 |
Shalem College |
2013 |
N/A |
Philosophy, Humanities, Mid-East Studies |
N/A |
N/A |
$10,000–$13,000 |
Private |
Jerusalem |
~25% |
Jerusalem |
12 |
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design |
1906 |
N/A |
Visual Arts, Arch., Design, Anim., Theory |
MFA, Urban Design, Industrial Design |
N/A |
$3,500–$6,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~60% |
Mount Scopus, Jerusalem |
13 |
Shenkar College of Engineering & Design |
1970 |
N/A |
Fashion, CS, Eng., Textile, Design |
Eng., Design Innovation, MBA |
N/A |
$3,000–$9,000 |
Public |
Ramat Gan |
~50–60% |
Ramat Gan |
14 |
Holon Institute of Technology (HIT) |
1969 |
N/A |
CS, Design, Eng., Multimedia, Tech Edu |
CS, Eng. Mgt, Design, Instructional Tech |
N/A |
$3,000–$8,000 |
Public |
Holon |
~60% |
Holon, Tel Aviv District |
15 |
Tel-Hai College |
1996 |
N/A |
Psych, Life Sci, Food Tech, Enviro., Edu |
Biotech, Nutrition, Edu, Psych |
N/A |
$2,800–$7,000 |
Public |
Upper Galilee |
~65% |
Tel Hai, Northern Israel |
16 |
Sapir Academic College |
1963 |
N/A |
Film, Business, CS, Govt, Comm |
MBA, Public Policy, Law (with BGU) |
N/A |
$3,000–$7,000 |
Public |
Sderot |
~70% |
Negev, South Israel |
17 |
Ruppin Academic Center |
1949 |
N/A |
Marine Bio, Econ, Eng., Psych, CS |
MBA, Psych, Marine Science |
N/A |
$3,000–$7,500 |
Public |
Emek Hefer |
~65% |
Central District |
18 |
Lev Academic Center (JCT) |
1969 |
N/A |
Eng., CS, Business, Halacha, Physics |
CS, Talmud, Physics |
Talmud, CS |
$3,000–$6,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~50% |
Givat Mordechai, Jerusalem |
19 |
College of Management Academic Studies (COMAS) |
1978 |
N/A |
Business, Law, Media, CS, Design |
MBA, Law, Innovation, Psych |
N/A |
$8,000–$12,000 |
Private |
Rishon LeZion |
~40% |
Central District |
20 |
Hadassah Academic College |
1970 |
N/A |
Optometry, CS, Biomed, Design, Comm |
Biomed, Optometry, Design |
N/A |
$3,000–$7,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~60% |
Central Jerusalem |
21 |
Ono Academic College |
1996 |
N/A |
Business, Law, Music, Health, Sports Sci |
MBA, Law, Health Mgt, Sports Therapy |
N/A |
$8,000–$13,000 |
Private |
Kiryat Ono |
~50–60% |
Central Israel |
22 |
Zefat Academic College |
2000 |
N/A |
Law, Health, Humanities, Psych, Nursing |
Law, Health Studies |
N/A |
$2,500–$6,000 |
Public |
Safed |
~70% |
Northern Israel |
23 |
Western Galilee College |
1994 |
N/A |
Law, Edu, Econ, CS, Social Work |
Education, MBA |
N/A |
$2,800–$6,000 |
Public |
Acre |
~60–70% |
Western Galilee |
24 |
Ashkelon Academic College |
1967 |
N/A |
Health, Business, Law, CS, Psychology |
MBA, Health Admin |
N/A |
$2,500–$6,000 |
Public |
Ashkelon |
~65% |
Southern Israel |
25 |
Emek Yezreel Academic College |
1965 |
N/A |
Psych, Social Work, CS, Edu, Econ |
Psych, Edu, Health Systems Mgt |
N/A |
$3,000–$6,000 |
Public |
Jezreel Valley |
~65% |
North District |
26 |
Kibbutzim College of Education |
1939 |
N/A |
Edu, Theater, Art, Music, Literature |
Edu Leadership, Teaching, Art Therapy |
N/A |
$2,500–$5,500 |
Public |
Tel Aviv |
~70% |
North Tel Aviv |
27 |
Oranim Academic College |
1951 |
N/A |
Edu, History, Literature, Art, Science |
Teaching, Edu Innovation |
N/A |
$2,800–$5,500 |
Public |
Tivon |
~70% |
Near Haifa |
28 |
Be’er Sheva Academic College |
1995 |
N/A |
Business, Health, Psych, Law, Criminology |
MBA, Health Admin |
N/A |
$2,500–$6,000 |
Public |
Be’er Sheva |
~70% |
South District |
29 |
Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance |
1933 |
N/A |
Music, Dance, Composition, Conducting |
Musicology, Dance Studies |
N/A |
$2,500–$6,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~50% |
Givat Ram, Jerusalem |
30 |
Academic College of Tel Aviv–Yaffo (MTA) |
1994 |
N/A |
CS, Psych, Econ, Design, Philosophy |
CS, Psychology, Design Innovation |
N/A |
$3,000–$7,000 |
Public |
Tel Aviv |
~60% |
Tel Aviv |
No. |
Institution Name |
Est. |
Rank (approx.) |
Bachelor’s Programs (sample) |
Master’s Programs (sample) |
PhD Programs (sample) |
Avg. Fees (USD/yr) |
Type |
Acceptance Rate |
Location (City Area) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
1918 |
Top 200 |
CS, Law, Psychology, Biology, Econ |
Neuroscience, CS, Law, Public Health, Lit |
Law, Bio, Econ, Physics, Phil |
$4,000–$13,000 |
Public |
~30–40% |
Mount Scopus, Givat Ram |
2 |
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design |
1906 |
National Top |
Visual Arts, Architecture, Industrial Design, Animation, Photography |
Urban Design, Industrial Design, Art Theory |
N/A |
$3,500–$6,000 |
Public |
~60% |
Mount Scopus Campus |
3 |
Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance |
1933 |
National Top |
Music, Dance, Composition, Conducting, Musicology |
Musicology, Dance Studies, Performance |
N/A |
$2,500–$6,000 |
Public |
~50% |
Givat Ram Campus |
4 |
Shalem College |
2013 |
Emerging |
Middle East Studies, Philosophy, Jewish Thought, Politics, History |
N/A |
N/A |
$10,000–$13,000 |
Private |
~25% |
City Center (Jerusalem) |
5 |
Hadassah Academic College |
1970 |
National |
Optometry, CS, Biotechnology, Communication, Design |
Biomed, Optometry, Inclusive Design |
N/A |
$3,000–$7,000 |
Public |
~60% |
Near Mahane Yehuda |
6 |
David Yellin Academic College of Education |
1913 |
National |
Education, Special Ed., Literature, Bible Studies, Arts |
Inclusive Edu, Teaching, Education Management |
N/A |
$2,800–$5,500 |
Public |
~65% |
Beit HaKerem |
7 |
Lev Academic Center (Jerusalem College of Technology) |
1969 |
National |
Engineering, CS, Business, Halacha, Physics |
CS, Talmud, Engineering Mgmt |
CS, Halacha, Talmud |
$3,000–$6,000 |
Public |
~50% |
Givat Mordechai |
8 |
Azrieli College of Engineering |
1996 |
Niche Tech |
Software Eng., Electrical Eng., Industrial Eng., CS, Data Science |
CS, Systems Eng., AI & ML |
N/A |
$3,000–$7,000 |
Public |
~60% |
Ramat Beit Hakerem |
9 |
Machon Tal (part of JCT – women’s division) |
1999 |
N/A |
Software Eng., BioMed, CS, Applied Physics, Accounting |
Eng. Mgmt, Bioinformatics |
N/A |
$2,800–$6,000 |
Public |
~55% |
Bayit VeGan |
10 |
Machon Lev (JCT men’s division) |
1969 |
N/A |
CS, Elec. Eng., Torah Studies, Physics, Business |
Systems Eng., Talmudic Studies |
CS, Physics, Halacha |
$2,800–$6,000 |
Public |
~55% |
Givat Mordechai |
11 |
Talpiot Academic College |
1937 |
Local |
Education, Special Ed., Bible Studies, Humanities, Psych |
Education, Therapy, Child Dev |
N/A |
$2,500–$5,000 |
Public |
~65% |
Talpiot |
12 |
Lander Institute |
2002 |
Local/Niche |
Business, Jewish Studies, Law, CS, Marketing |
MBA, Jewish Thought, Education |
N/A |
$5,000–$9,000 |
Private |
~60% |
Givat Shaul |
13 |
Haredi College of Jerusalem |
2001 |
Niche |
Law, Business, Health Admin, Comp. Sci, Social Work |
Education, Law |
N/A |
$2,500–$6,000 |
Public |
~70% |
Shmuel HaNavi St. |
14 |
Lifshitz College of Education |
1921 |
Local/Niche |
Education, Tanach, Talmud, Hebrew Language, History |
Religious Ed., Educational Leadership |
N/A |
$2,500–$4,500 |
Public |
~60% |
Talbiya |
15 |
Herzog Academic College (Jerusalem campus) |
1920 |
National |
Jewish Studies, Philosophy, Tanach, Hebrew Language |
Jewish Thought, Ed., Bible Commentary |
Jewish Philosophy |
$3,000–$6,000 |
Public |
~50% |
Har Nof |
16 |
Michlalah Jerusalem College for Women |
1964 |
Niche (Women) |
CS, Edu, Jewish Thought, Literature, Bible Studies |
Education, Jewish Studies, Therapy |
N/A |
$2,500–$5,000 |
Public |
~55% |
Bayit VeGan |
17 |
Schechter Institute of Jewish Studies |
1984 |
Niche |
N/A |
Jewish Studies, Talmud, Philosophy |
Jewish Thought, Talmud |
$3,000–$6,000 |
Private |
~45% |
Near Kiryat Moriah |
18 |
Emunah-Efrata College |
1948 |
Local |
Art Education, Theater Ed., Religious Ed., Literature |
Art Therapy, Teaching, Religious Leadership |
N/A |
$2,500–$4,500 |
Public |
~65% |
Talpiot East |
19 |
Nishmat – Center for Advanced Torah Study |
1990 |
Niche (Women) |
Torah Study, Jewish Law, Philosophy, Women's Studies |
Jewish Leadership, Talmudic Analysis |
N/A |
Free–$3,000 |
Private |
Selective |
Pat, Southern Jerusalem |
20 |
Yakar Center for Tradition and Creativity |
1990s |
Niche |
Jewish Thought, Ethics, Dialogue Studies |
Jewish Ethics, Education |
N/A |
$2,500–$4,000 |
Private |
~50–60% |
Old Katamon, Jerusalem |
1. Public Universities (for Israeli citizens):
Bachelor’s Degree: Approximately $2,800 – $3,500 per year
Master’s Degree: Approximately $3,000 – $6,000 per year
PhD Programs: Often fully funded or minimal tuition; students usually receive a stipend
2. Public Universities (for international students):
Bachelor’s Degree: Approximately $6,000 – $12,000 per year
Master’s Degree: Approximately $8,000 – $18,000 per year
PhD Programs: Typically tuition-free with full scholarships or research stipends
3. Private Colleges and Universities:
Bachelor’s Degree: Approximately $7,000 – $13,000 per year
Master’s Degree: Approximately $10,000 – $20,000 per year
PhD Programs: Rare; usually not offered or are affiliated with public institutions
4. Specialized Institutions (Arts, Design, Music):
Tuition ranges from $3,000 – $6,000 per year for both local and international students, depending on the program and institution.
5. Distance and Open Learning (e.g., Open University of Israel):
Tuition is generally lower and flexible, averaging around $2,000 – $5,000 per year.
Bachelor’s Programs (English-taught / International Tracks):
Acceptance Rate for Indian/International students: 40–60%
Competitive programs like Computer Science, Engineering, and Medicine may be more selective.
Master’s Programs:
Acceptance Rate: 50–70%
Admission is often based on academic records, relevant background, and English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS).
PhD Programs:
Acceptance Rate: 20–40%
PhD admissions are highly selective, especially at research-intensive institutions like the Weizmann Institute, Hebrew University, and Technion. A supervisor's approval and a strong research proposal are essential.
Bachelor’s Programs:
Acceptance Rate: 60–80%
More accessible for students with moderate academic records and English proficiency.
Master’s Programs:
Acceptance Rate: 60–85%
PhD Programs:
Acceptance Rate: 40–60%, often dependent on available supervisors and funding.
Acceptance Rate for International Students (all levels): 60–90%
These institutions are more flexible but typically have higher tuition fees.
Visit official university websites to explore programs offered in English (mostly for Master’s and PhDs).
Some universities with strong international programs:
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Tel Aviv University
Technion
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Weizmann Institute of Science
High school certificate (equivalent to Israeli Bagrut)
SAT/ACT may be required (for some programs)
English proficiency: TOEFL / IELTS (if not from an English-speaking country)
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
GPA requirement (often 3.0/4.0 or equivalent)
Statement of Purpose (SOP)
Letters of Recommendation
English proficiency: TOEFL/IELTS (required in most cases)
Master’s degree in a related field
Research proposal
Acceptance by a faculty supervisor (crucial)
CV, academic transcripts, and recommendations
English proficiency
Many Master’s and PhD programs are taught in English
Undergraduate programs are often in Hebrew, though some international tracks are available
Required scores (varies by institution):
TOEFL iBT: 79–90+
IELTS: 6.0–6.5+
Most universities allow online applications via their admissions portal
Documents typically required:
Academic transcripts
Degree certificates
Passport copy
SOP
Letters of Recommendation
CV (especially for grad school)
Proof of English proficiency
Application fee (usually $50–$100)
Fall intake (main): March – June (some programs accept until August)
Spring intake: Less common, available in select programs
Deadlines vary by university and program; always check the specific website
Some programs, especially graduate and research-based, may require a Zoom or phone interview
Universities usually respond within 4–8 weeks after the application deadline
If accepted, you’ll receive an official offer letter (conditional or full)
Submit the following to the Israeli consulate:
Admission letter
Passport
Medical insurance
Proof of financial support
Visa application form
Two passport photos
Visa is typically valid for 1 year and renewable
To secure your place, many universities ask for an advance tuition deposit (non-refundable)
Arrive before classes start (typically October for Fall semester)
Participate in orientation (some universities offer Hebrew language courses or Ulpan)
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Established: 1918
Location: Jerusalem
Known for: Law, Science, Agriculture, Humanities
Global Rank: ~200 (QS/Times Higher Ed)
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Established: 1912
Location: Haifa
Known for: Engineering, Computer Science, Physics
Global Rank: ~250
Tel Aviv University (TAU)
Established: 1956
Location: Tel Aviv
Known for: Engineering, Life Sciences, Law, Business
Global Rank: ~215
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU)
Established: 1969
Location: Be’er Sheva
Known for: Engineering, Medicine, Desert Studies
Global Rank: ~400
Bar-Ilan University
Established: 1955
Location: Ramat Gan (near Tel Aviv)
Known for: Law, Jewish Studies, CS, Chemistry
Global Rank: ~500
University of Haifa
Established: 1963
Location: Haifa
Known for: Social Sciences, Maritime Studies, Peace & Conflict
Global Rank: ~700
Open University of Israel
Established: 1974
Location: Raanana (distance learning)
Known for: Flexible online education, various disciplines
Global Rank: Not ranked (non-traditional model)
Ariel University
Established: 1982 (university status in 2012)
Location: Ariel (West Bank)
Known for: Engineering, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences
Global Rank: ~1200
Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art
Established: 1970
Location: Ramat Gan
Known for: Fashion Design, Engineering, CS
Global Rank: Niche/Regional
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design
Established: 1906
Location: Jerusalem
Known for: Art, Architecture, Visual Communication
Global Rank: Leading in art & design regionally
Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance
Established: 1933
Location: Jerusalem
Known for: Classical Music, Dance, Composition
Global Rank: Regional/Niche
Holon Institute of Technology (HIT)
Established: 1969
Location: Holon
Known for: Design, Engineering, Computer Science
Global Rank: Regional
Tel-Hai College
Established: 1996
Location: Upper Galilee
Known for: Psychology, Life Sciences, Environmental Studies
Global Rank: Not ranked (applied college)
Ruppin Academic Center
Established: 1949
Location: Emek Hefer
Known for: Marine Biology, Engineering, Economics
Global Rank: Regional
Sapir Academic College
Established: 1963
Location: Sderot
Known for: Film, Communication, Public Policy
Global Rank: Not ranked
Zefat Academic College
Established: 2000
Location: Safed (Zefat)
Known for: Health Sciences, Law, Nursing
Global Rank: Not ranked
Hadassah Academic College
Established: 1970
Location: Jerusalem
Known for: Optometry, Biotechnology, Computer Science
Global Rank: Regional
Lev Academic Center (Jerusalem College of Technology)
Established: 1969
Location: Jerusalem
Known for: Engineering, Computer Science, Talmudic Studies
Global Rank: Regional
Oranim Academic College of Education
Established: 1951
Location: Near Haifa
Known for: Education, Literature, Social Sciences
Global Rank: Regional
Academic College of Tel Aviv–Yaffo (MTA)
Established: 1994
Location: Tel Aviv
Known for: Psychology, Computer Science, Design
Global Rank: Regional
Reichman University (formerly IDC Herzliya)
Location: Herzliya
Established: 1994
Known for: Business, Law, Computer Science, Government, Psychology
Israel’s first private university; highly international
Ono Academic College
Location: Kiryat Ono
Established: 1996
Known for: Law, Business, Music, Education, Health Management
One of the largest private colleges in Israel
College of Management Academic Studies (COMAS)
Location: Rishon LeZion
Established: 1978
Known for: Business, Law, Media, Psychology, Interior Design
Large private institution with MBA programs
Shalem College
Location: Jerusalem
Established: 2013
Known for: Philosophy, Middle Eastern Studies, Liberal Arts
Selective, U.S.-style liberal arts college
Netanya Academic College
Location: Netanya
Established: 1994
Known for: Law, Business Administration, Media, Political Science
Serves central Israel
The Academic Center for Law and Science (Sha’arei Mishpat)
Location: Hod HaSharon
Established: 1995
Known for: Law, Behavioral Sciences, Government
The Peres Academic Center
Location: Rehovot
Established: 2006
Known for: Law, Business, Health Systems, Education
Founded by the late President Shimon Peres
Ramat Gan Academic College of Law and Business
Location: Ramat Gan
Established: 1995
Known for: Law, Business, Accounting
Interdisciplinary Center for Law, Science & Ethics
Location: Jerusalem
Focused on: Ethics, Bioethics, Jewish Law
Known for niche academic tracks
Kiryat Ono College of Music and Performing Arts
Location: Kiryat Ono
Known for: Music, Performing Arts
Affiliated with Ono Academic College
Hadar Institute of Education and Leadership
Location: Jerusalem
Known for: Jewish Leadership, Social Studies
Private and religiously affiliated
Lander Institute – The Jerusalem Academic Center
Location: Jerusalem
Established: 2002
Known for: Business, Education, Jewish Studies
Michlalah – Jerusalem College for Women
Location: Bayit VeGan, Jerusalem
Established: 1964
Known for: Education, Jewish Studies
Religious, private women's institution
Nishmat – Advanced Torah Study for Women
Location: Jerusalem
Known for: Torah Study, Leadership, Jewish Philosophy
Private seminary offering academic degrees
Emunah-Efrata College
Location: Jerusalem
Known for: Education, Theater Education, Art Therapy
Private religious college
Beit Berl College (partially private)
Location: Kfar Saba
Known for: Teacher Training, Art, Social Work
Hybrid funding model but more autonomous than universities
Herzog Academic College (Jerusalem Campus)
Location: Har Nof, Jerusalem
Known for: Jewish Thought, Education, Bible Studies
Private religious institution
Be'er Yaakov College
Location: Central District
Known for: Nursing, Health Management
Private nursing school
Touro College Israel
Location: Jerusalem
Branch of Touro College (USA)
Offers degrees in Business and Judaic Studies
Neve Yerushalayim College for Women
Location: Jerusalem
Offers Torah education and some academic courses
Serves international religious students
Location: Jerusalem
Strengths: Computer Science, Law, Psychology, Life Sciences, Economics
Global Ranking: ~200
Type: Public
Language: Primarily Hebrew (some English international programs)
Location: Tel Aviv
Strengths: Engineering, Arts, Biology, Law, Economics
Global Ranking: ~215
Type: Public
English-taught BA programs available in Liberal Arts & Management
Location: Haifa
Strengths: Engineering, CS, Architecture, Physics, Mathematics
Global Ranking: ~250
Type: Public
Select international undergraduate programs in English
Location: Be’er Sheva
Strengths: Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Economics
Global Ranking: ~400
Type: Public
Location: Ramat Gan
Strengths: Jewish Studies, Psychology, Law, CS, Physics
Global Ranking: ~500
Type: Public
Location: Haifa
Strengths: Social Sciences, Political Science, Maritime Studies, Education
Global Ranking: ~700
Type: Public
Location: Ariel (West Bank)
Strengths: Health Sciences, Engineering, Psychology, CS
Global Ranking: ~1200
Type: Public
Location: Herzliya
Strengths: Business, CS, Government, Psychology
Global Ranking: ~1000 (private university)
Type: Private
Offers full English-taught BA programs
Location: Raanana (online and distance learning)
Strengths: Flexible BA programs in Business, CS, Psychology, History
Type: Public
Open admission policy
Location: Ramat Gan
Strengths: Fashion, CS, Design, Engineering
Type: Public
Location: Jerusalem
Strengths: Architecture, Animation, Visual Communication, Fine Arts
Type: Public
Admission based on portfolio and entrance exams
Location: Holon
Strengths: Multimedia, CS, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design
Type: Public
Location: Jerusalem
Strengths: Music Performance, Dance, Composition, Conducting
Type: Public
Location: Emek Hefer
Strengths: Marine Biology, Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Engineering
Type: Public
Location: Upper Galilee
Strengths: Food Science, Life Sciences, Psychology, Education
Type: Public
Location: Tel Aviv
Strengths: Computer Science, Psychology, Economics, Design
Type: Public
Location: Sderot
Strengths: Film, Communication, Public Policy, Social Work
Type: Public
Location: Kiryat Ono
Strengths: Business, Music, Law, Health Sciences
Type: Private
Location: Rishon LeZion
Strengths: Business, Law, Media, Marketing
Type: Private
Location: Safed (Zefat)
Strengths: Nursing, Law, Health, Criminology
Type: Public
Location: Jerusalem
Strengths: Public Health, Law, Political Science, Biotechnology, Jewish Studies
Language: Many programs in English
Global Rank: ~200
Type: Public
Location: Tel Aviv
Strengths: Business (MBA), Environmental Studies, Engineering, Neuroscience, Middle Eastern Studies
Language: Dozens of master’s programs in English
Global Rank: ~215
Type: Public
Location: Haifa
Strengths: Computer Science, Data Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering
Language: Several English-taught M.Sc. and M.Eng. programs
Global Rank: ~250
Type: Public
Location: Rehovot
Strengths: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Neuroscience, Mathematics
Language: English
Note: Research-only, fully funded master’s and PhD programs
Global Rank: Top 100 (research)
Type: Public (graduate only)
Location: Be’er Sheva
Strengths: Public Health, Desert Studies, CS, Engineering, Environmental Management
Language: Several programs in English
Global Rank: ~400
Type: Public
Location: Ramat Gan
Strengths: Physics, Law, Chemistry, Data Science, Jewish Studies
Language: Some English-taught programs available
Global Rank: ~500
Type: Public
Location: Haifa
Strengths: Peace & Conflict, Maritime Studies, Psychology, Public Diplomacy
Language: Several full programs in English
Global Rank: ~700
Type: Public
Location: Ariel (West Bank)
Strengths: Psychology, Engineering, Biotechnology, Economics
Language: Some master's programs available in English
Global Rank: ~1200
Type: Public
Location: Herzliya
Strengths: Government, Diplomacy, Business Administration, CS, Law
Language: Most graduate programs in English
Global Rank: ~1000
Type: Private
Location: Raanana (Distance Learning)
Strengths: Education, Public Policy, Computer Science, Management
Language: Mostly Hebrew, some materials in English
Type: Public
Location: Ramat Gan
Strengths: Design, Industrial Innovation, Engineering
Language: Hebrew; selective programs in English
Type: Public
Location: Holon
Strengths: Instructional Technology, Computer Science, Design
Type: Public
Location: Jerusalem
Strengths: Urban Design, Visual Communication, Industrial Design (M.Des)
Type: Public
Location: Jerusalem
Strengths: Music Performance, Music Education, Dance Theory
Type: Public
Location: Emek Hefer
Strengths: Marine Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Business
Type: Public
Location: Upper Galilee
Strengths: Biotechnology, Education, Psychology, Nutrition
Type: Public
Location: Rishon LeZion
Strengths: MBA, Law, Psychology, Health Management
Type: Private
Location: Kiryat Ono
Strengths: Law, MBA, Education, Health Administration
Type: Private
Location: Rehovot
Strengths: MBA, Law, Organizational Consulting
Type: Private
Location: Jerusalem
Strengths: Education, Jewish Studies, Business
Type: Private
Location: Rehovot
Focus: Life Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Neuroscience, Mathematics
Language: English
Tuition: Fully funded + stipend
Type: Public (graduate-only, research institute)
Global Rank: Top 100 (research)
Location: Jerusalem
Fields: Law, Biology, Computer Science, Agriculture, Jewish Studies, Philosophy
Language: Many PhDs in English
Tuition: Usually funded
Global Rank: ~200
Type: Public
Location: Haifa
Fields: Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Nanotech, Aerospace
Language: English or Hebrew
Tuition: Funded with research assistantships
Global Rank: ~250
Type: Public
Location: Tel Aviv
Fields: Engineering, Life Sciences, Law, Humanities, Neuroscience
Language: English options available
Tuition: Funded programs available
Global Rank: ~215
Type: Public
Location: Be’er Sheva
Fields: Public Health, Medical Sciences, CS, Desert Studies, Physics
Language: English
Tuition: Funded or subsidized
Global Rank: ~400
Type: Public
Location: Ramat Gan
Fields: Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Religious Studies, Biology
Language: English or Hebrew
Tuition: Subsidized; many scholarships
Global Rank: ~500
Type: Public
Location: Haifa
Fields: Psychology, Education, Political Science, Maritime Studies
Language: English in many doctoral schools
Tuition: Funded or subsidized
Global Rank: ~700
Type: Public
Location: Ariel
Fields: Engineering, Health Sciences, Biology, Physics
Language: Mostly Hebrew; some English
Tuition: Subsidized or funded for select programs
Global Rank: ~1200
Type: Public
Location: Herzliya
Fields: Government, Law, Computer Science (via research collaborations)
Language: English
Tuition: Limited PhD programs, often in partnership with other institutions
Type: Private
Location: Raanana
Fields: Limited research fields via partnerships
Language: Hebrew
Type: Public
Note: Rarely awards PhDs directly
Location: Ramat Gan
Fields: In partnership with universities for PhD research (e.g., Design Tech)
Type: Public
Location: Holon
Fields: Joint PhDs in engineering/design with other institutions
Type: Public
Location: Jerusalem
Fields: CS, Engineering, Halacha, Jewish Law
Language: Hebrew and some English
Type: Public
PhD via collaboration with Hebrew U or Bar-Ilan
Location: Jerusalem
PhD: Via partnership with Hebrew University (Art Theory/Design)
Type: Public
Location: Jerusalem
PhD: Musicology and composition via Hebrew University collaboration
Type: Public
Location: Emek Hefer
Fields: Marine Science, Psychology (via university partnerships)
Type: Public
Location: Upper Galilee
Fields: Biotechnology, Life Sciences (via Hebrew University or BGU)
Type: Public
Location: Rishon LeZion
Type: Private
PhD programs very limited; mainly MBA and Master’s degrees
Location: Kiryat Ono
Type: Private
Offers applied research master’s degrees; limited PhD collaborations
Location: Safed
Type: Public
No independent PhD programs; collaborates with larger universities
1. Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
Location: Haifa
Known for: Software Engineering, Machine Learning, AI, Cybersecurity
Highlights: One of the top CS departments in the world; strong startup and industry ties
Language: Bachelor’s in Hebrew, Graduate programs available in English
2. Tel Aviv University (TAU)
Location: Tel Aviv
Known for: Data Science, AI, Human-Computer Interaction, Theoretical CS
Highlights: Strong research and innovation ecosystem; English master’s programs available
Global collaborations with companies like Google, Intel, Microsoft
3. Hebrew University of Jerusalem
Location: Jerusalem
Known for: Algorithms, Cryptography, AI, Bioinformatics
Highlights: CS department ranks among global leaders in theoretical research
Graduate CS programs offered in English
4. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU)
Location: Be’er Sheva
Known for: Cybersecurity, Data Science, Robotics, Software Engineering
Highlights: Hosts Israel’s Cyber Security Research Center; offers English master’s in CS
Close collaboration with Israel’s cyber industry and IDF cyber units
5. Bar-Ilan University
Location: Ramat Gan
Known for: Quantum Computing, Natural Language Processing, AI
Highlights: Research centers in data science and applied computing; English master's tracks available
6. Reichman University (IDC Herzliya)
Location: Herzliya
Known for: Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, Innovation in IT
Highlights: Offers English-taught bachelor's and master's programs in CS; private university with strong industry partnerships
7. Ariel University
Location: Ariel
Known for: Computer Engineering, Software Systems, Applied Mathematics
Highlights: Expanding research in AI and IoT; offers applied computer science programs
8. University of Haifa
Location: Haifa
Known for: AI, Cognitive Science, Human-Machine Interaction
Highlights: Interdisciplinary CS research with psychology and neuroscience; select English-taught master's options
9. Open University of Israel
Location: Raanana (distance learning)
Known for: Online and hybrid Computer Science education
Highlights: Flexible and modular bachelor's programs in CS and IT for working professionals
10. Holon Institute of Technology (HIT)
Location: Holon
Known for: Applied Computer Science, Multimedia, AI
Highlights: Strong in practical and industry-linked CS education
No. |
Institution |
Est. |
Rank (approx.) |
Offered Programs (BA, MBA, PhD) |
Avg. Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Tel Aviv University (TAU) |
1956 |
~215 (QS) |
BA in Econ, MBA (Kellogg-Recanati), Executive MBA, PhD |
$6,000–$18,000 (MBA intl.) |
Public |
Tel Aviv |
~30–40% |
2 |
Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
1918 |
~200 (QS) |
BA in Econ, MBA, MA in Finance, PhD in Econ/Management |
$4,000–$15,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~35% |
3 |
Reichman University (IDC Herzliya) |
1994 |
~1000+ |
BA in Business, Global MBA (English), MA in Financial Econ |
$10,000–$20,000 |
Private |
Herzliya |
~25–30% |
4 |
Ben-Gurion University (BGU) |
1969 |
~400 (THE) |
BA in Econ/Manag., MBA, PhD in Business |
$4,000–$12,000 |
Public |
Be’er Sheva |
~40–50% |
5 |
Bar-Ilan University |
1955 |
~500 (QS) |
BA in Econ, MBA, MA in Business Analytics, PhD |
$3,500–$10,000 |
Public |
Ramat Gan |
~50–60% |
6 |
University of Haifa |
1963 |
~700 (THE) |
BA in Econ, MA in Management, MBA |
$4,000–$11,000 |
Public |
Haifa |
~50–60% |
7 |
College of Management (COMAS) |
1978 |
National Level |
BA in Business, MBA, MA in Org. Dev., No PhD |
$8,000–$12,000 |
Private |
Rishon LeZion |
~40% |
8 |
Ono Academic College |
1996 |
National Level |
BA in Business, MBA, Law+Business dual programs |
$8,000–$13,000 |
Private |
Kiryat Ono |
~50–60% |
9 |
Ariel University |
1982 |
~1200 (THE) |
BA in Business, MBA, PhD in Management |
$4,000–$10,000 |
Public |
Ariel |
~60–70% |
10 |
Peres Academic Center |
2006 |
Local/Niche |
BA in Business, MBA |
$8,000–$11,000 |
Private |
Rehovot |
~50–60% |
No. |
Institution |
Est. |
Rank (approx.) |
Offered Programs (BSc, MSc/MS, PhD) |
Avg. Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology |
1912 |
~250 (QS) |
BSc/MS/PhD in CS, Elec. Eng., Mech. Eng., Materials, AI, Physics |
$4,000–$15,000 |
Public |
Haifa |
~50% |
2 |
Tel Aviv University (TAU) |
1956 |
~215 (QS) |
BSc/MS/PhD in Eng., CS, Neuroscience, Environmental Studies, Data Sci |
$5,000–$18,000 |
Public |
Tel Aviv |
~35–45% |
3 |
Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
1918 |
~200 (QS) |
BSc/MS/PhD in Physics, Chemistry, BioTech, CS, Nanotech |
$4,000–$13,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~35–40% |
4 |
Ben-Gurion University (BGU) |
1969 |
~400 (THE) |
BSc/MS/PhD in Robotics, CS, Mech. Eng., Desert Tech, Elec. Eng. |
$4,000–$12,000 |
Public |
Be’er Sheva |
~45–50% |
5 |
Bar-Ilan University |
1955 |
~500 (QS) |
BSc/MS/PhD in Physics, Nanotech, Chem, CS, Cyber, Bioinformatics |
$3,500–$10,000 |
Public |
Ramat Gan |
~50–60% |
6 |
Weizmann Institute of Science |
1934 |
Top 100 (research) |
MSc/PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Life Sciences, Neuroscience |
$0 (fully funded + stipend) |
Public |
Rehovot |
~20–30% (highly selective) |
7 |
Ariel University |
1982 |
~1200 (THE) |
BSc/MS/PhD in Eng., Physics, Math, CS, BioMed |
$4,000–$10,000 |
Public |
Ariel |
~60–70% |
8 |
University of Haifa |
1963 |
~700 (THE) |
BSc/MS in CS, AI, Data Science, Marine Tech, Information Systems |
$3,500–$10,000 |
Public |
Haifa |
~50–60% |
9 |
Holon Institute of Technology (HIT) |
1969 |
Regional/Niche |
BSc/MS in Software Eng., Elec. Eng., Instructional Tech, Design Tech |
$3,000–$8,000 |
Public |
Holon |
~55–65% |
10 |
Shenkar College of Engineering & Design |
1970 |
Regional/Niche |
BSc/MS in Eng., Materials Sci, Industrial Design, CS, Textile Engineering |
$3,000–$9,000 |
Public |
Ramat Gan |
~55–65% |
No. |
Institution |
Est. |
Rank (approx.) |
Offered Programs (BA/BSc, MA/MSc, PhD/MD) |
Avg. Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Hebrew University of Jerusalem – Hadassah Faculty of Medicine |
1918 |
~200 (QS) |
BMed, MSc, PhD in Public Health, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, MD |
$4,000–$13,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~30–40% |
2 |
Tel Aviv University – Sackler Faculty of Medicine |
1956 |
~215 (QS) |
BSc Nursing, MD (4-yr & 6-yr), MSc Public Health, PhD Biomedical |
$6,000–$18,000 |
Public |
Tel Aviv |
~30–40% (MD more selective) |
3 |
Technion – Rappaport Faculty of Medicine |
1912 |
~250 (QS) |
BMedSci, MD, MSc in Biomedical, Public Health, PhD in Life Sciences |
$5,000–$15,000 |
Public |
Haifa |
~30–40% |
4 |
Ben-Gurion University – Joyce and Irving Goldman Medical School |
1969 |
~400 (THE) |
MD (International Track), BSc Nursing, MSc, PhD in Health Sciences |
$6,000–$16,000 |
Public |
Be’er Sheva |
~35–45% (MD selective) |
5 |
Bar-Ilan University – Azrieli Faculty of Medicine |
1955 |
~500 (QS) |
MD, MSc in Health Sciences, BSc Nursing, PhD Public Health |
$4,000–$10,000 |
Public |
Safed |
~50% |
6 |
Ariel University – Faculty of Health Sciences |
1982 |
~1200 |
BSc Nursing, Physiotherapy, Public Health, MSc in Health Admin, PhD Health |
$4,000–$10,000 |
Public |
Ariel |
~60–70% |
7 |
University of Haifa – School of Public Health & Nursing |
1963 |
~700 |
BSc Nursing, MSc in Public Health, Gerontology, PhD Public Health |
$3,500–$10,000 |
Public |
Haifa |
~50–60% |
8 |
Zefat Academic College |
2000 |
National Level |
BSc in Nursing, Medical Imaging, Health Systems |
$2,800–$6,000 |
Public |
Safed |
~70% |
9 |
Hadassah Academic College |
1970 |
National Level |
BSc in Biotechnology, Optometry, Medical Laboratory Sciences, MSc Biomed |
$3,000–$7,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~60% |
10 |
Ono Academic College – Health Sciences |
1996 |
National Level |
BA in Health Systems Mgmt, Physiotherapy, MSc in Therapy and Rehab |
$8,000–$13,000 |
Private |
Kiryat Ono |
~50–60% |
No. |
Institution |
Est. |
Rank (approx.) |
Offered Programs (BA, MA, PhD) |
Avg. Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
1918 |
~200 (QS) |
BA/MA/PhD in History, Philosophy, Literature, Bible Studies, Jewish Studies, Archaeology |
$4,000–$13,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~30–40% |
2 |
Tel Aviv University (TAU) |
1956 |
~215 (QS) |
BA/MA/PhD in History, Art History, Philosophy, Musicology, Theater, Film |
$5,000–$15,000 |
Public |
Tel Aviv |
~35–45% |
3 |
University of Haifa |
1963 |
~700 (THE) |
BA/MA/PhD in Comparative Literature, Jewish Thought, Arabic Studies, Art Therapy |
$3,500–$10,000 |
Public |
Haifa |
~50–60% |
4 |
Ben-Gurion University (BGU) |
1969 |
~400 (THE) |
BA/MA/PhD in Literature, Middle East Studies, Jewish Culture, History |
$4,000–$12,000 |
Public |
Be’er Sheva |
~45–50% |
5 |
Bar-Ilan University |
1955 |
~500 (QS) |
BA/MA/PhD in Talmud, Philosophy, Bible Studies, Language, History |
$3,500–$10,000 |
Public |
Ramat Gan |
~50–60% |
6 |
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design |
1906 |
National Top |
BFA in Visual Arts, Architecture, Photography, MFA, M.Des in Urban Design |
$3,500–$6,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~60% |
7 |
Shalem College |
2013 |
Emerging |
BA in Philosophy, Middle Eastern Studies, Liberal Arts |
$10,000–$13,000 |
Private |
Jerusalem |
~25–30% |
8 |
Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance |
1933 |
National Top |
BA/MA in Music, Dance, Composition, Performance, Conducting |
$2,500–$6,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~50% |
9 |
Kibbutzim College of Education |
1939 |
National Level |
BA/MA in Theater, Visual Arts, Art Education, Literature |
$2,500–$5,500 |
Public |
Tel Aviv |
~65–70% |
10 |
Sapir Academic College |
1963 |
Regional/Niche |
BA in Communication, Film & Television, MA in Cultural Production |
$3,000–$7,000 |
Public |
Sderot |
~65–70% |
No. |
Institution |
Est. |
Rank (approx.) |
Offered Programs (BA, MA, PhD) |
Avg. Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Tel Aviv University (TAU) |
1956 |
~215 (QS) |
BA in Communication, MA in Digital Media, PhD in Communication |
$5,000–$15,000 |
Public |
Tel Aviv |
~35–45% |
2 |
Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
1918 |
~200 (QS) |
BA, MA, and PhD in Communication & Journalism |
$4,000–$13,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~30–40% |
3 |
University of Haifa |
1963 |
~700 (THE) |
BA in Communication, MA in Strategic Communication, PhD |
$3,500–$10,000 |
Public |
Haifa |
~50–60% |
4 |
Ben-Gurion University (BGU) |
1969 |
~400 (THE) |
BA and MA in Communication, Media and Policy Studies |
$4,000–$12,000 |
Public |
Be’er Sheva |
~45–50% |
5 |
Bar-Ilan University |
1955 |
~500 (QS) |
BA in Communication & Political Science, MA in Media Studies, PhD |
$3,500–$10,000 |
Public |
Ramat Gan |
~50–60% |
6 |
College of Management Academic Studies (COMAS) |
1978 |
National Level |
BA in Media & Communication, MA in Political Communication |
$8,000–$12,000 |
Private |
Rishon LeZion |
~40–50% |
7 |
Reichman University (IDC Herzliya) |
1994 |
~1000 (THE) |
BA in Communication (English available), MA in Political Marketing |
$10,000–$18,000 |
Private |
Herzliya |
~25–35% |
8 |
Sapir Academic College |
1963 |
National Level |
BA in Communication, BA in Film & TV, MA in Cultural Production |
$3,000–$7,000 |
Public |
Sderot |
~65–70% |
9 |
Hadassah Academic College |
1970 |
National Level |
BA in Communication, Visual Media, Design Communication |
$3,000–$7,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~60% |
10 |
Ono Academic College |
1996 |
National Level |
BA in Communications, Media Production, Public Relations |
$8,000–$13,000 |
Private |
Kiryat Ono |
~50–60% |
No. |
Institution |
Est. |
Rank (approx.) |
Offered Programs (BA, MA, PhD) |
Avg. Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Kinneret Academic College on the Sea of Galilee |
1965 |
National Level |
BA in Tourism and Hotel Management, MA in Tourism and Heritage |
$3,000–$6,000 |
Public |
Kinneret |
~70% |
2 |
Ben-Gurion University (BGU) – Eilat Campus |
2002 |
~400 (THE) |
BA in Hotel & Tourism Management (English track in Eilat) |
$4,000–$7,000 |
Public |
Eilat |
~50–60% |
3 |
Tel Aviv University (TAU) – Dept. of Sociology |
1956 |
~215 (QS) |
MA in Organizational Sociology with Tourism focus |
$6,000–$10,000 |
Public |
Tel Aviv |
~35–45% |
4 |
Haifa University – School of Tourism |
1963 |
~700 (THE) |
BA in Tourism and Hotel Studies, MA in Tourism Planning |
$3,500–$8,000 |
Public |
Haifa |
~50–60% |
5 |
Ono Academic College |
1996 |
National Level |
BA in Sports & Event Management, BA in Business with Hospitality track |
$8,000–$13,000 |
Private |
Kiryat Ono |
~50–60% |
6 |
Ruppin Academic Center |
1949 |
National Level |
BA in Marine Tourism, MA in Marine Resource Management |
$3,000–$7,000 |
Public |
Emek Hefer |
~65% |
7 |
Academic College of Netanya |
1994 |
National Level |
BA in Business with Tourism/Hospitality Specialization |
$6,000–$9,000 |
Private |
Netanya |
~55–65% |
8 |
Hadassah Academic College |
1970 |
National Level |
BA in Tourism & Hotel Management (incl. Urban Tourism) |
$3,000–$7,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~60% |
9 |
Sapir Academic College |
1963 |
National Level |
BA in Culture and Event Production (Event Management focus) |
$3,000–$6,000 |
Public |
Sderot |
~65–70% |
10 |
Zefat Academic College |
2000 |
National Level |
BA in Tourism and Regional Development |
$2,500–$5,500 |
Public |
Safed |
~70% |
No. |
Institution |
Est. |
Rank (approx.) |
Offered Programs (BA/BFA, MA/MFA, PhD) |
Avg. Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design |
1906 |
National Top |
BFA in Fine Arts, Architecture, Visual Comm., MFA, M.Des in Urban Design |
$3,500–$6,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~60% |
2 |
Shenkar College of Engineering & Design |
1970 |
National Top |
B.Des in Fashion, Visual Comm., Textile Design, MA in Design, Innovation |
$3,000–$9,000 |
Public |
Ramat Gan |
~50–60% |
3 |
Holon Institute of Technology (HIT) |
1969 |
National Top |
B.Des in Industrial Design, Visual Comm., MA in Design and Technology |
$3,000–$8,000 |
Public |
Holon |
~55–65% |
4 |
Tel Aviv University – Arts Faculty |
1956 |
~215 (QS) |
BA/MA in Art History, Theater, Film, MFA in Cinematic Arts |
$4,000–$10,000 |
Public |
Tel Aviv |
~35–45% |
5 |
WIZO Haifa Academy of Design and Education |
1971 |
National Level |
B.Ed.Des in Visual Communication, Photography, Fashion, MA in Education + Design |
$3,000–$6,000 |
Public |
Haifa |
~60% |
6 |
Sapir Academic College |
1963 |
National Level |
BA in Film & Television, BA in Communication & Cultural Production |
$3,000–$6,000 |
Public |
Sderot |
~65–70% |
7 |
Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance |
1933 |
National Top |
B.Mus, BFA in Dance/Composition, MA in Music/Dance Theory |
$2,500–$6,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~50% |
8 |
Minshar School of Art (Tel Aviv) |
2005 |
Niche/Private |
BFA in Art, Cinema, Animation |
$6,000–$10,000 |
Private |
Tel Aviv |
~50% |
9 |
Musrara School of Art (Jerusalem) |
1987 |
Niche/Private |
BA in New Media, Photography, Visual Culture |
$5,000–$9,000 |
Private |
Jerusalem |
~60% |
10 |
Kibbutzim College of Education |
1939 |
National Level |
BA in Theater, Visual Arts Education, MA in Art Education |
$2,500–$5,500 |
Public |
Tel Aviv |
~65–70% |
No. |
Institution |
Est. |
Rank (approx.) |
Offered Programs (BA/BSc, MA/MSc, PhD) |
Avg. Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology |
1912 |
~250 (QS) |
B.Arch, MSc, PhD in Architecture, Civil Eng., Structural Eng., Construction Mgmt |
$4,000–$15,000 |
Public |
Haifa |
~45–50% |
2 |
Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design |
1906 |
National Top |
B.Arch, M.Arch, M.Des in Urban Design |
$3,500–$6,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~60% |
3 |
Ariel University |
1982 |
~1200 (THE) |
BSc in Civil Eng., B.Arch, MSc in Structural Eng., PhD in Civil Eng. |
$4,000–$10,000 |
Public |
Ariel |
~60–70% |
4 |
Shenkar College of Engineering & Design |
1970 |
National Top |
BSc in Civil Engineering, B.Des in Interior/Industrial Design, MA in Design Tech |
$3,000–$9,000 |
Public |
Ramat Gan |
~50–60% |
5 |
Tel Aviv University (TAU) |
1956 |
~215 (QS) |
MSc/PhD in Civil Engineering, Urban Planning (Architecture under humanities) |
$4,000–$12,000 |
Public |
Tel Aviv |
~35–45% |
6 |
Holon Institute of Technology (HIT) |
1969 |
National Level |
BSc in Interior Building Design, MSc in Design & Technology |
$3,000–$8,000 |
Public |
Holon |
~55–65% |
7 |
Sami Shamoon College of Engineering (SCE) |
2002 |
Regional |
BSc in Civil Engineering, Construction Management |
$3,500–$7,000 |
Public |
Be’er Sheva, Ashdod |
~65–70% |
8 |
Ort Braude College of Engineering |
1985 |
Regional |
BSc in Civil Eng., Mechanical Eng., Project Mgmt |
$3,500–$6,000 |
Public |
Karmiel |
~60–65% |
9 |
College of Management Academic Studies (COMAS) |
1978 |
National Level |
BA in Interior Design, Real Estate & Construction Law |
$8,000–$12,000 |
Private |
Rishon LeZion |
~40–50% |
10 |
Western Galilee College |
1994 |
Regional |
BA in Land and Property Mgmt, Construction Planning |
$2,800–$6,000 |
Public |
Acre |
~65–70% |
No. |
Institution |
Est. |
Rank (approx.) |
Offered Programs (LLB, LLM, PhD) |
Avg. Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
1918 |
~200 (QS) |
LLB, LLM (Human Rights, Int’l Law), PhD in Law |
$4,000–$13,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~30–40% |
2 |
Tel Aviv University (TAU) |
1956 |
~215 (QS) |
LLB, English Global LLM, PhD in Law |
$6,000–$15,000 |
Public |
Tel Aviv |
~30–40% |
3 |
Bar-Ilan University |
1955 |
~500 (QS) |
LLB, LLM in Law & Tech, Religious Law, PhD in Law |
$3,500–$10,000 |
Public |
Ramat Gan |
~50–60% |
4 |
University of Haifa |
1963 |
~700 (THE) |
LLB, LLM in Maritime Law, Law & Security, PhD in Legal Studies |
$4,000–$10,000 |
Public |
Haifa |
~50–60% |
5 |
Reichman University (IDC Herzliya) |
1994 |
~1000+ |
LLB (English + Hebrew), LLM in Business & Int’l Law, PhD (research track) |
$10,000–$18,000 |
Private |
Herzliya |
~25–30% |
6 |
College of Management Academic Studies (COMAS) |
1978 |
National Level |
LLB, LLM in Civil & Criminal Law, No independent PhD |
$8,000–$12,000 |
Private |
Rishon LeZion |
~40–50% |
7 |
Ono Academic College |
1996 |
National Level |
LLB, LLM in Commercial Law, No PhD |
$8,000–$13,000 |
Private |
Kiryat Ono |
~50–60% |
8 |
Netanya Academic College |
1994 |
National Level |
LLB, LLM in Family Law, Int’l Law, No PhD |
$6,000–$9,000 |
Private |
Netanya |
~55–65% |
9 |
Zefat Academic College |
2000 |
Regional |
LLB in Law with focus on Mediation and Minorities |
$2,800–$6,000 |
Public |
Safed |
~65–70% |
10 |
The Academic Center for Law & Science |
1995 |
Regional |
LLB, LLM, Interdisciplinary Legal Studies |
$6,000–$10,000 |
Private |
Hod HaSharon |
~60% |
No. |
Institution |
Est. |
Rank (approx.) |
Offered Programs (BSc, MSc, PhD) |
Avg. Fees (USD/year) |
Type |
City |
Acceptance Rate |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology |
1912 |
~250 (QS) |
BSc, MSc, PhD in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, Software Engineering |
$4,000–$15,000 |
Public |
Haifa |
~45–50% |
2 |
Tel Aviv University (TAU) |
1956 |
~215 (QS) |
BSc, MSc, PhD in CS, Data Science, AI, Human–Computer Interaction |
$5,000–$18,000 |
Public |
Tel Aviv |
~35–45% |
3 |
Hebrew University of Jerusalem |
1918 |
~200 (QS) |
BSc, MSc, PhD in CS, Algorithms, AI, Theoretical CS |
$4,000–$13,000 |
Public |
Jerusalem |
~30–40% |
4 |
Ben-Gurion University (BGU) |
1969 |
~400 (THE) |
BSc, MSc, PhD in CS, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Data Science |
$4,000–$12,000 |
Public |
Be’er Sheva |
~45–50% |
5 |
Bar-Ilan University |
1955 |
~500 (QS) |
BSc, MSc, PhD in CS, NLP, Quantum Computing, Bioinformatics |
$3,500–$10,000 |
Public |
Ramat Gan |
~50–60% |
6 |
Reichman University (IDC Herzliya) |
1994 |
~1000+ |
BSc in CS (English), MSc in Data Science, AI, Cybersecurity (English), PhD track |
$10,000–$18,000 |
Private |
Herzliya |
~25–35% |
7 |
Ariel University |
1982 |
~1200 (THE) |
BSc, MSc, PhD in CS, Software Systems, AI Applications |
$4,000–$10,000 |
Public |
Ariel |
~60–70% |
8 |
University of Haifa |
1963 |
~700 (THE) |
BSc, MSc in CS, Data Science, Information Systems |
$3,500–$10,000 |
Public |
Haifa |
~50–60% |
9 |
Holon Institute of Technology (HIT) |
1969 |
National Level |
BSc, MSc in CS, AI & Instructional Tech |
$3,000–$8,000 |
Public |
Holon |
~55–65% |
10 |
Open University of Israel |
1974 |
National Level |
BSc in CS and Data Science (Distance Learning), MSc (limited) |
$2,500–$6,000 |
Public |
Raanana |
Open Admission |
Offers fully funded MSc and PhD programs in science, with stipends and no tuition fees.
Open to international students.
Focus areas: physics, chemistry, biology, neuroscience, mathematics.
Many PhD students receive full tuition waivers and stipends.
Scholarships available for outstanding MA students in select faculties.
PhD programs are typically tuition-free, with stipends through research or teaching assistantships.
Some English-taught MA programs in STEM or humanities offer scholarships or reduced fees.
PhD programs in engineering and sciences are fully funded.
Some MSc students also receive tuition waivers and stipends based on merit.
Provides full funding for PhD students, and partial scholarships for master’s programs.
Joint international MSc programs may offer scholarships.
Offers funded PhD programs in various fields.
Scholarships available for MA students in specific programs (science, engineering, and religious studies).
PhD programs often tuition-free for full-time research students.
Competitive scholarships for international master’s students in select programs.
Tuition waivers for PhD students.
Some MSc programs offer partial scholarships.
Not free, but very low tuition fees compared to traditional universities.
Flexible, pay-per-course model; suitable for working students.