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Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Israel

1. Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

Haifa , Israel (Established : 1912) (Category : Government University)

4.9

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2. Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel (Established : 1925) (Category : Government University)

4.8

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3. Jerusalem College of Technology

Jerusalem , Israel (Established : 1969) (Category : Private University)

4.7

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Bezalel Academy of Art and Design Israel

4. Bezalel Academy of Art and Design

Jerusalem , Israel (Established : 1906) (Category : Government University)

4.7

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5. Weizmann Institute of Science

Rehovot , Israel (Established : 1934) (Category : Government University)

4.6

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6. Lifshitz College of Education

Jerusalem , Israel (Established : 1921) (Category : Government University)

4.6

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7. University of Haifa

Haifa , Israel (Established : 1953) (Category : Government University)

4.6

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Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem Israel

8. Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel (Established : 1999) (Category : Government University)

4.6

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9. Holon Institute of Technology

Holon , Israel (Established : 1969) (Category : Government University)

4.6

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Afeka Academic College of Engineering Israel

10. Afeka Academic College of Engineering

Tel Aviv , Israel (Established : 1996) (Category : Government University)

4.6

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11. Ashkelon Academic College

Ashkelon , Israel (Established : 1967) (Category : Government University)

4.6

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College of Management Academic Studies Israel

12. College of Management Academic Studies

Rishon LeTsiyon , Israel (Established : 1978) (Category : Government University)

4.6

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David Yellin College of Education Israel

13. David Yellin College of Education

Jerusalem , Israel (Established : 1913) (Category : Government University)

4.5

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Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance Israel

14. Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance

Jerusalem , Israel (Established : 1933) (Category : Government University)

4.5

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15. The Mofet Institute

Tel Aviv , Israel (Established : 1983) (Category : Government University)

4.5

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WIZO Haifa Academy of Design and Education Israel

16. WIZO Haifa Academy of Design and Education

Haifa , Israel (Established : 1971) (Category : Private University)

4.5

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17. Reichman University

Herzliya , Israel (Established : 1994) (Category : Private University)

4.5

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18. Ariel University

Ramat Gan , Israel (Established : 1982) (Category : Government University)

4.5

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19. Ruppin Academic Center

Haifa , Israel (Established : 1948) (Category : Private University)

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20. Sapir College

Herzliya , Israel (Established : 1964) (Category : Government University)

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Top 30 Universities and Colleges in Israel

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

Top 20 Universities and Colleges in Jerusalem

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

Average Tuition Fees of Universities in Israel

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.

Acceptance Rate of Indian and International Students of Universities in Israel

General Acceptance Rate Range

Top Israeli Universities (e.g., Hebrew University, Technion, Tel Aviv University, Weizmann Institute):

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.

Mid-Tier Universities and Colleges (e.g., Bar-Ilan, Ben-Gurion University, University of Haifa, Ariel University):

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.

Private Colleges (e.g., Reichman University, COMAS, Ono College):

Acceptance Rate for International Students (all levels): 60–90%
- These institutions are more flexible but typically have higher tuition fees.

Application and Admission Process of Universities in Israel

1. Choose a Program and University

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

2. Check Admission Requirements

For Bachelor’s Programs:

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)

For Master’s Programs:

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)

For PhD Programs:

Master’s degree in a related field
Research proposal
Acceptance by a faculty supervisor (crucial)
CV, academic transcripts, and recommendations
English proficiency

3. Language Requirements

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+

4. Submit Application

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)

5. Admission Deadlines

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

6. Interview (if applicable)

Some programs, especially graduate and research-based, may require a Zoom or phone interview

7. Admission Decision

Universities usually respond within 4–8 weeks after the application deadline
If accepted, you’ll receive an official offer letter (conditional or full)

8. Apply for Student Visa (A/2 Visa)

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

9. Pay Tuition Deposit

To secure your place, many universities ask for an advance tuition deposit (non-refundable)

10. Arrival in Israel

Arrive before classes start (typically October for Fall semester)
Participate in orientation (some universities offer Hebrew language courses or Ulpan)

Top 20 Public Universities in Israel

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

Top 20 Private Universities in Israel

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

Top 20 Universities in Israel for Bachelor Course Program

1. Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Location: Jerusalem
Strengths: Computer Science, Law, Psychology, Life Sciences, Economics
Global Ranking: ~200
Type: Public
Language: Primarily Hebrew (some English international programs)

2. Tel Aviv University (TAU)

Location: Tel Aviv
Strengths: Engineering, Arts, Biology, Law, Economics
Global Ranking: ~215
Type: Public
English-taught BA programs available in Liberal Arts & Management

3. Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Location: Haifa
Strengths: Engineering, CS, Architecture, Physics, Mathematics
Global Ranking: ~250
Type: Public
Select international undergraduate programs in English

4. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU)

Location: Be’er Sheva
Strengths: Engineering, Environmental Studies, Health Sciences, Economics
Global Ranking: ~400
Type: Public

5. Bar-Ilan University

Location: Ramat Gan
Strengths: Jewish Studies, Psychology, Law, CS, Physics
Global Ranking: ~500
Type: Public

6. University of Haifa

Location: Haifa
Strengths: Social Sciences, Political Science, Maritime Studies, Education
Global Ranking: ~700
Type: Public

7. Ariel University

Location: Ariel (West Bank)
Strengths: Health Sciences, Engineering, Psychology, CS
Global Ranking: ~1200
Type: Public

8. Reichman University (IDC Herzliya)

Location: Herzliya
Strengths: Business, CS, Government, Psychology
Global Ranking: ~1000 (private university)
Type: Private
Offers full English-taught BA programs

9. Open University of Israel

Location: Raanana (online and distance learning)
Strengths: Flexible BA programs in Business, CS, Psychology, History
Type: Public
Open admission policy

10. Shenkar College of Engineering, Design & Art

Location: Ramat Gan
Strengths: Fashion, CS, Design, Engineering
Type: Public

11. Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design

Location: Jerusalem
Strengths: Architecture, Animation, Visual Communication, Fine Arts
Type: Public
Admission based on portfolio and entrance exams

12. Holon Institute of Technology (HIT)

Location: Holon
Strengths: Multimedia, CS, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Design
Type: Public

13. Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance

Location: Jerusalem
Strengths: Music Performance, Dance, Composition, Conducting
Type: Public

14. Ruppin Academic Center

Location: Emek Hefer
Strengths: Marine Biology, Behavioral Sciences, Industrial Engineering
Type: Public

15. Tel-Hai Academic College

Location: Upper Galilee
Strengths: Food Science, Life Sciences, Psychology, Education
Type: Public

16. Academic College of Tel Aviv–Yaffo (MTA)

Location: Tel Aviv
Strengths: Computer Science, Psychology, Economics, Design
Type: Public

17. Sapir Academic College

Location: Sderot
Strengths: Film, Communication, Public Policy, Social Work
Type: Public

18. Ono Academic College

Location: Kiryat Ono
Strengths: Business, Music, Law, Health Sciences
Type: Private

19. College of Management Academic Studies (COMAS)

Location: Rishon LeZion
Strengths: Business, Law, Media, Marketing
Type: Private

20. Zefat Academic College

Location: Safed (Zefat)
Strengths: Nursing, Law, Health, Criminology
Type: Public

Top 20 Universities in Israel for Master Course Program

1. Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Location: Jerusalem
Strengths: Public Health, Law, Political Science, Biotechnology, Jewish Studies
Language: Many programs in English
Global Rank: ~200
Type: Public

2. Tel Aviv University (TAU)

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

3. Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

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

4. Weizmann Institute of Science

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)

5. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU)

Location: Be’er Sheva
Strengths: Public Health, Desert Studies, CS, Engineering, Environmental Management
Language: Several programs in English
Global Rank: ~400
Type: Public