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1. Technion - Israel Institute of Technology

Haifa , Israel (Established : 1912) (Category : Government University)
4.9

2. Hebrew University of Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel (Established : 1925) (Category : Government University)
4.8

3. Jerusalem College of Technology

Jerusalem , Israel (Established : 1969) (Category : Private University)
4.7

4. Bezalel Academy of Art and Design

Jerusalem , Israel (Established : 1906) (Category : Government University)
4.7

5. Weizmann Institute of Science

Rehovot , Israel (Established : 1934) (Category : Government University)
4.6

6. Lifshitz College of Education

Jerusalem , Israel (Established : 1921) (Category : Government University)
4.6

7. University of Haifa

Haifa , Israel (Established : 1953) (Category : Government University)
4.6

8. Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem

Jerusalem , Israel (Established : 1999) (Category : Government University)
4.6

9. Holon Institute of Technology

Holon , Israel (Established : 1969) (Category : Government University)
4.6

10. Afeka Academic College of Engineering

Tel Aviv , Israel (Established : 1996) (Category : Government University)
4.6

11. Ashkelon Academic College

Ashkelon , Israel (Established : 1967) (Category : Government University)
4.6

12. College of Management Academic Studies

Rishon LeTsiyon , Israel (Established : 1978) (Category : Government University)
4.6

13. David Yellin College of Education

Jerusalem , Israel (Established : 1913) (Category : Government University)
4.5

14. Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance

Jerusalem , Israel (Established : 1933) (Category : Government University)
4.5

15. The Mofet Institute

Tel Aviv , Israel (Established : 1983) (Category : Government University)
4.5

16. WIZO Haifa Academy of Design and Education

Haifa , Israel (Established : 1971) (Category : Private University)
4.5

17. Reichman University

Herzliya , Israel (Established : 1994) (Category : Private University)
4.5

18. Ariel University

Ramat Gan , Israel (Established : 1982) (Category : Government University)
4.5

19. Ruppin Academic Center

Haifa , Israel (Established : 1948) (Category : Private University)
4.5

20. Sapir College

Herzliya , Israel (Established : 1964) (Category : Government University)
4.5

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
 

  1. Hebrew University of Jerusalem

    • Established: 1918

    • Location: Jerusalem

    • Known for: Law, Science, Agriculture, Humanities

    • Global Rank: ~200 (QS/Times Higher Ed)

  2. Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

    • Established: 1912

    • Location: Haifa

    • Known for: Engineering, Computer Science, Physics

    • Global Rank: ~250

  3. Tel Aviv University (TAU)

    • Established: 1956

    • Location: Tel Aviv

    • Known for: Engineering, Life Sciences, Law, Business

    • Global Rank: ~215

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

    • Established: 1969

    • Location: Be’er Sheva

    • Known for: Engineering, Medicine, Desert Studies

    • Global Rank: ~400

  5. Bar-Ilan University

    • Established: 1955

    • Location: Ramat Gan (near Tel Aviv)

    • Known for: Law, Jewish Studies, CS, Chemistry

    • Global Rank: ~500

  6. University of Haifa

    • Established: 1963

    • Location: Haifa

    • Known for: Social Sciences, Maritime Studies, Peace & Conflict

    • Global Rank: ~700

  7. Open University of Israel

    • Established: 1974

    • Location: Raanana (distance learning)

    • Known for: Flexible online education, various disciplines

    • Global Rank: Not ranked (non-traditional model)

  8. Ariel University

    • Established: 1982 (university status in 2012)

    • Location: Ariel (West Bank)

    • Known for: Engineering, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences

    • Global Rank: ~1200

  9. Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art

    • Established: 1970

    • Location: Ramat Gan

    • Known for: Fashion Design, Engineering, CS

    • Global Rank: Niche/Regional

  10. Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design

    • Established: 1906

    • Location: Jerusalem

    • Known for: Art, Architecture, Visual Communication

    • Global Rank: Leading in art & design regionally

  11. Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance

    • Established: 1933

    • Location: Jerusalem

    • Known for: Classical Music, Dance, Composition

    • Global Rank: Regional/Niche

  12. Holon Institute of Technology (HIT)

    • Established: 1969

    • Location: Holon

    • Known for: Design, Engineering, Computer Science

    • Global Rank: Regional

  13. Tel-Hai College

    • Established: 1996

    • Location: Upper Galilee

    • Known for: Psychology, Life Sciences, Environmental Studies

    • Global Rank: Not ranked (applied college)

  14. Ruppin Academic Center

    • Established: 1949

    • Location: Emek Hefer

    • Known for: Marine Biology, Engineering, Economics

    • Global Rank: Regional

  15. Sapir Academic College

    • Established: 1963

    • Location: Sderot

    • Known for: Film, Communication, Public Policy

    • Global Rank: Not ranked

  16. Zefat Academic College

    • Established: 2000

    • Location: Safed (Zefat)

    • Known for: Health Sciences, Law, Nursing

    • Global Rank: Not ranked

  17. Hadassah Academic College

    • Established: 1970

    • Location: Jerusalem

    • Known for: Optometry, Biotechnology, Computer Science

    • Global Rank: Regional

  18. Lev Academic Center (Jerusalem College of Technology)

    • Established: 1969

    • Location: Jerusalem

    • Known for: Engineering, Computer Science, Talmudic Studies

    • Global Rank: Regional

  19. Oranim Academic College of Education

    • Established: 1951

    • Location: Near Haifa

    • Known for: Education, Literature, Social Sciences

    • Global Rank: Regional

  20. 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
 

  1. Reichman University (formerly IDC Herzliya)

    • Location: Herzliya

    • Established: 1994

    • Known for: Business, Law, Computer Science, Government, Psychology

    • Israel’s first private university; highly international

  2. Ono Academic College

    • Location: Kiryat Ono

    • Established: 1996

    • Known for: Law, Business, Music, Education, Health Management

    • One of the largest private colleges in Israel

  3. 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

  4. Shalem College

    • Location: Jerusalem

    • Established: 2013

    • Known for: Philosophy, Middle Eastern Studies, Liberal Arts

    • Selective, U.S.-style liberal arts college

  5. Netanya Academic College

    • Location: Netanya

    • Established: 1994

    • Known for: Law, Business Administration, Media, Political Science

    • Serves central Israel

  6. The Academic Center for Law and Science (Sha’arei Mishpat)

    • Location: Hod HaSharon

    • Established: 1995

    • Known for: Law, Behavioral Sciences, Government

  7. The Peres Academic Center

    • Location: Rehovot

    • Established: 2006

    • Known for: Law, Business, Health Systems, Education

    • Founded by the late President Shimon Peres

  8. Ramat Gan Academic College of Law and Business

    • Location: Ramat Gan

    • Established: 1995

    • Known for: Law, Business, Accounting

  9. Interdisciplinary Center for Law, Science & Ethics

    • Location: Jerusalem

    • Focused on: Ethics, Bioethics, Jewish Law

    • Known for niche academic tracks

  10. Kiryat Ono College of Music and Performing Arts

    • Location: Kiryat Ono

    • Known for: Music, Performing Arts

    • Affiliated with Ono Academic College

  11. Hadar Institute of Education and Leadership

    • Location: Jerusalem

    • Known for: Jewish Leadership, Social Studies

    • Private and religiously affiliated

  12. Lander Institute – The Jerusalem Academic Center

    • Location: Jerusalem

    • Established: 2002

    • Known for: Business, Education, Jewish Studies

  13. Michlalah – Jerusalem College for Women

    • Location: Bayit VeGan, Jerusalem

    • Established: 1964

    • Known for: Education, Jewish Studies

    • Religious, private women's institution

  14. Nishmat – Advanced Torah Study for Women

    • Location: Jerusalem

    • Known for: Torah Study, Leadership, Jewish Philosophy

    • Private seminary offering academic degrees

  15. Emunah-Efrata College

    • Location: Jerusalem

    • Known for: Education, Theater Education, Art Therapy

    • Private religious college

  16. Beit Berl College (partially private)

    • Location: Kfar Saba

    • Known for: Teacher Training, Art, Social Work

    • Hybrid funding model but more autonomous than universities

  17. Herzog Academic College (Jerusalem Campus)

    • Location: Har Nof, Jerusalem

    • Known for: Jewish Thought, Education, Bible Studies

    • Private religious institution

  18. Be'er Yaakov College

    • Location: Central District

    • Known for: Nursing, Health Management

    • Private nursing school

  19. Touro College Israel

    • Location: Jerusalem

    • Branch of Touro College (USA)

    • Offers degrees in Business and Judaic Studies

  20. 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

6. Bar-Ilan University

  • Location: Ramat Gan

  • Strengths: Physics, Law, Chemistry, Data Science, Jewish Studies

  • Language: Some English-taught programs available

  • Global Rank: ~500

  • Type: Public

7. University of Haifa

  • Location: Haifa

  • Strengths: Peace & Conflict, Maritime Studies, Psychology, Public Diplomacy

  • Language: Several full programs in English

  • Global Rank: ~700

  • Type: Public

8. Ariel University

  • Location: Ariel (West Bank)

  • Strengths: Psychology, Engineering, Biotechnology, Economics

  • Language: Some master's programs available in English

  • Global Rank: ~1200

  • Type: Public

9. Reichman University (IDC Herzliya)

  • Location: Herzliya

  • Strengths: Government, Diplomacy, Business Administration, CS, Law

  • Language: Most graduate programs in English

  • Global Rank: ~1000

  • Type: Private

10. Open University of Israel

  • Location: Raanana (Distance Learning)

  • Strengths: Education, Public Policy, Computer Science, Management

  • Language: Mostly Hebrew, some materials in English

  • Type: Public

11. Shenkar College of Engineering and Design

  • Location: Ramat Gan

  • Strengths: Design, Industrial Innovation, Engineering

  • Language: Hebrew; selective programs in English

  • Type: Public

12. Holon Institute of Technology (HIT)

  • Location: Holon

  • Strengths: Instructional Technology, Computer Science, Design

  • Type: Public

13. Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design

  • Location: Jerusalem

  • Strengths: Urban Design, Visual Communication, Industrial Design (M.Des)

  • Type: Public

14. Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance

  • Location: Jerusalem

  • Strengths: Music Performance, Music Education, Dance Theory

  • Type: Public

15. Ruppin Academic Center

  • Location: Emek Hefer

  • Strengths: Marine Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Business

  • Type: Public

16. Tel-Hai Academic College

  • Location: Upper Galilee

  • Strengths: Biotechnology, Education, Psychology, Nutrition

  • Type: Public

17. College of Management Academic Studies (COMAS)

  • Location: Rishon LeZion

  • Strengths: MBA, Law, Psychology, Health Management

  • Type: Private

18. Ono Academic College

  • Location: Kiryat Ono

  • Strengths: Law, MBA, Education, Health Administration

  • Type: Private

19. Peres Academic Center

  • Location: Rehovot

  • Strengths: MBA, Law, Organizational Consulting

  • Type: Private

20. Lander Institute – Jerusalem Academic Center

  • Location: Jerusalem

  • Strengths: Education, Jewish Studies, Business

  • Type: Private


Top 20 Universities in Israel for PhD Course Program
 

1. Weizmann Institute of Science

  • 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)

2. Hebrew University of Jerusalem

  • Location: Jerusalem

  • Fields: Law, Biology, Computer Science, Agriculture, Jewish Studies, Philosophy

  • Language: Many PhDs in English

  • Tuition: Usually funded

  • Global Rank: ~200

  • Type: Public

3. Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

  • Location: Haifa

  • Fields: Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Nanotech, Aerospace

  • Language: English or Hebrew

  • Tuition: Funded with research assistantships

  • Global Rank: ~250

  • Type: Public

4. Tel Aviv University (TAU)

  • Location: Tel Aviv

  • Fields: Engineering, Life Sciences, Law, Humanities, Neuroscience

  • Language: English options available

  • Tuition: Funded programs available

  • Global Rank: ~215

  • Type: Public

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

  • Location: Be’er Sheva

  • Fields: Public Health, Medical Sciences, CS, Desert Studies, Physics

  • Language: English

  • Tuition: Funded or subsidized

  • Global Rank: ~400

  • Type: Public

6. Bar-Ilan University

  • Location: Ramat Gan

  • Fields: Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Religious Studies, Biology

  • Language: English or Hebrew

  • Tuition: Subsidized; many scholarships

  • Global Rank: ~500

  • Type: Public

7. University of Haifa

  • Location: Haifa

  • Fields: Psychology, Education, Political Science, Maritime Studies

  • Language: English in many doctoral schools

  • Tuition: Funded or subsidized

  • Global Rank: ~700

  • Type: Public

8. Ariel University

  • 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

9. Reichman University (IDC Herzliya)

  • Location: Herzliya

  • Fields: Government, Law, Computer Science (via research collaborations)

  • Language: English

  • Tuition: Limited PhD programs, often in partnership with other institutions

  • Type: Private

10. Open University of Israel

  • Location: Raanana

  • Fields: Limited research fields via partnerships

  • Language: Hebrew

  • Type: Public

  • Note: Rarely awards PhDs directly

11. Shenkar College of Engineering and Design

  • Location: Ramat Gan

  • Fields: In partnership with universities for PhD research (e.g., Design Tech)

  • Type: Public

12. Holon Institute of Technology (HIT)

  • Location: Holon

  • Fields: Joint PhDs in engineering/design with other institutions

  • Type: Public

13. Lev Academic Center (JCT – Jerusalem College of Technology)

  • Location: Jerusalem

  • Fields: CS, Engineering, Halacha, Jewish Law

  • Language: Hebrew and some English

  • Type: Public

  • PhD via collaboration with Hebrew U or Bar-Ilan

14. Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design

  • Location: Jerusalem

  • PhD: Via partnership with Hebrew University (Art Theory/Design)

  • Type: Public

15. Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance

  • Location: Jerusalem

  • PhD: Musicology and composition via Hebrew University collaboration

  • Type: Public

16. Ruppin Academic Center

  • Location: Emek Hefer

  • Fields: Marine Science, Psychology (via university partnerships)

  • Type: Public

17. Tel-Hai Academic College

  • Location: Upper Galilee

  • Fields: Biotechnology, Life Sciences (via Hebrew University or BGU)

  • Type: Public

18. College of Management Academic Studies (COMAS)

  • Location: Rishon LeZion

  • Type: Private

  • PhD programs very limited; mainly MBA and Master’s degrees

19. Ono Academic College

  • Location: Kiryat Ono

  • Type: Private

  • Offers applied research master’s degrees; limited PhD collaborations

20. Zefat Academic College

  • Location: Safed

  • Type: Public

  • No independent PhD programs; collaborates with larger universities


Best Universities for IT and Computer Science in Israel
 

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


Top 10 Universities and Colleges in Israel for MBA (Business, Management and Economics)
 

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%


Top 10 Universities in Israel and Colleges for MS (Engineering, Science and Technology)
 

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%


Top 10 Universities in Israel and Colleges for Health Science, Medicine and Nursing
 

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%


Top 10 Universities in Israel and Colleges for Art and Humanities
 

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%


Top 10 Universities in Israel and Colleges for Media and Mass Communication
 

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%


Top 10 Universities in Israel and Colleges for Hospitality, Tourism and Events
 

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%


Top 10 Universities in Israel and Colleges for Art and Design
 

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%


Top 10 Universities in Israel and Colleges for Building, Construction and Architecture
 

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%


Top 10 Universities in Israel and Colleges for Law and Legal Studies 
 

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%


Top 10 Universities in Israel and Colleges for Computer Science, AI & Data Science
 

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


List of Free Tuition Fees Universities and Colleges in Israel
 

1. Weizmann Institute of Science

  • 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.

2. Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Graduate/PhD level)

  • Many PhD students receive full tuition waivers and stipends.

  • Scholarships available for outstanding MA students in select faculties.

3. Tel Aviv University (Graduate/PhD level)

  • 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.

4. Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

  • PhD programs in engineering and sciences are fully funded.

  • Some MSc students also receive tuition waivers and stipends based on merit.

5. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

  • Provides full funding for PhD students, and partial scholarships for master’s programs.

  • Joint international MSc programs may offer scholarships.

6. Bar-Ilan University

  • Offers funded PhD programs in various fields.

  • Scholarships available for MA students in specific programs (science, engineering, and religious studies).

7. University of Haifa

  • PhD programs often tuition-free for full-time research students.

  • Competitive scholarships for international master’s students in select programs.

8. Ariel University

  • Tuition waivers for PhD students.

  • Some MSc programs offer partial scholarships.

9. Open University of Israel

  • Not free, but very low tuition fees compared to traditional universities.

  • Flexible, pay-per-course model; suitable for working students.