About 40 high school graduates from Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan visited Bar-Ilan University (BIU) last month to find out more about the different faculties, departments, and degree options offered by the university. The students are part of the SELA program, a Jewish Agency initiative for young olim (immigrants) aged 17-21 from the Former Soviet Union, who come to Israel alone or before their families and plan to continue their higher education in the country. Read More.

Every month, Bar-Ilan University’s International School arranges various events for its international students. Two very important Jewish holidays took place in April and were marked by the International School. At the end of the month, a memorial event to commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day (Yom Hashoah) took place, and before the Passover (Pesach) break during which the university was closed, a Passover Seder (meal) was arranged. Read about the Holocaust Memorial Day event here and the Passover Seder here.

Bar-Ilan University’s International School will be exhibiting within Israel’s Council of Higher Education-Study in Israel stand at the NAFSA 2022 Annual Conference and Expo in Denver, Colorado, US, from May 31 to June 3. Read More.

There was no shortage of festivities and activities arranged by Bar-Ilan University’s International School on campus this past month. The entertaining social events included a party to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim; a fun day to celebrate the Hindu Holi festival; the orientation event for our incoming student exchange program; and the opening of the spring semester. Making our Exchange Students Feel at Home Bar-Ilan University’s International School recently welcomed 16 students from around the world, who are participating in BIU’s international Student Exchange program (one of whom will be studying online via Zoom from America) this semester. The...

Bar-Ilan University embraces and welcomes all students, lecturers, and researchers from Ukraine and offers special assistance for those in need. In addition, BIU’s International School offers support for current Ukrainian students struggling with the situation. Read More.

Bar-Ilan University welcomed Bahrain’s first-ever envoy to Israel, H.E. Khaled Yousif al-Jalahma, Ambassador of Bahrain, in February 2022. During the visit, the Ambassador met with Bar-Ilan University’s President, Prof. Arie Zaban, senior members of the university administration, International School executives, heads of departments, and researchers from a variety of disciplines. Ambassador Al-Jalahma believes that collaborating with Bar-Ilan University and other institutions in Israel is the logical next step in Bahraini-Israeli relations. L-R: Abdulkarim Ebrahim Al Ansari, Deputy Head of Mission, and Amb. Khaled Yousuf Al Jalahmah, Ambassador of Bahrain to Israel “The scientific agreement signed with Israel is just the beginning,” Ambassador...

A surprise meeting proving the “six degrees of separation” theory took place at Bar-Ilan University in February when the Ambassador of Bahrain to Israel visited the campus. This experience shows how closely connected we all are in the grand scheme of things. Read More.

Bar-Ilan University’s president, Prof. Arie Zaban, deputy president, Prof. Moshe Lewenstein, and the International School hosted H.E. Satybaldy Burshakov, Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Israel, and Ms. Madina Taushkenova, 2nd Secretary of the Embassy of Kazakhstan, at the university recently. The Ambassador’s visit included a tour of the campus; a special welcome by Prof. Zaban with a presentation about Bar-Ilan University, its history, research, and expertise, the International School, and more; visits to the Faculty of Engineering, the Gonda Multidisciplinary Brain Research Center, Bar-Ilan’s Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials (BINA), and the Department of Chemistry; as well as an introduction...

Bar-Ilan University is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year! This is your chance to apply early and benefit from an early response – so don’t delay. Find out about all the degrees we offer in English on our website or if you already know what you’d like to study, apply now! We will also be hosting two Open Days on February 18 and 20 – in person (COVID-19 regulations permitting) and online – for anyone interested in finding out more about our top-notch degrees. The online Open Day will take place on February 20 from 10:00 to 17:00 (Israel time –...

Bar-Ilan University’s next International MBA program begins on March 7, 2022. We have very few slots left so, if you’re interested, please apply soon – and join us for our final Open Day event to get answers to all your questions. It takes place on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 19:00 (Israel time: GMT+2). Email us to register for our Open Day or to find out more about our program.