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Office of Student Services
Ginsburg-Ingerman-Overseas Student Program
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
1430 Broadway, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10018

Phone: 800.962.2248
Fax: 212.302.6443
E-mail: osp@aabgu.org
Website: www.bgu-osp.org

Location:
Ben-Gurion University is located in Beer Sheva, Israel's fourth largest city, a melting pot for native-born Israelis and Bedouin and many new and veteran immigrants from around the world. Situated in the magnificent Negev region, Beer Sheva is home to the country's largest Bedouin Market as well as cultural institutions and commercial arenas such as shopping malls, movie theaters, an internationally renowned chamber orchestra, local theaters, cafes, restaurants, pubs and dance clubs. The beautiful scenery of the Negev beckons students to hike and explore nearby desert flats, sand dunes, and deep canyons that stretch for dozens of kilometers.

Campus:
Established in 1969, Ben Gurion University is an internationally recognized institution of higher learning dedicated to promoting hi-tech industry, agriculture, health services and education in the region. BGU attracts a diverse student body of more than 15,000 students from all over Israel. A recent survey conducted by Israel's Council for Higher Education revealed that BGU was rated the #1 university by Israeli students. Student life on and off campus is very rich, with a multitude of activities planned by student clubs and organizations taking place daily. The Center for International Student Programs (CISP) at BGU encourages its students to participate in Israeli student life and to become involved in the local community through internships and volunteer projects.

Housing:
Students reside in university campus housing, living amongst Israeli students in dormitory suites.
Two counselors, appointed to oversee overseas students, live in the dormitories to assist with student needs.

Academic Programs:
* Semester or Year Abroad
* Winter/Summer Intensive Hebrew courses
* Summer and Winter Short-Term Programs
* M.A. in Middle Eastern Studies

Deadlines:
Year, Fall Semester, Summer Intensive Hebrew Course, Summer Program: June 15
Spring Semester, Winter Program: November 15
M.A. Program: June 1

Janet Alperstein, Director

Rothberg International School
Hebrew University of Jerusalem
One Battery Park Plaza, 25th Floor
New York, New York 10004

Phone: 800.404.8622
Fax: 212.809.4183
E-mail: hebrewu@hebrewu.com
Website: http://overseas.huji.ac.il

Location:
A city sacred to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, Jerusalem is a melding of past and present, of ancient roots and modern innovations. The capital of Israel, it is well known for its abundant historical and holy sites and fascinating tourist attractions, but is also a thriving metropolis rich in art galleries, museums, theatres, restaurants, pubs, dance clubs and cafes. From the hilltop of the Mount Scopus Campus, through the windows of the classrooms and dormitories of the Hebrew University, the incredible panorama of Jerusalem unfolds, about which the Talmud says: "Of the ten measures of beauty allotted to the world, nine were given to Jerusalem."

Campus:
The Hebrew University of Jerusalem is Israel's first university and a symbol of the cultural rebirth of the Jewish nation in its ancestral homeland. Founded by such luminaries of the twentieth century as Martin Buber, Albert Einstein, and Sigmund Freud, the University has become a multidisciplinary institution of higher learning and research. Today 24,000 students from diverse backgrounds study on the University's four campuses, including 1200 visitors from abroad and new immigrants at the Rothberg International School. From the inception of the Junior Year Abroad Program in 1955, the School has grown into an international arena that attracts students from more than 50 countries around the world, converging to find intellectual challenge, artistic expression, religious bonds, political analysis, and cultural activity.

Housing:
On-campus dormitories available.
University counselors living in the dorms to assist overseas students.

Academic Programs:
* Freshman Year Programs
* One Year or Semester Programs for Undergraduates
* Graduate Year or Semester Programs
* M.A. Degree Programs in:
Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies
Jewish Civilization
Jewish Education
Religious Studies
Society and Politics in Israel
The Bible and Its World
* Intensive Summer Language Programs in Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew and Arabic
* Summer Courses in history, society, and politics of Israel and the Middle East
* Intensive Hebrew Language Program in New York City

Deadlines:
Fall Semester Start - April 15
Summer Programs - Variable
Spring Semester Start - November 15
Financial Aid Deadlines - Variable

Phone: 800.665.9828
Fax: 212.742.9031
E-mail: amid@telavivuniv.org
Website: www.telavivuniv.org

Location:
Greater Tel Aviv, encompassing neighboring cities such as Jaffa and Holon, has a population of over one million, making it Israel's largest metropolitan area. The most cosmopolitan of Israeli cities, Tel Aviv serves as the center of Israel's theatre, music and arts communities, hosting top-notch entertainment and nightlife from around the world. Tel Aviv's beautiful white sand beaches are considered among the most easily accessible urban beaches in the world.

Campus:
With over 27,000 full-time students, Tel Aviv University is Israel's largest academic institution. The University consistently ranks as one of the top institutions of higher learning world-wide. A world-class academic institution, many members of its distinguished faculty have won international recognition and are considered leaders in their fields of research. Its student body is a fascinating blend of culture and religion, and enjoys a rich athletic, social, and intellectual campus life.

Housing:
On-campus dormitories available.
University counselors living in the dorms to assist overseas students.

Academic Programs:
* Semester or Year Abroad
* Summer academic, language and immersion programs
* Master's in Jewish Studies
* Master's in Middle Eastern History
* Winter/Summer Intensive Hebrew courses

Deadlines:
Fall Semester - April 30
Summer Programs - April 15
Spring Semester - November 15
Winter Ulpan - November 15
MA Programs - April 30

International School
University of Haifa
Haifa 31905, Israel

Phone in Israel: + 972 4 824 0766
Fax: + 972 8240 391
E-mail: cfuks@univ.haifa.ac.il
Website: http://overseas.haifa.ac.il/

Location:
Haifa is Israel's third largest city, and a collection of diverse, picturesque, and easily accessible neighborhoods from the port area in the lower city, to the commercial Hadar area in the middle, to the beautiful Carmel residential areas on the upper ridge. Two of the most distinguishing features of Haifa are the physical beauty of the city and the cosmopolitan community that lives and works together in harmony. Home to the Carmel National Forest and miles of developed and natural beaches on the Mediterranean Sea, Haifa provides a wonderful environment for almost any kind of recreational activity.

Campus:
Founded in 1962, the University of Haifa has quickly become one of Israel's leading universities, hosting six different faculties: the Faculty of Humanities, Faculty of Social Science, Faculty of Law, Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Studies, Faculty of Science and Science Education, and the Faculty of Education and a Graduate School of Business. The university community, consisting of over 16,000 students, is a remarkably pluralistic and harmonious population of Jewish, Christian, Moslem, Druze, and Bedouin students who reflect the diverse ethnic cultures of Israel.

Housing:
On-campus dormitories available for all students.
Student Activities Coordinators living in the dormitories to assist overseas students at all times.

Academic Programs:
* Semester or Year programs
* Intensive Summer/Winter Hebrew courses
* Internship program
* Psychology Honors program
* Global Law program

Deadlines:
Fall Semester - June 15
Spring Semester - November 15
Summer Programs - July session: June 1
                                  August session: July 1