History
Bar-Ilan University, founded in 1955, is one of Israel's leading institutions of higher education, uniquely combining cutting-ege scientific research with education steeped in Jewish values and social responsibility. From 70 students to close to 19,000, its milestone achievements in the sciences and humanities and all fields of human endeavor have made an indelible imprint on the landscape.
Education
Bar-Ilan University encourages students and faculty to initiate and participate in activities which serve to protect the environment and preserve the local landscape, as part of the ongoing efforts of the Environmental Regulation Clinic in the Faculty of Law, the Student Union, the Goodman Faculty of Life Sciences, and the Churgin School of Education at BIU.
Research
Bar-Ilan University is world renowned for its research and development initiatives and its groundbreaking scientific accomplishments. The University's research centers span across a wide range of disciplines, such as nanotechnology, physics, medicinal chemistry, mathematics, brain research, computers, robotics, music, archeology, law, Jewish studies, and more.
Career
A Bar-Ilan University degree opens the door to any career, promising a great future and professional satisfaction. More than 100,000 Bar-Ilan University graduates are currently employed in the workforce, many of whom in key positions in the public and private sectors.
Bar Ilan University Key Statistics & Highlights
- #501 Ranking
- 26 Scholarships
- 1,000 Academic Staff
- 16,498 Students
- 825 Students (int'l)
- 10,064 Students (female)
- Public Institution Type
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Bar Ilan University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Dropped 100 places compared to 2024
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 401 | 401 | 501 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 501 | 601 | 601 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Climbed 11 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 545 | 671 | 660 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 779 | - | - |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
Bar-Ilan University's International School provides a variety of services and facilities in order to ensure your integration into daily life in Israel and on campus. Services are listed on the International School home page, and they include:
- Bar-Ilan's International Facebook Page
- Academic Counseling
- Dorms
- Visas
- Insurance
- Scholarship
- Registration Assistance
- SIM card Information
- Bank Services
Housing services
This is a high/boarding school that is located at Kfar Saba, 25 minuts drive from the Faculty of Engineering at Bar-Ilan campus. During the summer it offers, for both female and male students, basic accommodation for rental: shared rooms , each with private bathrooms (including a toilet and a shower) and air condition.The Steinberg Multidisciplinary Boarding School is situated in a convenient area with a small convenience store nearby, while a big supermarket, many restaurants and other shops are just a few minutes away.
Library services
Our library has a special collection consisting of 25,000 books in general and Jewish Philosophy. Over 300 journal are available, either in print or electronically. It also includes the collection of the late Professor Dafna Israeli, the founder of the program of Gender Studies at Bar-Ilan University.
Campus life
With its artfully landscaped campus and concern for the environment, Bar-Ilan University has won Israel's "most beautiful" campus award and has been officially recognized by the Israel Ministry of Environmental Protection as a Green Campus. Spanning 140 acres in the heart of Israel, it includes 80 modern classroom buildings, 300 advanced laboratories and 55 research centers and institutes. The university today boasts some of the most interesting and innovative architecture and gardens in the State of Israel, particularly on its newer north campus, which has effectively doubled the size of the university's physical plant.
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Bar Ilan University Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 7 reviews
- 5 Star 1 Review
- 4 Star 4 Reviews
- 3 Star 2 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 0 Reviews
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A university on the up
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A path of education and development
During my time in college, I attended seminars and lectures to acquire in-depth information that helped to develop both my academic and practical understanding. I was able to meet people at the university from a variety of backgrounds, which broadened my social horizons and improved my tolerance for other cultures. I developed my independence and self-confidence by learning innovative approaches to issue solving, time management, and cooperation. My abilities have improved significantly as a result of attending seminars and workshops, and my future prospects have expanded. All in all, this time was a life-changing event that allowed for both intellectual and personal development.