Ben-Gurion University of the Negev: Cost, Coverage & How to Fund It
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is a MASA-affiliated full-year program at one of Israel's most distinctive research universities, located in Beer Sheva — the capital of the Negev desert and Israel's fourth-largest city. Founded in 1969 and named after Israel's first Prime Minister, BGU embodies the pioneering spirit of developing Israel's frontier. With particular strength in desert research, biomedical sciences, engineering, and public health, BGU offers international students immersion in world-class academic research alongside the unique Negev community known for innovation and frontier thinking.
Program Highlights
- ✓Ben-Gurion University is Israel's premier desert research institution — globally recognized for sustainability, environmental science, and biomedical research
- ✓Named after Israel's first Prime Minister — built on the Zionist vision of developing and inhabiting the Negev
- ✓International programs taught in English through the Kreitman School — accessible to American participants
- ✓Particular strength in biomedical sciences, engineering, desert research, and global public health
- ✓MASA grant eligibility — participants can receive $1,000–$4,500 toward program costs
- ✓Beer Sheva campus — an affordable, community-oriented university city with a pioneering Negev spirit
What's Included
- ✓Full-year academic coursework through Ben-Gurion University's international programs
- ✓Hebrew language instruction and cultural integration programming
- ✓University dormitory or shared apartment housing in Beer Sheva
- ✓Student ID and full campus facility and library access
- ✓MASA grant coordination and application support
- ✓Israel excursions and Negev exploration programming
$250 one-time account opening fee applies
What Parents Say About Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
“Ben-Gurion University in Beer Sheva was nothing like I expected — a dynamic, internationally connected campus in the middle of the desert. The research culture was extraordinary and the people were warm. Israel Prepaid's Gold Plan made a full year there financially realistic for our family.”
“BGU gave me access to research in desert biomedical science that simply doesn't exist anywhere in the US. Beer Sheva is an authentic Israeli city in a way Tel Aviv can't be. Israel Prepaid's Gold Plan had been building since I was a child. It covered every expense of the year.”
Stories are illustrative of typical parent experiences.
How Israel Prepaid Covers Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
The Gold Plan is recommended for Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. The earlier you enroll, the lower your monthly payment and the higher your coverage.
| Enrollment Age | Monthly Payment | Guaranteed Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Age 0 | $234/mo | $94,604 |
| Age 3 | $276/mo | $85,179 |
| Age 5 | $314/mo | $79,004 |
| Age 8 | $398/mo | $69,907 |
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