Established in 1969, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Beer Sheva (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Southern District. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Sede Boqer, Eilat. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Israel, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Israeli higher education institution. Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 51 years old Israeli higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. BGU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
