Israel

Israel: Fall Semester, Spring Semester, Academic year

(Below is the 2002-2003 program summary. Programs in Israel have been on hold since 2002.)

Host Institution: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beersheva

Highlights: Ben-Gurion University (BGU) was established to spearhead the development of the Negev, Israel's southern region. In cooperation with Israel's Arab neighbors, BGU participates in programs in desert research, high technology, and medicine; and plays a role in bridging the gaps among the region's diverse communities. EAP students at BGU study Hebrew and take courses taught in English in many disciplines, including anthropology, sociology, environmental sciences, peace and conflict resolution studies, and Israeli studies. Students who are fluent in Hebrew may take regular university courses in a wider range of fields. Unique opportunities include special-focus study and research in fields such as science, health, and the environment; and ethnic studies. BGU also offers an array of internships, faculty-supervised research projects, volunteer work opportunities, an optional kibbutz stay between the summer ILP and the fall semester, and an optional archaeological dig in early January.

Academic Program

Duration: Fall, spring, academic year

Is extension possible?: Extension is possible from the fall semester to the year

Academic Focus: Research-based programs in many areas including ethnic studies, environmental studies, science, and health.

Students attend classes with: International students and host country students.

Unit Requirements: 18 UC quarter units per semester

Language of Instruction: English and Hebrew

Intensive Language Program (ILP) Required: Program begins with a six-week Hebrew intensive language program (ILP) at Ben-Gurion University

Host Country Language Study Required during Term or Year: Hebrew language study is required each term

Program-Specific Requirements

Class level: Junior, Senior, Graduate

GPA: 3.0 cumulative GPA at time of application and maintained through the end of the last term prior to departure. Consult the Campus EAP Office for policy exceptions.

Language Prerequisite: Prior study of Hebrew is recommended, but not required

Final selection: Final selection is determined by the host university

Applications due to Campus EAP Office: December 2002-January/February/March 2003.

Housing

Most students live on campus in dormitories. Dorm reservations and payments are made directly between the student and the host university. ILP housing is pre-arranged by Ben-Gurion University and is covered by student fees.

Students live with: International, UC, and/or host country students.

Estimated Cost:: Fall Semester: $8,903
Spring Semester: $8,578
Academic year: $14,492