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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
(BGU)
About
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is a public research university in Beersheba, Israel. Named after Israeli national founder David Ben-Gurion, the university was founded in 1969 and currently has five campuses; three in Beersheba, one in Sede Boqer and one in Eilat.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 301 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 65 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 16,196
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 12.0 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 2%
- Female : Male
- 52 : 48
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
THE
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
38 subjectsUS News
20 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychiatry/Psychology | 222 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Optics | =231 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Ecology | 247 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Public, Environmental and Occupational Health | =279 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =327 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | =335 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Physics & Astronomy | =343 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | =395 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =404 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Environment/Ecology | =405 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences and Public Health | =413 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Mathematics | 444 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Plant and Animal Science | =479 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =493 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering | =495 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =500 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =543 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =576 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Physical Chemistry | =590 | 50.9 | 2026 |
| Engineering | =728 | 50.9 | 2026 |
QS
17 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 251-300 | - | 2021 |
| Physics & Astronomy | 351-400 | - | 2026 |
| Chemical Engineering | 401-450 | - | 2026 |
| Materials Science | 401-550 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Biological Sciences | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Environmental Sciences | 451-470 | - | 2023 |
| Mathematics | 451-500 | - | 2026 |
| Economics & Econometrics | 451-500 | - | 2021 |
| Arts & Humanities | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Engineering & Technology | 501-550 | - | 2025 |
| Natural Sciences | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 501-550 | - | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601-650 | - | 2026 |
| Chemistry | 601-700 | - | 2026 |
THE
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Sciences | 301–400 | 42.4 | 2026 |
| Psychology | 301–400 | 38.3 | 2026 |
| Clinical & Health | 401–500 | 36.7 | 2026 |
| Education & Training | 401–500 | 32.7 | 2026 |
| Arts & Humanities | 401–500 | 27.4 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 501–600 | 31.7 | 2026 |
| Computer Science | 601–800 | 30.0 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 601–800 | 32.8 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 801–1000 | 27.1 | 2026 |
| Business & Economics | 801–1000 | 21.2 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev?
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank =533, THE Rank 601–800, ARWU Rank 301-400, US News Rank =546.
When was Ben-Gurion University of the Negev founded?
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev was founded in 1969.
What are the top subjects at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev?
Top subjects at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev include: Ecology, Communication & Media Studies, Computer Science, Transportation Science & Technology, Sociology.
Where is Ben-Gurion University of the Negev located?
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is located in Beersheba, Israel.