The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences offers graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts degree in the Departments of Behavioral Sciences, Bible and Ancient Near-Eastern Studies, Hebrew Language, Hebrew Literature, History, and Philosophy.

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences embodies Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s multifaceted, collaborative approach.

Here, the multidisciplinary tack is no mere slogan; it is a philosophy that governs all academic activities.

Doctoral candidates may only be accepted for research studies by recommendation of the department in which that research will be done and with the approval of the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee and the Research Students’ Committee.

The candidate must have earned a Master's degree in a program requiring the submission of a Master’s Thesis from B.G.U. or another comparable academic institution and must have high grades from the Master’s studies and Thesis. Candidates who have not yet fulfilled their Master’s degree requirements may be accepted conditionally, contingent upon their proper completion of additional studies; this is a temporary status that may be conferred for only one semester.

Holders of a Master's degree without a Thesis may not register for the Ph.D. degree. It is possible to complete the required Thesis at our University by registering for "Thesis completion" (as part of the registration for the Master's degree). One may register for the Ph.D. program after successfully completing the Thesis. In some departments, it is possible to register for the "Combined Track" after one year of research (inquire at the Kreitman School).

The candidate must choose a potential Thesis Advisor from among the senior lecturers or professors before registration online. Detailed information on the various academicians is generally available online via the BGU homepage by checking their personal homepages linked to the departmental websites.

Graduate students from universities abroad (even those with campuses in Israel) must pass specific tests before becoming doctoral candidates: the GRE General Test and Subject Test. Potential candidates for the Faculty of Management must also take the GMAT. The results of these tests must reach the Kreitman School together with the registration forms. After the results of these tests are received, the applications are referred to the various Admissions Committees.

The Kreitman Dean may decide that a particular candidate is exempt from the above exam. To apply for an exemption, the candidate must submit a certified grade sheet detailing all the courses completed and the Thesis score, a copy of the Thesis and an updated curriculum vita (CV), and a letter requesting exemption from the GRE exam.

Intended for internal doctoral candidates who have a scholarship. In this case, a candidate is admitted for a “trial period” of up to 12 months. At the conclusion of this period, the student is required to submit a Thesis Research Proposal and pass a candidacy test. Having passed this test successfully, the candidate’s status is changed to a “regular doctoral student” (Code 3).

“Supplementary doctoral studies” (Code 13):

Intended for a) candidates who have not yet fulfilled their Master’s degree requirements due to inadequate course grades or a low Thesis score, but they may be admitted if they have convinced the Research Students’ Committee that they can reach the required level by means of supplementary studies; b) candidates who intend to study a different research field from that of their Masters' studies. The Research Students’ Committee will decide whether to accept the candidate for Ph.D. studies after assessing the students’ achievements in their supplementary studies.

Admissions Option 2

Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.

Scholarships and Funding Option 2

First and second year - 40% a year out of 17,328.75 ₪ ~ USD 5,000$ (varies according to CPI index)

Third-year and up - 10% a year out of 17,328.75 ₪ ~ USD 5,000$ (varies according to CPI index)

Student card (including welfare, security, and student union membership) for a year - about USD 300$​

Program Tuition Fees Option 2

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Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) is known for its cutting-edge research & innovation, welcoming campus environment, and outstanding student life. The university strives for excellence in scientific innovation, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and pushing boundaries to impact communities around the globe. At BGU, cultural exchange and cultural immersion are our priorities. In your academic or research program, you will study alongside local peers. We encourage our Israeli and international students alike to take the time to learn from one another beyond what is taught in the classroom.

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