Ben Gurion University of the Negev

🇮🇱 Israel 4-Year University

Global #2620 Israel #9

Campus of Ben Gurion University of the Negev

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Institution Info

Founded: 1969
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 19,747 students
Website: http://www.bgu.ac.il

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Ben Gurion University of the Negev is a higher education institution in Israel, founded in 1969. Recognized as a globally recognized institution, it is among the top 10 universities in Israel. The university has approximately 20K students, a member of Top 10 Universities in Israel.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
QS	2026	QS #469 · Ranked	33,70
THE	2026	THE #738 · Ranked	40,31
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #2620 · Ranked	62,16
ARWU	2025	ARWU #301 · Ranked	—

Research Output via OpenAlex

517

h-index

4,951,435

Citations

92,535

Publications

88,558

i10-index

2,39

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ben Gurion University of the Negev's global ranking?

Ben Gurion University of the Negev is ranked #2,620 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Israel, it holds the #9 position.

When was Ben Gurion University of the Negev founded?

Ben Gurion University of the Negev was founded in 1969, making it 57 years old. It is one of the established institutions in Israel.

How many students attend Ben Gurion University of the Negev?

Ben Gurion University of the Negev has a student body of approximately 19,747 students.

What is Ben Gurion University of the Negev's research output?

Ben Gurion University of the Negev has produced 92,535 research publications with 4,951,435 total citations and an h-index of 517, according to OpenAlex data.