Higher education

Ben-Gurion University launches ASK POLA: An AI study advisor for prospective students

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has unveiled ASK POLA, a new AI-powered academic advisor designed to help prospective students navigate the university admissions process around the clock.

Students at Ben Gurion University, in Beer Sheba. November 04, 2025.
Students in class

Israel drops below OECD average in proportion of academics

Activists protest against a bill promoting gender-segregated academic study tracks, introduced by MK Limor Son Har-Melech, outside the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, July 6, 2026.

Haredi women, academics file petition against Israel's new gender-segregated education law

MK Limor Son Har-Melech reacts during a National Security committee meeting at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament on March 5, 2024; illustrative.

Knesset approves gender-segregated graduate degree programs in late-night vote


Bar-Ilan University to recruit research students in scientific fields using NIS 1b. gift

Bar-Ilan University, with a NIS 1 billion gift, is recruiting research students to enhance Israel's Deep Tech leadership, featuring an Open Day on April 2.

 Photos of Bar-Ilan University campus, March, 2025.

More than half of Israeli universities fail to report sexual harassment complaints

The report found that some universities have only one staff member handling thousands of sexual harassment cases.

 An aerial view shows the Dome of the Rock in front and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, in Jerusalem, April 26, 2023.

'Who is going to develop the next Iron Dome?'

Afeka College of Engineering President Professor Ami Moyal, spoke at JPost Miami Summit.

 Professor Ami Moyal, President of Afeka College of Engineering in Tel Aviv

'We identify talents others have failed to identify and work with them to compete'

Professor Aviad Kleinberg, President of Ruppin Academic Center at JPost Miami Summit.

 Professor Aviad Kleinberg,  President of Ruppin Academic Center

'Education is a major goal of my life'

Ariel University President at Jpost Miami Summit.

 Professor Ehud Grossman, President of Ariel University in a one-on-one interview with Jerusalem Post editor-in-chief Zvika Klein

Planning for Israel’s maritime future

The Ruppin Academic Center is situated on the focal point of the Israeli coast.

  Ruppin student divers taking measurements in the Mediterranean Sea.

Students from Israeli and US universities to work together to combat antisemitism

An innovative and technological workshop designed to combat antisemitism and hate will be held with students from the institute and leading US universities.

 orielle Lotan co-founder of the Adir Challenge Foundation, with her nephew, Addir Mesika, z”l, who was murdered at the Nova Music Festival on October 7.

The New Uzbekistan: A Personal Perspective on the Higher Education Revolution in Central Asia

"As a significant force in Central Asia, Uzbekistan positions itself for continued growth by combining progress with peace and coexistence" says Prof. Eduard Yakubov, President of HIT.

 Prof. Eduard Yakubov,  President of HIT  Holon Institute of Technology

At Ruppin, glass ceilings are crashing

‘We teach social sustainability,’ says Prof. Aviad Kleinberg, president of Ruppin Academic Center.

 A view of the unique, green campus at Emek Hefer.

From the front lines to the finish line: Engineering college tackles unprecedented disruption

For Afeka, with over 40% of its student body called to reserve duty, ensuring that its students complete their studies on time is key to building Israel’s national resilience.

 AFEKA PRESIDENT AMI MOYAL: ‘It is our moral duty and national obligation to ensure that no student drops out because of the war, and all reservists complete the academic year successfully and in full.’