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Ariel University, formerly Ariel University Center of Samaria, is a public research institution in Israel, recognized for its robust programs in Engineering, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences, with a strong focus on applied research and innovation. Prospective international students can find opportunities through its International School, which offers pre-academic programs, intensive Hebrew language courses (Ulpan), and a selection of English-taught graduate degrees, such as an MBA and Public Health. The university provides dedicated support services to assist international students with visa processes, accommodation, and cultural integration, fostering a welcoming environment. A distinctive characteristic is its commitment to interdisciplinary research and its unique geopolitical location, offering a particular perspective on regional dynamics and a vibrant, research-focused campus experience.
Background
Ariel University (Hebrew: אוניברסיטת אריאל), previously a public college known as the Ariel University Center of Samaria, is an Israeli university located in the urban Israeli settlement of Ariel in the West Bank. The college was founded in 1982 as a regional branch of Bar-Ilan University and was originally located in the settlement of Kedumim, After moving to a larger campus in Ariel, it became the largest Israeli public college. In 2004–2005, the affiliation with Bar-Ilan ended and it became an independent college. On 17 July 2012, the Council for Higher Education in Judea and Samaria voted to grant the institution full university status. This move was praised by the Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Minister of Education Gideon Saar, Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman and some Knesset members as well as Nobel Prize in Economics winning mathematician Robert Aumann. The Council of presidents of Israeli Universities condemned the move. A survey in 2013 found...
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