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Atidim Pre-Academic Year in Be'er Sheva

Pre-academic

Subsidized pre-academic year for community students before starting an undergraduate degree at Technion, BGU, or similar.

About Be'er Sheva

Be'er Sheva, the largest city in the south, hosts a growing Israeli-Ethiopian community, with a notable second-generation presence around Ben-Gurion University and regional educational institutions. The city offers a wide range of properties and housing opportunities alongside ongoing infrastructure and development projects.

More about the city →

Who is it for?

  • Ethiopian-Israeli high-school graduates (within 2 years of finishing)
  • Partial or insufficient matriculation for university requirements
  • Interest in engineering, sciences, or medicine

What's included?

  • Pre-academic year at partner institution (BGU, Technion, others)
  • Campus housing + 3 meals/day
  • Annual pocket stipend
  • Personal mentorship throughout the year
  • "Soft landing" into an undergraduate program at year-end

How to apply

  1. Registration on Atidim website
  2. Placement tests
  3. Personal interview
  4. Invitation to the year before academic start

Important dates

  • Apply: January–June of the year before the program

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