Our Mission

About Bar-Ilan University

Founded in 1955 in Ramat Gan, Bar-Ilan University (BIU), now Israel’s second-largest institution of higher education, ranks in the top 2% of all universities worldwide.

Uniquely combining cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary, scientific research with a Jewish-values based education, Bar-Ilan’s impact-driven approach prepares its students to meet and overcome the challenges of the 21st century. Bar-Ilan’s achievements in the sciences and humanities and all fields of human endeavour have made an indelible imprint on the State of Israel. Bar-Ilan awards undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and medical degrees and provides unparalleled opportunities for post-doctoral scholars and researchers from around the world.

A scientific powerhouse, and Israel’s leader in crucial areas such as renewable and sustainable energy, electrical and computer engineering, and artificial intelligence. Bar-Ilan is helping lead the way to a brighter future for Israelis, Diaspora Jewry and all of humanity.

Our students, researchers, and faculty members represent a mosaic of the State of Israel, providing a unique atmosphere for open exchange of ideas and embracing all individuals and opinions. Diversity is key on the BIU campus with tolerance and respect our basic philosophy. Serving as a bridge between Israel’s diverse sectors, Bar-Ilan University, with its multicultural campus environment, provides a singular forum for free thought and open discussion.

A microcosm of Israeli society, BIU’s diverse student body includes both secular and religious, Jews and non-Jews, new immigrants, and international students and researchers. BIU’s internationally recognized academic faculty and multifaceted administrative staff round off the BIU family.

About CANADIAN FRIENDS OF BAR-ILAN UNIVERSITY

Canadian Friends of Bar-Ilan University (“CFBIU”) plays a vital role in providing direct funding support for Bar-Ilan University (“BIU”), Israel’s second largest and fastest growing academic institution.

We promote the tangible positive impact that BIU, its faculty, students, and alumni are having on Israel and the rest of the world. Every day, Bar-Ilan is making a difference through innovative academic research, by applying groundbreaking technology to tackle complex real-world challenges, and leveraging new theories to solve urgent problems – all while serving the surrounding community.

We host variety of lectures, sponsor seminars and conferences, and distribute educational resource material that promotes the work of the University.

Your gift to CFBIU, not only supports a leading Israeli academic institution, but strengthens and expands the significant impact the BIU community makes internationally not only today, but for future generations to come.

Gifts to Canadian Friends of Bar-Ilan University qualify for charitable donation receipts under the guidelines of Revenue Canada.