Sapir is Israel’s only college in the Otef Yisrael (Gaza Envelope); located less than two miles from the border. 

Despite ongoing security risks, Sapir has grown to become one of the largest public colleges in Israel, with about 8,000 students– many of whom are the first in their families to attend an institute of higher education.

An engine for social mobility. Some 70% of Sapir's students come from underserved communities in southern Israel, 15% are from the Arab Bedouin community, and 23% have a range of disabilities.

Fifteen departments grant bachelor’s degrees and nine master’s degrees in a wide range of disciplines. Our alumni consistently rank among the best in the country on the Israel Bar and CPA exams. Graduates of our School of Audio and Visual Arts and Communications play key roles in Israel’s media and film industry.

Sapir College is proud to collaborate with Israel's Minhelet Tekuma/Revival Authority to facilitate the rejuvenation of Sderot and neighboring communities in Otef Yisrael (Gaza Envelope) and the Western Negev.  The Revival Authority views the College, the largest local employer, as a hub for innovation and growth. The College is on a path of renewal, upgrading and creating new degree programs, aimed at addressing local challenges and fostering innovative solutions equipping students with the skills to  become an important factor in rejuvenation of the region.

Sapir College is Israel’s leading strategic asset to advance the revitalization of the Otef Yisrael (Gaza Envelope)/ Western Negev, a region that is critical to Israel’s economy, security and society.

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