The Odyssey Program at Ben Gurion University of the Negev operates out of the Jusidman Center for Science-oriented Youth. The program is made up of two tracks: A multi-disciplinary science track and computer science and cyber track.

Both tracks include academic courses (which provide students with university credits), as well as academic preparatory courses geared towards preparing the students for academic-level studies. The program was built so that 9th grade serves as a pre-academic year, during which the students learn fundamental science and cyber concepts, with specific course content varying, according to which track the student is in. from 10th grade on, the students begin to study at an academic level, and course completion awards them university credits.

We believe in our students acquiring and developing personal, social and learning skills as an integral part of the academic program’s ability to enable participants to achieve and excel in their fields. In addition, participants will attend intensive days and seminars, during which they’ll engage in activities on various subjects pertaining to Israeli society, social involvement and leadership. The content will be given over by professional counselors, in an interactive and enjoyable way.