Bezalel International
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بتسلئيل العالمية
The Office of International Academic Affairs at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design Jerusalem initiates, develops, and enables international collaborations through academic partnerships and cross-cultural exchanges. The office advocates for mutual learning, shared research, and the exchange of best practices, as we shape initiatives that address pedagogical and practical challenges across the fields of art, design, and architecture.
Based on Bezalel’s long history of collaborations with international academies and cultural institutions, the Office works closely with partner institutions around the world to create a global network dedicated to collaboration, learning, creative thinking, and creating new forms of dialogue. It is our belief that cultural mobility and connection have the power to create spaces that are diverse, inclusive and accessible.
- Access to information and assistance in connecting with international partners to create opportunities for research, teaching, and various projects.
- Initiating and managing international projects.
- Support for existing international initiatives of faculty.
- Invitation and support to international artists and researchers to Bezalel.
The mission of the Office of International Academic Affairs at Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design is to advance the internationalization of higher education through strategic academic partnerships, global mobility, and cross-cultural pollination. Through the development of sustained collaborations, joint programs, and student and faculty exchanges, we foster innovation, cultural fluency, and inclusive knowledge production. By enabling teaching, learning, and research opportunities internationally, we expand Bezalel’s commitment to intellectual progress.
- Reciprocity
We believe in building partnerships that are collaborative, respectful, and based on mutual values. - Cultural Fluency
We value cross-cultural understanding as a critical tool for creative and academic growth. - Accessibility and Inclusion
We are committed to creating opportunities that are open, equitable, and representative of diverse peoples, perspectives, and geographies. - Strategic Partnerships
We cultivate long-term, meaningful relationships that create lasting impact. - Academic Freedom
We advocate critical thinking, freedom of expression, and creative autonomy.
