Study in Israel Located in the Middle East, Israel is a historically important country. There is evidence of the earliest migration of hominids (great apes) out of Africa, and there is also archaeological proof of human life in Israel since the Middle Bronze Age. As well as a long and rich history, Israel also has a strong economy and variety of cultures. There are several Israeli universities included on the QS World University rankings top 500, each offering degree programmes in the English language, making them ideal for international students.