This biannual statistical abstract of the higher education system in Israel provides updated, comprehensive, detailed data as well as a chapter summarizing and analyzing the main findings using international comparisons. Chapter 1 contains the summary of findings. Some of the key findings are: (1) most undergraduates are holders of Israeli matriculation certificates; (2) the proportions of non-Jews and of Jews of Asian and African origin attending institutions of higher education is significantly lower than their share of the 18-year-old population; (3) the total number of higher education students in 1992-93 was 99,800; (4) 73 percent of students in 1992-93 were undergraduates; (5) 55.2 percent of students in 1992-93 were women; and (6) the transition rate of master's students going on to doctorates was 30 percent. Chapter 2 contains data on the potential for and access to undergraduate study. Chapter 3 contains data on students in higher education. Chapter 4 covers the progression of studies at universities. Chapter 5 describes recipients of degrees. Chapter 6 contains data on higher education staff. Chapter 7 contains financial and physical information on institutions. Chapter 8 contains data on inputs and outputs of university research. Chapter 9 looks at Israeli students and degree recipients abroad. Appended are a brief outline of the higher education system and technical details. Many tables and figures present the data in detail. (JB)