Introduction to Haifa University

Overview

The University of Haifa (UH) is the largest public comprehensive research university in northern Israel. The school is located in Haifa, the third largest city in Israel. It is located on the top of the beautiful Mount Carmel and is surrounded by forests. The campus overlooks the magnificent view of the Mediterranean Sea. Haifa University was founded in 1963 and currently has more than 18,000 local students (including undergraduates, masters, doctoral students and international students). The University of Haifa is known for its diversified learning environment and international educational concepts, and is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for people from all walks of life.

Establishment time

The University of Haifa was founded in 1963 as a small educational institution. It gradually grew and became one of the most important higher education centers in northern Israel.

School running strength

The University of Haifa is a research-oriented university with strong scientific research capabilities and rich academic resources. According to the 2021 QS World University Rankings, Haifa University ranks in the 701-750 range. The University of Haifa enjoys a high reputation in many disciplines, especially in the fields of humanities, social sciences, law, social welfare and health sciences.

Nature of institution

The University of Haifa is a public university affiliated with the Israeli Ministry of Education. The university is committed to contributing to the socio-economic development of Israel and the world through high-quality education and cutting-edge scientific research.

educational philosophy

Haifa University adheres to the educational philosophy of openness and inclusiveness and emphasizes academic freedom and innovative spirit. The university is committed to cultivating students' independent thinking and scientific research abilities, while also focusing on students' humanistic qualities and social responsibility. The University of Haifa also actively promotes interdisciplinary research and international cooperation to contribute to solving global challenges.

Key laboratories and disciplines

The University of Haifa has several key laboratories and research centers covering a wide range of research fields. For example, the university has major research areas in psychological stress research, information processing and decision-making, evolutionary research, Holocaust research, marine sciences, natural resources and environmental studies, ship and aviation studies, Jewish-Arab studies, crime and legal studies, and pilgrimage and tourism studies. A large number of cutting-edge research has been carried out in the fields of , interdisciplinary research on emotion, brain and behavior research, democracy research, law and technology research, peace education research, and national security research.

Faculty

Haifa University has 8 colleges and 7 departments, including:

- **School of Anthropology**: covering foreign languages, archeology, art history, East Asian studies, biblical studies, Byzantine and modern Greek studies, English, fine arts, Arabic, general history, library science, film culture, interdisciplinary research, Musicology, Ofakim Honors Program, Philosophy, School of Art, Drama, Women and Gender Studies, etc.

- **School of Social Sciences**: covering sociology, psychology, political science, etc.

- **School of Science**: covers biology, evolutionary and environmental biology, bioinformatics, human biology, mathematics, marine biology, marine civilization, marine earth science, medicine, neurobiology, science education-exact science, etc.

- **Law School**: Covers law.

- **School of Social Welfare and Health**: Covers social welfare, health sciences, etc.

- **School of Education**: Covers counseling and human development, learning, teaching and training, special education, learning disabilities, educational management, mathematics education, etc.

- **School of History**: Covers Hebrew, Hebrew and Comparative Literature, Middle Eastern History, Jewish History, Holocaust Studies, Israel Studies, etc.

- **School of Business Administration**: Covers business administration, information and knowledge management, natural resources and environmental management, etc.

Each college has multiple departments and institutes, providing multi-level education from undergraduate to doctoral degrees.

Ranking

The University of Haifa excels in many subject areas around the world. According to the 2021 QS World University Rankings, Haifa University ranks in the 701-750 range. In addition, the University of Haifa's ranking in Israel has always been at the forefront.

cost

Tuition fees at the University of Haifa vary by major and program. Generally speaking, tuition for undergraduate programs ranges from approximately US$10,000 to US$15,000, and tuition for graduate programs ranges from US$12,000 to US$20,000. The school also provides a variety of scholarships and grants to help outstanding students reduce their financial burden.

campus

The main campus of the University of Haifa is located in Haifa, the third largest city in Israel. It is located on the top of Mount Carmel in a beautiful environment. The campus is equipped with modern teaching buildings, laboratories, libraries, sports facilities and student dormitories, providing students with a good learning and living environment. The university also pays attention to the construction of campus culture and regularly holds various academic lectures, seminars and cultural exchange activities, creating a vibrant academic atmosphere.

international cooperation

The University of Haifa attaches great importance to international cooperation and has established close cooperative relationships with many internationally renowned universities and research institutions. For example, Haifa University has carried out multiple student exchange, professor exchange, joint scientific research and joint training projects with many universities in China, such as the Chinese Academy of Sciences, University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, East China Normal University, Xiamen University, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China and Ocean University of China. . In 2016, Haifa University and East China Normal University decided to jointly establish the "East China Normal University-Haifa University Joint Research Institute of Translational Science and Technology", aiming to make full use of the high-quality educational resources of the two universities to develop research in ecological and environmental engineering, biological basics and medicine. In-depth scientific research and academic projects are carried out in the four fields of engineering, neural and brain science, and data science.

Notable Alumni

Haifa University has cultivated many outstanding alumni, including former Israel Defense Forces Colonel Assad Assad, former Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Gabi Ashkenazi, former Director of the Israeli intelligence agency Mossad Meir Dagan, current Israel Defense Forces Chief of General Staff Benjamin Gantz, politicians Abdulwahab Darawshe, politician Yaakov Edri, former Israeli ambassador to Denmark Carmi Gillon, criminal law and criminal justice professor Gabriel Hallevy, famous Israeli architect Ram Karmi, social scientist Bernardo Sorj, well-known Israeli football player Yochanan Vollach, Israeli Arab actor Ashraf Barhom, Politician Haneen Zoabi, politician Yitzhak Aharonovich and others.

Conclusion

With its excellent educational quality and scientific research strength, the University of Haifa has become a benchmark for academic circles in Israel and around the world. Universities not only play a central role in Israel’s education and scientific research system, but also cultivate a large number of outstanding academic and professional talents for the world. In the future, Haifa University will continue to uphold its open and inclusive educational philosophy, promote academic innovation and social progress, and make greater contributions to the development of human society.