About The University

The University of Haifa occupies a unique and vital place within Israel’s higher education landscape. Often referred to as “the university of the North,” it distinguishes itself not only by its geography and academic excellence but by its unwavering commitment to diversity, inclusion, and social mobility. No other university in Israel so closely mirrors the complexity of Israeli society: Jews, Muslims, Christians, Druze, ultra-Orthodox and secular students, as well as military and security personnel, all come together on our campus to study, teach, and learn.

Founded in 1972, its original expertise was in the humanities and social sciences. Today, it undertakes world-class education and research in science disciplines as wide as marine science, computer science and neurobiology, but also maintains a global reputation in many of its earliest strengths: archaeology, history and Jewish Studies.

The University of Haifa was the first in the country to fully commit to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and is ranked #1 university in Isarel and in the top-50 in the world for meeting the SDGs.

In 2025 it launched Israel’s newest School of Medicine; a groundbreaking development for the University and a much-needed source of new medics for the North.

Our student community is highly diverse. For many of our students, the University is their first meaningful encounter with those from different cultural, religious, or ideological backgrounds. This diversity is not only a point of distinction—it is a source of resilience, creativity, and shared progress. By embedding coexistence and mutual respect into its institutional fabric, the University of Haifa serves as a national model for how pluralism and academic excellence can go hand in hand.

Also in 2025, it launched its flagship campaign Home Again ; harnessing the power of science and research to rebuild northern Israel.