University of Haifa facts for kids
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אוניברסיטת חיפה (Hebrew)
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| Type | Public |
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| Established | 1963 |
| President | Ron Robin |
| Rector | Gur Elroi |
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Academic staff
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1,323 |
| Students | 18,000+ (2023) |
| Undergraduates | 8,888 |
| Postgraduates | 7,048 |
| Location |
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Israel
32°45′45″N 35°01′05″E / 32.76250°N 35.01806°E |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Red and blue |
| Affiliations | Global U8 (GU8) |
| ARWU World | 601–700 |
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| THES World | 601–800 |
The University of Haifa (Hebrew: אוניברסיטת חיפה, Arabic: جامعة حيفا) is a public research university. It is located on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel. The university was started in 1963. It became a fully recognized university in 1972. This made it Israel's sixth academic school and its fourth university.
The University of Haifa has the largest university library in Israel. In 2019, about 18,000 students were studying there. It has the highest number of Arab-Israeli students among Israeli universities. About 41% of its students are Arab-Israeli.
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About the University of Haifa
The University of Haifa was founded in 1963. It was started by the mayor of Haifa, Abba Hushi. At first, it was part of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The university is built on Mount Carmel, a beautiful mountain. In 1972, it became an independent university. This was a big step for education in Israel.
Today, around 18,100 students attend the university. They study many different subjects. These include social sciences, humanities, law, and education. The university is split into six main parts, called faculties. These are:
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Law
- Science and Science Education
- Social Welfare and Health Studies
- Education
There are also special schools for business and marine sciences. An international school offers classes in English. This helps students from all over the world.
The University of Haifa wants to give everyone a great education. It also works to bring people together. It encourages understanding between Jewish and Arab students. Students from all parts of Israeli society study here. This includes Jews, Muslims, Christians, and Druze. Many international students also come to study.
The university is home to the Hecht Museum. This museum shows archaeology and art. There are also many research centers. These centers study topics like evolution and information society. A large IBM research center is also on campus.
Cool Research Centers
The University of Haifa has many research centers. These centers study exciting topics. Here are some examples:
- The Institute of Evolution: This center studies how living things change over time.
- The Center for Cyber, Law and Policy: They look at rules for the internet and technology.
- Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics Center: This is where scientists study space and how the universe works.
- The Integrated Brain and Behavior Research Center (IBBR): They learn about the brain and how it affects our actions.
- The Edmond J. Safra Brain Research Center: This center focuses on learning disabilities.
- Maritime Policy & Strategy Research Center: They study rules and plans for the sea.
- The Weiss-Livnat International Center for Holocaust Research and Education: This center teaches about the Holocaust.
International Study Programs
The university offers many special programs for students from other countries. These are Master's degree programs. Some of the topics include:
- Child Development
- Diplomacy Studies
- Modern German and European Studies
- Public Health
- Holocaust Studies
- Israel Studies
- Jewish Studies
- Maritime Civilizations
- National Security Studies
- Peace and Conflict Management
- Archaeology
- International Relations
- Marine Geosciences (MSc.)
- International MBA
- Statistics
- Marine Biology (MSc.)
Zinman Institute of Archaeology
The Zinman Institute of Archaeology is a research center. It is part of the Faculty of Humanities. It was started in 1988. The institute specializes in finding and studying old things in northern Israel. They focus on the area around Mount Carmel.
University Leaders
The university has important leaders who help run it:
- University President – Professor Ron Robin
- University Rector – Professor Gur Alroey
- President, Board of Governors – Bradley Bloom
Famous People Who Studied Here
Many successful people have studied at the University of Haifa. Here are a few:
- Yitzhak Aharonovich, a former Israeli politician
- Gabi Ashkenazi, a former head of the Israeli army
- Ashraf Barhom, an actor
- Ronen Bergman, a journalist and writer
- Inna Braverman, who started a company called Eco Wave Power
- Meir Dagan, a former head of the Mossad (Israel's intelligence agency)
- Benjamin Gantz, a former head of the Israeli army and politician
- Noah Gal Gendler, an ambassador
- Carine Goren, a famous pastry chef
- Gadeer Mreeh, the first Druze woman to be a member of the Israeli parliament
- Idan Ofer, a successful businessman
- Mazi Melesa Pilip, an American politician
- Moran Samuel, a rower and basketball player who won a medal at the Paralympic Games
- Yochanan Vollach, a former football player
- Haneen Zoabi, a former Israeli politician
Notable Professors
Many smart and famous professors have taught at the University of Haifa. Here are some of them:
- A. B. Yehoshua, a famous writer
- Eviatar Nevo, an expert in how living things change over time
- Natan Zach, a well-known poet
- Yuval Steinitz, a philosopher and former government minister
- Edward Trifonov, a scientist who helped start the study of bioinformatics in Israel
See also
In Spanish: Universidad de Haifa para niños
- List of universities in Israel
- Bucerius Institute for Research of Contemporary German History and Society
