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University of Haifa

אוניברסיטת חיפה (Hebrew) جامعة حيفا (Arabic)
Type	Public
Established	1963
President	Gur Alroey
Rector	Mouna Maroun
Academic staff	1,323
Students	18,000+ (2023)
Undergraduates	8,888
Postgraduates	7,048
Location	Haifa , Israel 32°45′45″N 35°01′05″E / 32.76250°N 35.01806°E / 32.76250; 35.01806
Campus	Urban
Colors	Red and blue
Affiliations	Global U8 (GU8)

The University of Haifa (Hebrew: אוניברסיטת חיפה, Arabic: جامعة حيفا) is a public university in Haifa, Israel. It's located on Mount Carmel, a beautiful mountain. The university started in 1963 as part of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In 1972, it became an independent university. This made it Israel's sixth academic school and the fourth university. The University of Haifa has the biggest university library in Israel. In 2019, over 18,000 students were studying there. It also has the largest number of Arab-Israeli students among Israeli universities, with 41% of its students being Arab-Israeli.

About the University of Haifa

The University of Haifa was started in 1963 by the mayor of Haifa, Abba Hushi. It was first connected to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The university is built on Mount Carmel. In 1972, it became its own independent university. This was a big step for the school.

Today, about 18,100 students study at the university. They learn about many different subjects. These include social sciences, humanities, law, and education. The university has six main parts, called faculties. These are: Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, Science and Science Education, Social Welfare and Health Studies, and Education. There are also special schools for management and marine sciences. An international school offers classes in English for students from all over the world.

The University of Haifa wants to give everyone a chance to get a great education. It also works to help Jewish and Arab people understand each other better. Students from all parts of Israeli society study here. This includes Jews, Muslims, Christians, and Druze students. Many students from other countries also come to study at the international school. In 2025, about 44% of the students were Arabs.

The university is home to the Hecht Museum. This museum shows amazing archaeology and art. There are also many research centers at the university. These centers study things like evolution, information society, and national security. A large IBM research center is also on the campus. The university is known for its efforts in sustainability. It also works with the Bahraini King Hamad Global Centre to promote peace between different groups.

Exciting Research Centers

The University of Haifa has many cool places where scientists and experts do research. 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 how computers, laws, and rules work together.
• Theoretical Physics and Astrophysics Center: This is where they study the big ideas about how the universe works.
• The Integrated Brain and Behavior Research Center (IBBR): Scientists here learn about how our brains work and affect our actions.
• The Institute of Information Processing and Decision Making: This center explores how we think and make choices.
• The Max Wertheimer Minerva Center for Cognitive Processes: They study how people learn and understand things.
• Haifa Interdisciplinary Center for Advanced Computer Science: This is a place for advanced computer studies.
• The National Security Studies Center: They research ways to keep countries safe.
• The Edmond J. Safra Brain Research Center for the Study of Learning Disabilities: This center helps understand learning challenges.
• Center for Spatial Information Systems Research (CSISR): They work with maps and location data.
• Maritime Policy & Strategy Research Center: This center studies rules and plans for the sea.
• The Haifa Center for German European Studies: They learn about Germany and Europe.
• The Weiss-Livnat International Center for Holocaust Research and Education: This center studies the Holocaust and teaches about it.

International Study Programs

The university offers special master's degree programs for students from all over the world. These programs are taught in English. Some of them include:

• Child Development: Learning about how children grow and develop.
• Diplomacy Studies: How countries work together and solve problems.
• Modern German and European Studies: Understanding Germany and Europe today.
• MBA in Sustainability: Business studies focused on protecting the environment.
• Public Health (MPH): How to keep communities healthy.
• Holocaust Studies: Learning about the Holocaust.
• Israel Studies: Exploring the history and culture of Israel.
• Jewish Studies: Studying Jewish history, culture, and religion.
• Maritime Civilizations: Learning about ancient cultures that lived by the sea.
• National Security Studies: How to keep a country safe.
• Peace and Conflict Management: How to resolve disagreements peacefully.
• Archaeology: Digging up and studying ancient things.
• Public Management and Policy (MPA): How to manage public services and make policies.
• International Relations: How different countries interact.
• Marine Geosciences (MSc.): Studying the geology of the ocean.
• International MBA: A business degree for global careers.
• Statistics: Learning about data and numbers.
• Marine Biology (MSc.): Studying life in the ocean.

Zinman Institute of Archaeology

The Zinman Institute of Archaeology is a special research center. It is part of the university's Faculty of Humanities. It started in 1988. This institute focuses on finding and studying old things in northern Israel. They are especially interested in the area around Mount Carmel.

University Leaders

Here are some of the important people who lead the University of Haifa:

• University President – Professor Gur Alroey
• University Rector – Professor Mouna Maroun
• 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:

Notable Teachers and Researchers

Many smart and famous people have taught or done research at the University of Haifa. Here are some of them:

See also

In Spanish: Universidad de Haifa para niños

• List of universities in Israel
• Bucerius Institute for Research of Contemporary German History and Society