Perched atop Mount Carmel and overlooking the Mediterranean coast, The University of Haifa is a diverse, welcoming academic hub within a city celebrated for its rich multicultural heritage. Surrounded by nature, we are driven by a commitment to global impact – from fostering sustainable development to advancing social justice and environmental protection.
Here, innovation meets purpose, and you’ll find the inspiration to shape a better world at every turn.

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The University of Haifa’s International School situated on the top of Mount Carmel in one of the most beautiful and culturally diverse campuses and cities in the world.
We offer a holistic perspective on learning and living, balancing quality education with the magic of nature, urban life, and a diverse, inclusive and vibrant international community.
We provide a unique MultiExperience unmatched by any other educational institution.

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University of Haifa Establishes the National Center for Suicide Training and Care
The University of Haifa has established the National Center for Suicide Training and Care, led by Prof. Yossi Levi-Belz, backed by a transformative $9 million gift from the U.S.-based Overlake Foundation
Opening event for the "Ideation 5050" Entrepreneurship Program by HIL
Haifa Innovation Labs (HIL) officially launched the new academic year of its flagship "Ideation 5050" program with a celebratory orientation event for the incoming cohort
Call for Applications: Applied Climate and Renewable Energy Research Grants
The University of Haifa’s Innovation and Sustainability division has launched a new funding track for applied research grants, aimed at faculty members developing technological and ecological solutions in green energy, carbon reduction, and the circular economy
Novel Underwater Robotics: Autonomous Sensors for Deep-Sea Microplastic and Oil Detection
A research team from the Department of Marine Technologies has engineered a dedicated optical sensor array for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles, enabling real-time 3D mapping of microplastics and petrochemical contaminants at depth
"Science at Eye Level": University Students Mentor Middle Schools in Academic Research
The Dean of Students' Social Involvement Unit launched this year’s cohort of "Science at Eye Level," where graduate researchers lead interactive scientific discovery workshops for middle school students across northern Israel

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Global Engagement

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University of Haifa Hosts Simon Wiesenthal Center’s Israel Study Mission
The delegation was welcomed by Prof. Tally Katz-Gerro, Vice President for Global Engagement, and met with Prof. Uriel Simonsohn, Head of the Haifa Laboratory for Religious Studies
University of Connecticut's Dean Prof. Ofer Harel Visits University of Haifa
The University of Haifa was pleased to welcome Prof. Ofer Harel, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Professor of Statistics at the University of Connecticut.
University of Haifa and University of Connecticut joint research fund 2026
The University of Haifa and the University of Connecticut Joint Research Fund supports collaborative research initiatives between the two institutions
Visits at universities in the United States and in Germany
Prof. Tally Katz-Gerro, VP for Global Engagement, held meetings at UPenn with senior management, leading to relationship building in the areas of Archeology, Education, Environment, and Conflict Resolution
Science Abroad pioneering Israeli science conference
Prof. Tally Katz-Gerro, VP for Global Engagement, participated in the first-ever multidisciplinary Israeli science conference in NYC
Delegation from Law Faculty Wins at Manara Youth Coexistence Initiative Showcase 2026 in Abu Dhabi
A delegation from the University of Haifa’s Faculty of Law won first place at the Manara Youth Coexistence Initiative Showcase 2026 in Abu Dhabi, competing against youth delegations from around the world
Senior European Diplomats Visit University of Haifa on Europe Day
The University of Haifa celebrated Europe Day 2026 on May 13 with distinguished guests, including EU Ambassador to Israel H.E. Michael Mann, ambassadors from European countries, and members of the EU diplomatic corps

Campuses and Research Centers: Mountain – City – Sea

The University of Haifa spans four sites in and around the city of Haifa – unique campuses and a research center that combine panoramic views, academia, and community. The flagship campus on Mt. Carmel offers a unique experience of landscapes and calm, creating a meaningful connection between an academic institution and its surroundings.

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The Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences