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A Note from the President
Leadership
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Humanities
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Natural Sciences
The Herta and Paul Amir Faculty of Social Sciences
Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences
Faculty of Management
Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences
International School
Graduate Authority
Research Authority
Office of the Dean of Students
The Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library
Hecht Museum
2017 Honorary Doctorate Conferees
Carmel - Haifa University Economic Corporation Ltd.
Extensions & Special Programs
Israel Prize Laureates
Commitment to the Community
Facts & Figures
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Shalom to all and greetings from Haifa,
A few months ago I came back home! After over a decade of living in the US, serving as Senior Vice Provost
at NYU, I returned to beautiful Haifa, and more importantly, to my first academic home, the University of Haifa.
I have a great love for this institution of higher learning, so different from any other in the Israeli higher
education system. As President of the University it is my mission to make the University flourish, develop
and grow. A University is a dynamic entity, by its very definition, it is adaptive and ever-changing. In this day
and age, even more so. One of the great challenges ahead of us is to encourage pluralism maintaining the
highest research standards ; a place where Israelis from all walks of life can come together in the pursuit of
knowledge and science. I believe that a university should be a living image of its human environment and
in our case, I am proud to state, we indeed are a reflection of Israeli society, and an inspiration of what Israel
is, but also what it should be.
My team and I have great plans for the coming years and the wheels have already started turning for this
engine of growth and development. We intend to add two excellent colleges to the University, each a leader in
its field, thus expanding the University of Haifa's portfolio. The Braude College of Engineering in Karmiel is an
established college in northern Israel with strong ties with industry. By adding it to the University's portfolio we
shall be attaining a School of Engineering as well as acquiring a vibrant campus in the Galilee. The NB Haifa
School of Design, located in Haifa, is well known for its excellence in design and architecture. By bringing it
into the fold of the university we are not only adding exciting new fields of study and research to our portfolio;
we are also gaining a foothold in downtown Haifa where the College is located.
A Notefrom the President
We intend also to develop on major research collaborations in Israel and abroad. We are planning a major
partnership with Rambam Hospital in Haifa and in fact we will move some of our relevant medical ventures to
the Rambam campus to establish a presence there. The City of Haifa is becoming the Biomedical capital of
Israel and we intend to make certain that the University will become a major player in the field. Furthermore,
we shall continue our collaborations in China in the spirit of the already existing partnership with ECNU (East
China Normal University) as this is of strategic importance not only for the University, but to the State of Israel.
This is just the beginning of the transformation of the University of Haifa into an international "Multiversity". I
invite each and every one of you to join us and be part of this magical journey.
With my warmest regards,
Prof. Ron Robin
President
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Chairman of the Board
of Governors
Prof. Alfred Tauber
Professor Alfred I. Tauber, Zoltan
Kohn Professor emeritus of Medicine,
Professor Emeritus of Philosophy, and
Director emeritus of the Center for
Philosophy and History of Science,
retired from Boston University in 2010,
but continues his active scholarship
in diverse areas of philosophy.
With his sister, Ingrid Tauber, Prof.
Tauber directs the Tauber Family
Foundation, which funds programs
in Israel and the United States for
the care and rehabilitation of the
mentally ill. The Israeli Health Ministry
has recognized and co-sponsored
active partnerships with the Tauber
Foundation in educational and
research programs at the University
of Haifa. In addition, Prof. Tauber
established the Tauber Bioinformatics
Center at the University for the
development of new methods in
genomics and proteomics.
Chairman of
the Executive Committee
Shmuel (Mooly) Eden
Shmuel (Mooly) Eden is one of Israel’s
Technology leaders, and until recently
he held the position of Senior Vice
president in Intel Corporation and
the president of Intel Israel.
Eden joined Intel Israel in 1982, and
in 2003 relocated to the US where he
headed several positions with the last
one being Intel’s biggest business unit,
The Notebook and desktop group. In
2012 Eden returned to Israel where he
served as the President of Intel Israel
as well as the General Manager of the
Perceptual Computing organization
President
Prof. Ron Robin
Prof. Ron Robin assumed his role as
the 11th president of the University of
Haifa in October 2016. He graduated
from the Hebrew University with a
degree in History and Romance
Languages, followed by a Ph.D in
U.S. History from the University of
California at Berkeley (1986). Prof.
Robin was a faculty member at the
University of Haifa for over twenty
years, during which he held several
leadership positions, including Dean
of Students. In 2006, Prof. Robin
joined New York University where,
RectorProf. Gustavo Mesch
Vice Presidentand Director GeneralMr. Baruch Marzan
Vice President, Development & External RelationsMr. Yariv M. Sultan
Vice RectorProf. Gad Barzilai
Vice-President and Dean of Research
Prof. Ido Izhaki
amongst other duties, he served
as the Senior Vice Provost and was
responsible for establishing two NYU
international campuses-in Abu Dhabi
and Shanghai.
Under his leadership, the
University of Haifa will focus on
global interdisciplinary research
in collaboration with leading
international research institutions.
Interdisciplinarity will allow the
University to create new nodes
knowledge under the auspices of
joint, innovative and unexpected
"umbrellas."
Prof. Robin believes that the
University's role is to provide its
graduates with tools based on critical
thinking, theory and reasoning --both
quantitative and qualitative-- in
preparation for leadership positions
in Israeli society.
Prof. Tauber and his wife, the
historian Paula Fredriksen, made
aliyah in 2011. They divide the year
between Jerusalem and their farm in
central New Hampshire, where they
established The Avaloch Farm Music
Institute, a residence for professional
classical chamber musicians.
(Man Machine Interface) which he
established in 2011. Eden dedicated
his free time to promote STEM
education and help startups.
In 2015 Eden left Intel and today he
is investing his time in promoting
innovation end excellence in the
IDF and government ministries and
coaching and promoting startups.
In 2012 Eden was voted by Forbes
magazine as one of the top 10 most
brilliant technological minds in the
world alongside the CEO of Amazon
and Apple's chief designer.
Leadership
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Counseling and Human Development
Leadership and Educational Policy
Learning Disabilities
Learning Instruction and Teacher Education
Mathematics Education
Special Education
Professional Development and Life Long Education
The Faculty of Education at the University of
Haifa is the leading academic institution in Israel
dedicated to research and teaching in the human
sciences at the highest international level that can
be applied to educational policy and practice. We
believe that education has the power to transform
human lives. Our mission is to prepare a new
generation of educational practitioners and thought
leaders for Israeli society and beyond through
the advancement of scholarship, instruction, and
training in the learning and related sciences,
the innovation of cutting-edge pedagogies and
instructional technologies, and the development of
new diagnostic techniques and evaluation tools. The
Faculty's researchers partner with students to realize
their potential, taking into consideration the diverse
social and ethnic spectrum of Israeli society in order
to forge the future of Israeli education.
"The University of Haifa accepts students from different countries and various ethnicities. We study, communicate and discuss in the same environment. In my opinion,it will be a chance for Chinese education going global and bringing international education into China."
Wu Xu Fan, China, Education Internship Summer Course
Futurein mind
Dean of Education
Prof. Hanan Alexander
+972-4-8240767
Faculty of
Education
Over 60 researchers offer undergraduate and
graduate studies to over 2000 students through
the Faculty's six academic departments in
some 27 disciplines ranging from the brain and
learning, technologies in education and alternative
educational approaches, to educational evaluation
and educational leadership and policy.
The Faculty supports 23 research laboratories,
centers, and institutes where research projects
are undertaken by members of the Faculty.
These include: The Israeli Center of Research
Excellence (I-CORE) LINKS, The Edmond J. Safra
Brain Research Center for the Study of Learning
Disabilities, The Center for Jewish Education, and
two National Centers for Elementary and High
School Mathematics Teachers.
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The Human Theory
Arabic Language and Literature
Archeology
Asian Studies
Culture and Film Studies
English Language and Literature
Hebrew and Comparative Literature
Hebrew Language
Holocaust Studies
Israel Studies
Library and Information Studies
Maritime Civilizations
Multidisciplinary Studies
"Ofakim" - University of Haifa Honors
Program
Philosophy
School of Arts
- Art
- Music
- Theatre
School of History
- Art History
- General History
- Jewish History and Biblical Studies
- Israel Studies
- Middle Eastern History
The Humanities are the bedrock of higher
education. The Faculty of Humanities is concerned
with human culture, the past, present and future of
human society, the spirit of man, and the various
forms of its expression in fields including, history,
philosophical thought, literature, linguistics and
the arts. Alongside these universal fields of study,
the Faculty’s offerings place a special emphasis on
basic elements of Judaism including, the history
of the Jewish people, Jewish culture, Land of Israel
Studies and archaeology topics that reflect local
aspects of the humanities. Due to the breadth of our
academic offerings, the Faculty of Humanities is the
largest academic unit at the University of Haifa, with
23 departments and programs.
Dean of Humanities
Prof. Gur Alroey
+972-4-8240125
Faculty of
Humanities
"Here in Haifa, archaeologists are developing completely new toolsto solving problems of today."
Astrid Kampen Hasday,International MA in Archaeology
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Aptowitzer International Center for Risk, Liability, and Insurance
Center for Negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (A.D.R)
Center for the Study of Crime, Law and Society
Forum for Law and Markets
Haifa Center for Law and Technology
Haifa Forum of Law and Society
International Academy for Judges
International Center for Health, Law and Ethics
Minerva Center for the Study of Rule of Law Under Extreme Conditions
Posen Research Forum for Jewish European and Israeli Political Thought
Research Group for the Study of the Rule of Law
World Association for Medical Law
Center for Gender, Equality, and Public Policy
Herzog, Fox, Neeman Colloquium for Law and Cyber
We take pride in being the most dynamic and
innovative law faculty in Israel that is internationally
renowned for its path-breaking scholarship in
various facets of law. Legal settings cannot be fully
understood, analyzed and evaluated only ‘from
within’, but must also face questions of values and
realities - economic, social, political, international,
and cultural. We believe that law practitioners
can only benefit from having these additional
dimensions in their studies and work. Indeed, our
graduates have been placed in top leading law firms
and public institutions, as well as senior research
and teaching positions in academia.
Dean of Law
Prof. Oren Gazal-Ayal
+972-4-8288609
The Rightto Justice
Faculty of
Law
"Interning at Ofakim is one of the most rewarding experiences in the health science/therapy field that I have been involved with thus far. I gained such incredible insight, and was able to actually work with clients and learn so much from them"
Hannah Michlmayr, USA, Ofakim Intern
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Researching Life Evolutionary & Environmental Biology
Institute of Evolution
Sagol Department of Neurobiology
Mathematics
Mathematics, Physics & Computer Science
Human Biology
Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences
Our youngest faculty is characterized by a strong
spirit of curiosity and daring in the fields of life
sciences, mathematics, marine studies, and science
education. Our goal in embracing ambitious
initiatives is to expose gifted budding scientists,
researchers, and teachers to innovative thinking,
as they search for personal excellence.
Students can specialize in neurobiology, the study
of nerve cells and tissue function levels in the brain.
One of the areas that the Department of
Evolutionary and Environmental Biology focuses
on is organismal responses to environmental
challenges. Our students investigate the
interrelationships between plants and animals,
seeking ways to preserve and sustain nature
and examine the processes that were involved in
evolutionary terms. Attention is given to temporal
changes in the environment and their possible
impact on our health.
Dean of Natural Sciences
Prof. Edi Barkai
+972-4-8288077/8
Faculty of
NaturalSciences
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Child Development
Communication
Computer Science
Economics
Geography and Environmental Studies
Information Systems
Peace and Conflict Management Studies
Psychology
Sociology and Anthropology
Statistics
School of Criminology
School of Political Sciences
- Division of Government and Political Thought
- Division of International Relations
- Division of Public Administration and Policy
The future direction of society relies greatly on our
understanding of how we interact with one another
and what drives societal change. How organizations
and communities affect the way that people live
and work, how societies influence states, and how
multiple factors influence individual behavior all
require basic research.
The Herta and Paul Amir Faculty of Social Sciences
approaches these issues with multidisciplinary
curricula that are designed for three degree levels:
BA and BSc, MA and MSc, and PhD. The Faculty
comprises some 6,000 students and 160 full-time
academic staff in 13 academic units: Psychology,
Economics, Political Sciences (including
Government, International Relations and Public
Administration), Geography and Environmental
Studies, Communication, Sociology, Anthropology,
Criminology, Statistics, Information Systems,
Computer Science, Child Development and Peace
and Conflict Management.
Dean of Herta and Paul
Amir Faculty of Social
Sciences
Prof. Eran Vigoda-Gadot
+972-4-8249269
Changingthe World
The Herta andPaul Amir Faculty of
Social Sciences
"I met some amazing scholars in Haifa! I attended absolutely fascinating lectures by Professor Michael L. Gross on theEthics of War. I was constantly challenged by Dr. Keren Sharvit, current head of the International Peace and Conflict Management Program, during her Social Psychology on Intergroup Conflicts classes."
Tadek Markiewicz, International MAin Peace & Conflict Management
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Communication Disorders
Community Mental Health
Gerontology
Human Services
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
The Cheryl Spencer Department
of Nursing
School of Creative Arts Therapies
School of Public Health
School of Social Work
Our Faculty offers outstanding opportunities for
study, professional growth, research, collaboration,
and community development in the fields of health
care and social care. Our mission is to provide
aspiring professionals with innovative academic
pathways that follow a strong vocational theme
and will help them deliver a higher quality of life
to Israel’s growing population, particularly in the
north of the country.
Social Welfareand HealthSciences
Wellness
Dean of Social Welfare
& Health Sciences
Prof. Faisal Azaiza
972-4-8240826+
"The program has been very challenging but also very rewarding. The experience I gained through the field training we go through has helped me gain lot
of knowledge that I wouldn't have gained otherwise." Megan Van Beuge, USA, MA in Art Therapy
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Inspire
Business Administration
General MBA Program
International MBA Program
Management of Non-Profit Organizations MBA Program
Real Estate Valuation and Management MBA Program
Strategic Management of Human Resources MBA Program
International MBA Program Specializing in Sustainability
Management of Shipping and Seaports
MBA (with thesis) Research oriented
Information and Knowledge Management
Natural Resources and Environmental Management
Natural Resources and Environmental Management
Energy Policy and Management
Management of Sustainable Built Environment
Management of Shipping and Seaports MBA Program
The University of Haifa’s Faculty of Management
aims to be at the leading edge of teaching and
academic research that is relevant to a broad
range of Israeli industries and business sectors
in the global environment. Founded in 1996, the
Faculty takes pride in its high-quality, innovative
educational programs, intensive academic research
activities through its four research centers, and its
involvement in Israeli society and the economy.
The Faculty’s three departments offer various MBA,
MA, and PhD programs in management, placing
exceptional emphasis on building bridges between
academia and industry.
The courses provide prime opportunities for
students to meet leading Israeli executives, to
listen and learn their best practices and examine
how they cope in an active business environment.
Our International MBA Program focuses on doing
business in Asia, integrating multiple methods of
learning that include mixed Israeli-Chinese student
teams working together on problem-solving for
business projects.
Dean of the Faculty
of Management
Prof. (Emeritus) Yitzhak Samuel
+ 972-4-8249192
Faculty of
Management
"I heard great things about the faculty, but I wasn't surewhat the atmosphere would be like. Turned out it's really collaborative. We're like this big team, we're like a family.
Natalie Barak, USA, International MBA -Faculty of Management,Department of Business Administration
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The Dr. Moses Strauss Department of Marine Geosciences
The Department of Marine Biology
The Department of Maritime Civilizations
The Hatter Department of Marine Technologies (under establishment)
Leon Recanati Institute for Maritime Studies
The Haifa Research Center for Maritime Strategy
Mediterranean Sea Research Center of Israel
The Helmsley Charitable Trust Mediterranean Sea Research Center
The Haifa Center for Mediterranean History
Recent discoveries of huge reserves of natural gas in the
Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Israel, estimated at
2 percent of the world’s global natural gas reserves, have
catapulted the Mediterranean Sea into the international
spotlight and onto Israel’s national agenda. The Israeli
Exclusive Economy Zone (EEZ) is larger than the entire onshore
area of Israel and holds an important key to Israel’s future.
The Leon H. Charney School of Marine Sciences (CSMS) is a
unique initiative that applies an interdisciplinary approach and
operates on a global scale. The School offers graduate studies
(MA, MSc, and PhD) for both Israeli and international students.
Leon H. CharneySchool of MarineSciences (CSMS)
"Now that I am here, I could notimagine being anywhere else."
Amanda Holdeman,International MAin Maritime Civilizations
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The International School serves as the focal
point for the University’s ongoing process of
internationalization. The International School has
been host to students from over forty countries,
who have come to Haifa to participate in our
graduate programs, semester and year programs
for undergraduates, and intensive Hebrew and
Arabic courses.
Guided by the principles of academic excellence,
cultural immersion and a caring community,
the International School provides a challenging
academic environment for its students. A range
of activities introduces them to a dynamic social
and cultural mosaic on campus and assures that
students actively experience Israeli life.
International School
The University has launched 13 one-year and
4 extended full degree international graduate
programs taught in English. This year we are proud
to offer 17 different international MA programs, each
one housed in the respective faculty or department,
with the help of the International School providing
the administrative and co-curricular support system
for international students. These programs are set
up to enable international and Israeli students to
share courses and become an intertwined part of
the social mosaic of our University. The International
School semester and year-long study abroad
programs attract undergraduate students from
all over the world, who can choose from a variety
of courses taught in English in the International
School, such as Contemporary Israel, Jewish and
Religious Studies, Arab Language and Culture,
Business, Psychology, and others.
International MA Programs
Art Therapy
Child Development
Diplomacy Studies
Dual-Degree in International Relations with Warsaw University
German and European Studies
Global Green MBA
Global Health Leadership & Administration (MPH)
The Weiss-Livnat International MA in Holocaust Studies
International MBA
Israel Studies
Jewish Studies
Marine Geosciences (MSc)
Maritime Civilizations
National Security Studies
Peace and Conflict Management Studies
Prehistoric Archaeology
Social Work
Semester and Year Study Abroad Programs
Intensive Hebrew and Arabic Summer and Winter Courses
Internship Program
Israeli Student Exchange Programs
Summer Courses
"The International School is just one big happy family and it ismy home away from home."
Oluwafunmike Abisoy,Fall 2015
Vice Rector and Head
of the International School
Prof. Gad Barzilai
+972-4-8288464
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The focus of graduate studies has shifted significantly in
recent years as scientific research is conducted in a far
more global context. As such, our academic programs for
advanced degrees are rooted in innovative approaches and
research methods. The GSA focuses on broadening horizons
by stimulating interdisciplinary and multi-national academic
channels. Our programs combine courses and supervisors
from several of our own departments as well as other Israeli
universities, enabling us to provide a wider range of research
angles in many fields. Our activities are also conducted
in cooperation with leading European and American
Universities, giving our graduate students the opportunity to
study both at the University of Haifa and at other universities
abroad. The GSA is responsible for and supervises all aspects
of the University of Haifa’s master’s and doctorate (PhD)
academic curricula, and post-doctoral studies.
Master’s studies: Our master’s students are provided
with tools to expand their knowledge in a specific theoretical
or applied area of study, and to acquire skills in higher-
level thinking, analysis, critical evaluation, and professional
application. The GSA places an emphasis on research
tracks where the students complete a thesis as part of their
degrees.
Doctoral studies: Doctoral studies are among the highest
levels of academic pursuit. As such, students in our doctoral
program are expected to make a substantive contribution
Dean of Graduate Studies AuthorityProf. Lily Orland-Barak [email protected]
Graduate Studies Authority (GSA)
to the advancement of knowledge with a scientific
dissertation. The GSA places an emphasis on designing and
implementing original and independent research.
Post-doctoral studies: Each year the University of
Haifa hosts post-doctoral students from a wide range of
research fields from Israel and abroad, to pursue additional
research, training and teaching. Post-doctoral students
are regarded as valuable sources for advancing knowledge
and research mobility, bringing to the University of Haifa
their accumulated research background from their home
university, while acquiring new methodological tools and
research agendas. The GSA assists post-doctoral students
in becoming acquainted with the University of Haifa's
administrative procedures and post-doctoral fellowships
from a variety of funds.
Scholarships: The GSA is responsible for administering
a range of scholarships that are available for its graduate
students, based on both internal and external financing.
Scholarships are granted following meticulous examination
of the candidates’ academic standing, entry criteria, and
financial status. The goal of the graduate scholarship
program is to aid in building and sustaining an inclusive
graduate community at the University of Haifa -
a community which enhances the quality of the intellectual
environment for all of our students and faculty.
My experience here in Haifa has been one of much learning, not only of myself but, of people, and the world. It opened my mind to new ideas and beliefs, some of whichI was not exposed to before."
Gael Lagunas, USA, Study Abroad
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Vice President & Dean of Research
Prof. Ido Izhaki
+972-4-8240622
Research Authority
The Research Authority at the University of Haifa
supports excellence in scientific research. We help
foster the next generation of scholars and scientists at
our University’s various faculties and departments and
through the research centers and laboratories they
are affiliated with. Similarly, we encourage research
cooperation with other academic institutions in Israel
and abroad.
Our top priority is creating access to research funding.
We provide our faculty members with the optimal
means and services to help them win research grants,
and facilitate all of the logistical and administrative The Bucerius Institute for Research of Contemporary German History and Society
The Caesarea Edmond Benjamin de Rothschild Foundation Institute for Interdisciplinary
Applications of Computer Science
The Center for Gene Manipulation in the Adult Brain
The Center for Internet Research
The Center for Mental Health Research, Practice and Policy
The Cheryl Spencer Center of Nursing Research
The Edmond J. Safra Brain Research Center for the Study of Learning Disabilities
The Emili Sagol Creative Arts Therapies Research Center
Haifa Center for German & European Studies
The Helmsley Charitable Trust Mediterranean Sea Research Center
The Herzl Institute for Research of Zionism
Israeli Centers of Research Excellence (I-CORE): Learning in a Networked Society
Israeli Centers of Research Excellence (I-CORE): The Study of Conversion and Inter-Religious Encounters
The Institute of Evolution
The Institute of Information Processing and Decision Making (IIPDM)
The Institute for Studies of Affective Neuroscience (ISAN)
The Interdisciplinary Center for Research on Emotions
The Jewish-Arab Center
The Kadas Green Roofs Ecology Research Center
The Leon Recanati Institute for Maritime Studies
Minerva Center for the Study of Rule of Law Under Extreme Conditions
The National Security Studies Center
The Natural Resources and Environmental Research Center
The Strochlitz Institute for Holocaust Research
Tauber Bioinformatics Center
aspects involved in conducting successful research.
The Research Authority manages the administration
and budgets for all of the University’s research centers
and institutes, and oversees the establishment of new
centers.
Cutting-edge research venues are divided over 67
research centers and institutes and 93 laboratories,
leading the field in affective neuroscience, marine
sciences, evolution, ecology and environment,
education, advanced computer science, crime,
law and society, and child development, and other
emerging fields of research.
"The knowledge I gained during my coursework, provided me with a varietyof opportunities in Boston, includingoffers for post-doctoral and research positions at Harvard School of PublicHealth and Harvard Medical School"
Sofi Rosen, PhD Biostatistics
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Dean of Students
Prof. Jenny Korman
+972-4- 8240335
O�ce ofthe Deanof Students
The Unit of Academic Excellence
The Unit of Social Leadership
The Unit of Financial Aid
The Unit of University Housing
The Interdisciplinary Unit of Student Support Services
The Office of the Dean of Students coordinates all
matters concerning student affairs and welfare, as
well as public activities on campus. It plays a leading
role in advancing the University’s mission of teaching,
research, and service by promoting three goals:
• Supporting the academic foundations of student
learning and development
• Promoting a public forum in which students from
throughout Israeli society participate together in
a common civic discourse that is shared with a
growing number of international students
• Cultivating capacities for leadership through
opportunities for students to become involved
in campus life and Israeli society
"I’ve gotten to experience the amazing city of Haifa and land of Israel in ways that most individuals will never have the opportunity to do."
Jael Espinoza, USA, Study Abroad and Internship
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The Younes &Soraya Nazarian Library The Hecht Museum
The Younes & Soraya Nazarian Library is the largest
Academic central library in Israel, serving the entire
university community’s research, learning, and
instructional needs.
It has built a longstanding reputation among
academic and professional communities in Israel
and abroad.
The library is known for the quality and richness of
its collections, for its rare books and manuscripts, its
extensive range of services, advanced information
technologies, and especially for its attentive staff.
The library’s collection comprises over 2.5 million
books, journals and other various electronic and
digital resources, and provides access to a wide
selection of the world’s leading databases.
The library initiates and focuses on the development,
digitization and preservation of special collections,
such as dissertations, journals, historical photographs
of the Land of Israel, and archives of Israeli theater
and performing arts.
For over 30 years, the Hecht Museum has been
the only archeological museum in Israel situated
at a university campus. It offers a rich and unique
collection of archaeological findings from the Land
of Israel and an exclusive art collection.
National Projects
Index to Hebrew Periodicals (IHP):An in-house production of a unique multidisciplinary
database that enables users to search for references
to hundreds of thousands of academic, business
and popular articles published in selected Hebrew
journals, collections and newspapers.
Hebrew electronic journalscollection @ JSTOR: is the result of an extensive collaboration of JSTOR
with the University of Haifa Library and the National
Library of Israel to digitize and make available the
complete back runs of journals of 52 core journals
published in Hebrew.
The museum’s exhibitions enhance research and
academic study. Currently we have exceeded 80,000
visitors annually, among them young school students
and university students, realizing Dr. Hecht's dream
to connect the young generation to our history
and legacy.
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Carmel-HaifaUniversity Economic Corporation Ltd
Carmel-Haifa University Economic Corporation
Ltd managed by Ms. Elka Nir serves as the
commercialization and business arm of the University
and is responsible for protecting and commercializing
its intellectual property. Carmel collaborates with
various partners and establishes ventures and funds
with the goal of maximizing the business potential of
commercializing research and knowledge developed
at the University. Carmel has increased very
significantly the amount raised for research and
for spin off companies in the last years.
Carmel has established the Carmel Innovation Fund,
based on investments of private investors. The fund
provides seed funding to companies established by
Carmel based on innovative projects.
To date, Carmel Innovations has invested in six
successful companies . Carmel succeeded,
in a very short time, to sign very significant strategic
agreements and to raise large amounts of additional
investments from global partners like J&J, Takada,
Merck Ventures and others for several companies .
Carmel has also significant collaborations with
partners in China.
2017 HonoraryDoctorate Conferees
The University of Haifa awards the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, Honoris Causa, to individuals who light the way with
outstanding contributions to society, the University, the City of Haifa, academic excellence, or scientific accomplishment.
Among our past recipients are:
Former President of the Supreme Court of Israel Aharon Barak, Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Honorary Chairman
Leon H. Charney, Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, Former President of South Africa Frederik Willem de Klerk, Baroness Ariane de
Rothschild, Former UN Secretary- General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, Prof. Avraham Hershko, Israel Supreme Court Justice
Salim Joubran, Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, Younes Nazarian, The State of Israel’s 8th President Shimon
Peres, Prime Minister of Israel Yitzhak Rabin, Shira and Jay Ruderman, Lily Safra, Sami Sagol, Prof. Dan Shechtman, Spiritual
leader of the Druze community in Israel Shaykh Mowafak Tarif, and many others.
Prof. Ruth Arnon,Israel
Sandor Frankel, USA
Prof. Hossam Haick, Israel
Prof. Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, USA
Keren Leibovitch, Israel
Prof. Klaus M. Schwab, Switzerland
Prof. Deborah E. Lipstadt, USA
Ambassador Daniel B. Shapiro, USA
Sonja Lahnstein-Kandel, Germany
Dr. Harvey Scher, Israel
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Natural Extractfor Treatment of Colorectal Cancer
Improving Cognitive Impairment
Chief Executive Officer
Ms. Elka Nir
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Israel Prize Laureatesamong University Faculty
Prof. David Navon, Department of Psychology, 1992
Prof. Arik Shapira,School ofthe Arts, 1994
Prof. Abraham B. Yehoshua, Department of Hebrew & Comparative Literature, 1995
Prof. Nathan Zach, Department of Hebrew & Comparative Literature, 1995
Prof. Myriam Yardeni, Department of General History, 1999
Prof. Meir Wieseltier, Department of Hebrew & Comparative Literature, 2000
Prof. Asher Koriat, Department of Psychology, 2002
Prof. Gavriel Salomon, Faculty of Education, 2001
Prof. Miriam Ben Peretz, Faculty of Education, 2006
Prof. Tuvya Ruebner, Department of Hebrew & Comparative Literature, 2008
Prof. Sammy Smooha, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, 2008
Prof. Ya'acov Dorchin, School of the Arts, 2011
Prof. Eviatar Nevo,Department of Evolutionaryand Environmental Biology, 2016
Extensions & Special Programs
The University of Haifa is the academic home
for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
Programs in cooperation with the IDF:MA Program for Senior IDF Officers
BA for the Intelligence Corps
BA for Naval Officers
BA for the Tactical Command Academy
The ETGAR (Challenge) Project:BSc program for talented high school students in the
Department of Computer Science
Pre-Academic Unit:The University of Haifa enables students who have not
yet met the admissions standard for higher academic
studies to take courses to close the gap and enroll in
universities and colleges. Courses include evening
sessions for working students, a “30+” course for
students 30 years old and above, a course for people
with learning disabilities, and more.
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Commitmentto the Community
Academic Leadership in the Druze Community - Office of the Dean of Students
Ambassadors Online - The Elizabeth and Tony Comper Interdisciplinary
Center for The Study of Antisemitism and Racism
Interdisciplinary Clinical Center - Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences
Interdisciplinary Flagship Project: Promoting Solidarity, Facing Social Exclusion -
Faculty of Social Welfare and Health Sciences
Jewish-Arab Community Leadership Program - Office of the Dean of Students
Legal Clinics of Law and Social Change - Faculty of Law
Model United Nations - The Student Union
Academic Leadershipin the Druze CommunityWith the support of our friends, the Program for
Academic Leadership in the Druze Community
is cultivating a new cadre of educated leaders in
the Druze community. Program participants study
in prestigious University departments and tracks,
including the Department of Education, the Faculty of
Social Welfare and Health Sciences, and the Faculty
of Law. The courses equip students with advanced
academic skills as an engine for social growth. The
program’s elite and educated graduates will be
able to motivate and lead their community by filling
positions in fields that require university educated
professionals.
Ambassadors OnlineThe Ambassadors Online program trains students to
be unofficial “ambassadors” for Israel on the Internet.
Students learn how to confront the delegitimization of
Israel that is present on the Internet, and specifically
on social networks. They learn response strategies
for different situations and how to represent Israel
through media outlets. The program is supported
by the Office of the Dean of Students, the Student
Union and the Comper Center for the Study of anti-
Semitism and Racism.
Interdisciplinary Clinical CenterThe Interdisciplinary Clinical Center (ICC) provides
diagnosis and treatment services in the areas of
physical and mental health from an interdisciplinary
perspective. The clinical work combines student
instruction, treatment, counseling and research,
emphasizing interaction between practice and
applied research. Projects initiated by the ICC
incorporate therapists alongside faculty members.
Interdisciplinary “Flagship” Project:Promoting Solidarity, Facing Social ExclusionThis multidisciplinary initiative aims to promote social
solidarity and change in the approach to marginalized
populations. The project combines teaching,
academic research, and social activism in the
community to empower weaker populations in Haifa
and the North, by encouraging the integration of
community members in community action projects.
The project involves academic faculty members,
students, and administrative staff.
Jewish-Arab Community Leadership ProgramThe main objective of the Jewish-Arab Community
Leadership Program is to facilitate dialogue and
multicultural social interaction between Jewish and
Arab students. The program focuses on building a
group of community leaders from Arab and Jewish
students, and on enhancing social awareness, a spirit
of volunteerism and community initiatives among the
students.
Legal Clinics of Law and Social ChangeThe University of Haifa is home to eight legal clinics,
which address issues from public housing to minority
rights and the legal protection of disadvantaged
and vulnerable populations. The clinics constitute a
research and investigative laboratory of the law and
at the same time an active social change agent,
promoting change in society at large.
Model United NationsThe University of Haifa Model United Nations
(HaiMUN) Society is an extracurricular program
where students learn about diplomacy and
negotiations through role playing as delegates
to the United Nations and simulating UN
committees. HaiMUN participates in national and
international conferences where the University of
Haifa’s delegations have achieved many awards
and accolades. The University of Haifa’s Model UN
Society also includes a unique academic program,
offered under the direction of Dr. Carmela Lutmer
and Prof. Michael Gross of the School of Political
Sciences, which provides students access to some of
the University’s best lecturers in fields ranging from
political science and economics to law and conflict
resolution.
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Facts & Figures
Students17,816 Student Body
8,264 Undergraduates
7,968 Master’s students
1,405 Doctoral candidates
Distribution by FacultySocial Sciences: 5,294
Humanities: 4,974
Social Welfare and Health Sciences: 4,754
Education: 1,741
Law: 881
Natural Sciences: 857
Management: 671
* Students studying in double
major tracks are counted twice
Research69 Research Centers and Institutes
4 Marine Sciences Satellites:
Israel Oceanographic and
Limnological Research (IOLR),
Kibbutz Sdot Yam, Ashkelon and Acco
International17 MA Programs (taught in English)
1 Doctorate Program (China)
Expansion of University of Haifa-ECNU Cooperation
(planning stages)
Building Projects30,000 ft2 Herta and Paul Amir Faculty
of Social Sciences expansion
31,000 ft2 Faculty of Law
57,000 ft2 Faculty of Social Welfare
and Health Sciences
23 Newly constructed Laboratories
500 New beds in Student Dormitories
Cable Car 2.8 miles connecting
the University to Haifa Bay
Teaching2 Campuses: Mount Carmel Campus, Haifa Port
Campus, China Joint Translational Science &
Technology Research Center with East China
Normal University (ECNU) in Shanghai
7 Faculties
8 Schools
1,225 Research and Teaching Staff
Total Budget63%Government allocations
25%Tuition
7% Donations
5% Other
Coming Soon…2-Year BA Fast-track in Humanities Back-to-back
semester Program (Fall, Spring and Summer)
