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University of Haifa

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Public University
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University of Haifa: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of Haifa is a public research university in Israel. It suits students who want to study at a large national university with a high share of Arab-Israeli students.

  2. What you can study

    The university is a research university, but a programme catalogue is not published in the information available here. Check the official website for the current list of subjects, degree levels, and language options before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the programme-specific entry requirements on the website. Confirm deadlines, required documents, language requirements, and whether your chosen programme has any extra conditions with the admissions office.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Haifa will still need to be planned separately, including housing, food, transport, and health insurance.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it for your programme before applying. If you are moving from abroad, also check visa steps, document translation or authentication, housing, insurance, and the start date for your course.

  6. How it compares

    Israel has 24 universities, and the University of Haifa is one of them. It stands out within that group for its public research profile and for having the largest percentage of Arab-Israeli students among Israeli higher education institutions.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of Haifa

What type of institution is the University of Haifa?

It is a public research university.

Where is the University of Haifa located?

It is located on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel.

How many students were enrolled in 2025?

Approximately 17,000 students were enrolled as of 2025.

What is notable about its student body?

It has the largest percentage of Arab-Israeli students among Israeli higher education institutions, at 41%.

Overview

The University of Haifa is a public research university located on Mount Carmel in Haifa, Israel. Founded in 1963 as a branch of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the University of Haifa received full academic accreditation as an independent university in 1972, becoming Israel's sixth academic institution and the fourth university. The university has the largest university library in Israel. As of 2025, approximately 17,000 students were enrolled at the University of Haifa. Among Israeli higher education institutions the University of Haifa has the largest percentage (41%) of Arab-Israeli students.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Israel.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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