About the Institution
Tel-Hai University of Kiryat Shmona in the Galilee is a leading academic institution in the Galilee that encourages the development of knowledge, human capital, and innovation.
Inspired by its founders’ pioneering spirit of excellence and entrepreneurship, Tel-Hai University is a growing leader of higher education and scientific inquiry in Israel’s northern Galilee. Set at Israel’s most northern border amidst spectacular scenery, Tel-Hai, with its unique Galilee character, has become a hub that attracts superb scientists and talented young adults from across Israel and around the world.
Following its designation as the University of the Galilee in 2026, the institution is entering a transformative phase of growth and development. Over the coming years, the University is expected to expand to approximately 8,000 students and 1,800 faculty and staff members, positioning it as the most significant engine of economic, social, and demographic growth in the Galilee.
Building on its strong academic foundation, the University is expanding its academic portfolio by launching a new Faculty of Engineering and Advanced Computing. This new faculty will complement the University’s three existing faculties -Natural and Life Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Education and Teaching creating a dynamic multidisciplinary environment that prepares future leaders to address the complex challenges of the 21st century.
Additional flagship initiatives include establishing a School of Veterinary Medicine and a Veterinary Hospital, further positioning the University as a regional and national center of excellence in research, education, and innovation.
To strengthen the connection between academic excellence and regional development, the University has also established three advanced technology centers dedicated to research, development, innovation, and industry services in the fields of Precision Agriculture, Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence, and Mechatronics and Robotics. These centers will serve as a bridge between cutting-edge research and real-world implementation, supporting local industry, entrepreneurship, and workforce development while positioning Eastern Galilee as a leading hub for innovation.
Through its unique combination of academic excellence, applied research, technological innovation, and deep engagement with local communities, the University of the Galilee is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Northern Israel
