Tel-Hai University of kiryat shmona and the galilee

About the Institution

Tel-Hai Academic College, recognized as an independent institution in 1996, is one of the leading and most influential academic institutions in northern Israel and serves as a cornerstone for social, economic, and academic development in the Galilee and the Golan.

The college has approximately 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in 34 academic programs, alongside an additional 2,000 participants in its continuing education units. With over 1,500 employees, Tel-Hai is the largest employer in the Eastern Galilee.

Today, the college is undergoing a strategic transformation into the University of the Galilee, through a merger with the MIGAL Research Institute, establishing an innovative model that integrates applied research, advanced education, and regional development.

Core Activities

• Leading Academic Education
  Across three main faculties: Science and Technology, Social Sciences and Humanities, and Education and Teaching.
• A Regional Growth Engine
  The college operates as an integral part of life in the Galilee, developing collaborations with the community, industry, and agriculture, and advancing initiatives that have a direct impact on regional development.
• Advanced Laboratories and Innovation Centers
  Including the GIL Innovation Center for Entrepreneurship, research and development institutes in the fields of dairy, wine, and olive oil, and the future National Food Institute.
• Practical Training and Industry Integration
  Hundreds of students take part in internships within the foodtech, agritech, and sustainability industries during their studies, serving as a professional talent pipeline for the future workforce.
• Industry and International Relations
  The college maintains partnerships with leading universities and companies in Israel and abroad to promote education, research, and entrepreneurship.

Joint Projects:

• Education–Employment Center
  A collaboration between Beyahad Foundation and Tel-Hai College.
• Galilist Leadership Program
  A partnership between Beyahad Foundation, Tel-Hai College, and the Eastern Galilee Cluster.
• STEM Ecosystem — From Kindergarten to Employment, Kiryat Shmona
  A joint initiative of Beyahad Foundation, Kiryat Shmona Municipality, Tel-Hai College, and the Rashi Foundation.