Student Enrollment in Israeli STEM Fields Declines
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Enrollment in Israeli STEM fields for the 2026 academic year has fallen by 1.9%, with 1,367 fewer students starting these programs compared to the previous year. This decline contrasts with a 5.5% increase in humanities enrollment and a 10.6% rise in medical studies. The data comes from the Central Bureau of Statistics.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israeli STEM student enrollment dropped by 1.9% for the 2026 academic year.
- 1,367 fewer students began STEM studies compared to the previous year.
- Humanities enrollment increased by 5.5%, adding 2,683 students.
- Medical studies saw a 10.6% increase in new students.
- The Central Bureau of Statistics released the enrollment figures.
The number of students beginning their academic studies in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields in Israel for the 2026 academic year has decreased by 1,367 compared to the previous year, according to data released by the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). This represents a 1.9% drop in STEM enrollment. In contrast, enrollment in humanities fields saw a 5.5% increase, adding 2,683 students. The CBS data also indicated a significant 10.6% rise in students commencing medical studies for the current academic year.
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