Tel Hai University Opens Academic Year as Israel's 11th Research University
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Tel Hai University officially opens its academic year as Israel's 11th research university, 21 years after its establishment was decided. The university expects nearly 5,000 students, a 7% increase, with over 70% coming from outside the Galilee. About 20% of students served in reserve duty during the recent war. Tel Hai aims to grow to 8,000 students within five years.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Tel Hai University begins the academic year as Israel's 11th research university, 21 years after its founding decision.
- Nearly 5,000 students are expected, a 7% increase, returning enrollment to pre-war levels.
- Over 70% of Tel Hai's students are from outside the Galilee region.
- Approximately 20% of students served in reserve duty during the recent war.
- The university plans to expand to 8,000 students within the next five years.
Tel Hai University is set to begin the academic year as Israel's 11th research university, 21 years after the government's decision to establish it. The university anticipates nearly 5,000 students for the upcoming academic year, marking a 7% increase from the previous year. This growth brings the student body back to pre-war levels, with approximately 4,400 students enrolled during the first year of the conflict when studies were conducted online.
A significant aspect of Tel Hai's student population is that over 70% come from outside the Galilee region, highlighting the university's ability to attract students from across Israel to the northern area. The university operates across three campuses: Rodberg Campus in Kiryat Shmona, the West Campus in the Upper Galilee Regional Council, and the Katzrin Campus in the Golan Heights.
The impact of the recent conflict is still felt, with about 20% of Tel Hai students having served in reserve duty during the war, and some continuing active service. This means the new academic year begins with students balancing military commitments and their studies.
The transition from an academic college to a research university signifies a new phase for Tel Hai, aiming to solidify its position not only in higher education but also in fostering research and industry in the north. University President Prof. Eliezer Shalev stated that the university is becoming a center of knowledge and excellence for high-tech industries in the north and throughout Israel.
Looking ahead, University Director-General Eli Cohen projects significant growth, with plans to reach 8,000 students within the next five years, a projected increase of about 60%. This new chapter for Tel Hai begins with its elevated status and a clear vision for expansion and contribution to the region.
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