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University of Haifa Faces Massive Deficit, Plans Staff Cuts and Academic Merger
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First reported by Calcalist · 1 day ago
What happened
The University of Haifa faces a looming 58 million shekel annual deficit by 2029-30, prompting a financial efficiency plan that includes cutting about 170 faculty jobs, increasing student enrollment, and considering an academic merger. The plan requires strict budget controls, new revenue sources, and ongoing oversight by the Council for Higher Education.
- 01University of Haifa faces a 58 million shekel annual deficit starting 2029-30.
- 02About 170 faculty members may lose jobs or face reduced hours due to budget cuts.
- 03Deficit driven by pension liabilities and changes in research funding model.
- 04Plan includes increasing medical student enrollment and seeking new revenue sources.
- 05University may merge with another institution offering engineering programs.
- 06Council for Higher Education will monitor progress and can impose sanctions if budget is unbalanced.
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