Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
הטכניון – מכון טכנולוגי לישראל (Hebrew) | |
Former name | Technikum (1912–1914) |
|---|---|
| Type | Public technical research |
| Established | 11 April 1912 |
| Endowment | US$2.25 billion |
| Budget | US$470 million |
| President | Uri Sivan |
| Students | 13,703 (2014) |
| Undergraduates | 9,251 (2014) |
| Postgraduates | 3,435 (2014) |
| 1,004 (2014) | |
| Location | , Israel 32°46′39″N 35°01′18″E / 32.77750°N 35.02167°E |
| Campus | Urban, 1,325 dunams (327 acres) |
| Colors | Navy and Gold |
| Affiliations | CESAER McDonnell International Scholars Academy EuroTech Universities |
| Website | technion |
| Academic rankings | |
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| Global | |
| ARWU | 85 |
| QS | =416 |
| THE | 351–400 |
The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology is a public research university located in Haifa, Israel. Established in 1912 by Jews under the dominion of the Ottoman Empire, the Technion is the oldest university in the country.
The university offers degrees in science and engineering, and related fields such as architecture, medicine, industrial management, and education. It has 19 academic departments, 60 research centers, and 12 affiliated teaching hospitals. Since its founding, it has awarded more than 123,000 degrees and its graduates are cited for providing the skills and education behind the creation and protection of the State of Israel.
Technion's 565 faculty members include three Nobel Laureates in chemistry. Four Nobel laureates have been associated with the university. The current president of the Technion is Uri Sivan.
The selection of Hebrew as the language of instruction, defeating German in the War of the Languages, was an important milestone in Hebrew's consolidation as Israel's official language. The Technion is also a major factor behind the growth of Israel's high-tech industry and innovation, including the country's technical cluster in Silicon Wadi.