Health and Well-Being
Promoting Health, Enhancing Wellbeing
- Ranked in the 101–200 range in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-Being).
- The only university in Israel to be certified under ISO 45001, the international standard for occupational health and safety management systems.
- The first Israeli university to join the Age-Friendly University Global Network.
Food Security
Feeding the Entire World/Humanity
- Ranked in the 101–200 range in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger).
- Israel’s National Committee for Food Security is headed by a University of Haifa professor.
Social Development
Empowering People, Elevating Societies
- Ranked in the 51–75 range in the Shanghai Rankings for Communication.
- Ranked #42 in the Shanghai Rankings for Public Administration.
- Ranked #26 in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for SDG 5 (Gender Equality).
- Ranked #56 in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings.
Our university stands out as the most diverse in Israel. A few numbers tell the story:
- 65% of all students are women.
- 40% of all students are from Arab society.
- 47% of all students are first-generation in higher education.
Environmental Protection
Safeguarding Ecosystems, Sustaining Our Planet
- Ranked #27 in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for SDG 14 (Life Below Water)
- Ranked in the 101–200 range in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for SDG 15 (Life on Land).
- The first Israeli university to join the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) as an Observer in COP sessions.
- The only university in Israel to be certified under ISO 14001, the international standard for environmental management systems (EMS).
Sustainable Development
Building Resilient Economies, Fostering Innovation
- Ranked in the 101–200 range in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities & Communities).
- Ranked in the 101–200 range in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption & Production).
Peace and Justice
Promoting Peace, Strengthening Justice
- Ranked in the 101–150 range in the Shanghai Rankings for Law.
- Ranked in the 101–200 range in the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings for SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions).