Hebrew University of Jerusalem

The Hebrew University opened its doors in 1925, twenty-three years before
the State of Israel was established.

Chaim Weizmann, Albert Einstein, Martin Buber and Sigmund Freud were among the University's founders... leaders, thinkers, and humanitarians whose genius inspired their vision of a great university whose mission would have no limits or borders. The founding charter declared that the Institution would be open to every qualified man and woman irrespective of religion, race or nationality.

The University has played an integral role in Israel's first 60 years. Through the Canadian Friends, your support will help the Hebrew University strengthen Israel and world Jewry for the next 60 years.

Research Highlights

Hebrew University researchers figure at the forefront of international science - from biotechnology and computer science to astrophysics and cancer research, from microbiology to solar energy and genetic engineering, as well as he humanities, including Jewish studies, social sciences and law.

• Nearly 40% of all civilian scientific research in Israel is conducted a the Hebrew University.
• About 3,800 research projects are in progress at the University, and 1,500 new projects are started each year.
• The University is home to 100 subject-related and interdisciplinary research centres.
• 30% of all doctoral candidates in Israel are enrolled at the Hebrew University.
• 16% of all the research conducted at the University finds application in high-tech industry. The University sold $12 million of expertise to industry in 2001.

The Authority for Research and Development administers research financing, and helps scientists obtain funding.  The Authority initiates the establishment of new research centres, and promotes relationships with overseas universities and scientific institutes.

The Yissum Research Develpment Company - a wholly owned University subsidiary - as registered over 600 patents for University researchers' ideas and inventions.