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Why computer science?
In the second half of the 20th century computer science has become a
scientific discipline consisting of theory and practice with a rich
scientific literature.The field is highly dynamic, due to fast
technological breakthroughs in computer hardware as well as in needs
that require computerized solutions.
Highly qualified computer science graduates are an extreme rarity in
Israel today. Those who posses deep and extensive knowledge, based on
firm theoretical grounds and scientific analysis capabilities are on
high demand. As the high-tech industry in Israel is a world leader, it
is expected that this demand will last.
Why at Haifa?
The computer science department of the University of Haifa is one of
the youngest departments of the university and the youngest computer
science department in Israel. We are a relatively small department
which offers warm atmosphere, excellent research and teaching staff,
good computational resources and flexibility in tracks of study.
The department offers two major tracks of study: a single major in
Computer Science and a double major with any other department of the
University. The single major track involves broad computer science
education and is intended for students who wish to pursue a career in
the frontier of the high-tech computer industry, or for those who wish
to continue studying for higher degrees in computer science. The
double major track equips our students with the basics of computer
science, but lets them integrate this knowledge with other academic
areas. Students in this track can combine computer science with law,
economics, psychology, philosophy or any other area. The demand for
highly qualified computer scientists with multi-disciplinary background
is ever-rising, and graduates of the double major track can fit into a
variety of positions.
We put great emphasis on our students: as an example, the ratio of
students per faculty positions at the department is better than
at most CS departments in Israel. We try harder: our classes are
smaller, our lecturers (both faculty and adjuncts) care about students
and their problems, and the general atmosphere at the Department is
warm and friendly.
We have established links with leading industry partners, such as IBM's Haifa Research Lab (which moved to the University campus in 2002), Intel
Design Center, etc. Many of the resarchers of these companies teach
and supervise projects at the Department. Our first line of graduates
(class of 2000) are currently employed by leading high-tech companies
including IBM, Intel, Elbit, Microsoft, Amdocs, Comverse, Chameleon and
others; many of them (10%) are enrolled in Masters programs.
The Caesarea Rothschild
Institute for Interdisciplinary Applications of
Computer Sciences is also located on the campus of University of Haifa.
The Institute hosts research visitors and sponsors a large number of
scientific workshops all of which are open to university students and
faculty. Many of its colloquia and other activities are joint with the
Department of Computer Science, offering a unique opportunity for students
to participate in interdisciplinary research.
Information for candidates Minimum requirements: the
Department will only admit students whose mathematics matriculation
exam grades are at least 75 (5 credits) or at least 90 (4 credits),
provided that the general requirements of the University are
met. Admission requirements are identical in all tracks of study.
For detailed, up-to-date information, consult the Guide to Candidates (in Hebrew only). You can
also check our Syllabus (Hebrew
only). Additional information is available from the University of
Haifa Guide to Admissions. The credit requirements of the various
tracks of our undergraduate program are detailed here. |
