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A sharp rise in the Technion’s standing as the preferred academic institution among young people considering where to study
A survey conducted by the firm “Midgam” determined that the Technion is the leading academic institution in the eyes of young people deciding where to study. This preference stems from the Technion’s advantages in several areas, including its high academic standards, strong employment prospects, and high salaries after graduation. The Technion ranked first in the following categories: prestigious institution, international reputation, leadership in AI, high admission requirements, high research standards, and “innovative and adapted to today’s world.”
The survey showed that the Technion leads by a considerable margin in the “Top-of-Mind” metric, meaning that it is the first institution that comes to mind when young people are asked about Israel’s leading institutions of higher education. The proportion of young people who named the Technion first jumped by approximately 30% over the past year. The main considerations when choosing an academic institution, in descending order of importance, are high salaries after graduation, high academic standards, high-caliber lecturers, the likelihood of finding employment after graduation, and practical tools for the workplace.
These data are also reflected in actual demand for studies at the Technion. For the 2026–2027 academic year (5787), there has been a significant increase in the number of applicants seeking admission to undergraduate studies at the Technion. This growth is particularly notable among applicants who do not live in northern Israel and who see Haifa as an attractive destination and an opportunity to experience a different living environment.
Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan stated: “The findings reflect the considerable trust that young people place in the Technion and their understanding that scientific and engineering education at the highest level is the key to success in a rapidly changing world. This survey joins a series of international rankings, the most recent of which – the Global AI Production Capacity Index – ranked the Technion first in Israel and 25th worldwide. Similarly, another important ranking, CSRankings, placed the Technion first in Israel and Europe in the field of artificial intelligence, and 21st worldwide.”
The Technion President added that last year, the Technion was found to be the leading university in Israel in terms of the number of graduates employed by leading high-tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, NVIDIA, Elbit, Intel, and Rafael. The survey results therefore show that the preference for the Technion among young people in Israel is fully justified.
The survey was conducted on behalf of the Technion by Midgam – Research & Consulting Ltd., one of the largest and longest-established firms in the field. The survey included young people interested in studying STEM subjects – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
