TheMarker: Top Tech Companies Prefer Technion Graduates
Data analysis of approximately 8,400 graduates hired for tech positions in top high-tech companies reveals that the Technion, Ben-Gurion University, and Tel Aviv University lead in training the industry’s technological workforce. ■ Nearly 95% of student jobs are filled by university students.
Article Summary: The Technion, Tel Aviv University, and Ben-Gurion University are at the forefront of producing engineers and tech professionals for Israel’s leading high-tech companies, according to a special analysis by TheMarker in collaboration with Bright Data. The study, based on LinkedIn data from nearly 8,400 bachelor’s degree graduates who joined 28 top tech firms between 2020 and 2024, not only highlights the scale of graduate placement but also their broad distribution across different companies.
According to the data, the Technion is the leading provider of technological talent for most major tech companies, particularly in global firms such as NVIDIA, Apple, Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, and Intel. Ben-Gurion University stands out in the field of cybersecurity, with a significant presence in companies like Check Point and CyberArk. Tel Aviv University shows a strong presence in companies such as Wix and Meta.
While global corporations tend to recruit from the top universities, Israeli companies show greater diversity in their hiring sources. Beyond the leading trio, Reichman University stands out—despite training far fewer students, its placement rates are comparable to those of Tel Aviv University. This is a remarkable achievement, considering its only relevant program is in Computer Science.
However, it’s important to note that placement in top firms is just one measure of a university’s success—it does not fully capture its contribution to the economy and society. Many graduates go on to work in startups, the public sector, and other industries, playing vital roles beyond the high-tech giants.
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