Technion – Israel Institute of Technology

Technion – Israel Institute of Technology
הטכניון – מכון טכנולוגי לישראל (Hebrew)
Former names	Technikum; (1912–1914)
Type	Public technical research
Established	11 April 1912
Affiliations	CESAER; McDonnell International Scholars Academy; EuroTech Universities
Endowment	US$2.25 billion
Budget	US$470 million
President	Uri Sivan
Students	13,703 (2014)
Undergraduates	9,251 (2014)
Postgraduates	3,435 (2014)
Doctoral students	1,004 (2014)
Location	Haifa, Israel; 32°46′39″N 35°01′18″E / 32.77750°N 35.02167°E
Campus	1,325 dunams (327 acres); Urban;
Colors	Navy and Gold
Website	technion.ac.il
	Location of Technion

The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology is a public research university located in Haifa, Israel. Established in 1912 by Jews under the dominion of the Ottoman Empire, the Technion is the oldest university in the country.

The university offers degrees in science, engineering, architecture, medicine, industrial management, and education. It has 19 academic departments, 60 research centers, and 12 affiliated teaching hospitals. Since its founding, it has awarded more than 123,000 degrees and its graduates are cited for providing the skills and education behind the creation and protection of the State of Israel.

Technion's 565 faculty members include three Nobel Laureates in chemistry. Four Nobel laureates have been associated with the university. The current president of the Technion is Uri Sivan.

The selection of Hebrew as the language of instruction, defeating German in the War of the Languages, was an important milestone in Hebrew's consolidation as Israel's official language. The Technion is also a major factor behind the growth of Israel's high-tech industry and innovation, including the country's technical cluster in Silicon Wadi.