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Holon Institute of Technology (HIT, he, מכון טכנולוגי חולון), is a
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Holon Holon ( he, חוֹלוֹן ) is a city on the central coastal strip of Israel, south of Tel Aviv. Holon is part of the metropolitan Gush Dan area. In it had a population of . Holon has the second-largest industrial zone in Israel, after Haifa ...
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Israel Israel (; he, יִשְׂרָאֵל, ; ar, إِسْرَائِيل, ), officially the State of Israel ( he, מְדִינַת יִשְׂרָאֵל, label=none, translit=Medīnat Yīsrāʾēl; ), is a country in Western Asia. It is situated ...
. The institution focuses on science & technology, and design & visual art, and offers diverse programs that enhance the interdisciplinary approach. The programs range from industrial design to visual communication design, to various specializations in engineering, science and technology. HIT conducts both theoretical and applied research; it has been active in the local and international art, technology & design scenes, and has maintained strong ties with the industry in Israel and abroad.


History

The Holon Institute of Technology was founded in 1969 by Abraham Margalith with the support of the mayor of Holon, Pinchas Eylon. In the belief that technical vocational training was not sufficient to prepare engineers to work in Israel's developing industry, Margalith envisaged HIT as an academic center for technological education combining academic study and practical experience in industry.Abraham Margalith (1916-1980) a man of vision and action
/ref> It opened with 100 students as the Center for Technological Education Holon (CTEH). Until 2000, it was affiliated with
Tel Aviv University Tel Aviv University (TAU) ( he, אוּנִיבֶרְסִיטַת תֵּל אָבִיב, ''Universitat Tel Aviv'') is a public research university in Tel Aviv, Israel. With over 30,000 students, it is the largest university in the country. Locate ...
. In 2000, it became an independent institution called the Holon Academic Institute of Technology (HAIT) and was recognized by the
Council for Higher Education in Israel The Council for Higher Education in Israel ( he, המועצה להשכלה גבוהה, ''HaMo'atza LeHaskala Gevoha'') is a supervisory body for universities and colleges in Israel. It is the only organization with the authority to award academic ...
as an institute of higher education. In 2006, it became the Holon Institute of Technology (HIT). In 2015
Professor Professor (commonly abbreviated as Prof.) is an academic rank at universities and other post-secondary education and research institutions in most countries. Literally, ''professor'' derives from Latin as a "person who professes". Professo ...
Eduard Yakubov assumed the presidency at HIT as the 4th and current President. The HIT single campus in the center of
Holon Holon ( he, חוֹלוֹן ) is a city on the central coastal strip of Israel, south of Tel Aviv. Holon is part of the metropolitan Gush Dan area. In it had a population of . Holon has the second-largest industrial zone in Israel, after Haifa ...
stretches over about 50,000 square meters and includes eight buildings, two of which were constructed in the last few years. The combined area of the eight buildings is over 23,000 square meters.


Academic programs

About 4,300 students study in HIT, in the following program: *
Electrical engineering Electrical engineering is an engineering discipline concerned with the study, design, and application of equipment, devices, and systems which use electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism. It emerged as an identifiable occupation in the l ...
: B.Sc. and M.Sc. * Management of technology: B.Sc. and M.Sc. *
Applied mathematics Applied mathematics is the application of mathematical methods by different fields such as physics, engineering, medicine, biology, finance, business, computer science, and industry. Thus, applied mathematics is a combination of mathemati ...
: B.Sc. *
Computer science Computer science is the study of computation, automation, and information. Computer science spans theoretical disciplines (such as algorithms, theory of computation, information theory, and automation) to Applied science, practical discipli ...
s: B.Sc. and M.Sc. * Design: :*
Industrial design Industrial design is a process of design applied to physical products that are to be manufactured by mass production. It is the creative act of determining and defining a product's form and features, which takes place in advance of the manufactu ...
: B.Design :*
Interior design Interior design is the art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a healthier and more aesthetically pleasing environment for the people using the space. An interior designer is someone who plans, researches, coordin ...
: B.Design :* Visual communications design: B.Design :* Integrated design: M.Design * Instructional technologies:
B.A. Bachelor of arts (BA or AB; from the Latin ', ', or ') is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate program in the arts, or, in some cases, other disciplines. A Bachelor of Arts degree course is generally completed in three or four yea ...
and
M.A. A Master of Arts ( la, Magister Artium or ''Artium Magister''; abbreviated MA, M.A., AM, or A.M.) is the holder of a master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is usually contrasted with that of Master of Science. Tho ...


Research, Development and External Affairs Authority

The Research, Development and External Relations Authority ("RDE Authority") was established in 2000 to transform HIT into a leading research institution. HIT is ranked among the 10th best Israeli academic institutions. The RDE Authority raises funds for various research projects carried out in collaboration with other universities, research institutions and industries in Israel and abroad.


See also

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Education in Israel The education system in Israel consists of three tiers: primary education (grades 1–6, approximately ages 6–12), middle school (grades 7–9, approximately ages 12–15) and high school (grades 10–12, approximately ages 15–19). Compulsory ...
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List of universities and colleges in Israel This is a list of universities and colleges in Israel. As of August 2021, there are ten universities and 53 colleges in Israel, which are recognized and academically supervised by the Council for Higher Education in Israel. In addition, Israel foun ...


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* {{Authority control Colleges in Israel Educational institutions established in 1969 Holon Buildings and structures in Tel Aviv District 1969 establishments in Israel