Founded in 1918 by Albert Einstein, Sigmund Freud and Chaim Weizmann, The Hebrew University is Israel’s leading university, ranked 59th in the world today.
 

The University has produced Seven Nobel Laureates in the span of 8 years; more than any other University in the world including Harvard, Princeton and MIT.
 

40% of all civilian scientific research in Israel is conducted at The Hebrew University.
 

The Hebrew University has produced four Israeli Prime Ministers and four sitting Presidents.
 

Doxil, the leading anti-cancer drug, was developed at HU.
 

The Hebrew University is the #1 private employer in the city of Jerusalem.
 

Exelon, a popular Alzheimer’s treatment drug, was developed at The Hebrew University.
 

60% of all medical research in Israel is conducted at The Hebrew University.
 

Radar in cars; a Hebrew University invention.
 

The Hebrew University is home to The Steven Spielberg Jewish Film Archive - the world’s largest collection of film about Jewish history, culture, and life.