About

Braude College of Engineering, located in Karmiel at the heart of Israel’s Galilee, stands as a strategic national asset. At the intersection of academia, industry, and social responsibility, Braude plays a pivotal role in advancing Israel’s technological leadership, strengthening regional resilience, and ensuring the country’s long-term economic and security needs remain strong. By educating the next generation of engineers and innovators, Braude College fuels growth where it is needed most—Israel’s northern periphery.

Founded in 1995, Braude College of Engineering was established with a clear and enduring mission: to provide outstanding engineering education while expanding equal opportunity across Israeli society. Through rigorous academic standards, applied research, and deep industry integration, the College enhances the productivity of the Galilee region and contributes meaningfully to Israel’s national innovation ecosystem. Braude is not simply educating engineers; it is cultivating problem-solvers, engineering leaders, and contributors to Israel’s future, located at the heart of an intertwined regional economy.

Braude College offers Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) degrees across eight engineering and scientific disciplines, all designed with a strong emphasis on employment readiness and real-world application. Academic programs are continuously aligned with evolving industry demands, ensuring that graduates enter the workforce equipped with relevant skills, practical experience, and a professional mindset. To date, Braude College has graduated over 11,000 engineers who now serve in critical roles across Israel’s
high-tech sector, manufacturing industries, healthcare system, and defense establishment. Alumni include innovators, managers, researchers, and entrepreneurs whose contributions strengthen Israel’s economy and global competitiveness.

Bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) Programs
Software Engineering • Information System Engineering, Mechanical Engineering • Electrical & Electronic Engineering • Industrial Engineering & Management • Biotechnology Engineering • Civil Engineering • Applied Mathematics

Master’s Degree (M.Sc.) Programs
Software Engineering • Industrial Engineering & Management • Biotechnology • Systems Engineering

Braude College proudly serves a diverse, inclusive student body of over 3,000 students, many from underserved communities and often the first in their families to pursue higher education. This commitment to access and opportunity is central to Braude’s mission and impact in Israel’s northern region. The student body reflects the rich social fabric of the Galilee with Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Druze, and other minorities from Israel’s periphery. This diversity is not incidental—it is a defining strength. Students study, collaborate, and innovate together, preparing them to thrive in Israel’s multicultural workforce and society. An emphasis on scholarship assistance reduces economic barriers and creates regional opportunities for students. In 2025 alone, Braude awarded more than 1,000 scholarships, ensuring that talent is not lost when Israel can least afford it. Braude students are also distinguished by their resilience and excellence. Many were not admitted to Israel’s major universities due to geographic distance, socioeconomic barriers, or highly competitive admissions thresholds that do not always reflect talent or potential. With rigorous academic standards, intensive mentoring, and applied learning, they consistently demonstrate high achievement and professional success.

As the largest degree-awarding engineering college in the Galilee, Braude provides an accessible, high-quality alternative for talented students who might otherwise be excluded from engineering education. As students study close to home, Braude strengthens local communities, retains talent in the north, and contributes to strong long-term regional stability.