The Weizmann Institute of Science is one of the world’s leading multidisciplinary research institutions. Hundreds of scientists, laboratory technicians and research students working on its lushly landscaped campus embark daily on fascinating journeys into the unknown, seeking to improve our understanding of nature and our place within it.
- #83 Ranking
- 4 PhDs
- 172 Academic Staff
- 1,380 Students
- Public Institution Type
PhD Programmes
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (4)
- Ph.D. Chemical Sciences
- Ph.D. Life Sciences
- Ph.D. Physical Sciences
Computer Science & IT (1)
Engineering & Technology (1)
- Ph.D. Chemical Sciences
Medicine & Health (1)
- Ph.D. Life Sciences
About
History
The Weizmann Institute was founded by Dr. Chaim Weizmann (1874-1952) in 1934 as the Daniel Sieff Research Institute, named in memory of the son of U.K. donors Rebecca and Israel Sieff. The Institute was renamed in honor of Dr. Weizmann in 1949.
University Ranking
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2022
83 9
2021
92 1
2020
93
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2023
134 -12
2022
122 -17
2021
105
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
The Weizmann Institute of Science provides accommodations to International Visiting Scientists, International Postdoctoral Fellows, and International students, subject to availability.We currently operate 44 apartments for Visiting Scientists, over 150 beds for Postdoctoral Fellows and over 140 beds for students.
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