Shenkar College of Engineering and Design

What Shenkar College of Engineering and Design does

Shenkar College of Engineering and Design (שנקר) is a private non-profit academic institution headquartered at Anne Frank 12, Ramat Gan, Israel, founded in 1970 as the College for Fashion and Textile Technology and endorsed as an institute of higher education in 1976, with finances transferred to Israel's Council for Higher Education in 1983. The college operates two main faculties — the Pernick Faculty of Engineering (five B.Sc. departments: Polymer Materials Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Chemical Engineering, and Software Engineering; plus M.Sc. programs) and the Azrieli Faculty of Design (six B.Des. departments: Fashion Design, Textile Design, Interior Building & Environment Design, Jewelry Design, Industrial Design, Visual Communication; plus a School of Multidisciplinary Art offering B.F.A., and M.Des. programs including Digital Game Design). It is the only institution in Israel qualifying polymer and plastics engineers for B.Sc./M.Sc. degrees, and uniquely combines engineering and design faculties under one roof.

The institution's technical infrastructure includes the Sagol Polymers Lab, Nanotechnology Lab, CIM Lab (equipped with robots, CNC machines, and computerized vision systems), and Mobile/Entertainment Computing Lab. Digital product surface consists of a Moodle-based e-learning platform (online.shenkar.ac.il), a student information app (מידענט), an OpenAthens/Primo-integrated library, and dedicated research centers including CIRTex (textile innovation), Design Factory, the AI Center, and Kader Design & Technology Center. The college runs an entrepreneurship hub (Hub.Shenkar), a placement center (ACT Shenkar), and the STEP interdisciplinary internship program.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring tuition and academic fees across undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs (the latter via the Unit for Continuing Studies), supplemented by industry partnerships, scholarships, grants, and collaborative R&D funding — notably from the Chief Scientist of Israel's Ministry of Economics, the Pernick Fund, and industrial partners including Keter Plastic. The college serves Israeli prospective students seeking engineering, design, and art degrees, with marketing conducted through website inquiry forms, WhatsApp community channels, podcasts, events/exhibitions, and industry collaborations. Student enrollment operates via a domestic single-country go-to-market, with international academic partnerships (UMass Lowell, Akron University) facilitating cross-credit and joint research supervision.

Name

Shenkar College of Engineering and Design

Legal name

Shenkar College of Engineering and Design

Website

https://shenkar.ac.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Shenkar College of Engineering and Design is an Israeli non-profit academic institution in Ramat Gan offering integrated B.Sc., B.Des., B.F.A., and master's programs across engineering, design, and art faculties to Israeli undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students, funded through tuition and industry research partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Fine Arts Schools (611610)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Design Colleges (Graphic, Industrial, UX/UI, Interior) (EDAHAJAB), Technical Universities with Architecture, Built Environment & Design Engineering (EDAHAEAJ), Polytechnic & Applied Sciences Universities (EDAHAEAB)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Engineering degrees
• Design education
• Academic research
• Professional training

Headquarters

HQ city

Ramat Gan

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Fees: Shenkar generates revenue primarily through tuition fees from undergraduate and graduate degree programs across engineering, design, and art disciplines. The institution offers various programs with associated academic fees.
2. Industry Partnerships and Research Grants: The college receives industry support through scholarships, grants, and collaborative R&D projects with Israeli industries, including the polymers and rubber industry that supports students and purchases laboratory equipment.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Shenkar College of Engineering and Design is a private academic institution delivering undergraduate (B.Sc., B.Des., B.F.A.) and graduate (M.Sc., M.Des., M.F.A.) degree programs in engineering, design, and multidisciplinary art. It also offers continuing education through an external studies unit and operates research centers in textile innovation, design factory, and AI. Educational services are delivered on a single campus in Ramat Gan, Israel, supplemented by a Moodle e-learning platform and a student information mobile portal.

Product overview

Shenkar College of Engineering and Design (שנקר) is a leading Israeli academic institution offering a uniquely integrated portfolio of engineering, design, and fine arts education. Its core educational offerings span two faculties — the Pernick Faculty of Engineering (with five B.Sc. departments: Polymer Materials Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Chemical Engineering, and Software Engineering; plus two M.Sc. programs) and the Azrieli Faculty of Design (with six B.Des. departments: Fashion Design, Textile Design, Interior Building & Environment Design, Jewelry Design, Industrial Design, Visual Communication; plus a School of Multidisciplinary Art offering B.F.A., and multiple M.Des. programs including a Master's in Design and a Master's in Digital Game Design and Development). Digital product infrastructure includes the Moodle-based e-learning platform (שנקר אונליין), a library portal with integrated databases (OpenAthens, Primo), the מידענט student/staff information app, and dedicated research centers (CIRTex for textile innovation, Design Factory, AI Center, Kader Design & Technology Center). The institution also operates Hub.Shenkar for entrepreneurship, ACT Shenkar for career placement, and publishes multiple podcasts. A new 2025 launch is the Master's in Leading Cultural Institutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pernick Faculty of Engineering Programs Undergraduate (B.Sc.) and graduate (M.Sc.) engineering degree programs covering Polymer Materials Engineering, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering & Management, Software Engineering, and Chemical Engineering. Designed for prospective engineering students seeking industry-oriented technical qualifications.
• Azrieli Faculty of Design Programs Undergraduate (B.Des., B.F.A.) and graduate (M.Des., M.F.A.) design degree programs covering Fashion Design, Textile Design, Interior Building & Environment Design, Jewelry Design, Industrial Design, Visual Communication, and Multidisciplinary Art. Designed for prospective students pursuing careers in design.
• M.Des. in Digital Game Design and Development A graduate-level master's program (M.Des.) focused on digital game design and development, targeting engineering graduates seeking careers in the games and entertainment industries.
• M.Des. in Design for Engineering Graduates An experimental master's program designed for engineering graduates who want to develop design skills, bridging engineering and design disciplines.
• Master's Degree in Leading Cultural Institutions A master's degree program targeting professionals working in or aspiring to lead cultural institutions, galleries, and arts organizations.
• Continuing Education Unit Programs Professional development courses and continuing education programs for working professionals, accessible through Shenkar's external studies unit.
• STEP Interdisciplinary Program An interdisciplinary academic program that combines internship placement with academic support, open to Shenkar students in later years of their degree, facilitating industry placement and real-world experience.
• Shenkar Handesaim (Practical Engineering Programs) Practical engineering and vocational training programs operated by Shenkar Handesaim, focused on technical and vocational education for engineering.
• Moodle E-Learning Platform Shenkar's primary digital learning management system powered by Moodle, providing online course delivery, student collaboration tools, academic resources, and e-learning infrastructure for both students and faculty.
• Shenkar Library / Multidisciplinary Learning Center Comprehensive library and learning resource center providing bibliographic services, electronic databases (via OpenAthens), and physical/digital resource access for the Shenkar academic community.
• ACT Shenkar – Placement and Employment Center Career services center providing job placement, internship facilitation, and professional networking opportunities for Shenkar students and alumni.
• CIRTex Shenkar (Center for Innovation and Research in Textile) Shenkar's innovation and research hub for textile technology, advancing research in textile engineering, sustainable materials, and industry applications.
• Design Factory Shenkar A multidisciplinary design research center within Shenkar that fosters collaborative innovation and applied design research.
• Hub.Shenkar Entrepreneurship Center Shenkar's dedicated entrepreneurship and innovation hub supporting startups, student ventures, and industry collaborations originating from the college community.
• Design Workshops Hands-on workshop facilities for design and art students, including jewelry design workshops, ceramics workshops, and other studio spaces supporting practical skills training.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5000 alumni network members contributing to local and international art, design, engineering and management scenes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Phoenix (The Phoenix Holdings)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 May 2026Shenkar signed a strategic collaboration agreement with Phoenix, an Israeli insurance and financial services company, as announced in May 2026.
• AminachminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Aminach management visited Shenkar in May 2026 for a new collaboration between the Textile Design department and Israeli industry.
• University of Massachusetts in LowellcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Agreement signed in 2010 to open a joint program for advanced studies in Plastics Engineering. Courses for M.Sc. at UML are recognized for credit points of the M.Sc. program at Shenkar. Students can obtain M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees under joint guidance and funding of both institutions.
• Akron UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSimilar agreement signed with The Polymers Department at Akron University for joint advanced studies in plastics engineering. One student was completing PhD studies there.
• Diesel InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration between Diesel International and the Fashion Design department for student projects, internships, and industry exposure.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Technion – Israel Institute of Technology: Israel's premier engineering and science university, with broad engineering programs including materials and chemical engineering that overlap with Shenkar's Pernick Faculty. It competes for the same Israeli engineering talent pool but at a much larger scale and with significantly more research funding.
• RCA – Royal College of Art: Global design institution ranked consistently among the top art and design schools worldwide, with programs in fashion, textiles, and product design. Comparable as a leading fashion and design higher-education institution and a benchmark for Shenkar's internationally recognized Fashion Design department.
• Central Saint Martins (UAL): One of the world's most recognized fashion and art schools, routinely ranked #1 by Business of Fashion. Comparable in that it shares the international fashion-school peer set with Shenkar's Fashion Design department, although it is far larger and more globally embedded.
• Tel Aviv University – Faculty of Engineering: Large Israeli research university's engineering faculty with materials, chemical, software, and industrial engineering departments. Competes for engineering students in Israel and offers comparable B.Sc. and M.Sc. pathways, though at much larger scale and with stronger research output.
• Parsons School of Design (The New School): Top global design school with strong fashion, textile, and product design programs cited alongside Shenkar in the Business of Fashion ranking. Comparable in mission and global brand recognition in fashion/textile design education, though with a much larger US and international footprint.

Direct peers

• Holon Institute of Technology (HIT): Israeli applied-technology and design college with overlapping engineering, design, and technology programs (industrial design, software engineering, and more). Comparable target market of Israeli undergraduate students and similar positioning as a practice-oriented alternative to the research universities.
• Bezalel Academy of Arts and Design: Israel's leading standalone art and design academy in Jerusalem, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in visual arts, design, and architecture. Directly comparable as an Israeli design-focused higher education institution serving overlapping applicant pools in industrial, visual communication, and fashion-adjacent design disciplines.
• ORT Braude College: Israeli college of engineering and applied sciences in Karmiel offering B.Sc. programs in software, electrical, mechanical, and industrial engineering, plus industrial design. Directly comparable in mission and applicant demographic as a smaller, industry-oriented Israeli engineering college.
• Afeka Tel Aviv Academic College of Engineering: Tel Aviv-based engineering college with software, electronic, mechanical, and industrial engineering programs, and a practical, industry-oriented curriculum. Closely aligned with Shenkar's Pernick Faculty in focus on applied engineering education for the Israeli market.

Emerging players

• IDC Herzliya (Reichman University): Israeli private university with a strong focus on entrepreneurship, design thinking, and innovation, including a school of communications and new media. Comparable in targeting Israeli undergraduates with interdisciplinary, industry-linked programs and a private-college operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/shenkarcollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/Shenkar.College
• Instagraminstagram.com/jewelry_shenkar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shenkar-college-of-engineering-and-design

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles24 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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