Afeka College of Engineering

What Afeka College of Engineering does

Afeka College of Engineering (מכללת אפקה) is a private, CHE-recognized academic college headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel, founded approximately in 1995 and operating across three campuses (Kirya, Pikos, and the recently opened Atidim Park facility). The institution delivers undergraduate and graduate engineering education through eight BSc programs — Electrical, Mechanical, Medical, Industrial Engineering and Management, Information Systems, Software, Computer Science, and Data Science AI — plus five MSc specializations (Energy Systems & Electrical Power, Engineering & Management, Systems Engineering, Medical Engineering, and Intelligent Systems) and a Double Major option. Academic support units in Mathematics, Physics, English, and Social/Humanities Studies underpin the technical curriculum, while continuing education courses cover logistics, directors training, renewable energy, and AI-integrated product and project management.

The college's underlying technology is its applied STEM framework: six dedicated applied research centers (Language & Voice Processing, Renewable and Sustainable Energy, Antenna Development and Measurement, Energy Materials, Materials Engineering and Processes, and ICSGen.AI for generative AI social good), industry-specialization tracks, mandatory capstone projects, and faculty composed largely of active industry practitioners. Students gain exposure through visits to Israeli technology employers (Check Point, Wix, SolarEdge, TytoCare, NICE Actimize, SAP, Renault) and via joint research with medical centers (Rambam, Meir) and the Israeli Space Agency. The college claims a 97% graduate placement rate into Israeli hi-tech and industry within a short post-graduation window.

The business model is tuition-driven under Israel's Council for Higher Education public tuition framework, with revenue from multi-year degree programs (scholarships from 50% to 200% of base tuition tied to psychometric scores and matriculation grades), plus a continuing education unit offering professional development and bespoke corporate courses. Ancillary revenue is generated through research grants, industry-sponsored projects, and the Afeka Pre-Ex pre-accelerator. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via the yedionp.afeka.ac.il online registration portal, open days (on-campus and via Zoom), and a multi-channel marketing presence across LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and WhatsApp, complemented by a weekly podcast (Madadim Engineering) and faculty media appearances on Israeli Channel 12, 13, 11, Ynet, Globes, and The Marker.

Name

Afeka College of Engineering

Legal name

Afeka - The Academic College of Engineering in Tel Aviv

Website

https://afeka.ac.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Afeka College of Engineering is a CHE-recognized private engineering college in Tel Aviv, Israel, offering BSc, MSc, and continuing education programs across electrical, mechanical, software, data science, and medical engineering — primarily serving Israeli high-school graduates and working professionals with industry-integrated, practice-focused STEM education.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Engineering Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

akta.pro primary industry

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Engineering & Technical Professions (PE, Engineering CPD) (EDAAALAF)

Keywords

• Engineering education
• STEM instruction
• Graduate engineering programs
• Professional development courses
• Applied engineering research

Headquarters

HQ city

Tel Aviv

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue (Public Tuition): Afeka College operates as a public academic institution. Tuition is set as public tuition fees under the Council for Higher Education (CHE) framework. Students pay tuition per academic year, with various scholarship tiers available based on admission scores. Additional revenue streams include professional development courses (continuing education unit), short professional courses, and certificate programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Afeka College of Engineering offers Council for Higher Education-accredited undergraduate and graduate engineering degree programs, alongside continuing professional education courses, designed to integrate industry practice with academic study. The institution delivers applied engineering research through dedicated centers covering renewable energy, antennas, materials engineering, natural language processing, and generative AI, supported by hands-on laboratory facilities.

Product overview

Afeka College of Engineering is an academic institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering and sciences. The undergraduate offerings include eight distinct programs: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Management, Information Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, and Data Science (AI), plus a Double Major option. Graduate programs cover five specializations: Energy Systems and Electrical Power Engineering, Engineering and Management, Systems Engineering, Medical Engineering, and Intelligent Systems (AI). Academic support is provided through dedicated units in Mathematics, Physics, English, and Social Sciences. The institution also offers continuing education courses including AI-integrated Product Management, Project Management with AI, Logistics Management, Directors Course, and Renewable Energy. A distinctive First Semester in High School program provides early academic exposure. Research is conducted through multiple specialized centers including the Center for Language and Voice Processing, Renewable Energy Center, and the ICSGen.AI Center for Social Good with Generative AI. Student development is enhanced through the Excellence Program, Industry Specialization, and various student clubs. The institution also operates research centers focused on energy materials, antenna development, and materials engineering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Ofek - Center for Skills Development: Skills development and learning centers offering student clubs, sports teams, community involvement, and entrepreneurship programs
• The Excellence Program
• Afeka Pre-Ex

Products and services

• B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in electrical engineering, designed for Israeli high-school matriculated candidates preparing for industry roles in electronics, power, communications, and related fields.
• B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in mechanical engineering, targeting prospective engineers pursuing careers in design, manufacturing, energy, and mechanical systems.
• B.Sc. in Civil Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in civil engineering, preparing students for roles in infrastructure, construction, and structural engineering.
• B.Sc. in Computer Science Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in computer science, covering software development, algorithms, and computing systems for prospective software engineers.
• B.Sc. in Software Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in software engineering, focusing on software systems design, development, and lifecycle management.
• B.Sc. in Industrial Engineering and Management Four-year undergraduate engineering degree integrating engineering, operations, and management disciplines for engineering management and operations roles.
• B.Sc. in Medical Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in medical engineering, combining engineering principles with biomedical applications for medical-device and healthcare technology roles.
• B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering Four-year undergraduate engineering degree in chemical engineering, preparing students for process engineering and chemical systems roles.
• M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering Graduate engineering degree (Master of Science) in electrical engineering, offered with industry specialization tracks for working engineers seeking advanced credentials.
• M.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering Graduate engineering degree (Master of Science) in mechanical engineering, offering advanced specialization tracks for practicing engineers.
• M.Sc. in Software Engineering Graduate engineering degree (Master of Science) in software engineering, providing advanced study in modern software systems and architectures.
• M.Sc. in Industrial Engineering

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% of graduates integrate into industry quickly after graduation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

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

AI capability9 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rambam Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on medical engineering research and education. Afeka students and faculty conduct industry exposure visits to Rambam and joint activities including a research conference on human capital development in engineering. The college and hospital jointly develop medical engineering curriculum and research projects.
• Meir Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint development of thermal imaging and AI diagnostic tools for early detection of rheumatoid arthritis, led by Prof. Shay Kivity, Dr. Osrit Hoffer, and Dr. Nadav Sperling. Afeka brings engineering and AI expertise while Meir provides clinical domain knowledge.
• SAPminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfeka organizes industry exposure visits to SAP headquarters, providing students with insight into one of the largest technology companies in Israel and serving as a pipeline for potential recruits.
• Renault /Groupe RenaultminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRenault visits Afeka campus for industry engagement activities including student interaction and technical presentations, related to automotive engineering specialization.
• Israeli Space Agency (סוכנות החלל הישראלית)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Space Club (מועדון החלל) at Afeka, under the auspices of the Israeli Space Agency, provides students with hands-on space science and engineering activities, including visits from ISA leadership and participation in space-related projects.
• Check Point Software TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfeka's Mentorship Team (נבחרת המנטורים) visited Check Point as part of the mentorship program, connecting students with senior engineers at one of Israel's leading cybersecurity companies.
• WixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry exposure visits to Wix headquarters, providing students with exposure to one of Israel's leading SaaS/platform companies and potential recruitment pipeline.
• SolarEdgeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSolarEdge, a leading solar inverter company, visited Afeka as part of the college's 'Spotlight' (זרקור) speaker series, engaging with students on energy technology topics aligned with the energy engineering program.
• TytoCareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry exposure visit to TytoCare, a breakthrough Israeli telemedicine company, for medical engineering students to learn about remote healthcare technology.
• NICE ActimizeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerData science students visited NICE Actimize as part of industry exposure program, providing insight into financial crime and compliance technology.
• FIDF (Friends of the Israel Defense Forces)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAfeka hosted the annual FIDF scholarship program meeting, demonstrating the college's commitment to supporting soldiers' education. The college also won the Defense Minister's Shield specifically for its support of reserve duty personnel.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Technion – Israel Institute of Technology: Israel's premier engineering and technology university, offering comprehensive undergraduate and graduate engineering programs. It is the most established incumbent in Israeli engineering education and the strongest competitor for top-tier engineering applicants.
• Tel Aviv University: Major Israeli research university with a large Faculty of Engineering, competing for the same engineering applicant pool and producing graduates for the same employers.
• Ben-Gurion University of the Negev: Major Israeli research university with engineering programs, particularly strong in software and systems engineering, competing for Israeli students and industry placements.

Direct peers

• ORT Braude College: Israeli academic college of engineering in Karmiel offering applied engineering bachelor's degrees with a practical, industry-integrated approach similar to Afeka's positioning.
• Sami Shamoon College of Engineering: Israeli academic engineering college with campuses in Beer Sheva and Ashdod offering applied engineering programs directly comparable to Afeka's practical, industry-oriented model.
• Jerusalem College of Technology (JCT): Jerusalem-based academic engineering college offering bachelor's and master's degrees in engineering and applied sciences, with similar applied-technology positioning.
• Holon Institute of Technology (HIT): Israeli academic institute near Tel Aviv offering engineering, technology, and applied science degree programs with a similar practical, industry-linked curriculum approach.
• Ruppin Academic Center: Israeli academic center offering engineering and applied science degrees with a practical orientation and industry ties, comparable in scale and mission to Afeka.
• Shenkar College of Engineering, Design and Art: Israeli academic college combining engineering and applied disciplines in the Tel Aviv area, sharing Afeka's geographic and applied-education positioning.
• Ariel University: Israeli university with multiple engineering schools offering undergraduate and graduate degrees; competes in the Israeli applied engineering education market alongside Afeka.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AfekaCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/Afeka-College-of-Engineering-Tel-A
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/139762
• Instagraminstagram.com/afeka_college
• TikToktiktok.com/@afeka_college
• Xx.com/afeka_college

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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