With a student body of over 5,000, the Ruppin Academic Center is one of the largest and most prominent colleges in Israel. Since its establishment in 1949 as a training and management center for Israel’s agricultural sector, it has evolved to become a leader in social sciences, management, engineering and marine sciences. The Center offers groundbreaking programs that are committed to developing theoretical and practical expertise, with a goal of tackling Israel's most pressing socioeconomic challenges.