Amid AI shifts and war, Israel sees drop in math and computer science student enrollment

Data released by the Council for Higher Education in Israel reveals a notable decline in student enrollment for mathematics and computer science programs. This downward shift coincides with broader industry transformations driven by artificial intelligence and an ongoing period of war within the country.

In addition to the drop in STEM fields, the figures highlight a significant milestone in academic preferences: enrollment in the social sciences has surpassed engineering to become the largest field of study in Israel.