April 2013
The Technion Graduate School awards the following degrees:
MSc - Master of Science- in a given specific field; Master of Science - in Technology; Master of Science (according to your specific academic background and study curriculum).
ME - Master of Engineering in non-research tracks.
MBA - Master of Science in Business Administration.
PhD- Doctor of Philosophy.
Studies for the Master Degree [brief summary]
Enrollment and Admission: Eligible are: holders of an undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a grade average (GPA) of at least 75% (in many departments admission requirements are higher). The GRE (general test) is required of all applicants for an MSc in Electrical Engineering (Technion's code: 0343). Other departments may also require it. The MBA program requires a GMAT with a minimal total score of 550 and 80% in the quantitative part (Technion's code: 0027)
Study Requirements: Holders of a 4 year undergraduate degree are required a general total of 36-48 credit points (CP), of which: 20 CP are dedicated to research in the Research Track, 12 CP to a final thesis in the Final Thesis Track and all CP to coursework in the Non-Thesis Track. Departments may add coursework for applicants who need supplementary studies.
Studies for the Doctoral Degree [brief summary]
Enrollment and Admission:
Holders of an MSc/MA degree (research track) from an accredited university, a
minimal score of 80 on the research work (most departments require a higher
score) and a minimum 80 GPA [higher in most departments]. The GRE (general
test) is required of all applicants (Technion's code: 0343)
Finding an advisor prior to registration is a prerequisite.
Study Requirements: Course work, candidacy exam, research, giving a lecture seminar, writing and defense of a dissertation. The department may have additional requirements.
Direct Doctoral Track: MSc students with proven high achievements in coursework as well as in research, may, upon the recommendation of the advisor and the department's graduate committee's recommendation ask to be moved to the doctoral track.
Language Requirements:
Hebrew
Most Classes are conducted in Hebrew, which is the official Language in Israel.
New Immigrants ("Olim") are required to pass a Hebrew test prior to their admission. A second Hebrew test, of a higher level is required after admission during the course of study. The tests are given three times a year; In June and September (before the fall semester), and in January (before the spring semester). A sample can be found at the Humanities Department's website: http://humanities.technion.ac.il. For more details please contact the department at: 972-(0)4-8293507.
International applicants are encouraged, to study a basic Hebrew course.
English
Most textbooks and scientific papers required for graduate studies at the Technion are in English and visiting faculty may teach in English. Therefore, knowledge of English is a prerequisite for admission to the Graduate School.A graduate of a high school or of an accredited academic institute in which the language of instruction is English, as well as an applicant whose grade in the verbal part of the GRE exam or the GMAT exam is in the 75th percentile or higher, or a PhD holder, will be exempt from the English advanced examination.. (For more details please read the "Language Requirements" part in the "Admission Procedures" posted in our site: www.graduate.technion.ac.il
All Ph.D. students are required to take an "Academic English writing" course.
Scholarships:
Scholarships are available for MSc and PhD students with a high academic record. The Scholarship at the Technion is given in portion, (1-6), with different amount for MSc and PhD students. In 2012-13 they ranged from $240-$300 per portion. Scholarships carry a full or a partial tuition waiver and are awarded for a period of 24 months for MSc students and 42-48 months (depending on the field) for PhD students. Scholarships are available only for thesis track students.
The "Student Authority" helps students who wish to make Aliya to Israel (contact the Jewish Agency representative in your home country).
Housing:
On Campus: dormitories for singles, married couples without children and families are given on availability basis. Eligibility is conditioned on academic achievements.
Off Campus: rental apartments are available in neighborhoods surrounding the campus for about $500-$700 for a two-bedroom apartment.
Deadlines for Registration are:
For the Fall Semester: from February 1st to April 1st For the Spring Semester: from October 1st to November 1st
PhD applicants can register all year long.
Information:
· Our internet site: http://www.graduate.technion.ac.il/eng/Main_page.html
· An Enrollment Kit can be downloaded from http://www.graduate.technion.ac.il/eng/EnrollmentKit/EnrollmentKit.html and sent to the Technion Graduate School
· Offices of Graduate Studies in each of the Technion's departments. (table below)
· International Students Advisor: Ms. Gabriela Laufmann, The Graduate School, Churchill bldg. Room 201,Technion, Haifa 3200003, Israel
Tel: 972-4-8292693, fax: 972-4-8295635 Email: IntGrad@technion.ac.il
| Academic Unit |
Tel.
From
abroad Dial -972-4- |
Study Tracks For detailed please go to the graduate school's web site as mentioned above. |
Notes |
| Aerospace Engineering | 8293365 | Aerospace Engineering | A non-thesis track is available |
| Architecture & Urban Design | 8294285 |
Architecture, Architecture & Urban
Design, Urban and Regional Planning, Industrial Design, Landscape
Architercture (Green architecture, and restoration specialties, available) |
A non-thesis track is available. Urban and Regional Planning - Registration only for the Fall Semester |
| Autonomous Systems & Robotics | 8293197 | Core courses from the following faculties: Aerospace Engineering, Civil & Environmental Eng., Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering and Medicine | An interdisciplinary MSc and ME programs |
| Biology | 8294255 | Biology | An advisor must be found prior to acceptance |
| Biomedical Engineering | 8294129 | Biomedical Engineering | A non-thesis track is available |
| Biotechnology & Food Eng. | 8293068 | Biotechnology & Food Engineering |
A non-thesis track is available An advisor must be found prior to acceptance. |
| Biotechnology | 8293068 | Core courses from the following faculties: Civil & Environmental Eng., Chemical Eng., Biotechnology & Food Eng., Chemistry, Biology, Medical Sciences, Bio Medical Eng. |
An interdisciplinary programs An advisor must be found prior to acceptance |
| Chemical Engineering | 8293422 | Chemical Engineering |
A non-thesis track is available An advisor must be found prior to acceptance. |
| Chemistry | 8293950 |
Chemistry |
An advisor must be found prior to acceptance |
|
Civil
and
Environmental
Engineering (Including Agricultural Engineering) |
Civil-8292565 8292322 Environmental 8292343 Transportation 8292366 |
Technology, Construction Management, Geodetics, Hydrodynamics & Water Resources, Transportation & Highways (incl. road safety), Environmental & Quality Sciences, Urban Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Soil sciences, Geo Technology, Materials and Technology of Constructions. | A non-thesis track is available in most tracks. |
|
Computer Science |
8294342 | Computer Science | |
| Design and Manufacturing Engineering | 8293189 | Core courses from the following eng. faculties: Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial, Material. | An interdisciplinary MSc and ME programs |
| Education in Technology and Science |
8292169 |
Education in Technology and Science |
A non-thesis track is available |
| Electrical Engineering | 8294781 | Electrical Engineering | A non-thesis track is available |
| Energy |
8295098 |
Core courses from the following faculties: Civil & Environmental Eng., Chemistry, Chemical Eng., Biotechnical & Food Eng., Aerospace Eng., Materials Eng., Bio Medical Eng. |
An interdisciplinary track program (with thesis)A non-thesis track is available in "Natural and Petroleum Engineering" |
| Industrial Engineering & Management | 8294403 |
MSc:
Industrial Eng.,
Information Management Eng.,
Behavioral Sciences, Operations Research & Systems Analysis, Statistics,
Economics.
ME: Industrial Eng. & Management |
Behavioral Sciences: Registration for fall semester only. |
| Master of Engineering (General) | 8292573 | Core courses from the following faculties: Industrial Eng. (only Industrial Eng.and Information Management Eng) | An interdisciplinary ME non-thesis track program |
| Materials Engineering | 8294593 | Materials Engineering | A non-thesis track is available |
| Mathematics & Applied Mathematics | 8294281 | MathematicsApplied Mathematics | |
| MBA | 8294248 | MBA | Non-thesis track. GMAT is required. Registration for fall semester only. |
| Mechanical Engineering | 8293189 | Mechanical Engineering | A non-thesis track is available |
| Medical Sciences | 8295374 | Medical Sciences (including
Neurophysiology) Genetics counseling |
An advisor must be found prior to
acceptance Genetics Counseling (non-thesis) program opens once every 2 years. |
| Nano-Sciences and Nano-Technology | 8293422 | An interdisciplinary program. Participating depts; Electrical Eng., Mechanical Eng., Chemical Eng., Biotechnology & Food Eng., Materials Eng., Biomedical Eng., Medical Sciences, Chemistry, Biology and Physics. | |
| Physics | 8295585 | Physics | |
| Polymer Engineering | 8294593 | Core courses from the following faculties: Mechanical Eng., Chemical Eng., Biotechnical & Food Eng., Chemistry, Materials Eng., Bio Medical Eng. | An interdisciplinary program. Non-thesis track is available |
| Real Estate | 03-6966662 | Core courses from the following faculties: Civil & Environmental Eng. Architecture & Town Planning | An interdisciplinary ME non-thesis track program |
| Systems Engineering | 8293365 | Core courses from the following eng. faculties: Aerospace, Mechanical, Industrial. | An interdisciplinary ME non-thesis track program |
