Technion – Israel Institute of Technology is a premier center for science, technology, and applied research, and one of the leading universities of science and engineering in the world. Technion is a public university, founded in 1912, it's the oldest university in Israel. Technion campus is located on Mount Carmel in Haifa, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
Technion – Israel Institute of Technology is a premier center for science, technology, and applied research, and one of the leading universities of science and engineering in the world. Technion is a public university, founded in 1912, it's the oldest university in Israel. Technion campus is located on Mount Carmel in Haifa, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
The university offers unique science and engineering undergraduate and graduate programs taught in English. The university offers unique science and engineering undergraduate and graduate programs taught in English. The institute is ranked 1st university in Europe for Artificial Intelligence (CS Rankings) and ranked 8th university in the world for producing Nobel laureates.
Technion is a major source of innovation and brainpower that drives the economy. Technion's graduates represent 70 percent of Israel's high-tech workforce. They established Israel’s industrial infrastructure, reinforced its technological defense capabilities, and pioneered its technology-based enterprises. These earned the country’s reputation as the world’s “Startup Nation”. Set on a modern campus, Technion is home to a prominent faculty, among them three recent Nobel laureates, and a long list of notable alumni including engineers, scientists, physicians, professors, and entrepreneurs. The institute has also been acknowledged as one of the world’s leading entrepreneurial ecosystems and became the sixth member of the prestigious EuroTech Universities Alliance, a network of top-tier research-based universities known for their scientific excellence and vibrant innovation ecosystems.
Technion is located in Haifa, the third biggest city in Israel. It has many restaurants, beaches, and cultural sites, as well as a multicultural population. Haifa is also the home to some of the biggest technology companies in the world, including Apple (the only R&D Center outside of the US), Microsoft, Amazon, and more.
Technion International
Technion International oversees all of the Technion’s international academic programs and supports its international initiatives and academic agreements with its foreign partners worldwide (numbering more than 200 universities and research frameworks). It serves all incoming and currently enrolled international students at the university and promotes their integration into the Technion community at large.
Experience Engineering Excellence and Innovative Thinking Abroad
Join students from around the world and choose from a wide range of advanced engineering, science and entrepreneurship and innovation programs. As part of your study abroad experience get ready for vibrant student life, living in modern dorms on campus, making use of the Technion’s excellent sports facilities, learning Hebrew (optional), and participating in exciting social and cultural activities.
Academic Programs & Research Opportunities in English
A variety of Technion accredited academic programs and research opportunities taught entirely in English are offered in a wide range of exciting fields. Technion’s unique blend of high-level academics, interdisciplinary attitudes, and hands-on learning approach, facilitated through top-notch faculty and cutting-edge facilities, makes for learning experiences that prepare students to excel in their future academic and professional careers.
One-Stop-Shop for International Students
Technion International takes care of all international student services, including admissions, academic administration, housing, counseling, orientation programs, and other assistance. It also organizes cultural and social activities that include trips in Israel, a lecture series on Israeli culture, and more.
Lifetime Opportunity
Join us for an unforgettable opportunity to learn new ways of approaching modern engineering and scientific problems and challenges in Israel, rich in history and for its immeasurable scientific advances, and also known as the world’s “Startup Nation.”
A2 Student visa/A4 dependent visa with a work permit in Israel:
As a rule, students are not allowed to work in Israel. However, in certain cases, international students may obtain a work permit, if one of the following applies:
Students who qualify under the Law of Return.
Graduate students/ post-doctoral fellows may work in a part-time position as a teaching assistant in Technion
PhD/post-doctoral fellow’s spouse
All applications will be submitted at the Ministry of Interior’s office in Haifa through the Technion.
Hi-Tech Work Visa:
Hi-tech Israeli companies can submit work visa applications for current international students and recent graduates who studied in certain “hi-tech professions”. The relevant fields are: Electrical engineering, electronics, information systems engineering, computer science, mathematics, statistics, optical engineering, data science, physics, exact sciences and medicine. Further information can be found here (in Hebrew).
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Academic Merit Scholarship: This scholarship is granted to students based on their grades and achievements. It is given to students in their second through fourth years, in all BSc programs, who have high academic achievements meeting the threshold criteria for excellent students.
Financial Aid: Financial Assistance for undergraduate international students is agreed upon financial grant for four years, for students meeting the criteria and is at the discretion of Technion International. Financial aid is granted for the duration of the program (and not more than for 8 semesters), therefore applications can only be submitted to the Admissions Coordinator, before the start of their studies at Technion.
Graduate studies: International students can apply for scholarship once accepted to the program
Technion alumni lead 70%+ of Israeli high-tech companies and are behind 1,000+ startups founded during the last 15 years.
Israel’s high-tech ecosystem, strongly shaped by Technion alumni who constitute 74% of electronic industry managers and lead 56% of Israeli companies traded on NASDAQ.
Technion is home to a prominent faculty, among them three recent Nobel laureates.
Inbal Zafir-Lavie
Inbal Zafir-Lavie, Scientist and entrepreneur passionate about translating innovation into improved patient care. With a Ph.D. in molecular immunology, Dr. Inbal Zafir-Lavie has led groundbreaking research in antibody engineering and cancer diagnostics. Her career ranges from biotech firms such as Bio-Rad, Aevi Genomic Medicine, and Merck. In 2020 Dr. Zafir-Lavie co-founded Nevia Bio, a startup dedicated to revolutionizing women's health diagnostics. Under her leadership, Nevia Bio became focused on transforming early detection, monitoring, and treatment guidance for gynecological conditions. By harnessing the unique biological properties of vaginal fluid as a liquid biopsy, the company aims to deliver earlier, more accurate, and more accessible diagnostic solutions—starting with ovarian cancer and expanding to the full spectrum of gynecological indications.
Mateusz Kluczek
Technion has helped me create a significant network that I can use in the future in order to cooperate with others in my field to continue to contribute to the scientific world.
Jonathan Nyagaka
At the Technion, I have learned how to critically analyze problems and create solutions.
Pablo Alberdi Pagola
Technion has opened new doors across borders in front of me, discovering a wide variety of opportunities in academic research and industry, surrounded by exceptional people.
Chaitanyakumar Desitti
I observed that all the courses at Technion are close to real-life applications. The university offers scrupulous guidance to shape students’ ideas into innovations.
Why Study at the Technion?
The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology is a powerhouse of innovation, entrepreneurship, and academic excellence.
Founded in 1912 (before Israel was established), the Technion is Israel’s oldest and most prominent scientific-technological university. Often credited as the backbone of the "Startup Nation," Technion graduates make up a significant portion of Israel’s tech leadership—over half of high-tech startup founders and engineers come from here.
World-Class Research, Faculty & Innovative Culture: As a leading global center for applied research, Technion is home to three Nobel laureates and is recognized for its breakthroughs in science and engineering, biotechnology, cybersecurity, aerospace, nanotechnology, quantum computing, artificial intelligence and more. Groundbreaking innovations like USB Flash drive technology, the PillCam and Rasagiline (Parkinson’s treatment) originated at Technion.
Strong Industry Connections & Career Prospects: Tech giants like Google, Microsoft and other maintain partnerships with or operations at Technion to leverage its research and talent pool. This makes for strong recruitment pipelines and real-world engagement opportunities during your studies.
Supportive International Programs: Technion offers a First Year taught in English BSc program in Engineering or Science, allowing international students to start in English and transition to Hebrew, with intensive language support. Exchange and semester-abroad options, along with research internships, offer flexibility and exposure to diverse academic cultures.
Rich Campus Life & Inclusive Environment: The campus is vibrant—sport facilities, cultural events, cafés, and even a cinema ensure a well-rounded student experience.
Technion is a member of EuroTech Universities alliance of six European universities of science and technology.
Harvey Prize: Presented annually by the Technion, this award honors outstanding achievements in science, technology, human health, and contributions to peace in the Middle East.
Technion leads in U.S. patent approvals, and holds a top position in Europe. It had secured hundreds of patents and cultivated partnerships with global firms like Microsoft, IBM, Intel and other.
Ranked 11th among technological universities worldwide and in the top 100 universities worldwide (ARWU).
Ranked 1st in Europe for Artificial Intelligence (CSRankings).
The picturesque Technion campus is located on the slopes of Mount Carmel, overlooking the unique landscape of the city of Haifa. The campus serves as an academic and social meeting place for a diverse, pluralistic, curious and inclusive community.
On the Technion’s campus, you can enjoy a vibrant social life and a rich schedule of events and activities. There are always plenty of opportunities to be creative and develop your skills and interests – whether in the advanced laboratories, modern research institutes, and well-equipped classrooms; or in the expansive sports center, impressive event halls, and bustling cultural and recreational facilities.
A tour of the campus will lead you to thru parks, lush gardens, monuments, environmental sculptures, and well-known sites, alongside breathtaking viewpoints, modern architectural gems, historical heritage points, and hidden relaxation spots. The campus encompasses a unique blend of old and new, urbanity and nature, creating an inviting atmosphere for all those who enter the Technion’s gates.
In addition, the Technion’s dormitories provide a variety of excellent housing solutions that offer topnotch convenience and comfort to over 5,000 residents who have made the green campus their home.
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