The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology is one of the world’s top science and technology research universities. With Nobel Laureates among its renowned faculty and state-of-the-art facilities, the Technion was recently ranked the top 25th technology university in the world by the Times 2007 Ranking. The Technion is home to a culturally diverse student population of 13,000, with 49 undergraduate and 65 graduate programs. It is located in Haifa, a scenic Mediterranean city with multicultural population.

www.ise.technion.ac.il

 

We offer the following programs:

 

• Undergraduate (BSc) of Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Water Resources and Environmental Engineering
• Transportation Engineering
• Master of Environmental Engineering (ME/MSc)
• Short Programs – Study Abroad

 

 Undergraduate (B.Sc.) 4 year degrees in English:

 

• Civil Engineering – civil engineering deals with the design, construction and maintenance of the physical and natural built environment, including works such as bridges, roads, canals, dams and buildings
  
  

• Water Resources and Environmental Engineering - the application of science and engineering to improve the quality and efficiency of use of our natural resources such as water, air and land,  while respecting nature and reversing the impact of pollution
  
  

• Transportation Engineering - the science of safe and efficient movement of people and goods. Transport engineering focuses on all aspects of the planning, design, operation and management of urban planning when it comes to air, road and rail travel as well as safe and adequate provision for pedestrians and alternative modes of transport

 

Additional Details:

 

• Undergraduate Programs consisting of 160 credit points which can be completed in four years All studies are conducted in English
• On-campus dorms and variety of social activities in the Technion International Campus
• Financial-aid available for bright students who demonstrate both personal and academic excellence
• Extra-curricular activities include: traveling and experiencing Israel, studying Hebrew, living with Israeli students

 

Master of Environmental Engineering in English

 

A Master in Environmental Engineering (MSc/ME) includes research, development, planning, design, construction and operation of water, sewerage and drainage systems.

 

Additional Details:

 

• The degree is aimed at graduates of: BSc. in Engineering in: Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other disciplines of Engineering
• Master of Science in Environmental Engineering includes 20 academic credits and thesis research completed in two years
• Master of Engineering in Environmental Engineering includes 40 credits completed in 2 semesters

 

Short Term Programs:

 

• Freshman Year of Engineering –  Basic science & engineering Courses like: Algebra, Introduction to Engineering Mechanics,  Differential and Integral Calculus I+II, Technical English, Physics I+II, Strength of Materials, Differential Equations, but also Hebrew and History classes combined

• Study Abroad in English – one/year semester of science/engineering classes combined with Hebrew and Humanity classes. All taught in English.

 

Admissions

 

We aim to attract the best and the brightest and offer a top quality academic program combined with field experience and internship opportunities. To apply you must demonstrate both academic excellence as well as high personal abilities. The application criteria include:

 

• High school diploma – preferably with strong inclination towards Math and Physics
• TOFEL/IELTS English proficiency tests
• SAT/ACT recommended
• Personal interview
• Personal Essay
• Current students (for one year/semester programs) are considered according to their academic achievements

 

 Academic Calendar

 

Occasion	Calendar
Application Timeline	First Round Deadline - December 15th 2009
	Second Round Deadline - March 15th 2010
	Third Round Deadline - June 15th 2010
Admissions Reply	Usually 6 weeks from application acceptance
Foundation Period	July 25th 2010 - November 27th 2010
First Semester	December 2nd 2011 - March 26th 2011
Second Semester	April 3rd 2011 to July 23rd 2011

 

Cost and Financial-Aid

 

The cost of the program consists of:

• Tuition - $12,000 per year/$6,000 per semester
• Dorms - $3,000 per year/$1,500 per semester
• Living expenses (estimated) - $6,000 per year/$3,000 per semester

 

On-Campus Accommodations and Social Life

 

Top quality dormitories on campus will be guaranteed to all students who enrol in the International School of Engineering. The International School offers a rich and lively campus life for its diverse student body with a variety of student associations, weekly social activities and full-service facilities. 

 

For Additional Information:

 

Carrie Voit, Student Coordinator
Email: carriev@tx.technion.ac.il
Phone: +972-4-8292343

 

Links:

www.ise.technion.ac.il
Download application form (pdf)
Download student guide (pdf)