TECHNION - Israel Institute of Technology
Located on a beautiful wooded campus in Haifa, Technion is Israel’s premier engineering and technology university.
English Language Degrees
Engineering (BSc)*
Science (BSc)*
*Programs are multilingual: studies are in English for the year and include Ulpan (Hebrew language) classes, and then students will be able to transition to the different Hebrew Engineering and Science tracks, including:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Biochemical Engineering, Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, double major in Chemistry and Biology, or double major in Chemistry and Materials Science and Engineering
JLIC Mizrachi Community
A full array of Jewish and student life, including:
- A robust shabbat life and meals with over 150 actively involved students
- JLIC student centers both on and off campus
- All daily minyanim
- Weekly Torah Classes
- Weekly social programs
- Dedicated staff to care for the needs of all students
Staff Contacts
Directors: Rabbi Evan and Tova Levine
Email: levineev@ou.org, levinet@ou.org
Helpful Resources
Welcome to Haifa!
JLIC's Welcome Packet will help you settle in to your new home
FAQs about Technion
Application Process and Admissions Requirements
Yes students are required to take the ACT or SAT.
Please see the detailed admissions requirements here.
Application season commences in September and is open until June.
Yes it is possible to defer admission for one year.
Please see admissions requirements here.
It may be possible for the Technion to accept transfer credits if the student has the required academic background and grades. The relevant academic department at the Technion is responsible for evaluating previous studies and approving credit.
Students can submit a request to the Undergraduate Studies Office to take a break from studies for army service or sherut leumi. Students must meet certain conditions in order to do this, including regarding the length of the break.
Finances
Tuition for regular bachelor degree programs is according to the standard tuition in Israel – 11,296 NIS (approx $3000) for New Immigrants and 14,120 NIS (approx $3,800) for non-citizens.
Approximately $4000 per year
Inquiries regarding financial aid should be directed to the Dean of Students Office.
Please see information on scholarships here.
Students are required to have Israeli health insurance. We recommend Harel Yedidim which costs around $1,100 per year.
Students are required to pay campus fees of around $300 per year.
General
Students with learning disabilities are entitled to certain accommodations such as time extensions for exams. Support for students with learning disabilities is provided through the Student Center for Counseling and Support.
Technion encourages interaction between Israeli and international students both in the classroom and without. Specifically, the Technion encourages Israeli students to join English taught courses together with international students. In addition, a range of social programs and activities take place throughout the year which are open to both local and international students.
Technion degrees are recognized overseas. Due to the Technion’s high global ranking, our degrees are viewed favorably both by academic institutions and by private companies and other organizations.
Living Arrangements
Technion has around 4,000 dorm beds for the student population of 15,000 in total. Students who are not living in the dorms usually live in Haifa or the surrounding regions, although it is also possible to commute from further away.
If they live in the dorms they may stay over the summer.
The Technion dorms office makes an effort to assign religious students together, when possible.
