Quick Summary
Situated in Haifa, Israel, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology is a public established in 1912. Ranked #123 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 15500 students including 7% from outside Israel. Known for strengths in Engineering and Technology, Computer Science, Physics and Astronomy, it maintains an acceptance rate of 25%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
Technion is a global leader in STEM, boasting three Nobel Prize winners and a massive impact on the global high-tech ecosystem (Silicon Wadi).
Subject Strengths
Engineering and TechnologyComputer SciencePhysics and AstronomyMathematicsChemical Engineering
Founded1912
TypePublic
Total Students15500
Intl Students7%
Faculty Ratio14:1
CampusUrban
Campus Size300 acres
Affiliated HospitalsRambam Health Care Campus, Carmel Medical Center, Bnai Zion Medical Center, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
AccreditationCouncil for Higher Education in Israel (CHE)
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#123
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#201-250
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#79
Academic Ranking
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Academics & Research
What you can study
Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD, Post-Doctoral Research
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited (Offers MOOCs via Coursera and EdX)
Online Programs
Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute (RBNI), Asher Space Research Institute (ASRI), Lorry I. Lokey Interdisciplinary Center
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Council for Higher Education in Israel (CHE)
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate25%
IELTS6.5
TOEFL80
Min GPA3.0
GRERequired for certain graduate programs
GMATNot Available
SATRequired for international undergraduate programs
ACTRequired for international undergraduate programs
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · May 31
SPRINGApplication Deadline · November 30
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Focus on high scores in Mathematics and Physics. For international students, SAT/ACT scores are crucial for the Technion International programs.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Israeli New Shekel
UG Tuition
₪55,000/yr
per year · ILS
Living Cost
₪44,000/yr
per year · ILS
PG Tuition
₪40,000/yr
per year · ILS
Application Fee
$150
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₪99,550/yr
tuition + living + essentials · ILS
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$5,000
Financial AidAvailable for local students and eligible international students based on merit and need
Work-StudyAvailable
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Undergraduate, Postgraduate, PhD, Post-Doctoral Research programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Electrical Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Aerospace Engineering | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Mechanical Engineering | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$85,000
Average Salary After Graduation
90%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong connections with Haifa's Matam High-Tech Park and global firms like Intel, Google, and Microsoft
Industry Connections
IntelGoogleIBMMicrosoftAppleNVIDIARafael Advanced Defense Systems
Notable Alumni
Avram Hershko (Nobel Laureate), Aaron Ciechanover (Nobel Laureate), Dan Shechtman (Nobel Laureate), Dov Moran (Inventor of USB flash drive)
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Swimming pool, Athletics stadium, Tennis courts, Squash, Fitness centers
Student Clubs
Technion Student Association, Robotics Club, Entrepreneurship Club, Formula Technion
Library Resources
Technion Central Library and 10 departmental libraries with vast digital repositories
Exchange Programs
Global exchange agreements with institutions like MIT, Stanford, and Cornell
Summer Programs
Technion International Summer School, Research Internship Program