Admission Dates:
Application deadline: June 1, 2020
Application deadline for students taking the GaoKao: July 6, 2020
Orientation week: August 9 – 13, 2020
Academic program begins: August 16, 2020
Contact for admission inquiries or additional questions: Irit Michaeli admissions@int.technion.ac.il | Phone: +972-77-887-1768
Chinese applicants, contact: YokeTyng Frechtel Yoketyng@int.technion.ac.il | Tel: +972-77-887-1750
Application Requirements
- Completed Application Form, including a passport sized photo
- Secondary school diploma and transcripts over the span of 3 years (students should have a strong background in math and science). Physics background mandatory.
- Two teacher recommendation letters *
- Standardized test (SAT or ACT or AST or Gao Kao (Science)
- High-school physics
- Resume/CV
- Personal essay
- Passport copy
- Students who are non-native English speakers must also submit English proficiency test scores, either TOEFL or IELTS – optional (see below for required minimum and recommended score)
- $100 (USD) non-refundable application fee
* An original copy must be sent directly from the recommender. At least one letter should be from a mathematics or science teacher.
English Profiency:
Since the academic program at Technion International is taught entirely in English, applicants are recommended to demonstrate their English proficiency before they enroll. Applicants from high-schools where English is not the primary language of instruction are required to submit official copies of their scores on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or an equivalent test, such as the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), the SAT Reasoning, or ACT Plus Writing Test.
| Test | Recommended | Minimum |
|---|---|---|
|
TOEFL – Paper Based Test (PBI) |
600 |
550 |
|
TOEFL- Internet Based Test (IBT) |
230 |
188 |
|
TOEFL- Internet Based Test (IBT) |
85 |
80 |
|
IELTS |
6.5 |
6.0 |
Required Scores on Standardized Tests
Candidates applying from the USA or from high schools taught according to the American system, must take a standardized test (SAT or ACT) before applying. Technion International has minimum test score requirements for the math section as detailed below. Those who take subject tests may send their results in as well.
| Test | Recommended Math | Minimum Math |
|---|---|---|
|
SAT |
700 |
660 |
|
ACT |
30 |
28 |
* Opening of the program in any year is contingent on the number of registered students.
** The program is subject to changes, at the discretion of TI.
Tuition Costs
| *Scholarships and financial aid are available based on academic merit and socio-economic background. | *Fees are subject to change |
|---|---|
|
Registration Fee (non-refundable) |
$ 100 (USD) |
|
Tuition (per year) |
$ 15,000 (USD) |
|
On-Campus Housing (per year) |
$ 4,000 (USD) |
|
Health Insurance & Other Student Fees (per year) |
$ 1,000 (USD) |
Additional Costs
Please note that tuition fees do not cover applicants’ airfare to and from Israel or the cost of textbooks. Students should expect to spend between $500-$600 USD each month on food, travel and other basic expenses (not including housing, detailed above). Additional expenses include Student Association costs and security charges.
