The Andrew and Erna Viterbi Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Viterbi Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Technion is one of the leading institutions in its field, both in Israel and globally. It serves as a hub for academic, research, and technological excellence.

The faculty is consistently ranked among the world’s top institutions—among the top 50 in the QS World University Rankings, and among the top 100 globally in Electrical and Electronic Engineering according to the 2024 Shanghai Ranking.

This prestigious standing reflects cutting-edge research, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and academic programs designed to prepare students for key positions in the high-tech industry, academia, and both civilian and defense sectors.

The faculty combines world-class teaching and research. Our graduate alumni are not merely “engineers with an additional degree,” but leaders in research and development across the most advanced industries—from groundbreaking startups to global R&D centers of leading tech companies.

In academia, both in Israel and abroad, the faculty’s reputation precedes it. Graduate studies are a natural continuation of undergraduate education, while also offering a rich intellectual experience—enabling deep specialization, innovation, and leadership in research and technology.

Graduate students benefit from rigorous research training grounded in a strong scientific foundation, within an environment that fosters curiosity, creativity, and interdisciplinary collaboration. All this takes place under the personal guidance of leading researchers in fields that define the future of science and technology: artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, signal processing, computer vision, communications, power systems, robotics, cybersecurity, electro-optics, microelectronics, and more.

The unique strength of the faculty lies in its integration of scientific excellence with engineering applicability. Research does not remain confined to the lab—it drives technological advancements and innovation that power the forefront of Israeli and global high-tech.

The curriculum emphasizes deepening knowledge, developing independent research thinking, and tackling complex real-world challenges. Students become part of research groups that not only apply existing knowledge but also strive to create the knowledge of tomorrow.

Choosing to pursue a Master’s or PhD at the faculty means joining the most advanced scientific and technological endeavor—and taking an active part in shaping the future of engineering, science, and technology.

Graduates of our advanced degree programs enter the workforce with a clear advantage:

• The ability to lead complex technological projects
• High-level analytical skills and deep systems thinking
• The capacity to translate innovative ideas into practical engineering solutions

Our alumni hold key positions in industrial R&D and are recognized as leading researchers in top academic institutions around the world.

Above all, graduate studies at the Viterbi Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering mean joining a community of curious and creative individuals—people who don’t settle for solving a problem but ask how it should be approached in the first place. It is not only an exceptional academic journey but also a powerful launchpad for a meaningful career.

The Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering offers several graduate programs leading to a Master’s degree, as well as a doctoral degree program. Applicants to these programs are those with a bachelor’s degree from an engineering faculty (B.Sc.) and graduates of science faculties (computer science, physics, mathematics) from a recognized academic institution in Israel and abroad.

Research Areas:

• Communication & Information Theory
• Computers & Computer Networks
• Electromagnetism & Photonics
• Electronic Circuits, VLSI Systems & Power Systems
• Image & Signal Processing, Computer Vision & Bio-signals
• Machine Learning
• Micro-electronics & Nano-electronics
• Systems & Control Engineering

Admission requirements and study requirements for master and doctorate degrees can be found here.

Potential supervisors can be found here.

Research areas by faculty members appear here can be found here.

Faculty website