English for Graduate Degree Studies

All graduate students must pass the Advanced English requirement unless they have passed the requirement in a different Graduate program at the Technion or are eligible to an exemption as specified below.

Passing the Advances English in any way (as an exam, course or exemption) will grand the student 2 points credit in addition to the credit requirements of their academic program.

The Process of Passing “Advanced English”:

1. First semester – students must take the Advanced English test; registration to the course is not mandatory at this stage. Students who pass the exam (a grade of 65 at least) have filed their English requirements. Registration to the exam is online at: https://humanities-reg.web.technion.ac.il/
2. Second semester – students who didn’t pass or didn’t take the English exam during the first semester must register to the Advanced English course and pass the test by the end of the second semester. Students have to register to course number 3280013. Students in a research track may register to course 3280014 as an alternative. The registration is done at: https://humanities.technion.ac.il/
3. Third semester – students who didn’t pass the exam will get a final chance to pass it during the third semester. We will terminate the studies of students who didn’t pass the exam at this stage. Students have to register to course number 3280013. Students in a research track may register to course 3280014 as an alternative. The registration is done at: https://humanities.technion.ac.il/

The studies of students who haven’t passed the exam by the end of the third semester will be terminated.

After the termination of the studies, the student will be able to register for the course and the exam through the School of Continuing Education at a cost of 200 NIS for participating in the course and 300 NIS for participating in the exam.

If the requirement is fulfilled within one semester from the date of termination of studies, a new application for admission will not be required.

Information about the Advanced Graduate English Course(Course number 3280014) can be found here. The registration is done through the student registration portal.

Information about the the English Proficiency Exam(Course number 3280013) can be found here. The registration is done through the student registration portal.

More information about the Course / Exam can be found here.

An exemption from the exam can be granted to:

• A person with a PhD
• A person with a grade of 75% or higher in the language portion of the GRE/GMAT
• A graduate of a high school or recognized academic institution in which the language of instruction is English

• The registration for the “Academic writing for doctoral students” course in English (Course number 3280016) is done through the student portal. The course is worth 2 points credit, with a pass\fail grade.
• This course equips PhD students with essential academic writing skills, emphasizing academic writing style, clarity, organization, and audience engagement. It is based on Academic writing guidelines, including the CEFR and ECFR standards. This includes advanced academic writing competencies to produce clear, well-structured, and complex academic texts, using appropriate jargon. The course covers abstract writing, IMRAD (introduction, methods, results, discussion) structure of academic articles, effective use of AI tools, ethical considerations, and dissemination strategies, including presentations and science communication. Moreover, the course teaches students to use both rhetorical strategies used in scientific writing and employ reverse engineering practices to understand the layout and goals of various academic genres. The course is open to doctoral students only.
• Notice regarding registration dates for the class will be sent via email. No late registrations are accepted
• Completion of the course requirement is conditional upon participation in the lectures, personal meetings and the submission of all work with a “passing” grade.
• The “Academic writing for doctoral students” course is a required course that must be completed within three semesters from the beginning of the course of study. Students in the direct track for a PhD are required to complete the course within three semesters of having their status changed to a PhD.
• Non-completion of the requirement on time – A student who does not complete the requirement by the third semester of his studies may complete it in the fourth semester. If the student does not complete the requirement in the fourth semester, they will be classified as being in an “improper” academic state and will be given one additional opportunity to complete the requirement. If the student fails to complete the requirement in the fifth semester, their studies will be terminated.

• The “Academic writing for masters students” course gives students lessons and practice in producing clear, well-structured texts in their research subject area. It focuses on analyzing structure through small-scale drafting and revision and collaborative group work. It is based on more fundamental aspects of academic writing and communication, aligned with CEFR (European/International) standards. The course provides students with a strong foundation and constructive feedback in writing for research and thesis development. It also introduces students to submission guidelines for journals/conferences. The course is open to master’s students only.
• Students may register for the “Academic writing for masters students” course in English (Course number 3280017) as an elective, subject to faculty approval. The course is worth 2 points credit, with a pass\fail grade. The course is tailored to the needs and level of master’s students, and therefore, completing the course does not exempt students from the “Academic writing for doctoral students” course.