Master’s Degree Programs

Master of Science (with thesis) – MSc

Studies towards “Master of Science” degree (with thesis) provide the student with a broad knowledge and a high level of expertise in a particular field and exposes the student to the research world. The student is required to study courses per a unique program, and conduct research, an engineering project or a final paper. The master’s degree research or project can be theoretical or experimental, and may focus on the investigation of unique phenomena in pure or applied science, or present a more practical approach in engineering design or manufacturing processes.

Master of Engineering – ME

The “Master of Engineering” degree is a non-research degree and is offered by most Technion engineering faculties. A non-research master’s degree is offered by non-engineering faculties as well, such as “Urban and Regional Planning”, MBA, etc.. Such a degree is called “Master of … [field name]” and not “Master of Engineering”. To earn such a degree the student needs to study courses and submit a final project/seminar.

Minimum requirements for applying to a master’s degree program:

• Individuals with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution in Israel or abroad, and who earned a GPA of 75 or above (or a parallel grade), may apply. Each department has the right to determine requirements that are greater than the minimum requirements.
• Applicants for an MSc degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or Nanoscience and Nanotechnology are required to take the GRE (general exam). Technion GRE code: 0343.
• Applicants to scientific faculties are required to find an advisor before applying. The requirement to find an advisor before discussing the candidacy valid for additional faculties. Please read the relevant information for each faculty.
• Candidates who studied abroad and has Israeli citizenship, are required to pass a Hebrew exam before being accepted to studies.
• The admission thresholds required for each academic unit can be seen on the websites of the academic units. General information about each unit can be found in “Degree Programs”. 
• For additional details, please review the Graduate School Regulations.

The course of studies:

The duration of the study is determined according to the student’s previous degree and the total number of course credits required upon admission to studies: 

Graduate student with a four-year (or more) bachelor’s degree- no longer than eight semesters.

Graduate student with a three-year bachelor’s degree- no longer than ten semesters.