The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology is a public technical research university in Haifa. It lists 15,000 students and 18 faculties.[1] It is ranked 334th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, up from 350th.[2][3]
International undergraduates can start in a BSc programme whose first year is taught in English; from the second year courses are offered in Hebrew.[4] Its pages give two different tuition figures for this route: $15,000 per year on the payments page and 15,254 NIS on the programme FAQ, both for 2026/27.[5][4] Graduate programmes are offered in English, at 20,612.5 NIS per year for non-Israeli citizens in 2026/27.[6][7]
Key facts
| Official name | Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (הטכניון – מכון טכנולוגי לישראל) |
| Location | Technion City, Haifa, Israel (Mount Carmel); medical school in Bat Galim[8] |
| Type | Public technical research university[8] |
| Founded | 1912 as the Technikum; teaching began in winter 1924/25; renamed Technion in 1914[8] |
| Students | 15,000 on the homepage; more than 10,200 undergraduates in about 50 programmes and about 4,400 graduate students in more than 80 programmes on the about page[9] |
| Faculties | 18[1] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | 334th (350th in the previous edition)[2] |
| Language of teaching | Hebrew-track undergraduate programmes need fluent Hebrew; BSc first year in English for international students; graduate programmes in English[10] |
| Tuition 2026/27, international BSc (first year in English) | $15,000 per year (payments page) · 15,254 NIS for non-citizens (programme FAQ); see text[5] |
| Tuition 2026/27, graduate, non-Israeli citizens | 20,612.5 NIS per year (16,490 NIS plus 25%); security fee 500 NIS[7] |
| Application fee, international BSc | 513 NIS[11] |
| Exchange students 2026/27, non-partner universities | 6,000 NIS tuition plus 25% for non-Israeli citizens; $60 registration fee[12] |
| Official website | technion.ac.il · Technion International |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 10 November 2026.
About the Technion
The Technion was conceived as an engineering and science school (the Technikum) with a cornerstone laid in 1912; studies began in 1924.[8] The institute’s own history page says it opened its doors in the winter of 1924/1925, and traces the idea to 1901 and fundraising by the Ezrah Association from 1908.[9]
Wikipedia describes a dispute known as the “War of the Languages”: in October 1913 the board chose German as the language of instruction, and in February 1914, after objections, it reversed the decision, chose Hebrew and renamed the school Technion.[8]
The main campus covers about 1.2 square kilometres on the slopes of Mount Carmel in Haifa; the medical faculty is in Bat Galim next to Rambam Hospital.[8] The Technion lists 18 faculties.[1]
How is the Technion ranked?
In the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026, the Technion is 334th in the world, behind Tel Aviv University (208th) and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem (218th).[2] The Jerusalem Post reports that this is up from 350th.[3]
Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at the Technion?
The Technion reports more than 10,200 undergraduate students in about 50 programmes and about 4,400 graduate students in more than 80 programmes; half of master’s students are in thesis-based programmes.[9]
- International BSc: “BSc in Engineering or Science, 1st Year in English” is the route set up for international students through Technion International. Applicants need a strong background in maths and science.[4]
- Graduate studies: the Technion says it offers graduate and postgraduate programmes in English. Applicants should find a position or potential advisor first, contact that person and then apply through the Graduate School portal.[6]
- Hebrew-track undergraduate programmes: these require fluent Hebrew.[10]
How much does the Technion cost in 2026/27?
| Route | Fee for 2026/27 |
|---|---|
| International BSc, first year in English (payments page) | $15,000 per year, charged in NIS in four instalments |
| International BSc (programme FAQ) | 12,203 NIS for new immigrants · 15,254 NIS for non-citizens |
| Graduate, non-Israeli citizens | 20,612.5 NIS per year |
| Exchange, non-partner universities | 6,000 NIS plus 25% for non-Israeli citizens |
Two figures for the same programme. The Technion International payments page gives an annual tuition of $15,000 for the undergraduate programme, a 2,000 NIS deposit and campus fees;[5] the programme FAQ states that fees are for 2026/27 and lists 12,203 NIS for new immigrants and 15,254 NIS for non-citizens.[4] We could not resolve this from the sources; ask Technion International which amount applies to you. The payments page carries no date.
Graduate: full tuition for 2026/27 is 16,490 NIS for Israeli citizens (July 2026 index); non-Israeli citizens pay an additional 25%, which is 20,612.5 NIS. There is also a yearly security fee of 500 NIS.[7] Tuition depends on the study requirements set at admission.[7] The page carries an old posting stamp (10 May 2016) but its content refers to 2026/27.
Exchange students: tuition is waived for students of partner universities; students from non-partner universities pay 6,000 NIS plus 25% if they are not Israeli citizens. The fact sheet also lists a $60 registration fee (waived for Erasmus+ students), campus fees of about 700 NIS per semester and on-campus housing of about 1,250 NIS per month.[12]
We did not find a fee for Hebrew-track undergraduate programmes for non-citizens. For living costs see our Israel guide.
How do you apply to the Technion as an international student?
- International BSc: create an account in the registration system, upload certified high school diplomas and transcripts, standardised test results, a photo, a copy of your passport, a motivation letter and a recommendation letter, then pay the 513 NIS registration fee by credit card.[11] The programme FAQ names the SAT or ACT as the usual test and says applicants must meet the Technion’s requirements for a foreign matriculation certificate, except the Hebrew requirement.[4]
- Other undergraduate applicants: the admissions site lists the SAT, the ACT or the Israeli Psychometric Test, and a separate page for foreign matriculation diplomas (IB, OSSD, BACS, GCSE, AP).[10]
- Graduate: find a position or advisor, contact that person, then apply through the Graduate School portal. If you cannot find one, the page gives apply@int.technion.ac.il as a contact.[6]
We give no deadlines because they change every year. The registration page states that registration for the 2027/28 academic year is open.[11]
Which language level do you need?
International BSc: no Hebrew is needed for admission. The first year is taught in English and includes an intensive Hebrew course, with placement into levels from Beginners to Pre-Exemption. From the second year courses are offered in Hebrew; students must reach Hebrew 3 by the end of year one to join regular Hebrew-taught courses and Hebrew 4 by the end of year two for exemption from Hebrew studies.[4]
Hebrew-track programmes: they require fluent Hebrew; the admissions site lists a Hebrew test (YAEL) and an English test (Amir).[10]
Graduate: programmes are offered in English.[6] The pages we read do not state a TOEFL or IELTS minimum for graduate applicants, so check the Graduate School site for your programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
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More about studying in Israel
- Israel: best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
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Sources
[1] Technion: English homepage (page without a date; student and faculty counts from its facts block)
[2] Israel National News: QS World University Rankings 2027, Israeli universities (QS publishes the ranking at topuniversities.com, which blocks automated access) (article of 21 Jun 2026; QS edition released 18 Jun 2026)
[3] Jerusalem Post: Tel Aviv University rises in latest QS world rankings (article of 22 Jun 2026; gives the previous ranks)
[4] Technion International: BSc in Engineering or Science, 1st Year in English, FAQs (fees stated for 2026/27; page without a date)
[5] Technion International: Payments (page without a date)
[6] Technion International: Graduate School (page without a date)
[7] Technion Student Accounts: Graduate Studies Tuition (content for 2026/27; posting stamp 10 May 2016)
[8] Wikipedia: Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (history, campus and type)
[9] Technion: About (page without a date)
[10] Technion Undergraduate Admissions (registration section inserted 6 Jan 2025; newest news item 10 Dec 2025)
[11] Technion International: BSc registration process (page without a date; states registration for 2027/28 is open)
[12] Technion Dean of Students: Admissions and costs (exchange students 2026/27) (page without a date; files uploaded Jan 2026)
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