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Studying abroad at the Technion, you will be introduced to a new culture and a new way of life. You will develop friendships and relationships that will enrich your life. You will experience the education at the Technion and broaden your horizon. Use the TechnionIntern website to stay informed before and during your stay.
Studies
On these pages, you will find useful information for your studies.
Studying in English
1. International Programs:
Get your degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Technion.
2. Exchange for one or two semesters:
Courses in English:
-For Civil and Environmental Engineering.
-For all the faculties in the winter semester and the summer semester.
-For the courses in your faculty, please contact Yael Yariv.
Everything you need for studies
-Book Store - Michlol:
The campus store is located beneath the Churchill Auditorium. Its opening hours are:
- Sun-Thurs: 08:00 - 18:00 hrs.
- Fri: 08:30 - 12:30 hrs.
Useful phrases and vocabulary in Hebrew
Find useful phrases and vocabulary here.
Hebrew Classes:
Find more information here:
- ciar.technion.ac.il/hebrew-studies%20/
For exchange students Hebrew can be learned in:
- The Ulpan
- A conversational Hebrew class at the Technion
- Advanced courses at the Technion
Semester Dates
The dates of the Israeli school year may differ from the dates of your home university.
-Fall-Semester : October - end of February (Pre-semester Hebrew Ulpan will start in August)
-Spring-Semester : End of February - middle of July (Pre-semester Hebrew Ulpan will start in January)
An Academic Calendar can be found here: http://ciar.technion.ac.il/Academic-Calendar/
Workload per semester
Full-time undergraduate students are typically required to complete approximately 16 credits per semester to be considered full-time students.
- One academic lecture hour (50 minutes) represents one credit point.
- One tutorial or one laboratory hour represents one half credit point.
The courses in the study abroad program can usually be characterized as third and fourth year undergraduate courses. They may be considered elective courses at some colleges. The courses usually comprise periodic homework assignments, a mid-term exam, and a final exam. Some courses involve off-site activities and visits to Israeli industry.
Grading System
Grade (letter) Grade (%)
A+ 97-100
A 91-96
A- 86-90
B+ 82-85
B 77-81
B- 73-76
C+ 65-72
C 61-64
D 55-60
F 54 and lower
