M.Sc. and Ph.D. Physics at Technion Israel Institute of Technology

July 12th, 2021: Technion is Israel’s premier institute for science, technology, engineering, and applied research. Founded in 1912, it is positioned among the world’s top 50 research-driven science and technology universities, dedicated to the growth of knowledge, and the development of human capital and leadership.Technion is among the top 10 universities for educating the world’s leading Tech CEOs, with an extensive network of top-tier research-based universities known for their scientific excellence and vibrant innovation ecosystems.

The Department of Physics at the institute stands at the forefront of contemporary research, both fundamental and applied. The department operates centres for interdisciplinary research, which facilitate interactions with other departments at the Technion, and foster an international, exciting and diverse atmosphere of cooperation. The focus of Technion’s Physics department is to educate the next generation of physicists and researchers by imparting them with skills to explore, question, and challenge our understanding of the physical world.

Technion offers a unique learning experience through its graduate studies for students interested in progressing as independent researchers and are looking at leadership roles in academia and industry.The institute is home to several core physics subjects inclusive of:

• Astrophysics, cosmology and general relativity.
• Atomic and Molecular Physics.
• Biophysics.
• Complex Systems.
• Condensed Matter Physics.
• High Energy Physics.
• Non-linear Optics.
• Quantum Science and Technology.
• Plasma Physics.

The Faculty of Physics also offers a Certificate of specialization in Quantum Science & Technology as part of the program towards an MSc degree.

POST GRADUATE and Ph.D. DEGREES:

MSc (masters) Degree

Students studying for an MSc (masters) degree must complete a series of required courses and perform original research culminating in a written thesis. The first two semesters are usually dedicated to coursework, during which time the student finds a research advisor and devises a thesis plan. The second year is dedicated to research, under close supervision and mentoring by the faculty advisor.

PhD (doctoral) Degree

This is an intensive program in which the student performs and publishes original scientific research in the research group of a physics professor, with an eye toward becoming established as an independent creative researcher. During the PhD program, doctoral students become experts in their chosen fields and gain advanced knowledge and tools crucial to their development as independent researchers. A small amount of additional coursework is typically required for the PhD degree, as is a written thesis.

Application process and admission: 

The applicants should first contact the faculty member they would like to work with at https://phys.technion.ac.il/images/research/Technion_Physics_faculty_research_booklet.pdf.

Once they have contacted the concerned faculty member, they need to the begin the process of application to Technion at:apply@int.technion.ac.il

More information about admissions and requirements here: https://phys.technion.ac.il/en/academics/postgraduate

ABOUT TECHNION:

Founded in 1912, Technion – Israel Institute of Technology is Israel’s oldest tertiary institution. The institute is a premier institute for science, technology, engineering, and applied research. Positioned among the world’s top 50 research-driven science and technology universities, the institute is dedicated to the growth of knowledge, and the development of human capital and leadership.

Technion is ranked 1st in Digital Education Worldwide (Times Higher Education), 8th university in the world for producing Nobel laureates and 1^st university in the world for Artificial Intelligence (CS Rankings). Technion is among the top 10 universities for educating the world’s leading Tech CEOs and is the sixth member of the prestigious EuroTech Universities Alliance, a network of top-tier research-based universities known for their scientific excellence and vibrant innovation ecosystems.

Set on a modern campus in Haifa, Technion is home to a prominent faculty, including three noble laureates and a long list of notable alumni including engineers, scientists, physicians, professors, and entrepreneurs. The institute offers several programs taught entirely in English, by Technion faculty, scientists, and industry experts in a stimulating environment and advanced, state-of-the-art laboratories.

Outside of Silicon Valley, Israel has the highest concentration of high-tech companies in the world. The institute’s graduate represent 70% of the high-tech workforce who play a key role in growing Israel's Industrial infrastructure, reinforcing its technological defense capabilities, and pioneering its technology-based enterprises. Technion Is revered as one of the world’s leading entrepreneurial ecosystem and an incubator of future successful entrepreneurs, imparting an experience that develops a students’ independence, creativity, and leadership in an era of rapid technological change.