Israel Institute of Technology Summer School Program & Internship
The Summer School Program & Internship is an opportunity for outstanding undergraduate and postgraduate students from all over the world, interested in enhancing their academic profile with a rigorous and challenging academic experience at Israel’s oldest university and premier center for science, technology and applied sciences.
Students are given the opportunity to take one advanced course in a variety of engineering and science fields. These advanced courses are taught by Technion’s top level faculty in English, at cutting-edge facilities.
Technion invites tech-minded students from around the world to an unforgettable summer learning experience at Israel’s premier institute for science, technology and applied research. Students can study with renowned faculty and international peers to earn academic credits or intern at an Israeli engineering or start-up company to gain valuable work experience.
Courses are offered in a wide range of fields:
Entrepreneurship: Organizations & Entrepreneurship (Introduction to Entrepreneurship); Project in Entrepreneurship.
Humanities: Archeology and History in the Holy Land; Introduction to Israeli Culture
Medicine: Becoming a Doctor; Human Sexuality
Professional Internships:
Professional Internships are directed work-study experiences taken in companies and industry sectors common to the Israeli economy. Working as an intern enables students to connect theory with practice and apply the engineering and/or scientific principles learned in the classroom to a real-world professional environment. Completing an internship abroad is an invaluable opportunity to learn about local business and engineering practices and customs, hone personal as well as professional skills and habits, and broaden perspectives. Internships are unpaid positions taken over a period of at least 8 weeks (minimum 200 hours).
Accreditation:
Upon successful completion of their chosen course(s) and/or internship, students will be awarded a commensurate number of Technion credits.
Housing
Students may ask for assistance with finding accommodations in the city of Haifa or may request on-campus housing through Technion International. Please see Admissions for estimated cost of housing. For more information we urge you to contact our Summer Program Coordinator at summer@int.technion.ac.il
Social and Cultural Activities
To enrich the learning experience, students will be invited to participate in social and cultural activities both on and off campus such as lectures and trips, including industry visits and tours to major Israeli tourist attractions. Students will also visit cutting-edge laboratories and meet Technion faculty, and they will engage with lunchtime speakers providing in-depth exposure to Israeli and Middle Eastern culture and history. Campus social activities are led by Technion International’s experienced student guides.
Why Technion?
Technion is Israel’s premier institute for science, technology and applied research. The university has trained most of the country’s top engineers and managers, and it stands at the forefront of cutting-edge industry-related research. Watch Technion’s involvement in Israel’s booming high-tech and start-up economy:
Technion Nation – Building Israel the Start-Up Nation
Technion – The Start-Up Nation’s University
Support & Assistance
Technion International trains student guides to assist visiting students with a wide range of questions and issues. The Technion International team also organizes special events, trips and activities open to all international students on campus, that enrich their study experiences in Israel.
Additional information about life at the Technion is available here