Several Master of Science (MSc) tracks are offered.
MSc in Mechanical Engineering
The MSc in mechanical engineering program consists of a combination of courses and a thesis, which together provide students with extensive knowledge and a high degree of expertise in mechanical engineering. It prepares them for research and development in industry and opens doors for them into the world of academic research. Students are required to study subjects according to a unique curriculum, engage in research and prepare an engineering project or write a thesis. The research or project can be theoretical or experimental, can focus on examination into unique phenomena in pure or applied science, or present a more practical approach in engineering design or manufacturing processes.
Students admitted to the program are required to find an advisor who wants to guide them with their thesis and to submit a proposal for their thesis to the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee (scholarship students within two months of beginning their studies, and students without a scholarship up to half the duration of their studies). However, it is advisable to find an advisor as early as possible, even before they begin their studies.
Students may choose advisors from among faculty members and also from among faculty members in the Faculty of Aerospace Engineering, the Faculty of Biomedical Engineering, and the Faculty of Materials Science and Engineering. Each faculty’s website has pages about faculty members; it is recommended to email faculty members whose field of expertise interests you to enquire if they would be willing to serve as your MSc advisor. It is also recommended to attach your resume and transcript even in your initial email.
Holders of a BSc in mechanical engineering with a grade point average above 82 (this number is updated periodically) with good recommendations may also be accepted to the MSc program. Graduates of colleges are also required to present their ranking in their graduating class.
Holders of other degrees in engineering may be accepted to the graduate program, but will be required to complete several courses from the undergraduate track in mechanical engineering, as determined by the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee.
For more information, see the Guide for Graduate Studies (in Hebrew).
Master of Science (MSc)
The Master of Science track is virtually the same as the MSc in Mechanical Engineering; it is intended mainly for graduates of other faculties who are interested in a master’s degree with a thesis at the Technion’s Faculty of Mechanical Engineering.
Graduates of four-year engineering degrees (for example, electrical engineering, biomedical engineering or chemical engineering) in general will not be required to complete undergraduate courses as part of the admission process. This may be necessary as a prerequisite for advanced courses or at the request of the advisor/faculty committee for the purpose of the thesis.
Graduates of three-year degrees (for example, physics or chemistry) will be required to complete at least 20 additional credits beyond the requirements of the MSc, in accordance with the procedures of the Graduate School.
The curriculum in the thesis track includes:
- A minimum of 22 graduate credits (in the thesis track – at least 30 credits).
- Passing the Hebrew and English exams according to the requirements of the Graduate School that appear in the acceptance letter.
- A seminar lecture, the date of which will be published in the Technion’s newsletter.
- Submission of a paper about a large-scale research or engineering project.
- Defense of the paper before a committee of examiners.
Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering (ME)
This degree is based on the accumulation of credits only and does not require a thesis. The program is designed for external students with a BSc in mechanical engineering with work experience, who are prepared for advanced work in applied engineering or development.
While it is rare for a graduate of this program to continue to a PhD, it is possible after completing research in the framework of the ‘non degree’ studies based on the decision of the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee.
Master of Engineering (ME)
The program for an ME is the same as the Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and can be obtained by anyone with a BSc in engineering, although not in mechanical engineering. The decision is made by the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee.
Applicants wishing to join any of the ME programs without a thesis are requested to indicate this on their application.
Admission Requirements
Admission to any of the MSc and ME programs is subject to the guidelines of the Graduate School and the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, which are modified from time to time. In recent years, a minimum undergraduate grade point average of 82 is required, as well as letters of recommendation. The ME program requires a BSc average of at least 80.
Graduates of a three-year BSc program will first be required to complete undergraduate courses. The exact list of supplementary courses will be determined by the Faculty Graduate Studies Committee.
The curriculum in the non-thesis track includes:
- Subjects in the curriculum amounting to at least 42 credits (this will also include subjects studied as part of advanced studies and recognized by the Graduate School).
- Passing the Hebrew and English exams according to the requirements of the Graduate School that appear in the acceptance letter.
- Submission of a 5-credit project or a seminar paper under the guidance of or recognized by an academic staff member from the Technion (included in the 42 credits).
The list of required and elective courses in the main research tracks is updated annually and published in the Guide for Graduate Studies (in Hebrew).
Obtaining the Degree
Obtaining a master’s degree is conditioned upon fulfilling all the requirements and complying with the regulations of the Graduate School.
