Undergraduate in BSc In Mechanical Engineering

 

The prestigious bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering is taught entirely in English at Technion’s Faculty of Mechanical Engineering. The Faculty is internationally recognized for its leadership in research, education, and innovation and has educated engineering leaders holding key positions in high-tech, government, and defense industries in Israel. Students are taught by senior academic staff, scientists, and expert lecturers from the industry, and benefit from a stimulating environment and state-of-the-art laboratories – among the most advanced of their kind in the world. The program provides students with a strong base in the engineering sciences alongside project-based laboratory and design experiences to develop their independence, creativity, and leadership in an era of rapid technological change. New developments in the fields of micro-systems, biomechanics, and medical robotics pose exciting challenges for mechanical engineers as well as new opportunities for driving innovation.

Typically, mechanical engineers are suited for employment in diverse areas, including the aerospace, automotive, biomedical, chemical industry, computer, communications, nanotechnology, robotics, and power-generation industries.

Learn more about the Technion’s Faculty of Mechanical Engineering here.

Program Details

Mechanical engineering is concerned with the design, development and manufacturing of mechanical systems and processes to advance modern industry and emerging technologies while taking into account social, environmental, and economic factors. Virtually every object in our lives has been touched by mechanical engineers, from the design of cars, airplanes, sports equipment, sophisticated robots, medical devices, mobile phones, human-machine interfaces, autonomous vehicles and systems, and 3D printing technologies.

Since mechanical engineers are involved with the mechanics of motion and the transfer of energy from one form to another or one place to another, they need to acquire knowledge and experience in the fields of solid and fluid mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, energy development, control, design and manufacturing, and more, along with a combination of basic science with engineering applications.

Option of Transferring to Regular Technion Programs (in Hebrew)

Students who have successfully completed the first year of the program have the option of transferring into an undergraduate study track in Hebrew offered by other engineering and science faculties at the university, provided that their Hebrew language skills are sufficient and that they obtain the required academic average according to Technion policies. Internal Faculty Transfer Students enrolled in a Technion International program who would like to transfer to another Technion faculty are responsible for inquiring with the faculty in question about its transfer requirements.

*Students can also apply to transfer their Technion credits to a university of their choice.

Academic Program

The BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering is comprised of at least 158.5 academic credits and can be completed in 4 years.

Orientation Week

Commencement Date: August 12 – 15, 2019

Attending Orientation Week is compulsory

Technion International also provides a comprehensive Orientation Week designed to familiarize students with the campus and surrounding neighborhoods, and to provide a general guide to student life in Israel. The Orientation Program covers essentials such as opening an Israeli bank account, getting a cell phone plan, navigating around Haifa, and more.

Programs Structure

Commencement Date: August 12, 2019

SEMESTER	SUBJECTS TAUGHT
0	Preparation Period – Basic Math, Physics, and Hebrew Courses
1	Math, Physics, Chemistry, Hebrew, and Basic Science Courses
2-5	Engineering and Science Fundamentals
6-8	Mechanical Engineering Specialization Courses

Preparation Period

Following the orientation week, students will undergo a Preparation Program, which lays the foundation for upcoming studies.

Owing to the wide and diverse backgrounds of our international students, it’s essential that all students will begin the academically rigorous BSc program on an equal footing. To ensure that students are fully prepared for the demanding course load, the Technion mandates that all BSc students successfully complete a 16-week preparation program. During this period, students undertake intensive training in mathematics and physics, learn basic Hebrew, and pick-up helpful study skills. Experience indicates that the preparation program gives students a greater chance of excelling in and completing their engineering studies here. This preparatory period allows students to become familiar with the university’s academic structure and get to know their peers through informative and fun social activities. The program also provides students with individual tutors, extra classes, and counseling as needed. Students must be prepared for a challenging and intensive period of study.

Housing

Students are housed in private rooms in Technion’s new dormitory complex consisting of five-person furnished apartment units, shared with international peers. Living on campus, students will enjoy a vibrant and welcoming student community, which will help them easily integrate into life at Technion.