Semester 1: Mid October to February
Semester 2: Early March to August

Technion International’s Spring Semester Abroad program offers foreign students from around the globe the opportunity to experience world class university education in Israel. Technion brings innovation, excellence, research and advanced scholarship to the fore during a single semester customized to meet students’ academic needs and interests. Students may choose from courses in a range of subjects and fields, all taught in English by Technion’s internationally respected faculty.

Suitable for FOE students

Students are advised to look at the list of courses available in Technion International School of Engineering: http://www.ise.technion.ac.il/category/Semester_Aborad_Programs.

The Spring Semester Abroad offers a challenging and intensive course load which each student can tailor to meet their specific interests as well as ensuring students’ ability to meet specific pre-requisites or course requirements for their home universities or prospective graduate or advanced studies.

Full-time students typically take around 16- 20 credits per semester. One academic lecture hour (50 minutes) equals 1 credit point. One tutorial or one laboratory hour equals .5 credit points. Courses are given at the third and fourth year undergraduate level. Some involve off-site activities and visits to Israeli industry.

Please check with SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.

Selected students are expected to provide proof of insurance and sign the Letter of Undertaking (LOU) along with their Next –of-Kin (NOK).

All International School students live in standard dormitory apartment with five single rooms, a shared kitchen and bathroom or a two bedroom apartment where 2 students share a room.  Rooms include only a bed, closet and desk. Students must bring or arrange their own bedding and kitchenware, and plan to prepare their own food as meals are not included.  

Electricity fees are determined according to the average consumption of Technion student. If a student consumes more than this determined average, he/she will be requested to pay the difference.

The payments for dorms are from the 1st of the month until the end of the month. If you arrive between the 1st and the 15th then you will be responsible for paying for the entire month, and if you arrive between the 15th and the end of the month, you will be responsible for the paying for half of the month.

For students staying less than 6 months in Israel:

Tourist B/2 Visa: The B/2 visa is intended for persons entering Israel for a short period. Before entering the academic program, all students must clarify their status and eligibility for a B/2 visa with the Israeli embassy or consulate in their country of origin.  The B/2 visa will allow you to stay in Israel for 3 months and the Ministry of Interior may extend this visa beyond 3 months.

For students staying longer than 6 months in Israel:

Student A/2 Visa: You must apply for the Student Visa at the nearest Israeli Consulate.

Contact information for Israeli embassies and consulates around the world can be found at www.mfa.gov.il/MFA.

For more information on visa, please visit: http://www.tourism.gov.li >Planning Your trip > Visa in Israel

Health insurance:

All Technion International School students MUST have full health insurance coverage while in Israel. The Harel Medical Insurance, which costs approximately $400 per semester payable upon your arrival to Israel, is recommended.

Accident insurance:

Students registered at the Technion should also have adequate accident insurance coverage, which is the student’s responsibility and should be arranged prior to the student’s arrival at the Technion. The Student Association fee, which is included in the fees you are asked to pay, includes compulsory basic accident insurance*, which is provided by the Student Association during the academic year only. If you intend to arrive at the Technion prior to the start of the Winter semester or remain beyond the end of the Spring semester, you must arrange for accident insurance coverage for the period during which you are not covered by the Student Association policy.

The basic coverage provided by the Student Association policy is minimal and includes: 80,000 Shekels for fatal accident; up to 130,000 Shekels for permanent total disability; 450 Shekels per week (up to one year) for temporary total disability. We urge you to take out a supplemental policy which will provide more adequate coverage.

More information will be available here: http://www.ise.technion.ac.il/category/Getting_Oriented

Breakdown of Costs	NIS
Accommodation	950
Food	400
Insurance	140
Others (Entertainment, clothes)	300
Monthly Estimate	1,790

Please refer to the Other Links Section for the relevant links to the estimated costs of living.

Universal Currency Converter:

	http://www.xe.com/ucc/

Accommodation:

	http://www.ise.technion.ac.il/category/Dorms

Course Information:

	http://www1.technion.ac.il/en/academics http://www.ise.technion.ac.il/category/Semester_Aborad_Programs http://www.ise.technion.ac.il/files/spring_semester.pdf