The chemistry Department of the Technion is a very active and energetic academic unit. With 25 faculty members and about 150 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, the Department exhibits the highest ratio of graduate students/faculty at the Technion. The research programs span the full spectrum of disciplines within the chemical sciences, including physical, analytical, inorganic, organic, biochemical and theoretical fields, and maintain strong collaborations with the associated sciences of physics, materials science, biology, biotechnology, nanotechnology and medicine. The chemistry department in the Technion maintains strong collaboration with the relevant faculty members in GTIIT and joint researches are encouraged.

English Proficiency Test

Since the academic program at GTIIT is taught in English, applicants are required to demonstrate their English proficiency before they enroll. Applicants from high schools where English is not the primary language of instruction are required to submit official copies of their scores on the TOEFL, IELTS, the SAT Reasoning, or ACT Plus Writing Test.

Required Scores on English Proficiency Tests

Candidates applying from the USA or from high schools taught according to the American system, must take a standardized test (SAT or ACT) before applying. GTIIT has minimum test score requirements for the math section as detailed below. Those who take tests in other subjects may send their results in as well.

Required Scores on Standardized Tests

Your application must include the following documents:

•  Completed Application Form including a passport sized photo

•  Health Declaration Form

•  Secondary school diploma and transcripts covering three years (students should have a strong background in math/science. A background in Physics is mandatory)

•  Two teacher recommendation letters*

•  Standardized test (SAT or ACT or AST) according to the student’s country of origin

•  Resume/CV

•  Personal statement

•  Students who are non-native English speakers must also submit English proficiency test scores, either TOEFL or IELTS (see below for required minimum and recommended score)

•  $100 (USD) non-refundable application fee

* An original copy must be sent to the Admissions Office directly from the evaluator. At least one letter should be from a mathematics or science teacher.