MSc program
Admission
- To be considered for the Applied Math program graduate studies, candidates must have a minimum average score of 87 in their undergraduate studies, which includes the mandatory courses of the applied undergraduate mathematics track (https://math.technion.ac.il/en/applied/) or equivalent courses. Candidates whose average score falls between 84-87 may still submit their candidacy for consideration by the committee for the Applied Math program graduate studies. In some cases, students who have not completed the mandatory courses may be accepted as “A student in the process of completion.”
- As part of your application, we would like to get to know you better beyond the data presented in your transcripts.
Please attach a short document (up to one page) in which you address the following points:
- Your Interest in the Program: Why are you interested in pursuing a Master’s degree in Applied Mathematics, and why specifically in our program?
- Areas of Interest: What specific topics or research areas are you most passionate about? If there are faculty members affiliated with the program whose research aligns with your interests, we encourage you to mention them.
- Relevant Background and Experience: Please describe any relevant experience you have that is not reflected in your grades. This could include: significant undergraduate projects, relevant work experience, participation in research, advanced courses you have taken independently, programming competitions, or other activities that demonstrate your skills and commitment.
This statement gives you a voice beyond the list of grades. It is your opportunity to highlight your strengths and help us evaluate your suitability for our program. We read every statement carefully.
Study requirements
The program includes several mandatory courses (listed below), along with additional courses selected according to the research topic.
Graduates of a three-year bachelor’s program are required to complete 50 credits for the degree, broken down as follows: 30 credits from coursework, 20 credits for the thesis, and 2 credits for “Advanced English.”
Graduates of a four-year bachelor’s program are required to complete 38 credits for the degree, broken down as follows: 16 credits from coursework, 20 credits for the thesis, and 2 credits for “Advanced English.”
In the non-thesis track (final project instead of a research thesis), an additional 8 course credits must be completed.
The courses must be taken during the master’s degree:
1960015 – Expository to Applied Math Research (Link to selected past talks)
1980000 – Asymptotic Methods
1960013 – Numerical analysis
One course in the field of probability and statistics:
1060349 – Advanced probability
0960310 – Applied stochastic processes
0460201 – Introduction to random signal work
0960425 – Time series and forecasting
The list of graduates courses can be seen at the following link: graduates courses
Ph.D. program
Doctoral students are assigned a study program consisting of at least 10 credit points and are required a final research thesis.
Prospective Advisor – please contact an advisor before applying.
Transcripts and Diplomas – A certified and official transcript and diplomas or confirmations of eligibility, including the GPA translated officially to English or Hebrew should be submitted. Applicants who have not yet graduated can send their current transcript. Candidates who have completed their studies at Technion do not need to send these documents.
Recommendations – All applicants must submit two academic recommendations, one of them from the Master thesis advisor.
Ranking – Candidates from other institutions (not the Technion) should submit their relative rank class rank, if available.
The principal study requirement is the completion of a research thesis supervised by a faculty member in addition to 10 credit points and an English course for Ph.D students.
