Technion 2025/26: A Year of Renewal, Growth, and Impact

The Technion’s story this year is one of renewal — a community rising together, stronger and more united than ever. As the war’s shadow lifts, the campus is filled with the promise of peace, progress, and possibility. Each student, faculty member, staff member, and donor is part of this journey. Together, we are building not just a better Technion, but a brighter future for Israel and the world.

The start of the academic year on October 29 marked new beginnings. After two years of conflict and uncertainty, the Technion opened its doors to a record number of new undergraduate students: 2,314 bright minds, each carrying dreams and determination. Enrollment surged by 12%, and nearly half of the incoming class are women, reflecting a vibrant and diverse community ready to shape the future.

Technion President Prof. Uri Sivan welcomed the new students with words that echo across generations: “You are joining the Technion family — a proud and distinguished family. Membership lasts a lifetime. Admission is not easy, and you have all met its high standards. There is no better starting point for life than being a Technion graduate.”

The most popular programs — electrical and computer engineering, aerospace engineering, mechanical engineering, and civil and environmental engineering — are engines of innovation, powering Israel’s recovery and growth. Science faculties like physics and biology have seen remarkable growth, with some programs expanding by 20% or more.

In total, 15,000 students will study at the Technion this year, including 4,700 graduate students. Approximately 200 of these students are studying at the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Technion-Cornell Institute in New York.

Even as many students continue to serve in the reserves, the Technion stands by them, offering academic, emotional, and financial support. Remarkably, over the last two years, dropout rates did not increase as a result of the war, and grades remained strong — a testament to the community’s strength and solidarity and to the University’s investment in student support services and the donors who made them possible.

This year, the Technion launched Easy Start Week, a new initiative to help first-year students transition smoothly into academic life. The week was filled with mathematics workshops, orientation sessions, and leisure activities, designed to foster connection and confidence. The Pre-Technion summer three-week program, now in its fourth year, continues to bridge gaps in mathematics, blending academic preparation with social experiences. These programs promise that every student will find their place and thrive.

The Office of the Dean of Students and the Technion Student Association prepared a comprehensive program of tours, workshops, performances, and parties to help all students —especially reservists — recharge and reconnect. The message is clear: at the Technion, no one is alone.

“Our goal is to make the Technion your home,” said Prof. Guedi Capeluto, dean of students. “We will provide you with a supportive environment that allows you to grow academically, personally, and socially. We’re here for you.”