Privacy Policy
General Overview
As part of the privacy policy we implement at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, we provide this document to detail how information is collected and used across our websites and online services. We are committed to protecting your personal data shared during admissions, registrations, and other service interactions.
This page is based on the Technion Privacy Policy for Applicants and Students (last updated Aug. 22, 2025). This website gives information to international students. Applications are handled directly by the Technion staff you contact by email.
Controller & Information
The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology, Technion City, Haifa 3200003, Israel, is in control of the personal information related to your application or studies at the Technion. The Technion respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the personal information provided to it. Some Technion websites have their own specific privacy policies, which apply in addition to this one.
Collection & Purposes
When you apply or study at the Technion, the information we may process includes:
• Personal and contact details: such as full name, date of birth, gender, address, email and phone number.
• Academic and educational status: such as previous degrees, study history, grades and courses, awards and scholarships.
• Administrative information and supporting documents: such as your CV, recommendation letters, declarations and records of your inquiries.
• Financial information: such as payment records and the documents needed to charge tuition and to assess your eligibility for scholarships and dormitories.
• Medical information, only if you choose to provide it: such as information about disabilities or special needs and requests for accommodations.
At the application stage, the information is used to assess your suitability for admission; to stay in contact with you (updates, requests for documents, administrative coordination, invitations to events and information about benefits and opportunities); to document and manage your application; to consider a dormitory request where relevant; for anonymous statistics; for identity verification and information security; and to meet legal requirements. After admission, it is used to plan and manage your studies and provide services such as registration, tuition, exams, transcripts and certificates, and access to Technion facilities and computing services, and to improve the Technion's services.
The Technion may use artificial intelligence tools to streamline processes and improve services, in line with the guidelines of the Privacy Protection Authority and the law.
Information Sharing
Personal information of applicants and students may be transferred to: the Central Bureau of Statistics; government bodies such as the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Defense; the Student Association; the Academic Sports Association (ASA); partner academic institutions; partner business entities and hospitals (for a practicum or internship, depending on the faculty and degree); donors (for grants and scholarships); and any other body that is part of the study program, subject to your consent.
Your Rights
Under the Protection of Privacy Law, 5741-1981, you may ask to review, correct or delete incorrect information about you. For any question about your rights, your privacy or your personal information, contact the Technion Data Protection Officer at dpo@technion.ac.il. For questions about your application, contact the coordinators listed on this website.
