International students are fully supported, with all programs conducted in English and dedicated assistance provided through the Technion’s International School. MSc and PhD students receive comprehensive financial support—including tuition, stipend, housing, and travel to top international conferences—allowing them to focus on breakthrough research without financial burden.
Over the skies of Israel in recent years, a revolution in aerospace technology has unfolded—transforming national defense and redefining what modern missile interception can achieve. The layered capabilities of the Arrow 2 and 3, David’s Sling, and Iron Dome systems have together shielded Israeli civilians from what could have been devastating barrages of rockets and missiles from multiple fronts. While no system can offer complete protection, these integrated technologies—backed by early warning systems and precise, overlapping defense layers—have proven remarkably effective. During the recent 12-day war with Iran, they protected the country from wide-scale destruction, blunting attacks launched by Hezbollah, the Houthi rebels, and the Iranian regime.
Iron Dome (left) and David Sling (right) systems in action | Photography: IDF Spokesperson’s Unit
This unprecedented level of defense was not achieved overnight. It is the product of decades of rigorous work by engineers in Israel’s defense sector—experts in propulsion, aerodynamics, guidance, navigation, and control. Their efforts, once quiet and unseen, have now lit up the skies with successful intercepts and lifesaving defenses. In contrast, Iran’s defensive response during the conflict proved grossly inadequate. The stark imbalance was not merely one of funding or equipment—it was one of technical expertise, and it begins with education and research.
At the heart of Israel’s aerospace innovation is the Stephen B. Klein Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at the Technion – Israel Institute of Technology. As the only dedicated aerospace engineering faculty in the country, it serves as a strategic national asset—educating the next generation of aerospace leaders while advancing foundational and applied research across the field. Alumni of the faculty have a profound and direct impact on Israel’s defense capabilities as well as across the nation’s “start-up” economy.
The Technion’s aerospace faculty is a powerhouse of scientific and technological advancement, where graduate students work at the forefront of both defense and civilian aerospace innovation. Through programs leading to the Master of Engineering (ME), Master of Science (MSc), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), students engage in advanced research and professional development across all aerospace disciplines. The ME is geared toward industry professionals, while the MSc and PhD are research-intensive, enabling deep dives into topics ranging from control theory to hypersonic propulsion and sustainable aviation, AI in autonomous systems, and new-space commercialization.
“Our vision for graduate studies at the Technion is to cultivate the next generation of aerospace leaders and innovators,” says Professor Daniel Zelazo, Vice Dean for Graduate Studies. “We attract the brightest minds, and our commitment to pushing technological boundaries ensures that our graduates are at the forefront of aerospace engineering, ready to tackle the industry’s most complex challenges and contribute significantly to Israel’s security and technological prowess.”
Graduate research at the faculty spans key areas such as:
- Fluid Mechanics, Aerodynamics, and Aeroacoustics
- Structures and Solid Mechanics
- Guidance, Navigation, and Control
- AI and Robotics
- Propulsion and Combustion
- Astronautical Engineering
Students conduct theoretical, experimental, and computational work using world-class facilities: from subsonic to hypersonic wind tunnels (Mach 5+), to a jet engine test facility, additive manufacturing labs, an autonomous flight arena, a zero-carbon propulsion center, and a high-performance computing center.
International students are fully supported, with all programs conducted in English and dedicated assistance provided through the Technion’s International School. MSc and PhD students receive comprehensive financial support—including tuition, stipend, housing, and travel to top international conferences—allowing them to focus on breakthrough research without financial burden.
Technion aerospace alumni occupy top positions across Israel’s defense industries and in global institutions such as NASA, IAI, Rafael, and Mobileye. PhD alumni continue their academic journeys at the world’s top universities, including MIT, Princeton, ETH Zurich and Oxford. Their achievements underscore the global impact of a Technion education.
For aspiring aerospace engineers—whether interested in defense, commercial aviation, space systems, or advanced autonomous flight—there is no better launchpad than the Stephen B. Klein Faculty of Aerospace Engineering at the Technion.
