Technion-The Faculty of ECE (The Andrew & Erna Viterbi Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering)

What Technion-The Faculty of ECE (The Andrew & Erna Viterbi Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering) does

The Andrew & Erna Viterbi Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering is an academic department within Technion - Israel Institute of Technology, located on the Technion campus in Haifa, Israel. Established in 1938 (as the Department of Electromechanics) and renamed following a major donation by Qualcomm co-founder Andrew Viterbi and his wife Erna, the faculty delivers undergraduate B.Sc. programs (Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and combined Physics-EE tracks), M.Sc. and Ph.D. programs including an International Ph.D. Excellence Program, and runs approximately 12 teaching laboratories supporting practical training. The faculty serves roughly 400 new undergraduates per year and is supported by approximately 60 leading researchers.

The faculty's research portfolio spans 11 specialized centers covering optoelectronics, micro-nano electronics, nanotechnology (RBNI), cybersecurity, quantum technologies, autonomous systems, machine learning and intelligent systems (MLIS), space research, energy, and circuits. Underlying technology focus includes electronics, photonics, signal processing, communications, embedded systems, AI/ML, and quantum computing. Research outputs include a technical reports archive of 662+ publications, multiple IEEE and AVS award-winning papers, ERC and EU grant-funded projects, and recognition through Clarivate's Highly Cited Researchers list.

The faculty operates on a hybrid academic revenue model funded through Israeli government allocations, regulated tuition, competitive research grants (Israeli, EU/ERC), industry-sponsored research via the Industrial Affiliate Program (IAP), and major philanthropic donations. The IAP connects the faculty's research and graduate talent with Israeli and international technology companies. Distribution occurs through Technion's centralized admissions system and faculty website (ece.technion.ac.il), supplemented by youth outreach to high schools, industry events, and a colloquium/seminar series. The faculty has produced approximately 15,000 graduates who lead Israel's high-tech industry, with 70% of Israeli tech company CEOs being alumni.

Name

Technion-The Faculty of ECE (The Andrew & Erna Viterbi Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering)

Legal name

Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering, Technion Institute of Technology of Israel

Website

https://ece.technion.ac.il

Company type

Private

Founded year

1938

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Andrew & Erna Viterbi Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering is an academic department at Technion in Haifa, Israel, delivering undergraduate and graduate ECE programs, operating 11 specialized research centers, and supplying roughly 400 graduates per year to Israel's high-tech industry.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Electrical & Computer Engineering

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Technical Universities with Computing, Data & AI Focus (EDAHAEAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Engineering & Technology Institutes (Comprehensive) (EDAHAEAA), Technical Universities with Specialized Engineering Domains (EDAHAEAI)

Keywords

• Electrical engineering education
• Computer engineering research
• Graduate engineering programs
• Photonics and nanotechnology
• Quantum computing research

Headquarters

HQ city

Haifa

HQ country

Israel

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Academic Programs: Revenue from undergraduate and graduate degree programs, international PhD excellence program
2. Research Grants and Funding: Government and private research grants, European Union funding (ERC grants), industry-sponsored research
3. Industrial Affiliate Program: Industry partnerships and membership fees through the Industrial Affiliate Program (IAP)

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Faculty offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Software Engineering, supported by approximately 12 teaching laboratories and 11 specialized research centers covering optoelectronics, micro-nano electronics, quantum technologies, AI/ML, cybersecurity, and autonomous systems. It also operates an Industrial Affiliate Program connecting faculty research with industry partners and the EMET and International Ph.D. Excellence Programs for high-performing students.

Product overview

The Andrew & Erna Viterbi Faculty of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Technion offers a comprehensive academic portfolio consisting of undergraduate and graduate degree programs (B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.), supported by approximately 12 teaching laboratories. The faculty operates multiple specialized research centers covering areas including circuits, nanoelectronics, optoelectronics, cybersecurity, quantum computing, and machine learning. The Industrial Affiliate Program connects industry with academic research. Key programs include the EMET Excellence Program for undergraduates and the International Ph.D. Excellence Program. The Technical Reports Archive documents faculty research outputs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Studies (B.Sc.) Four-year undergraduate programs in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Physics, and combined programs, enrolling approximately 400 new students per year across five study tracks.
• Graduate Studies (M.Sc. and Ph.D.) Advanced thesis-based M.Sc. programs and research doctorate (Ph.D.) programs in electrical and computer engineering, with research supervision across 11 specialized research centers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000 graduates leading Israeli high-tech industry
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability12 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Photonics Center, SoreqcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on research involving Dr. Maria Baskin's work on oxide-semiconductor integration for electronic devices, funded by the Paz Foundation
• Technion-Micron Center for MicroelectronicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research center focused on nanoelectronics research and development
• Russell Berrie Nanotechnology Institute (RBNI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative nanotechnology research institute at Technion
• Solid State Institute, TechnioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-departmental research institute supporting faculty research in solid state physics and materials
• Industrial Affiliate Program (IAP) MemberscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry partners in the IAP include technology companies that collaborate on research, recruit graduates, and support faculty initiatives. Specific company names not listed on website.
• Technion-Cornell Institute (Jacobs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint research collaboration with Prof. Mart Saborano and Dr. Efrat Shimron on AI and MRI technologies

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MIT Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS): MIT EECS is the most direct global peer: a top-ranked combined Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department at a leading research university, with comparable scope across electronics, computing, AI, quantum, and photonics, and a similarly strong industry-talent funnel. It is the benchmark against which Technion ECE measures its top-10 standing.
• Tsinghua University Department of Electronic Engineering: Tsinghua EE is a leading global ECE department at a top technical university, with strong talent-pipeline dynamics comparable to Technion's role in Israel's tech ecosystem.
• California Institute of Technology (Caltech) Electrical Engineering Department: Caltech's EE division within EAS is a smaller but elite ECE unit with strength in photonics, quantum, and signal processing — comparable to Technion ECE in scale (~60 faculty) and research-depth profile.
• Georgia Institute of Technology School of Electrical and Computer Engineering: Georgia Tech ECE is a large public-university ECE school with strong industry partnerships and broad research across communications, computing, and semiconductors — analogous in mission and industry-engagement model.
• UC Berkeley Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS): Berkeley EECS is a leading public-university ECE department with strong industry affiliate programs and broad research coverage including quantum, AI, and nanoelectronics — closely comparable to Technion ECE's portfolio and structure.
• Imperial College London Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering: Imperial EEE is a top European ECE department with comparable research portfolio (communications, photonics, AI, control) and similar positioning as a globally ranked technical-university unit.
• Stanford University Electrical Engineering Department: Stanford EE is a top-tier ECE department with overlapping research domains (AI/ML, hardware, photonics, signal processing) and deep Silicon Valley industry ties analogous to Technion's IAP. Comparable mission of producing both research leaders and tech-industry founders.
• ETH Zurich Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology: ETH Zurich EEIT is one of Europe's leading ECE departments with strength in semiconductors, photonics, communications, and AI. Comparable as a top-10 global technical-university ECE faculty with a strong industry-partner ecosystem.
• Carnegie Mellon University Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering: CMU ECE is a leading ECE department renowned for its computer-engineering and AI strengths, and is a frequent benchmark alongside MIT, Stanford, and Berkeley for top-10 ECE rankings — directly comparable to Technion ECE.

Broad incumbents

• Technion – Israel Institute of Technology (parent institution): While not a peer, the parent institution provides the administrative, funding, and cross-faculty research infrastructure that the ECE faculty operates within. Useful as a structural reference for understanding the faculty's operating environment and institutional value.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLjzjXn35TTsCEnyU1ksyg7kuxA1A1Nn2M
• Facebookfacebook.com/TechnionECE
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/ecetechnion

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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