Help in choosing Israeli academic institute

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around choosing an academic institution in Israel for studying physics, with a focus on programs that combine physics and mathematics. Participants explore options for undergraduate and graduate studies, express aspirations for theoretical research, and consider the implications of studying in Israel versus abroad.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant expresses a desire to study physics and mathematics at an undergraduate level, aiming for a Doctorate and potential collaboration with organizations like CERN.
  • Concerns are raised about the Technion's focus on a single-subject program in physics, despite its reputation for technical and physics research.
  • Another participant suggests that the Weizmann Institute may be the best option for graduate studies, citing its strong reputation and notable faculty.
  • There is a discussion about the importance of knowing one's area of interest, particularly for graduate studies, although some believe this is less critical at the undergraduate level.
  • Participants inquire about the possibility of studying abroad, but one participant indicates a preference for studying in Israel while remaining open to suggestions from other countries.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best institution for studying physics in Israel, with differing opinions on the strengths of the Technion, Tel Aviv University, and the Weizmann Institute. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best path forward for the original poster.

Contextual Notes

Participants express various assumptions about the academic landscape in Israel, including the perceived strengths and weaknesses of different institutions, and the impact of choosing a single-subject versus a dual-subject program. There are also considerations about the necessity of the psychometric exam and the implications of pursuing engineering versus physics.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals considering studying physics or related fields in Israel, particularly those weighing options between different universities and programs, may find this discussion relevant.

DaniV
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In the next semester (October 2016) I want to start learning physics with preferation for learning in a program that including two subjects- physics and math for the 1st degree.
My will it`s to advance to theoretical research and to get a Doctor degree, even co-operate with international organization such as Cern for my future research.

I am living in Israel and want to study there,
my best options are: Hebrew university,
Tel Aviv university and the Technion.
I have a diploma (Bagrut) that standing in the criterions
and i even not need to do Psychrometric exam only a english test (Amir).
I hear that the technion is the best for technical and physics research but their study is focused only on one subject program that including only physics.
But yet the technions level isn't getting far from those other university in their international achievments in the research pattern.
Or should I give up on my dreams and trying to test the psychometric exam and learn more realistic subject such as machine enginerring or electric enginerring, and be an enginner and earn for a living?
 
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DaniV said:
In the next semester (October 2016) I want to start learning physics with preferation for learning in a program that including two subjects- physics and math for the 1st degree.
My will it`s to advance to theoretical research and to get a Doctor degree, even co-operate with international organization such as Cern for my future research.

I am living in Israel and want to study there,
my best options are: Hebrew university,
Tel Aviv university and the Technion.
I have a diploma (Bagrut) that standing in the criterions
and i even not need to do Psychrometric exam only a english test (Amir).
I hear that the technion is the best for technical and physics research but their study is focused only on one subject program that including only physics.
But yet the technions level isn't getting far from those other university in their international achievments in the research pattern.
Or should I give up on my dreams and trying to test the psychometric exam and learn more realistic subject such as machine enginerring or electric enginerring, and be an enginner and earn for a living?

Are you ruling out other studying in other countries? Just to know where you stand.
 
WWGD said:
Are you ruling out other studying in other countries? Just to know where you stand.
I prefer to study in my own country, I don't plan on studying in other countries yet, but I won't rul out for suggestions in other countries.
 
DaniV said:
I prefer to study in my own country, I don't plan on studying in other countries yet, but I won't rul out for suggestions in other countries.
And you are going for an undergraduate degree next October, or a graduate degree?
 
I think I have attended talks by professors from Tel Aviv university, I am under the impression they have a strong physics department.

If you are talking about graduate programs, the Weitzmann institute is most likely the best place. They have some great people there, I know of a lot of people in my field there that are very well regarded and also of postdocs who did their grad work over there.
 
It will help if you know your area of main interest, though this is not likely and I don't think really
necessary at an undergraduate level, where your goal is to get your feet wet. If you are doing graduate
work, look for a prof. in your area of interest and contact him/her.
 

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