Weizmann Institute of Science: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #353 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #40 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #4 of 36 | In Israel |
| #1 of 2 | In Rehovot |
| #34 of 2,527 | For Blockchain and Cryptography |
| Top100 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 8%
- Enrollment
- 1,380
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- weizmann.ac.il
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 8% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | For Master of Science, an excellent BSc from an accredited university in Israel or abroad; for Doctor of Philosophy, an excellent MSc from an accredited university in Israel or abroad; Letters of reference (at least 2); a personal interview; GRE (general and subject test) + TOEFL may be required |
| Academic Calendar | October to September (October - February, March-June, July-September) |
| Enrollment | 1,380 |
We've calculated the 8% acceptance rate for Weizmann Institute of Science based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Weizmann Institute of Science is a world-class research university with 73,352 scientific papers published and 4,037,260 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Biochemistry, Genetics, Computer Science, Organic Chemistry, and Medicine.
Weizmann Institute of Science majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 960 | 24594 |
| 1994 | 963 | 26306 |
| 1995 | 1074 | 28702 |
| 1996 | 1138 | 30867 |
| 1997 | 1135 | 33081 |
| 1998 | 1252 | 37124 |
| 1999 | 1151 | 41004 |
| 2000 | 1267 | 43631 |
| 2001 | 1352 | 47905 |
| 2002 | 1594 | 56804 |
| 2003 | 1554 | 62175 |
| 2004 | 1528 | 65926 |
| 2005 | 1617 | 73936 |
| 2006 | 1545 | 79741 |
| 2007 | 1691 | 87243 |
| 2008 | 1693 | 92706 |
| 2009 | 1715 | 98749 |
| 2010 | 1818 | 107270 |
| 2011 | 1817 | 118404 |
| 2012 | 1848 | 128840 |
| 2013 | 1902 | 140500 |
| 2014 | 1875 | 146433 |
| 2015 | 1970 | 150899 |
| 2016 | 1985 | 155843 |
| 2017 | 2003 | 160174 |
| 2018 | 2136 | 169904 |
| 2019 | 2233 | 188483 |
| 2020 | 2637 | 216344 |
| 2021 | 2525 | 239038 |
| 2022 | 2281 | 222199 |
| 2023 | 2585 | 232486 |
| 2024 | 1763 | 220814 |
| 2025 | 1391 | 185896 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Weizmann Institute of Science gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Annual Tuition (ILS) | Annual Tuition (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science | 63,000 | 18,000 |
| Master of Science | 67,000 | 19,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 71,000 | 20,000 |
| Postdoctoral Fellowship | 240,000 | 68,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Weizmann Institute of Science.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | No | Yes | Yes |
| Business | No | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | No | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | No | No | No |
| Engineering | No | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | No | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | No | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
| Master's Degree | Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics, Archaeology, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biophysics, Chemistry, Computer Education, Computer Science, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mathematics Education, Neurosciences, Physics, Science Education |
|---|---|
| Doctorate | Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, Science Education |
Weizmann Institute of Science alumni
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Ada Yonath
- Occupations
- chemistmolecular biologistcrystallographeruniversity teacherbiochemist
- Biography
-
Ada E. Yonath is an Israeli crystallographer and Nobel laureate in Chemistry, best known for her pioneering work on the structure of ribosomes. She is the current director of the Helen and Milton A. Kimmelman Center for Biomolecular Structure and Assembly of the Weizmann Institute of Science.
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Adi Shamir
- Occupations
- computer scientistmathematiciancryptologist
- Biography
-
Adi Shamir is an Israeli cryptographer and inventor. He is a co-inventor of the Rivest–Shamir–Adleman (RSA) algorithm (along with Ron Rivest and Len Adleman), a co-inventor of the Feige–Fiat–Shamir identification scheme (along with Uriel Feige and Amos Fiat), one of the inventors of differential cryptanalysis and has made numerous contributions to the fields of cryptography and computer science. In 2002, Ron Rivest, Len Adleman, and he won the ACM Turing Award.
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Raphael Mechoulam
- Occupations
- university teacherchemistphysician
- Biography
-
Raphael Mechoulam was a Bulgarian-born Israeli organic chemist and a professor in the Department of Natural Materials at the School of Pharmacy in the Faculty of Medicine of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Mechoulam served as Rector of the university from 1979–1982. He was elected to the Israel Academy of Sciences and Humanities in 1994 and served as its scientific chair from 2007-2013. He was a recipient of the Israel Prize for Chemistry Research in 2000 and the Harvey Prize for 2019-2020.
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Amnon Shashua
- Occupations
- computer scientistartificial intelligence researcher
- Biography
-
Amnon Shashua is an Israeli computer scientist, businessman and philanthropist. He is the Sachs Professor of Computer Science at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the autonomous driving and driver-assistance technology company Mobileye, Co-founder of the artificial vision devices company OrCam, Founder and owner of ONE ZERO digital bank, chairman of artificial intelligence company AI21 Labs, and co-founder of Mentee Robotics and AAI Technologies.
Weizmann Institute of Science faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Science Teaching | Science Education |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Biochemistry | Biochemistry, Genetics, Plant and Crop Protection |
| Faculty : Biology | Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Molecular Biology |
| Faculty : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Computer Science | Mathematics and Computer Science |
| Faculty : Physics | Physics |
| School : Graduate | Biological and Life Sciences, Education, Mathematics and Computer Science, Natural Sciences |
| Unit : Scientific Archaeology | Archaeology |
General information
| Alternative names | WIS מכון ויצמן למדע |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1934 |
| Accreditation | Council for Higher Education (CHE) |
Location and contacts
| Address | 234 Herzl St. P.O. Box 26 Rehovot, 7610001 Israel |
|---|---|
| City population | 133,000 |