Weizmann Institute of Science: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #284 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #33 of 5,830 | In Asia |
| #4 of 36 | In Israel |
| #1 of 2 | In Rehovot |
| #35 of 1,333 | For Quantum and Particle physics |
| Top100 | For 16 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 48,208 scientific papers published and 3,332,700 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, Biochemistry, and Materials Science.
Weizmann Institute of Science majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 750 | 25115 |
| 1992 | 795 | 27219 |
| 1993 | 809 | 27289 |
| 1994 | 810 | 29982 |
| 1995 | 924 | 33138 |
| 1996 | 987 | 35487 |
| 1997 | 1030 | 39144 |
| 1998 | 1124 | 44128 |
| 1999 | 1047 | 49254 |
| 2000 | 1120 | 52096 |
| 2001 | 1218 | 58444 |
| 2002 | 1335 | 65750 |
| 2003 | 1298 | 74611 |
| 2004 | 1312 | 81263 |
| 2005 | 1335 | 91109 |
| 2006 | 1415 | 99922 |
| 2007 | 1480 | 108055 |
| 2008 | 1530 | 118360 |
| 2009 | 1597 | 129086 |
| 2010 | 1650 | 137699 |
| 2011 | 1638 | 153061 |
| 2012 | 1734 | 172085 |
| 2013 | 1716 | 187116 |
| 2014 | 1809 | 189103 |
| 2015 | 1847 | 202227 |
| 2016 | 1910 | 204212 |
| 2017 | 1860 | 200747 |
| 2018 | 1967 | 205330 |
| 2019 | 2052 | 218583 |
| 2020 | 2276 | 245549 |
| 2021 | 2111 | 250378 |
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
- crystallographeruniversity teacherbiochemistscientistchemist
- Biography
-
Ada E. Yonath is a Nobel laureate crystallographer 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
- mathematiciancryptologistcomputer scientist
- Biography
-
Adi Shamir is an Israeli cryptographer. 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.
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Raphael Mechoulam
- Occupations
- physicianuniversity teacherchemist
- 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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Yoram Yovell
- Years
- 1958-.. (age 65)
- Occupations
- neuroscientistuniversity teacherpsychoanalystpsychiatrist
- Biography
-
Yoram Yovell is an Israeli psychoanalyst, psychiatrist and brain researcher. He is a professor and heads the Brain Institute for Emotion Research at the School of Social Work at Haifa University.
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 |