TAU–Thapar 3+2 Integrated Degree in Biotechnology OR Electrical Engineering

 Program Overview

Tel Aviv University and Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology have established the '3+2' Integrated Degree Program with an opportunity for its students to earn two degrees (B-Tech from TIET, and MSc from TAU) in just 5 years!

The TAU–TIET collaboration offers TIET students the opportunity to conduct hands-on research under the guidance of top TAU professors, gain unique international experience in the vibrant city of Tel Aviv, the heart of the Start-Up Nation, enhance leadership skills through interactions with TAU senior management, and build networks with outstanding international students from around the world.

The 3+2 program has two tracks:

• Biotechnology (Life Sciences)
• Electrical Engineering (Engineering)

Availability of each track is subject to the year-to-year decision of both universities.

 Curriculum

Years 1–3 (in India):

• Students follow their regular B.Tech / B.Eng curriculum, striving to achieve academic excellence (only the top 25% of the Life Sciences cohort and the top 5% of the Engineering cohort after 6 semesters will be eligible to apply)
• During Year 3 interested and qualifying students apply for the program and undergo a rigorous selection procedure

Year 4 (in Israel):

• Students are enrolled in TAU
• Students take graduate-level courses and do two lab rotations to identify their future research topic and academic supervisor;
• They also take extra courses that are credited towards their undergraduate degree at Thapar Institute
• At the end of year 4, Thapar Institute awards B.Tech / B.Eng degree to their students

Year 5 (in Israel):

• Students work in the labs and write a research thesis
• Upon successful completion of all TAU requirements, students are awarded an MSc degree by TAU; some students may prefer to extend their period of research studies at TAU for another year to have more time for lab research or for writing their thesis paper

 Program Highlights

• Students enrolled in this highly selective program receive a scholarship from TAU that fully covers their tuition fee, as well as a fraction of their living expenses.
• The program is an excellent launchpad for those willing to pursue an academic career: 50% of 3+2 program students continue their research at TAU as PhD students, and others go on to do their PhD at high-ranking institutions around the globe.
• Program graduates successfully enter the labor market in India and Israel.

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