How to Complete the Anières Mechina Application Form: Step-by-Step Guide
- Galina Savicheva
- Jun 16
- 13 min read
Applying to the Anières Mechina Program is the first step toward studying engineering at Technion with academic, financial, and personal support.
This guide explains every section of the application form and answers the most common questions applicants ask during the process.
Before You Start
Before opening the application form, prepare:
Your passport or Israeli ID
Your full legal name in English and Hebrew
A valid email address
A phone number with country code
Your current address
A list of faculties you are interested in at Technion
Important
You must be signed into a Google account to upload documents and submit the form.
Personal Information
This section helps us identify applicants and contact them throughout the admission process.
Full Name in English
Enter your full legal name exactly as it appears in your passport.
Common Mistakes
Using nicknames
Using initials
Writing the name in Russian or another language
Full Name in Hebrew
Enter your full name in Hebrew.
If you are not yet an Israeli citizen and do not have an official Hebrew spelling, use the Hebrew spelling that appears in your Aliyah documents or provide the closest correct transliteration.
Israeli ID Number / Passport Number
Israeli citizens should enter their Teudat Zehut number.
Non-citizens should enter their passport number.
Which number should I use if I am making Aliyah but have not yet received an Israeli ID?
Use your passport number.
Date of Birth
Select your date of birth using the calendar field.
Please make sure the date matches your official documents.
Full Address
Enter your complete address, including:
Street
House number
Apartment number (if applicable)
City
Country
What address should I enter?
If you are still living outside Israel and planning to make Aliyah in the future, simply provide your current address in your country of residence.
If you are already in Israel, enter the address where you currently live, even if it is not your permanent registered address. For example, you may provide:
A Naale or other educational program dormitory
A student residence
A relative's home
Temporary housing during your Aliyah process
The purpose of this question is to understand where you are currently living and how to contact you if needed.
Do I need to have an official Israeli address to apply?
No. You can apply before making Aliyah and before obtaining permanent housing in Israel. Simply provide the address where you currently live.
Email Address
Use an email address that you check regularly.
All updates regarding your application will be sent to this address.
Important: double-check for typing errors before submitting.
Phone Number
Include the country code.
Examples
Israel: +972
Russia: +7
United States: +1
France: +33
Current Location
Are You Currently in Israel?
Choose:
Yes If you are physically in Israel.
No If you currently live outside Israel.
Will living abroad affect my application?
No. Applicants can apply from abroad.
Country of Origin
Select the country through which you plan to make Aliyah or the country of citizenship whose documents you will use during the Aliyah process.
Which country should I choose if I have lived in several countries?
If you have moved between countries, choose the country associated with the documents you are using for Aliyah.
Example:
If you currently live in Serbia but hold Russian citizenship and plan to make Aliyah using your Russian documents, select Russia, not Serbia.
Similarly, if you live temporarily in another country for work, studies, or relocation purposes, choose the country connected to your citizenship and Aliyah application.
My country is not listed
If your country does not appear in the list, select Other and enter it manually.
Note: This question helps us understand your Aliyah background and administrative status. It does not affect your chances of admission.
Academic Interests
Choose the Technion faculties that interest you most and that you may want to study after completing the Mechina program.
You do not need to be 100% certain at this stage. The purpose of this question is to understand your academic interests and long-term goals.
Important: The Anières Mechina Program Supports Specific Faculties Only
The Anières Mechina Program is designed for students who plan to pursue studies in the following technical and engineering fields:
Computer Science
Software Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Information Systems Engineering
Chemical and Biochemical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Data Science Engineering
Biotechnology and Food Engineering
Materials Science and Engineering
These are the faculties supported by the program.
What if I am interested in another faculty?
If your primary goal is to study a non-supported faculty, you should carefully consider whether this program is the right fit for you. Many other faculties at Technion and other Israeli universities have their own support programs, scholarships, and preparation tracks designed specifically for those fields.
Why are only these faculties supported?
The Anières Mechina Program was created specifically to prepare students for engineering and technology studies.
The academic preparation includes a strong focus on:
Mathematics
Physics
Scientific thinking
Technical problem-solving skills
These subjects are essential for success in engineering programs but may be less relevant for students planning to study fields such as humanities, social sciences, law, design, or other non-technical disciplines.
Can I change my mind later?
Yes.
You should select the faculties that seem most interesting to you today. However, many students refine their academic interests during the Mechina year.
As long as you remain within the list of supported faculties, it is often possible to adjust your academic direction and apply to a different supported faculty later in the process.
How should I choose?
Ask yourself:
Which subjects do I enjoy most?
Do I see myself working in a technical or engineering profession?
Which of the supported faculties best matches my interests and strengths?
It is perfectly normal not to have all the answers yet. The Mechina year is designed not only to prepare you academically but also to help you make a more informed decision about your future studies.
Family Income Information
The Anières Mechina Program offers scholarships to eligible students based on both academic and financial criteria. The information in this section helps us understand your family's financial situation and determine whether you may qualify for financial assistance.
Monthly Income per Family
What is the combined monthly income of your parents if you live with them? Please specify the currency.
Enter the approximate combined monthly income of your household.
You do not need to calculate the exact amount down to the last dollar, euro, or shekel. A reasonable estimate is sufficient at the application stage.
Example
2,500 USD per month
4,000 EUR per month
12,000 ILS per month
Important: please answer honestly.
There is no advantage in intentionally understating or overstating your family's income. If your application progresses to the next stage, the financial information provided in the form will be verified through supporting documents.
How Is Scholarship Eligibility Determined?
Scholarships are available to students whose family income falls below a certain threshold. The exact threshold is not published publicly. This policy helps ensure a fair evaluation process and prevents situations where applicants may feel pressured to adjust financial information to meet a specific number. Each application is reviewed individually.
What Happens If My Family Income Is Above the Scholarship Threshold?
You may still be accepted to the Anières Mechina Program.
A higher family income does not automatically disqualify you from participating in the program. However, students whose family income exceeds the scholarship eligibility threshold may be admitted without receiving financial assistance.
What Documents Will Be Required Later?
If your application is approved, you may be asked to provide financial documentation for both parents (or legal guardians). Typically, this includes proof of income for the most recent three months, such as:
Salary slips or pay stubs
Employer income statements
Tax documentation
Self-employment income records
Other official proof of income
The exact requirements may vary depending on your country of residence and employment situation.
How Many Family Members Live in Your Household?
Include all people who are financially supported by the household income, including:
Parents
Children
Other dependent family members living in the household
This information helps us better understand the financial circumstances of each applicant.
Example
If you live with two parents and two siblings, the household size is 5 family members. If your family situation is unusual or difficult to describe, simply provide your best estimate. Our team can clarify any details later during the application process.
Aliyah Status
What is your Aliyah status?
This question helps us understand your current legal and immigration status in Israel and determine which admission and support processes may apply to you.
Please select the option that best describes your current situation.
New Immigrant (Oleh Hadash)
Choose this option if you have already completed Aliyah and officially received Israeli immigrant status.
Typically, you have:
A Teudat Oleh (Immigrant Certificate)
An Israeli ID card (Teudat Zehut)
Official recognition as a new immigrant by the State of Israel
Tourist
Choose this option if you are currently in Israel but have not yet completed Aliyah and are staying under a tourist visa or another temporary status.
Returning Resident
Choose this option if you previously lived in Israel, spent a significant period abroad, and are now returning under a Returning Resident (Toshav Hozer) status.
If you are not sure whether this category applies to you, please consult the Ministry of Aliyah and Integration.
In the Process of Making Aliyah
Choose this option if you are currently preparing for Aliyah but have not yet received official immigrant status.
This includes applicants who:
Have opened an Aliyah file with the Jewish Agency
Are collecting documents
Have already been approved for Aliyah but have not yet moved to Israel
Are planning their relocation in the coming months
Other
Choose this option if none of the categories above accurately describe your situation. If necessary, a member of our team will contact you for clarification.
Can I Apply Before Making Aliyah?
Yes. Many students apply while they are still living abroad and complete their Aliyah process later. In fact, a significant number of Anières Mechina participants begin the admission process before arriving in Israel.
I'm Not Sure Which Option to Choose
Don't worry. Select the option that best matches your current situation. If your status changes later (for example, you complete Aliyah after submitting the form), you will be able to update us during the admission process.
Immigration Status
This section helps us understand your eligibility for Aliyah and your current citizenship application status. The information is used only for administrative and eligibility purposes.
Are You a Fourth-Generation Descendant of Jewish Ancestry (According to the Law of Return)?
Choose the answer that best describes your situation.
What does this question mean?
Under Israel's Law of Return, eligibility for Aliyah depends on your family background and relationship to a Jewish ancestor. This question specifically refers to applicants who are fourth-generation descendants of a Jewish ancestor.
I'm not sure if I am a fourth-generation descendant
Many applicants are unfamiliar with the legal terminology.
If you are unsure, choose Other and provide a brief explanation if possible. Our team can help clarify your status later during the admission process.
Why are you asking this?
Different immigration categories may affect eligibility for certain government benefits, student support programs, and administrative procedures. The information helps us better understand your situation and provide accurate guidance.
Are You in the Process of Obtaining Israeli Citizenship?
Choose Yes if you have already started the process of obtaining Israeli citizenship or are actively working through the Aliyah process.
This may include applicants who:
Have opened an Aliyah file with the Jewish Agency
Have submitted documents for Aliyah
Have received preliminary approval
Are preparing for relocation and citizenship procedures
Choose No if:
You have not started the process
You are only considering Aliyah but have not yet begun any formal procedures
Choose Other if:
Your situation does not fit either category or requires additional explanation.
Do I Need Israeli Citizenship Before Applying?
No. Students may apply to the Anières Mechina Program before receiving Israeli citizenship. Many successful applicants begin the admission process while they are still living abroad and complete their Aliyah and citizenship procedures later.
What if my status changes after submitting the application?
That's completely normal. If you receive citizenship, complete Aliyah, or your immigration status changes during the admission process, simply inform the admissions team and your records can be updated.
Military Service Status
What is your IDF service status?
This question helps us understand your current military obligations and plan your academic timeline accordingly. Your answer will not automatically affect your chances of admission. The purpose is simply to understand your current situation and determine the most appropriate path for you.
I Have an Enlistment Date
Choose this option if you have already received an official draft date from the IDF.
I Exceeded the Age of Eligibility for Enlistment
Choose this option if you are no longer required to serve in the IDF due to your age. This situation is common among some older Olim and international applicants.
I Completed Military Service and Have Been Discharged
Choose this option if you have completed your required military service and officially received a discharge from the IDF.
Currently Serving
Choose this option if you are actively serving in the IDF at the time of application.
This includes:
Mandatory service
Career service (Keva)
Other active service frameworks
Planning to Serve but Have Not Yet Received an Enlistment Date
Choose this option if you expect to serve in the IDF but have not yet received an official draft date. This situation is common among students who are in the process of making Aliyah or who have not yet completed all military registration procedures.
I Completed a Partial Service in the IDF
Choose this option if you served in the IDF but did not complete a full term of service. There are many legitimate reasons why service may be shortened or completed partially, so simply select this option if it best describes your situation.
Other
Choose this option if none of the categories accurately describe your current status. A member of our team may contact you later if additional clarification is needed.
Can I Apply If I Have Not Served in the IDF Yet?
Yes. Many Anières Mechina students apply before beginning military service, while planning their future academic and Aliyah pathway.
Can I Apply After Completing Military Service?
Absolutely. Many participants join the program after being discharged from the IDF and use the Mechina year as preparation for Technion studies.
I'm Not Sure Which Option Applies to Me
Don't worry. Select the option that most closely reflects your current situation. If your military status changes later, you will be able to update the admissions team during the application process.
Education
What type of high school diploma do you have?
Choose the option that best describes your educational background.
Israeli
Select this option if you graduated from an Israeli high school and received an Israeli Bagrut certificate.
Foreign
Select this option if you completed secondary education outside Israel and received a foreign high school diploma or equivalent qualification.
This is the most common option for international applicants and future Olim.
No Diploma
Select this option if you have not yet completed high school or have not yet received your diploma.
Can I apply before graduating?
In many cases, yes.
If you are currently in your final year of high school and expect to receive your diploma before the program begins, you are still encouraged to apply.
Our admissions team will explain what additional documents may be required later.
Hebrew Language Requirements
Did you take the YAEL test?
The YAEL test measures Hebrew language proficiency and is commonly required for admission to Israeli higher education institutions.
Yes
Choose this option if you have already taken the YAEL exam and received official results. You will be asked to upload a copy of your score report later in the application.
No
Choose this option if you have never taken the YAEL exam or have not yet received your results.
Do I need a YAEL score before applying?
No. Many applicants apply before taking the YAEL exam.
If additional Hebrew testing is required, you will be informed during the admission process.
Academic Entrance Exams
Did you take a Psychometric test or SAT?
I Have Taken the Psychometric Test
Select this option if you have completed the Israeli Psychometric Entrance Test.
I Have Taken the SAT Test
Select this option if you have completed the SAT.
No
Select this option if you have not taken either exam.
Do I Need a Psychometric or SAT Score to Apply?
Not necessarily. Many students begin the application process before completing all entrance examinations. If additional testing is required for your admission pathway, the admissions team will provide guidance later.
Required Documents
The next section asks you to upload supporting documents.
Important: you do not have to panic if you do not currently have every single document available. Upload all documents that are available to you at the time of application. If additional documents are required later, our team will contact you.
File Requirements
Maximum file size: 10 MB per file
PDF format is preferred whenever possible
Make sure scans and photos are clear and readable
Do not upload blurry or incomplete documents
Passport Copy
Required for applicants who do not yet have an Israeli ID card (Teudat Zehut).
If you already have an Israeli ID you may still upload your passport if available, but your Israeli ID will be used as the primary identification document.
Israeli ID (Teudat Zehut)
Upload your Israeli ID if you have already received one. If you do not yet have an Israeli ID, simply leave this section empty.
Teudat Oleh (Immigrant Certificate)
Upload your Teudat Oleh if you have already completed Aliyah and received one. If you have not yet made Aliyah, you can skip this section.
Lone Soldier Documentation
Upload this document only if you have official Lone Soldier status. If this does not apply to you, simply leave the field empty.
IDF Release Document
Upload your military discharge certificate if you have completed military service.
Applicants who have not yet served or are currently serving may skip this section.
High School Diploma
Upload a copy of your high school diploma. Both Israeli and foreign diplomas are accepted.
What if I haven't graduated yet?
If you are still studying and have not yet received your diploma, upload any available academic records and inform the admissions team about your expected graduation date.
Family Income Documents
Upload proof of income for both parents (or legal guardians) covering the most recent three months.
Examples include:
Salary slips
Pay stubs
Employer income statements
Self-employment income records
Official confirmation of unemployment or non-working status
Important
Income documentation is required even if you do not currently live with your parents. The scholarship committee evaluates family financial circumstances using standardized criteria for all applicants.
Psychometric / SAT Results
If you selected "Psychometric" or "SAT" earlier in the application, upload your official score report here. If you have not taken either exam, simply leave this section empty.
YAEL Results
If you have taken the YAEL exam, upload your official score report. If you have not taken the exam yet, leave this section empty.
What Happens After You Submit Your Application?
Many applicants worry that they will not hear anything after submitting the form. Here's what happens next.
Step 1: Application Review
Our team reviews all submitted forms and supporting documents.
During this stage, we verify eligibility and evaluate whether the program is a good fit for the applicant.
Step 2: Initial Screening
Applicants who meet the initial Anières Mechina criteria will be invited to continue to the next stage.
Step 3: Hebrew and Mathematics Testing
Eligible candidates may be invited to complete:
Hebrew assessment
Mathematics assessment
The exact dates and locations are determined in coordination with Technion and will be communicated directly to candidates.
Important
These tests are designed to help evaluate your academic readiness and identify areas where additional preparation may be needed.
Step 4: Personal Interview
Selected candidates may be invited to a personal interview.
During the interview, you may be asked about:
Academic achievements
Educational goals
Motivation for studying at Technion
Extracurricular activities
Personal background and future plans
Step 5: Final Selection
After all stages are completed, the final selection process takes place.
Successful candidates will receive detailed information regarding:
Admission to the program
Scholarship eligibility
Program requirements
Next administrative steps
How Long Does the Process Take?
The timeline may vary depending on application volume, testing schedules, and Technion admissions procedures. Our team works to keep applicants informed throughout the process. If we need additional documents or clarification, we will contact you directly.
Don't Worry If You Don't Hear Back Immediately
Reviewing applications, documents, and scholarship eligibility takes time. A longer review period does not mean that your application has been rejected.
We appreciate your patience and look forward to learning more about you.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you have gathered your documents and reviewed the application requirements, it's time to submit your application.
Your journey toward Technion starts here. We look forward to receiving your application. 🚀
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