Tel Aviv University, the largest university in Israel, is highly ranked internationally, boasts a beautiful campus just minutes from both the beach and downtown Tel Aviv, and serves over 2,500 international students.
TEL AVIV UNIVERSITY
English Language Degrees
Liberal Arts (BA)
Management & Liberal Arts (BA)**
Dual Degree in Liberal Arts with
Columbia University (BA)
The Buchmann-Mehta School of
Music International Program (BMus)
Business Administration and Management (BS): Collaborative Program with Yeshiva University
**In addition to the English-language track of this degree, students who are new olim can enroll in the academic integration track, which allows them to start their degree in English and then complete their degree in Hebrew. Run in cooperation with the Israel Student Authority, these fully-funded programs include English-taught classes for the first year or two years, along with intensive Hebrew language studies (Ulpan).
JLIC Community
students of TAU, including:
- A robust shabbat life and meals with over 250 actively involved participants
- JLIC student centers both on and off campus
- Torah classes and chevurta options
- Chessed opportunities, trips and social programs
- All daily minyanim on campus
- Dedicated staff to care for the needs of all students
Staff Contacts
Directors: Rabbi Eitan and Elana Phillips
Email: phillipsei@ou.org, phillipsel@ou.org
Welcome to the non-stop city of Tel Aviv!
JLIC's Welcome Packet will help you settle into your new home
FAQs about Tel Aviv University
Application Process and Admissions Requirements
ACTs and SATs are optional for TAU English-language undergraduate programs
Every program might require different additional elements, so the best way to prepare is by checking the program listing for detailed information. General requirements include SAT/ACT results (optional for certain programs), an Academic Diploma (Graduation Certificate), official transcript from the high school you attended (students in their final year of high school can apply with an interim transcript), English language proof, a personal essay, and two letters of recommendation.
See more about the admissions requirements for a B.A. in liberal arts here, a B.A. in music here, International B.A. in Management and Arts here, and about the Dual Degree program with Columbia University here.
The Dual Degree program with Columbia University typically opens in August and closes in January for the following fall admission. The other undergraduate programs are typically open for application from September/October to the following July.
See here for more general entrance requirements from The Registration for Hebrew Taught Programs
Students applying to Hebrew-taught programs are also typically required to undergo psychometric testing and testing in Hebrew and English proficiency in addition to the general requirements.
Eligible students who have recently made Aliyah have the option of starting their undergraduate studies in English through the academic integration track of the BA in Management and Liberal Arts program. After successfully completing a year of intensive Hebrew classes alongside the core program curriculum, students can transfer to the Hebrew-taught Management BA.
Potentially; it’s up to the program admission teams to evaluate said credits.
Potentially; it’s up to the program admission teams to evaluate said credits.
Potentially; it’s up to the program admission teams to evaluate said credits.
Yes, of course it’s possible. The program team will work with the student on such a deferment.
Finances
Undergrad programs are from 15,500 USD to 17,500 USD per year
The Dual Degree program with Columbia University in years 3+4 is the Columbia University tuition – approximately 70,000 USD per year.
Housing ranges from 650 USD to 1,180 USD per month (no meal plan)
See scholarships below.
- The Lowy International School Scholarship Fund
- The Sports Scholarship
- In addition, there are external sources of funding like Masa or sal klita benefits to those who make Aliyah
- Most TAU programs are eligible for US Federal Loans. Contact TAU’s North American office for more information (admissions@telavivuniv.org)
Health insurance is covered and included within the tuition of the undergraduate degrees.
A student will need about 2000-4000 USD for travel to/from and within Israel, 6500 USD for food and 3000 USD for other miscellaneous day to day costs.
See more information on our estimated cost of attendance page here.
General
Students with learning disabilities must present an official assessment to be awarded accommodations such as extra time on exams. See more about students with learning disabilities at this link and about accessibility at this link.
Tel Aviv University has charged the Dean of Students with ensuring the welfare of students with disabilities. The Dean of Students’ office currently provides support and academic assistance to students with disabilities through sponsorships, counseling services and technological study aids.
We have a project run by students called The Buddy System which encourages creating connections between international and Israeli students.
Tel Aviv University is accredited by the Israeli Ministry of Education and the Council for Higher Education in Israel. In the United States, Tel Aviv University participates with the Department of Education’s Direct Loan Program.
While TAU undergraduate degrees are three-year programs, they are equivalent to a four-year degree in the US and will be treated as such across North American universities. Moreover, TAU graduates are regularly accepted into top US graduate programs and work at major companies, including Google and Amazon.
Living Arrangements
Most of the undergraduate degree students live in the dorms.
Dorms in the summer are subject to availability.
All food on campus is kosher.
In addition, the Broshim dorms has a Shabbat elevator. There is no elevator in the Einstein dorms.
