Full Degree Programs at Tel Aviv University

Studying for a degree at Tel Aviv University means joining a research university in the heart of the Startup Nation. Through the Lowy International School, international students and Olim can apply to full degree programs taught in English — three-year bachelor's, one- and two-year master's, dual and integration tracks, and research-track PhDs — across nine faculties: humanities, social sciences, life sciences, exact sciences, engineering, medicine, business, law, and the arts.

What every program on this page shares:

English throughout — coursework, assessment, and thesis. Hebrew is optional, and the TAU Ulpan runs alongside for students who want to learn.
Faculty who teach what they research — publishing scholars leading small teaching groups in the humanities and social sciences, active labs in the sciences and engineering, working practitioners in business and law.
A structured core with room to specialize — a required backbone in each program, plus electives drawn from across your faculty and, where the program allows, from other faculties.
Site visits, internships, and guest lectures with Israeli research institutions, government offices, and industry built into most programs.

The main campus, in Ramat Aviv, sits within reach of both the Mediterranean and downtown Tel Aviv, Israel's business hub and the center of its startup and cultural scenes.

Undergraduate / Bachelor's Programs

Tel Aviv University offers four bachelor's tracks taught entirely in English:

BA in Liberal Arts (three years, wide subject choice with a declared major from the second year),
BA in Management and Liberal Arts (business core plus a humanities or social-science track),
Dual Degree Liberal Arts Program with Columbia University (two years in Tel Aviv, two in New York, both degrees on completion),
Buchmann-Mehta School of Music International Program for performers.

All four are open to international students and Olim; none require prior Hebrew.

See the full undergraduate degrees catalog

Graduate / Master's Programs

Master's study at Tel Aviv University in English spans

Humanities and Social Sciences (Middle Eastern Studies, Jewish Studies, Cyber Politics and Governance, Conflict Resolution and Mediation, Security and Diplomacy Studies, English Literature and American Studies, Ancient Israel Studies, Musicology, Documentary Cinema MFA, Music MMus),
Sciences and Health (Disaster Management MDM, Neuroscience MSc, Life Sciences MSc, Medical Sciences MSc, Plant Sciences MSc, Digital Health MSc),
Engineering (Biomedical Engineering MSc, Mechanical Engineering MSc, Materials Science and Engineering MSc, Industrial Engineering MSc, Electrical and Computer Engineering MSc, Environmental Engineering MSc). See engineering degrees at TAU for more information.
Business (Coller School of Management's Sofaer Global MBA, Coller Deep Tech MBA),
Education (TESOL),
Law (Parasol Foundation International LL.M. Program),
Environment & Sustainability (Environmental Studies MA).

TAU offers one-year international MA programs with a thesis-year option, as well as two-year MSc degrees focused on research. Most programs pair a required core (typically 12–18 credits) with electives you choose from across the faculty.

Learning extends beyond the classroom: most programs include site visits, field excursions, and guest lectures by working researchers and practitioners.

See the graduate degrees catalog

Dual & Collaborative Degree Programs

Tel Aviv University runs joint programs with several partner institutions both at undergraduate and graduate levels:

the Columbia University Dual BA Degree in Liberal Arts (undergraduate),
the SAIS-TAU MA in Social Sciences with Johns Hopkins SAIS — for graduate students of Conflict Resolution and Mediation, Cyber Politics and Government, Security and Diplomacy, Environmental Studies.
the Sciences-Po Lille dual MA in Conflict Resolution and Mediation or Sustainable Development track of the Environmental Studies MA.
the Torcuato Di Tella direct BA–MA in Social Sciences track — for undergraduate students of Universidad Torcuato Di Tella (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
TAU–Thapar 3+2 Integrated MSc Degree in Biotechnology OR Electrical Engineering with Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology (India)

These programs offer ambitious students the chance to study at Tel Aviv University while earning a second degree from a university in the USA, Europe, or Asia. Undergraduate applicants apply through Columbia. Graduate applicants apply through the Lowy International School.

Students complete a specified portion of coursework at each institution, and graduate with both degrees. Details, admissions specifics, and application deadlines are available on each program's own page.

See the collaborative / dual degrees

Academic Integration Tracks for New Olim

New immigrants (Olim) can enter Tel Aviv University's Hebrew-taught undergraduate and graduate programs through structured integration tracks that combine intensive Hebrew (the TAU Ulpan), academic bridging, and full mentoring for the first year. The Lowy International School offers integration tracks at both undergraduate and graduate levels in select programs:

BSW in Social Work
BSc in Electrical Engineering
BSc in Mechanical Engineering
BA in Management and Liberal Arts
MA in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL)
Gesher TAU: Licence en sciences sociales, politiques et économiques (French)

English-taught degrees are open to Olim on the same basis as other international students.

Support with visa, aliyah paperwork, and connection to the Israel Ministry of Aliyah is handled through the Lowy International School's Olim advisor.

Details on olim support and benefits at Tel Aviv University

Doctoral / PhD Programs

Tel Aviv University admits international PhD candidates across every faculty. Doctoral study at TAU is research-track from day one: you work in a specific lab or research group under a supervisor, and the degree is built around your own project rather than a course sequence. Current international PhD cohorts include candidates in particle physics, cell biology, genetics, fiber optics, archaeology, history, philosophy, and the arts.

Admission runs through the supervisor. Contact a potential faculty advisor first, agree on the project together, and then apply formally through the PhD admissions committee. The PhD degree typically takes four to six years to complete. English is the working language in most departments; specific language requirements depend on the supervisor and the field.

Review available research opportunities at Tel Aviv University

Study in Hebrew at Tel Aviv University

International students with strong Hebrew — typically at the level of an Israeli Bagrut or a completed Ulpan Vav — can apply directly to Tel Aviv University's regular Hebrew-taught programs on the same terms as Israeli students. Admission is handled through the university's central admissions office rather than the Lowy International School.

Applicants who need to build Hebrew first can enroll in the TAU Ulpan (six-week intensive summer sessions and semester tracks) or intensive Academic Hebrew Program (TAKA).

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply to English-taught degree programs at Tel Aviv University?

Applications for English-taught programs at Tel Aviv University are submitted online through the Lowy International School, not through the university's central Hebrew-track admissions. Each program has its own deadline: most master's tracks run rolling admissions from October through August; the Columbia Dual Degree operates on fixed deadlines that vary by year and are published on the program page.

For graduate applications, you need a completed bachelor's degree, academic transcripts, a personal statement, English proficiency evidence, and program-specific documents such as portfolios or research proposals.

Can I study at Tel Aviv University without knowing Hebrew?

Yes. Every degree listed on this page is taught in English end-to-end — coursework, assessment, thesis, and interaction with faculty. Hebrew is not required for admission and is not required to complete the degree.

Basic Hebrew for daily life is useful and the Lowy International School offers optional Hebrew classes alongside your degree, but they don't affect your academic progress. If you want to move into a Hebrew-taught program later, the TAU Ulpan is the standard bridge.

What subjects can international students study in English at Tel Aviv University?

At the bachelor's level:

Liberal Arts (with declared majors including political science, communication, sociology, psychology, philosophy, and Middle Eastern history),
Management and Liberal Arts,
Music performance through the Buchmann-Mehta School.

At the master's level: Middle Eastern Studies, Jewish Studies, Conflict Resolution and Mediation, Archaeology and Ancient Israel Studies, English Literature and American Studies, Neuroscience, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences, Environmental Studies, Plant Sciences, Digital Health, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Business Administration & Entrepreneurship (Sofaer MBA and Deep Tech MBA), TESOL, Law, and Security and Diplomacy Studies.

At the doctoral level, international students can join any of the nine faculties at Tel Aviv University.

Full program directory: Bachelor's programs | Master's programs | PhD programs

What are the tuition and funding options for international degree students?

Tuition varies by degree level and program: undergraduate and coursework master's tuition is published per program on each program page. There are also funded options: research MSc programs that cover tuition for accepted students and tuition-covered, stipend-supported PhD positions.

Merit-based scholarships are available for international students, as well as MASA scholarships and external sources of funding.

Find a suitable scholarship on our scholarship navigator.

What are the housing options for international students at Tel Aviv University?

International students choose between two paths: on-campus student dormitories in Ramat Aviv (Broshim Dorms and Einstein Dorms, run through the Lowy International School's housing office and prioritized by demand and program length) and private-market rentals in Tel Aviv (mostly in Ramat Aviv, Ramat HaChayal, and the northern neighborhoods within reach of campus). On-campus places are limited and not guaranteed; most graduate students, and many undergraduates after their first year, live in private apartments.

Full details, current pricing, and dorm application timing

Do I need a student visa to study at Tel Aviv University?

Yes, most international students enter Israel on an A/2 student visa. You apply at the Israeli consulate in your home country after you've been formally admitted. The Lowy International School issues the acceptance documents the consulate requires.

Olim (new immigrants under the Law of Return) enter on a different status and don't need an A/2. A small number of nationalities have different documentation requirements or waivers. The Lowy International School's Student Visa Office handles the paperwork at the TAU end and stays with students through renewals for the length of the degree.

Full details on student visas and the current documentation checklist