Excavations & Archaeological Field Courses

Join an Archaeological Field School in Israel

Spend your summer on an active excavation in Israel. Through TAU-accredited archaeological field schools, international students join real digs at historic sites, learn excavation methods hands-on from leading archaeologists, and can earn academic credit.

No prior experience is required. Whether you are exploring archaeology for the first time or building toward a degree, these field courses put you in the trench.

Program Overview

Excavation programs are for those of you looking for incredible off-campus opportunities discovering Israel’s ancient history. 

Enjoy a unique encounter with history by getting hands-on with one of the programs below - the programs are not operated directly by TAU International but are affiliated with and accredited by TAU.

• Tel Shimron excavation: This project aims to provide incredible insights into the history of the last 5000 years, and also includes daily excavation work, lectures and workshops, and two academic courses with credits.

• Ashdod Yam project: This summer dig is an inter- and multi-disciplinary project, and welcomes participants with diverse research interests and perspectives. Expect to take on all types of archaeological activities.

Program Highlights

• Open to international students and first-time volunteers: no fieldwork experience needed.

• Join some of the world's most exciting excavations in such fascinating regions as Masada, and the Judean desert.

• Dig with world-renowned archaeological scholars who will mentor you on your way to gaining the knowledge, practical experience, and skills.

• Take a summer archaeology field course and gain internship-style experience abroad.