Engineering Degrees at TAU

About Tel Aviv University's Faculty of Engineering

  Why Study Engineering at Tel Aviv University?

The reputable Faculty of Engineering at TAU—one of Israel’s top destinations for engineering—offers a gateway to shaping the future. Consistently ranked among the world’s most innovative universities, TAU empowers you to join more than 4,000 engineering students working on real-world breakthroughs: improving clean-water access, advancing renewable energy, and even developing 3D-printed hearts.

Engineers drive solutions to the world’s biggest challenges, and TAU places you at the heart of that impact.

  What Makes the TAU Faculty of Engineering a Global Leader?

Future engineers need the right training to achieve breakthroughs. TAU’s Engineering Faculty is known for:

• A culture of innovation and entrepreneurship

• A commitment to pushing the boundaries of scientific knowledge

• A strong ecosystem that connects engineering with industry and applied research.

As the largest engineering school in Israel, TAU offers a complete academic pathway—from BSc to MSc, PhD, and Post-Doc—all available fully in English.

  What Will You Study? Which Technologies Will You Get Hands-On With?

Students explore a wide spectrum of advanced technologies and research areas, including:

• Micro and nano-technologies

• Optical communication and photonics

• Information theory and image processing

• Plasma science

• Robotics, sensors, and intelligent systems

• Energy, materials, and biomedical innovation

Courses and labs are led by internationally renowned faculty who integrate research excellence with real-world engineering practice.

  How Does Studying Engineering in Israel Enhance Your Career?

Choosing to study engineering in Israel means joining one of the world's most dynamic innovation ecosystems.

At TAU, you gain an academic foundation and direct exposure to the country’s technology, startup, and research landscape—positioning you at the forefront of global innovation.

  Which Engineering Programs Can You Pursue at TAU?

• The School of Mechanical Engineering will inspire you to discover the latest cutting-edge advances in nanotechnology, robotics, alternative energy sources and Bio-engineering. For new olim, the school offers an academic integration track for undergraduates. After a preparatory year with an intensive Hebrew Ulpan, students enroll in a regular BSc in Mechanical Engineering taught in Hebrew.

• The School of Electrical and Computer Engineering is also offering an academic integration track for undergraduates.

• A degree in environmental engineering will turn you into a green warrior, equipped with some inspirational methods for solving some of the planet’s ongoing environmental issues. 

• The Department of Industrial Engineering is fast becoming a world-leader in decision theory, information technologies, and computerized manufacturing systems. 

• The School of Biomedical Engineering is conducing fascinating research in biofluids and biomechanics, vision, hearing, sensory communication, and more. Apply for MSc in Biomedical Engineering to become part of the research team.

• The Department of Material Science and Engineering is our latest addition with some ground-breaking work in material science, biomaterials, composite materials, and more.

Contact

• Please reach out to Liat Cohen, Head of the M.Sc Office at the Faculty of Engineering who can guide you on your MSc options:
  liatc@tauex.tau.ac.il
  Phone +972 3-640-5791

• If you are interested in an undergraduate engineering degree, contact Prof. Avinoam Rabinovich, avinoamr@tauex.tau.ac.il (BSc in Mechanical Engineering) or Prof. Itzhak Tamo, tamo@tauex.tau.ac.il (BSc in Electrical Engineering)

• Browse research opportunities for PhD and Postdocs to find your next research project

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