Study Broadly. Lead Boldly

Design a degree that reflects your interests 

The International BA in Liberal Arts at Tel Aviv University puts you in charge of your education. By mixing and matching courses, you’ll shape a degree that aligns with your passions, interests, and career goals. 

You’ll select a total of four academic tracks—a major, a minor, and two additional fields of study—from eight available options.

Whether you’re drawn to psychology and philosophy, or want to combine Jewish studies with entrepreneurship, this undergraduate program gives you the freedom to customize your learning experience in Israel.   

Available tracks to choose from: 

• Psychology
• Middle Eastern Studies
• Philosophy
• Literature
• Jewish & Israel Studies
• Data Science **
• Digital Culture & Communication 
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation 

Note: * Entrepreneurship & Innovation cannot be taken as a major 

**Data Science is not available as a major and is expected to open in Fall 2025 

Discover What a Liberal Arts Education Can Do for You 

At Tel Aviv University, Israel’s leading research institution, you’ll earn a prestigious BA while gaining a multidisciplinary education that brings together the humanities, social sciences, digital culture, entrepreneurship, and more. 
 

This approach enables you to study broadly across disciplines and combine different areas of knowledge to create your own academic path. Along the way, you’ll build essential academic and life skills, like critical thinking, creativity, and effective communication, that will prepare you to lead boldly and successfully navigate an ever-changing world with confidence. 

Your BA, Your Way

We’ve made it simple to build your degree step by step:

Year 1: Explore 

• Take foundational courses of the core curriculum in subjects like political philosophy, critical theory, Israeli history, Western literature, academic writing, and more 
• Sample introductory classes from the tracks of your choice 

Year 2: Choose Your Focus 

• Declare your major and minor based on your interests 
• Continue exploring with electives  

Year 3: Go Deeper 

• Take advanced seminar courses in your major and minor for in-depth academic exploration 

Program Highlights

• Multidisciplinary approach: study across disciplines 

• Customize your path: choose what you want to study 

• Prestigious university: graduate with a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Israel’s top-ranked university 

• Global community: join students from 30+ countries 

• Personal support: small class sizes and dedicated faculty 

• Real-world skills: adaptability, analytical thinking, leadership 

• Financial access: eligible for U.S. Federal Loans 

Career Success

A Liberal Arts BA degree from Tel Aviv University gives you more than subject knowledge, it gives you options.  Because you’re not limited to a single field, your degree can take you anywhere. Our graduates go on to: 

• Graduate studies at top universities 
• Careers in business, education, diplomacy, tech, and more 
• Impact-driven work in nonprofits and international organizations 

With a strong academic foundation and the versatility of knowledge gained, you’ll be able to adapt, lead, and succeed in a fast-changing global landscape. 

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