Scholarships for International Students at Tel Aviv University
International students at Tel Aviv University can fund their studies in Israel through scholarships from the Lowy International School and Tel Aviv University. These include the TAU Lowy International Scholarship Fund and awards by region, for short-term programs, for PhD and postdoctoral researchers, and for athletes, all listed in the tabs below.
External scholarships from governments, foundations and other organizations include Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs scholarships and Fulbright and Gilman awards for U.S. students.
Eligible students can also apply for Masa scholarships and grants, and students from the United States can use federal student loans and Veterans Affairs benefits and other U.S. funding options.
To see which awards fit your background, degree level and program, use Find a Scholarship, our searchable scholarship database.
Does Tel Aviv University offer fully funded scholarships?
The TAU Lowy International Scholarship Fund covers tuition fees only, and award amounts vary. Some degree programs are tuition-free or funded for eligible students; see Tuition-Free & Funded Programs.
Students from Europe (UK, Western & Eastern Europe including the Baltics)
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs Scholarships for Foreign Students
The Government of Israel is pleased to offer scholarships for summer language courses and academic-year courses to foreign students from the following countries: Argentina, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada (Quebec Province), China, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France. Georgia, Germany, Greece, Great Britain, Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Lithuania, Latvia, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of Korea, Republic of Serbia, Romania, Russia, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Taiwan, Turkey and Ukraine.
Eligible programs:
- A full academic year (8 months from October to June) for the following programs: MA/PhD/Post Doctorate/Overseas and International program/Special program.
- A 3 week Hebrew language program scholarship over the summer.
* Candidates must first apply to the program of their choice and be accepted.
Find detailed information and apply on the MFA Scholarships official page.
Tel Aviv University International Turkish Scholarship Fund
This merit-based scholarship, covering up to 50% of tuition fees (up to a maximum of $8000), is offered to applicants from Turkey.
To be considered, applicants must:
- Demonstrate academic excellence by presenting transcripts from previous academic institutions.
- Be accepted or confirmed to their program of choice at TAU.
Important: One of the conditions for receiving a scholarship for full-degree students is participating in the Lowy's Student Ambassador Club and completing the assignments fully.
Submit your application via the International Student Portal.
