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 Asia
Research Excellence Program for Asia (RExPA)
Tel Aviv University invites excellent young researchers from Asian partner institutions to join the Summer Research Excellence Program for Asia (RExPA) program and embark on a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
This unique 8-week program is designed to strengthen your research skills, boost your CV significantly, and serve as a pathway for your future graduate/postgraduate studies at TAU or around the globe.
Read more about the RExPA program.
Students from China
Israel-China Friendship Society Scholarships for Current Students
The Israel-China Friendship Society aims to assist and support Chinese students studying in Israel and to ensure a better and smoother transition to the Israeli system. ICFS offers scholarships for full-time undergraduate and graduate students from China currently enrolled to an Israeli university.
Details about Israel-China Friendship Society Scholarships for Current Students
Students from Singapore
TAU Presidential Scholarship for Singaporean Students
TAU President Prof. Ariel Porat has established a Scholarship Fund to support eligible Singaporean undergraduate, graduate, and short-term students wishing to study at TAU.
How to Apply
To be eligible for this scholarship, students must first be accepted to the program of their choice or, if intending to be a visiting scholar, find a researcher interested in hosting them.
Upon acceptance, they should contact the office of the Vice President International, vpoffice@tauex.tau.ac.il, to apply for the scholarship.
Important: One of the conditions for receiving a scholarship for full-degree students is participating in the Lowy Student Ambassador Club and completing the assignments fully.
Deadline for applications: July 31
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.
