Student Housing FAQ at Tel Aviv University: Dorm Life & Practical Info
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Before You Arrive
Before You Arrive
All dormitory apartments are fully furnished and ready for students to move in.
Each apartment includes:
- Bed and mattress
- Desk and chair
- Wardrobe or closet
- Refrigerator
- Electric stovetop
- Microwave
- Private bathroom with shower and toilet
- Air conditioning
- Wifi
- TV
- Water Heater
In shared apartments, the kitchen, bathroom and living area are shared.
The following items are not provided in the dorms and have to be purchased separately:
- Bedding, pillows, and blankets
- Towels
- Kitchenware and utensils
- Cleaning supplies
- Hangers
- Oven
If you would like to get in touch with your future roommate(s), please contact us at housing@tauex.tau.ac.il.
We must obtain approval from both parties before sharing contact information, in accordance with university policy. If all roommates agree, we will be happy to put you in touch.
Please note that the following items are not supplied by TAU in any of the housing:
- Pillows or blankets
- Linens (sheets, pillowcases)
- Towels
- Kitchen utensils
- Household goods (such as dishtowels, cleaning supplies, etc.)
- Personal hygiene products
You can bring some with you and purchase the rest once you move into your room.
Broshim Dorms: Roommate apartments are shared by two students, with one student per room. The kitchen and bathroom are shared.
Einstein Dorms: Roommate apartments are shared by four students, with two students per room. All four students share the kitchen and bathroom.
Broshim dorms:
Roommate apartment: 130x200cm
Single studio: 130x200cm
Couple apartment: 140X200cm
Einstein dorms:
Roommate apartment: 130x200cm
Both dorm campuses are highly secure, with guards at the entrance monitoring who enters and exits.
For this reason, all residents are required to enter the dorms using their personal FOB.
In the event of sirens, the dorms are equipped with designated secure spaces (mamaks/mamads) to ensure students’ safety.
- Broshim Dorms have a secure apartment (starting with 01) on every floor. Secured apartments in building K: 121, 220, 321, 420, 521, 620, 718, and 814.
- Einstein Dorms have a large underground shelter in front of building B
We recommend downloading the Home Front Command app, which sends location-specific alerts in English. You will never be left on your own.
Please follow Home Front Command’s most up-to-date instructions on how to respond to sirens. When a siren is heard, make your way directly to a secure area. Typically, in Tel Aviv and at Tel Aviv University, you will have 1.5 minutes to make your way to a protected area. Depending on the circumstances, instructions can change, including for different levels of shelter protection that are required.
Once you are in a protected area, please remain there until you receive an update from Home Front Command via their website or app.
Check the full list of shelters at Tel Aviv University.
The Broshim dorms have a shabbat elevator.
During shabbat, the dorm guards can manually open the gate so that you don't need to use your FOB.
We do our best to match students who keep kosher with like-minded roommates, though this cannot be guaranteed in advance.
After You Arrive at Tel Aviv University
If you happen to lose your key or FOB, you will have to pay for a replacement. Let us know at housing@tauex.tau.ac.il and we will provide you with the relevant information.
Please make sure to inform us as soon as possible, as dorm entry without a FOB is prohibited.
Twice a year, usually after you have had a few weeks to settle in and again during the second semester, you will be asked to schedule an inspection with our team.
This only takes a few minutes and is done to ensure your wellbeing and the state of your dorm.
Toward the end of your contract, you will be required to schedule and complete a check-out with the housing team. Attendance at the check-out is mandatory.
The dorm room must be returned empty, clean, and in good condition. Any damage caused by the resident may result in fines.
If you have any maintenance issues in your dorms, please open a request through this maitenance request form.
If you believe you aren’t receiving proper treatment, you’re always welcome to talk to us and we’ll see what we can do on our end.
To bring a guest inside the dorms, you must fill out a form with the security guard and make sure your guest has some form of I.D.
If your guest arrives after 10pm, or you would like to have them stay the night, please note this can only be done for one person at a time, as you cannot have more than one overnight guest 2 times a week.
If you plan on having someone stay with you for more than two nights, you must get prior permission from the dormitory management (through email). Make sure to do this as long in advance as possible.
Living in a shared community with neighbors from diverse backgrounds can sometimes be challenging. This is completely normal, and there are dedicated staff members on campus, including Security and the Night Guard, who are available to assist you if needed.
After you arrive, you will receive all the relevant contact information and clear guidance on where to turn for support. We kindly ask all residents to be respectful, considerate, and mindful of their surroundings so that everyone can enjoy a comfortable and welcoming living environment.
Both the Broshim and Einstein dormitory complexes have designated laundry rooms equipped with paid washing machines and dryers. Payment can be made in cash (shekels) or by card. The machines are operated by an independent company.
You may bring your own laundry detergent or use machines that include detergent. Additional details will be shared during orientation.
