Undergraduate Degrees in English at Tel Aviv University

Study in English in Israel at Tel Aviv University

Tel Aviv University offers a range of undergraduate degrees taught in English, ideal for students who want to earn a BA in Israel while studying at a leading research university in a dynamic global city.

For students exploring English-taught study options in Israel or wondering whether it’s possible to complete a full degree in English, TAU offers a clear academic pathway designed specifically for international undergraduates, combining rigorous academics with full integration into campus life.

As a major Israeli research university offering undergraduate degrees taught in English, Tel Aviv University delivers full programs structured specifically for international students. Alongside their studies, students gain exposure to Hebrew, local culture, and global perspectives through campus life, coursework, and academic enrichment activities.

Academic Environment

• Research-led teaching across disciplines

• International classrooms with students from around the world

• Faculty experienced in teaching diverse, global cohorts

Undergraduate Programs Taught in English

TAU’s English-taught undergraduate programs are built around interdisciplinary learning and progressive specialization, allowing students to build a strong academic foundation before focusing on their chosen field.

BA in Liberal Arts

Explore the foundations of humanity where past and future meet, with a truly multidisciplinary approach designed to nurture grounded leaders and innovators.

Dual Degree Liberal Arts Program: TAU & Columbia University

Immerse yourself in different academic, social, and cultural environments at two world-renowned research universities.

Spend your first two years at Tel Aviv University, and your final two at Columbia University, located in the heart of New York City.

BA in Management and Liberal Arts

Study management and liberal arts in the academic core of the Start-Up Nation!

This 3-year dual degree will give you the tools to become an exceptional manager and innovator with a comprehensive understanding of social sciences and the liberal arts.  

The Buchmann-Mehta School of Music International Program

Get a degree B.Mus. in four years, for instrumental and vocal departments, and truly learn to play the universal language of mankind.

Students who have made Aliyah — or are eligible to — can access academic integration tracks run in cooperation with the Israel Student Authority. These partially-funded programs begin in English (or French) and transition into Hebrew over the course of the degree, with intensive Hebrew language study built in. No psychometric exam is required for admission.

Integration tracks are the only route to a TAU undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering that begins in English, alongside options in Management & Liberal Arts (English) and Social, Economic & Political Sciences (French — Gesher TAU).

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Frequently Asked Questions

What undergraduate degrees can international students study in English at Tel Aviv University?

Tel Aviv University offers four full English-taught undergraduate programs: a BA in Liberal Arts, a Dual Degree Liberal Arts BA with Columbia University, a BA in Management and Liberal Arts, and a B.Mus. at the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music.

Which English-taught undergraduate program is right for me?

It depends on your interests and academic goals. The BA in Liberal Arts suits students who want a broad interdisciplinary foundation, with major tracks in Psychology, Middle Eastern Studies, Philosophy, Literature, Jewish & Israel Studies, Digital Culture & Communication, and specialization options in Entrepreneurship & Innovation and Data Science. The BA in Management and Liberal Arts is designed for students drawn to business, entrepreneurship, and Israel's start-up ecosystem. The Columbia Dual Degree is for students seeking two years in Tel Aviv followed by two years at Columbia in New York. The Buchmann-Mehta B.Mus. is a conservatory-track program for instrumental and vocal performers.

Can I study specific subjects like psychology, history, or political science in English at Tel Aviv University?

Yes, within the BA in Liberal Arts. Liberal Arts students choose a major from Psychology, Middle Eastern Studies, Philosophy, Literature, Jewish & Israel Studies, or Digital Culture & Communication, and can add Entrepreneurship & Innovation or Data Science as a specialization. Subjects outside these tracks — such as political science or artificial intelligence — are available at TAU in Hebrew-taught programs

Can new Olim study a BA in English at Tel Aviv University?

Yes. New Olim can enroll in any of TAU's English-taught undergraduate programs and also have access to dedicated academic integration tracks, including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Social Work, and Management, that begin in English and transition to Hebrew. New Olim who qualify for Israel Student Authority aid receive funds transferred directly to TAU to partially cover tuition.

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