4.3 out of 5 (19 ratings / 15 reviews) Tel Aviv Yaffo, Israel
Situated in Tel Aviv, Israel’s cultural, commercial, and creative center, TAU shares the Mediterranean city’s non-stop spirit for discovery, innovation, and community, making it the perfect place for learning and pursuing your passions.
Master's Programmes
Social Sciences (8)
- M.A. Developing Countries
- M.A. Migration Studies
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
- M.B.A. Tel Aviv Online MBA
Medicine & Health (4)
- M.Sc. Life Sciences
- Master Medical Sciences
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
Applied Sciences & Professions (3)
Business & Management (3)
- M.B.A. Sofaer Global MBA
- M.B.A. Tel Aviv Online MBA
Computer Science & IT (3)
- M.B.A. Sofaer Global MBA
Humanities (3)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (2)
- M.A. Developing Countries
Arts, Design & Architecture (1)
Education & Training (1)
Engineering & Technology (1)
- M.Sc. Engineering
Law (1)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
- M.Sc. Neuroscience
About
History
It came into being through the dedicated efforts of visionaries who foresaw the need for an additional university in Israel. In the 1930s, the idea was promoted by then mayor of Tel Aviv, Meir Dizengoff, with whose encouragement two post-secondary education facilities were opened during the British Mandate period: The Biological-Pedagogical Institute and the School of Law and Economics.
Education
- Our 60+ English-led academic programs are designed to empower our diverse student body to grow academically, socially and personally.
- Thousands of talented students from around the globe study across all academic levels - from a semester, summer, or year abroad to Bachelor’s, Master’s and Ph.D. degrees. Curriculums are facilitated by Israel’s leading faculty and experts and enhanced by hands-on workshops, professional internships, and unforgettable excursions throughout the country.
Research
TAU is one of Israel's most important research centers, engaged in more than 5,000 innovative projects in classic disciplines and in cutting-edge fields from bioinformatics to nanotechnology. That's why more than 150 of the world's leading academic and corporate institutions regularly conduct joint programs on campus.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
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Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2021
151
2020
151
2019
151
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2022
255 -25
2021
230 -11
2020
219
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2022
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2021
191 -2
2020
189
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2022
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2021
172 11
2020
183
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Housing services
- TAU International full time students are eligible to live in TAU provided housing pending availability. TAU housing includes the Einstein dormitories complex, which is adjacent to campus (based on availability) and the Broshim dormitories complex, located about 10 minutes walking distance from the Einstein dormitories on the other side of campus. The Broshim dorms are generally single rooms (reserved primarily for MA students or PhD/PostDoc pending availability).
- Depending on enrollment, there may be cases where students are housed in off-campus TAU apartments (provided their home school approves of this). The TAU apartments are in the city center within a 30-minute commute of the campus.
Library services
- The David J. Light Law Library is at the forefront of academic law libraries in Israel - maintaining one of the largest collections of legal publications and resources in the country.
- Our collection consists of over 177,000 printed items and a wide range of electronic resources, journals and e-books which are accessible to on and off-campus computers.
Medical services
Every student/visiting researcher is required to be covered by Israeli health insurance while studying in Israel. While most international programs* include health insurance as part of their tuition fees, research students/ fellows, students on individual tracks and students in TAU’s programs are not covered and are required to obtain their own Israeli health insurance.
Student Life
Campus life
Situated in the heart of Israel’s coastal region, Tel Aviv University resides on a spacious 220 acre campus. Located in suburban Ramat Aviv, just north of the city, the University is minutes away from downtown Tel Aviv. Tel Aviv University’s proximity to the cultural and commercial capital of Israel allows students to absorb the best of Israeli society.
Sports facilities
In response, Tel Aviv University has committed itself to promoting a healthy, balanced lifestyle on campus. Open 361 days of the year, 7 days a week and 20 hours per day, the Tel Aviv University Sports Complex serves over 2 million users annually. Located on the northwest corner of campus, the administration, management and operation of the Complex is divided between three bodies: the Elite Sports Center Company; the Sports, Culture and Recreation Club; and the Unit for Sports and Physical Education.
Student clubs
- The Buddy System is a student-to-student program developed by the TAU Student Union International Affairs office in an effort to create bonds between its Israeli and international students.
- The program is run by a board of Israeli students, all of whom have been awarded Student Union scholarships, to plan joint activities including special events, lectures, volunteering opportunities, and trips for both groups.
Accreditation
Tel Aviv University is accredited by the Israeli Ministry of Education and the Council for Higher Education. In the United States, Tel Aviv University participates with the Department of Education’s FFEL Program.
Student Reviews
TAU
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good university, great courses
First experience but not the last
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Overall, a great experience, the universty offers various programs and courses along with your degree. The campus itself is excellent and so are the classes
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
Interesting classes on diverse topics
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