Humanities - Undergraduate Programs
The Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities
Arabic and Islamic Studies (dm/sm) (0631)
The Arabic and Islamic culture is rich and diverse. The culture of many great scientists, philosophers, authors and intellectuals enriched important fields of human knowledge.
The Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies aims to provide students with theoretical and practical knowledge in classic Arabic and modern standard Arabic, to acquaint them with the Arabic language and Islamic culture and Arabic literature, and to develop their ability to critically analyze literary texts, religious and historical texts, and grammatical texts from various periods and of various styles.
The department serves as a unique meeting point for Arabs and Jews, and for interfaith dialogues, regularly hosting a great number of gratis extra-curricular activities, including parties, movies, and trips to religious sites across the country.
The department offers two tracks for undergraduate students: Arabic language and literature, and Islamic studies.
Students may elect to study the two fields in a single-major track, or combine one of the fields with studies in another department in a double-major track.
Admissions
Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria.
Placement exams
Students seeking admission to either field of study are required to take a proficiency exam to assess their reading comprehension of literary Arabic texts.
Exemptions
Students whose mother tongue is Arabic and have a minimum grade of 85 in the 4 or 5-unit Israeli matriculation exam in Arabic.
The exams will be held on the following dates:
• Sunday, April 14th 2024 – 9am at the Gilman Building
• Wednesday, June 26th 2024 – 9am at the Gilman Building
• Sunday, August 11th 2023 – 9am at the Gilman Building
Please check the bulletin board near room 150 in the Gilman Building on the morning of the exam for the room number.
Students with insufficient knowledge of Arabic will be required to complete a preparatory course in Arabic, either during an intensive summer course, or during the first year of studies. Registration for summer courses, for which there is a separate fee, is through the department office.
Please visit the department website and the department facebook page for additional details.
Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures (dm/sm) (0671)
The Department of Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures deals with the archaeology, history, languages, and religions of the ancient Near East from the Stone Age to the beginning of the Middle Ages. Undergraduate studies are designed to acquaint the student with the ancient civilizations of Israel, Syria, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Anatolia, the Aegean basin, and the Greek and Roman world. Special emphasis is placed on biblical archaeology.
Participation in field trips to archaeological sites, as well as participation in an archaeological excavation, is mandatory.
The department offers two fields of study: Archaeology of Israel and its surroundings, and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures.
Students may elect to study the two fields as a single-major program, or combine either of the tracks with studies in another department in a double-major program.
Admissions
Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria.
For additional information, please see the department website.
Biblical Studies (dm/sm) (0612)
The Department of Biblical Studies provides its students with a broad foundation of knowledge and advanced research tools, enabling them to deal with all literary genres represented in the Hebrew Bible and the theoretical issues emerging from them. Our study programs also include post-biblical literature of the Second Temple period, preserved in the Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha, as well as the Dead Sea Scrolls. Moreover, the study programs give students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of biblical exegesis from various periods.
During their studies, students acquire the tools needed for an independent and critical reading of biblical texts, aiming for a deeper understanding of both their development, and their reception and exegesis, from ancient history until modern times. The department offers a variety of textual courses, which focus on advanced skills of critical reading of the Hebrew Bible, together with cross-sectional courses in various fields of interest, such as: the formation of the Hebrew Bible; textual criticism; literary techniques and styles reflected in biblical prose, historiography, prophecy, law, and poetry; comparative study of the Bible and ancient Near Eastern and classical sources; para-biblical literature of the Second Temple period, including the Apocrypha, Pseudepigrapha, and Qumran scrolls; biblical exegesis from the Middle Ages and up to the Renaissance, with special attention to the Muslim and Arabic-speaking world; the Bible in light of cultural studies.
Admissions
Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria.
For additional information, please see the department website.
Classics—Greece and Rome (dm/sm) (0672)
The Department of Classics offers a full program of courses in Greek and Latin language and literature, philosophy, art, and history.
Fields of study
Students may choose from two fields of study: Classical languages and Classical cultures.
Classical Languages
This field requires the study of Greek and Latin, as well as introductory courses in general subjects, e.g., poetry, drama, history and philosophy, as well as courses in mythology, art, and archaeology. Students are required to complete advanced courses in Greek and Latin poetry and prose.
Classical Cultures
Students in this field are required to complete introductory courses in Greek and Latin literature in translation, including poetry, drama, history, and philosophy, as well as courses in mythology, art, and archaeology. Students are also required to complete advanced courses on topics related to the literature, history, and philosophy of the Greek and Roman world.
Students may elect to study two fields as a single-major program, or to combine one field in the department with studies in another department in a double-major program.
Admissions
Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria.
For additional information, please see the department website.
East Asian Studies (dm) (0687)
The Department of East Asian Studies offers students the opportunity to extensively study Asian cultures, focusing on India, China, Japan, and Korea. The interdisciplinary approach examines the cultural elements of these Asian civilizations from the perspectives of history, religion, philosophy, anthropology, sociology, literature, the arts, and language. The department aims to provide students with the basic academic tools for further research, focusing on the unique viewpoints of Asian cultures.
The department also offers students the opportunity to acquire basic skills in the major languages of Asia: Sanskrit, Hindi, Chinese (classic and modern), and Japanese (classic and modern). Both reading and oral skills are promoted in the modern languages.
Study Tracks
- Double-major track: Based on a combined program from the East Asian Studies Department and another department.
- Single-major track: Second year students may enroll in a single-major track, based on academic excellence. To be accepted to the single-major track students must complete their first year of studies with a minimum average of 85 in their first-year courses in the department (minimum grade of 85 in two introductory courses) and a minimum average of 80 in 16 hours of course-work in their other studies.
Students wishing to transfer to the single-major track after their first year should submit a written request to the department Teaching Committee.
Admissions
Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria.
For additional information, please see the department website.
English Literature and American Studies (dm/sm) (0626)
The program trains students in the academic analysis of the literatures and cultures of the English-speaking world, primarily the US and UK. We teach our students how to make critical use of various scholarly approaches, provide them with the tools needed for independent research, and assist them in developing their oral and written proficiency in the English language, with the goal of reaching near-native fluency.
Applicants may be required to take an entrance exam, administered by the department, in addition to meeting other criteria for admission (see below).
The department offers three tracks:
• English Literature (double major): This track focuses on the literature of the English-speaking world and its contexts belonging to different periods, locations, and genres from the Middle Ages, through Shakespeare’s plays, and all the way to postmodern American poetry. In addition, we provide the theoretical and practical tools for analyzing literature and culture on an advanced level.
• American Studies (double major): This interdisciplinary track provides students with a broad understanding of North American society, culture, and literature. Students take courses in the English department, in addition to relevant courses in history, film, political science, and media studies. This track can only be taken as part of the double-major program.
• English Literature – Expanded Track (single major): This option is open to students with an outstanding academic record in their first year of studies.
Admissions
• A minimum grade of 85 in the 5-unit Israeli matriculation exam in English as a foreign language (or a minimum grade of 90 in English as a first foreign language in the old system of Israeli matriculation) and a minimum grade of 134 in the English section of the psychometric exam or on the AMIR exam.
• Candidates who do not meet the psychometric/AMIR or matriculation requirements above may choose to take the English Department entrance exam, provided they meet one of the following criteria:
1. A minimum grade of 134 in the English section of the psychometric exam or on the AMIR exam.
2. A minimum grade of 85 in the 5-unit Israeli matriculation exam in English as a foreign language (or a minimum grade of 90 in English as a first foreign language in the old system of Israeli matriculation) and a minimum grade of 120 in the English section of the psychometric exam or on the AMIR exam or current enrollment in the Advanced II course given by the Division of Foreign Languages.
3. Exemption achieved in the Advanced II course given by the Division of Foreign Languages at Tel Aviv University.
4. A minimum grade of 600 on the verbal section of the SAT.
5. A high school diploma from a country where the primary language of instruction is English.
Entrance examinations for admission in the first semester will be held on the following dates, at 9:00AM:
• August 22, 2024, Gilman Building
• September 29th, 2024, Gilman Building
• October 28th, 2024, Gilman Building
Exam dates for the second semester will be announced in advance of this term.
Candidates may take the entrance exam only once before each semester and no more than twice each academic year.
For additional information, please see the Department website.
French Culture (0668) - program will not open for registration for 2024/2025 academic year.
The Program in French Culture offers a wide range of interdisciplinary courses covering French History, French and Francophone Literature, the developments of the arts and ideas in the French sphere, and the mastering of the French language. We accept Israeli students, beginners in French as well as immigrant students from French speaking countries and from all over the world.
• For Israeli students, the department offers training and study programs that offer various professional and economical possibilities in the Franco-Israeli sphere and in French speaking countries.
• For French-speaking immigrant students, the department is a home to those seeking to acclimatize to Israeli society while nurturing their cultural and linguistic legacy.
This program is offered as a double major.
The program offers students a BA, after which it is possible to register at Tel Aviv University for a French Language Teaching License and/or for an MA degree (2 years).
The BA program includes 66 semester hours. The courses examine a range of issues related to French culture, history, and literature from medieval times to the 21th century, as well as French linguistics.
This program may lead to studies in translation, teaching, diplomacy, journalism, tourism, and other fields that requires a good knowledge of the French Culture and of the French language.
Feel free to contact our BA advisor, Prof. Nadine Kuperty-Tsur, kuperty@tauex.tau.ac.il.
Hebrew Language (0614) & Semitic Linguistics (0624) (dm)
The Department of Hebrew Language and Semitic Linguistics offers two undergraduate degrees: Hebrew Language (0614) and Semitic Linguistics (0624).
The Department of Hebrew Language (0614) provides students with scholarly knowledge of the structure of the Hebrew language as it is manifested in various historical periods and styles, and introduces them to the problems and achievements of the Hebrew language, training them in up-to-date research methods of the various branches of linguistics. Studies are based on the comparison between Hebrew and cognate Semitic languages, and on the development of Hebrew, as well as the study of the various manifestations of Modern Hebrew. The studies aim at granting students basic knowledge of modern linguistic research methods in phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. The main subjects include: the development of the Hebrew language from Biblical through Rabbinic Hebrew, Medieval Hebrew, and Modern Israeli Hebrew, the language of Hebrew literature, the science of language and its development, Hebrew morphology and phonology, Hebrew syntax and semantics, as well as the study of metaphor, discourse, and corpus linguistics.
Please see the department website for additional details.
The program of Semitic Linguistics (0624) provides students with scholarly knowledge of living and ancient Semitic languages, training them in the most up-to-date research and teaching methods. We offer courses in the largest number of Semitic languages worldwide: Semitic languages of all branches are taught, including different Hebrew traditions, Aramaic, different Arabic dialects, Canaanite languages and Ugaritic, Ancient and Modern South Arabian languages, Amharic and Geez. Students are trained in different approaches, methods and tools of contemporary linguistics, from current developments in historical comparative linguistics, up-to-date trends in linguistic documentation and fieldwork, etymology and semantics, to cognitive linguistics, language acquisition, teaching, and computational linguistics (corpus construction, annotation, and analysis; writing of dictionaries and linguistic atlases).
For more information, please visit our website.
General History (dm/sm) (0621)
The Department of History focuses on the history of Western Civilization. Courses are divided into four principal clusters: ancient history; medieval history; early-modern history and modern history. The modern history cluster is divided into four geographical subdivisions (Western and Central Europe, Russia and Eastern Europe, North America, and Latin America).
Students may convert their double-major history studies to a single-major track at the end of the first year after achieving a minimum grade average of 90.
Admissions
Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria.
For additional information, please see the department website.
Jewish History (dm/sm) (0677)
The Department of Jewish History offers a wide range of courses in the history of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel and in the Diaspora.
Courses begin from the biblical era, when the distinctive culture of the nation of Israel began to take shape in the ancient Near East. Studies continue to the period of the Second Temple and Talmud and to the Middle Ages, when the prominence of the Jewish national center in the Land of Israel first rose and then declined, while new, influential centers of Jewish life grew in the Diaspora. Courses continue to scan the history of the Jews in the Land of Israel under frequently changing rulers, while Diaspora Jews reached all corners of the known world, molding the historical image of the Jewish people until modern times.
The department provides students with the critical tools and the intellectual perspective necessary to understand events and historical processes, ideological movements, and spiritual achievements from the dawn of man to the present.
Admissions
Admission to all fields of study is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria.
For additional information, please see the department website.
The Inter-Disciplinary Program in Israel Studies (Track 180) (dm)
The Department of Jewish History offers an Inter-Disciplinary Program in Israel Studies. The goal of this BA program is to grant students a multi-faceted approach to the many aspects of Israeli society and to expose the multiple layers that together create a dynamic society within the context of the Middle East, the Jewish world, and an increasingly global society. The academic basis of the program is historical, and students are exposed to approaches and methods from a variety of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, arts, and other fields.
Study tracks
Undergraduate students are offered two different programs.
- Double-major track: Based on a program combining two different majors, one of which must be either Jewish History or Israel Studies, while the other may be from any other department in the university.
- Single-major track: Second year students who have completed their first year of studies with an average grade of 85 in the Department of Jewish History and an average grade of 80 in their other department of study may enroll in a single-major program. Students wishing to transfer to the single-major track after their first year should submit a written request to the department Teaching Committee.
Admissions
Admission to all fields of study is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria.
For additional information please see the program website.
Jewish Philosophy (0616) & Talmud (0683) (dm)
The Department of Jewish Philosophy & Talmud offers two undergraduate degrees: Jewish Philosophy (0616) & Talmud (0683).
Students are expected to major in two of the following three areas:
- Rabbinic Thought, Talmud, and Ancient Jewish Literature—The program focuses on the classics of Jewish Law and Jewish Thought in the formative periods of the Mishnah and the Talmud. The program offers two fields of study (one emphasizing Talmud, the other emphasizing Second Temple thought) to accommodate the different interests of students studying this period in Jewish history and literature. The program aims to provide the skills required for independent and critical study of the classical sources of Talmudic literature, both legal and aggadic material, as well as the compositions of the Gaonic and Rabbinic periods (special areas of advanced studies include Geniza research).
Students interested in earning their undergraduate degree in the Talmud program (0683) should refer to the Hebrew information booklet or the department internet site. - Medieval Jewish Philosophy and Kabbalah—The program covers the study of the major trends of medieval Jewish thought. In the field of medieval Jewish mysticism, the program covers the background of Kabbalah in early Jewish Mysticism, the rise and development of the medieval Kabbalah in the Book of Zohar and other classic sources, ecstatic Kabbalah and the development of 16th C Kabbalah of Safed and its influence on Judaism. In the field of medieval Jewish philosophy, the program covers Medieval Jewish Philosophy (9th-16th centuries), its major trends such as Jewish Kalam, Jewish Neo-Platonism, Yehuda Halevy, Maimonides, and Jewish Averroesim. Both trends of medieval Jewish thought are studied in their broader Muslim and Christian contexts.
- Modern Jewish Philosophy and Hasidism—The program covers pre-modern and modern trends of Jewish thought including the emergence of Sabbateanism, Hasidism, and other modern forms of Jewish mysticism, including contemporary pre-modern philosophy, spanning from Spinoza to contemporary Jewish and Israeli thought. The emphasis is on classics such as Hermann Cohen, Franz Rosenzweig, Emmanuel Levinas, as well as other modern Jewish thinkers.
Admissions
Admission to all fields of study is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria.
For additional information, please see the department website.
Linguistics (dm/sm) (0627)
The Department of Linguistics offers an undergraduate program that focuses on theories of natural (human) language, with an emphasis on explanatory accounts for native speakers' linguistic knowledge. We hold the fundamental assumption that the computational system of language knowledge is governed by universal principles, manifested in a wide variety of linguistic phenomena found in genetically unrelated languages. Fields of study include: phonetics, phonology, morphology, generative syntax, formal semantics, pragmatics, neurolinguistics, psycholinguistics, language acquisition, and computational linguistics.
The study of linguistics promotes analytical thinking and problem solving, allowing students to pursue diverse career tracks. The department trains students for an academic career in linguistics and provides crucial knowledge for students intending to specialize in professions related to language, such as artificial intelligence, communication, clinical aspects of language (language and communication disorders), language teaching, literature, translation, etc.
Study tracks
The Department of Linguistics offers the following study tracks:
- Double-major track–a combination of Linguistics and another department in the university
- Single-major track–open to second year students (subject to approval) with an outstanding first year academic record.
- Double-major Computational Linguistics–a structured combination of Linguistics and Computer Science
- A Biology and Linguistics track with an emphasis on brain sciences, within the Sagol School of Neuroscience
- Double major in psycholinguistics—a structured combination of Linguistics and Psychology
The professional literature is written in English. Some of the courses are taught in English.
Admissions
Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria.
For additional information, please see the department website.
Literature (dm/sm) (0680)
Poetics (Theory of Literature), Hebrew Literature, Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, and Translation.
The various fields of study offered provide a comprehensive selection of courses in literary theories; Hebrew literature and culture throughout history, focusing on the Modern and Contemporary period; and major trends, genres and exemplary works of world literature. Students develop interpretative, analytical, and critical skills regarding literary texts. The Creative Writing and Translation courses provide literary skills, and translating proficiency.
Fields of study
The curriculum of the Literature Department includes (1) core courses, required for all tracks; and (2) an elected field of study.
Core courses for all fields include: Introduction to Narratology; Introduction to Poetry; Introduction to Literary Theory; Introduction to Modern Hebrew Literature; Introduction to Medieval Poetry; and Western World Masterpieces.
Two tracks are offered:
- Hebrew Literature and Comparative Literature
- Professional Literary Writing, one of two clusters:
- Creative Writing
- Literary Translation
Candidates whose high school education was not in Hebrew must attain exemption level in the Hebrew Proficiency exam before beginning their studies.
Admissions
Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria.
For additional information, please see the department website.
Middle Eastern and African History (dm/sm) (0622)
The Department of Middle Eastern and African History offers a variety of courses dealing with the political, social, and cultural history of the Middle East from North Africa to Iran and with the history and culture of Africa. The courses cover Arabic, Turkish and Persian speaking regions. The period covered is from the advent of Islam onwards, with a special emphasis on the modern history of the Middle East..
Study tracks
The department offers two study tracks.
Double-major track, combining a program from the department of Middle Eastern and African History with a program from another department.
Single-major track: an extended program from the department of Middle Eastern and African Hisrory. This track is open for students starting from their second year, if they have achieved a minimum average grade of 90 in 30 credit hours in their first year of studies. In some cases, the departmental academic committee may consider other candidates, based on interviews and other considerations.
Various scholarships are offered to the department students.
Admissions
Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria.
For additional details please see the department website.
Multidisciplinary Program in the Humanities (dm) (0662)
This multidisciplinary undergraduate program offers students the opportunity to earn a double-major BA degree based on a broad range of course clusters offered by the Faculty of Humanities and other faculties. Some of the clusters in this curriculum are Psychology and Psychoanalysis, Digital Culture, Management and Economic Thought, Women and Gender Studies, Social Justice, Environment and Ecology, Child Culture, and Rhetoric.
Students in the General and Interdisciplinary Studies program are afforded the opportunity to plan an individual curriculum of studies.
Study tracks
This double-major study program is to be combined with another double-major program.
Admissions
Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria.
For additional information, please see the department website.
Philosophy (dm/sm) (0618)
The Department of Philosophy introduces students to basic concepts, to a range of methodologies, and areas of philosophy.
Study tracks
• Double-major track: combines a program in Philosophy with a program in another department.
• Single-major track: second year students who have completed their first year with a minimum average grade of 90 in the department and a minimum average grade of 85 in their other department may enroll in a single-major program. Students wishing to move to the single-major track after their first year should submit a written request to the department Teaching Committee.
• New unique track in Consciousness and Cognition, combining studies in Philosophy and in Psychology.
The curriculum for all study-tracks is composed of different sections.
Section A: Introductory courses (mandatory):
• Introduction to Greek Philosophy
• Introduction to Modern Philosophy
• Introduction to 19th C Philosophy
• Introduction to Logic
• Readings in Philosophical Texts
Section B: Introductory, advanced courses and seminars in areas of philosophy (elective):
• Epistemology and Metaphysics
• Philosophy of Language and Logic
• Moral and Political Philosophy
• Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art
• Philosophy of Religion
• Eastern Philosophy
• Philosophy of Science
Admissions
Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria.
For additional information, please see the departmental website.
Philosophy, Economics, Political Science (0651)
The Philosophy, Economics, Political Science program focuses on disciplines relating to affairs of state and government. Understanding social and political phenomena as well as issues in public policy involve considerations from a variety of disciplines. Economic policy involves moral considerations and carries social implications. Principles of justice support certain institutional structures that shape the economic agenda. These are anchored in law, and applied by the legal and political institutions. The goal of the program is to impart knowledge and analytic tools in these fields and to fully comprehend the relationships between them.
The program is open to students with an outstanding academic record who are interested in researching these fields, as well as students seeking employment in public service.
For additional information, please contact the department.
Women and Gender Studies Program (0608)
Tel Aviv University is the only university in Israel that offers a BA in Women and Gender Studies. The multi-disciplinary degree offers courses from four faculties: Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, and Arts.
The program lays the foundation for a critical examination of the construction of gender within society. Feminist theories and gender studies are based on the understanding that the “feminine” and “masculine” are not only the outcome of biological differences, but rather the consequence of changing social, political, legal, and cultural structures and ideologies. The Women and Gender Studies Program aims to give students theoretical and methodological tools for scientific, critical, activist, and creative thinking in a variety of fields of study related to gender: history, sociology, art, politics, literature, psychology, law, film, etc. It offers an analysis of the role of gender as a critical category and the place of women, LGBTQ and masculinities in culture and society, focusing on the links between gender, class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, nationalism, and globalization. The curriculum introduces students to a broad basis of feminist theories, both in their own right and as they affect related fields of study.
Fields of study
This program is offered as a double major.
Students participate in mandatory core courses and choose from four study tracks: Humanities, Social Science, Art, and Law. A wide choice of elective courses is offered from associated departments: History, Art, Sociology & Anthropology, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, Law, Literature, English and American Studies, and many more.
Admissions
Please contact the department regarding admission requirements.
The detailed curriculum, together with additional information, appears on the website of The NCJW Women and Gender Studies Program.
International Program in Liberal Arts (1662)
This multidisciplinary Liberal Arts program focuses on the humanities and social sciences. A three-year course of study provides students with a strong liberal arts education while empowering them to succeed in an increasingly complex and fast-changing world.
The program combines exposure to a broad range of disciplines with an in-depth study of at least one academic field. It aims to provide students with a variety of analytical tools, to develop their intellectual agility, critical thinking skills, and creative power; and to equip them with the ethical sensibilities necessary for living in today’s complex societies.
The program is designed to motivate students to explore beyond the confines of single disciplines, by offering a broad selection of courses in various fields, alongside the core liberal arts curriculum and electives.
Students can choose four tracks of the following:
• Middle Eastern studies
• Philosophy
• Literature
• Israel and Jewish Studies
• Psychology
• Communication and Digital Culture
• Life Science
• Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
In addition to coursework, students in this program enjoy study trips throughout Israel that deepen their understanding of local and international topics, and participate in numerous cultural events, seminars, and lectures arranged on campus each semester. Students benefit from an invaluable intercultural dialogue and communication experience with like-minded peers from a kaleidoscope of backgrounds.
Admissions
The program accepts a variety of international certificates and diplomas. For country-specific information, please contact the program administration directly.
For additional information regarding the International Program, please visit the program website.
Dual Degree – TAU and COLUMBIA University Program
The Dual Degree Program, a joint venture of Tel Aviv University and Columbia University, offers students the opportunity to experience two elite research universities spanning two continents, in two cities – years one & two at TAU, years three & four at Columbia University.
Global Outlook – Enhance your global perspective by studying with like-minded peers from around the world at the highest academic level. Personal & Approachable – Benefit from a personalized classroom setting that encourages approachable faculty and resources.
Academic advising – You will receive academic advising from both TAU and Columbia at the start of the program. Our advisors will provide you with the academic guidance and support for you to pursue your goals, while studying in two academic settings.
Years One and Two Years Three and Four *
Digital Culture and Communication Biology
Jewish and Israel Studies Computer Science
Middle Eastern Studies Earth Studies
Psychology Economics
Philosophy English
Literature Film and Media Studies
Life Sciences Creative Writing
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Middle Eastern, South Asian
and African Studies
* Sample Majors at Columbia University