About Tel Aviv University
Founded in 1956, Tel Aviv University (TAU) is Israel’s largest and most comprehensive institution of higher learning and research. It offers 125 schools and departments across the spectrum of sciences, humanities and arts; Israel’s biggest bio-medical research and teaching complex; and 128 research centres. At TAU, interdisciplinary collaboration is a core value of the academic culture. The university leads the nation in the number and impact of research publications. More students prefer to study at TAU than at any other university and college in Israel, and TAU’s graduates in the professional fields are the most sought-after in the country.
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Key statistics
- 19%Proportion of ISR Publication(1)
- 24.2No. of students per staff(1)
- 57 : 43Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 5%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 24,995Number of FTE Students(1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2024 World University Rankings
Subjects taught at Tel Aviv University
Arts & humanities
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- Archaeology
- History, Philosophy & Theology
- Art, Performing Arts & Design
- Architecture
Computer science
- Computer Science
Engineering & technology
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- General Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
Social sciences
- Geography
- Sociology
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Communication & Media Studies
Physical sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
Psychology
- Psychology
Education
- Education
Business & economics
- Business & Management
- Economics & Econometrics
- Accounting & Finance
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Agriculture & Forestry
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
- Medicine & Dentistry
Law
- Law