2011-2012 ADMISSIONS

FOR UNDERGRADUATE

AND GRADUATE STUDIES

Applicants should apply to: The Registration Office Registration and Student Administration Division Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel Tel. 03-6408317, Fax. 6406722 Our Web Site: www.tau.ac.il

This booklet is a shortened version of the Hebrew Registration Information, existing in the website: go.tau.ac.il

Complete and detailed information can be found in the Hebrew Registration Information website as well as in the Hebrew catalogues of the individual faculties.

The Hebrew website is legally binding.

The University does not undertake to personally notify candidates of changes to information contained in this booklet.

Address of the Student Authority (Minhal Hastudentim): 6 Esther Hamalka Street, Tel Aviv 64398, Israel. Tel.: 03-5209155.

Address of the American Friends of Tel Aviv University in USA, Canada and Australia (see page 18 – Special Programs Division).

Edited by Leah Niflaee, Eva Gitlin and Gali Revzon. Graphic editing: Farago Print Ltd.. Printing: Farago Print Ltd., Tel. 03-6880099

© All Rights Reserved

CONTENTS

Calendar – Academic Year-------------------------------- 5

General Information---------------------------------------- 7

Division of Foreign Languages--------------------------- 8

Special Programs ----------------------------------------- 12

Hebrew Studies -------------------------------------- 12

The Preparatory Program (Mechina)-------------- 14

The School for Overseas Students----------------- 17

I – Undergraduate Studies ---------------------------- 19

Application Procedure ------------------------------ 19

General Admission Requirements----------------- 23

Timetable for Fulfilling Requirements------------ 30

Faculty of Humanities ----------------------------------- 32

School of Education-------------------------------------- 49

Faculty of the Arts---------------------------------------- 50

Faculty of Social Sciences ------------------------------ 56

School of Social Work----------------------------------- 57

Faculty of Management---------------------------------- 58

Faculty of Law-------------------------------------------- 65

Faculty of Exact Sciences ------------------------------- 67

Faculty of Life Sciences --------------------------------- 76

Faculty of Engineering----------------------------------- 78

Faculty of Medicine and Dental Medicine ------------ 81

School of Health Professions --------------------------- 90

II – Graduate Studies ---------------------------------- 98

Application Procedure ------------------------------ 98

Admission Requirements --------------------------- 98

Programs of Study ----------------------------------- 99

Faculty of Humanities ---------------------------------- 100

School of Education------------------------------------- 117

Faculty of the Arts--------------------------------------- 121

Faculty of Social Sciences ----------------------------- 130

School of Social Work---------------------------------- 137

Faculty of Management--------------------------------- 139

Faculty of Law------------------------------------------- 152

Environmental Studies---------------------------------- 155

Faculty of Exact Sciences ------------------------------ 157

Faculty of Life Sciences -------------------------------- 160

Faculty of Engineering---------------------------------- 162

Faculty of Medicine ------------------------------------- 166

School of Health Professions -------------------------- 169

Ph.D. Programs----------------------------------------- 172

Student Services Division ------------------------------ 173

Office of the Dean of Students-------------------- 173

Financial Aid ---------------------------------------- 173

Dormitories ------------------------------------------ 175

Psychological Services----------------------------- 175

Academic and Vocational Counseling Unit----- 175

Career Planning service---------------------------- 176

Social Involvement Unit --------------------------- 176

Student Welfare Unit------------------------------- 176

The New Student Union -------------------------------- 177

Entrance Examinations -------------------- Colored Pages

Calendar – Academic Year 2011/2012

Opening of the Academic Year---------------- 30.10.2011

Hanukah Vacation------------------------------- 25.12.2011

End of First Semester ------------------------------ 3.2.2012

Beginning of Second Semester ------------------- 4.3.2012

Purim Vacation ------------------------------------- 8.3.2012

End of Studies before Passover Vacation ------ 3.4.2012

Beginning of Studies after Passover Vacation 15.4.2012

Memorial Day------------------------------------- 25.4.2012

Israel Independence Day Vacation------------- 26.4.2012

Shavuot Vacation--------------------------------- 27.5.2012

End of Academic Year--------------------------- 22.6.2012

Beginning of Summer Term1 ------------------- 15.7.2012

Tisha Be’av Vacation ---------------------------- 29.7.2012

End of Summer Term ------------------------------ 7.9.2012

University offices may be closed for summer vacation for one week during August.

1 Studies in summer term are offered in specified

departments only.

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GENERAL INFORMATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE APPLICANTS

Dates for submitting applications1 Applications for undergraduate studies may be submitted between January 23, 2011 and March 30, 2011. Application to the MD Graduate program: until March 6, 2011.

Applications for graduate studies may be submitted between January 23, 2011 and May 31, 2011, except for the following programs:

Psychology: until February 22, 2011.

Social Work: until March 31, 2011.

School of Education – Human Development in Education: until March 31, 2011.

Department of Nursing: until March 31, 2011.

Faculty of Management: until March 31, 2011.

Film and TV: until July 16, 2011.

Some departments will open late registration from June 1 till July 31.

Registration for the Second Semester

Some undergraduate departments and most departments offering graduate studies open registration for the second semester for new students.

Registration for the second semester takes place in November.

Applicants for the second semester taking the psychometric entrance exams in a foreign language must do so no later than July 2011. Those taking the exams in Hebrew have until December 2011.

The language of instruction at Tel Aviv University is Hebrew.

1 Application deadline for several departments may be

postponed. Information will be updated in the University’s Hebrew site.

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Correspondence

Applicants are requested to include their identity card or passport number and address in all correspondence and to state clearly the field and degree for which they wish to register.

Office Hours: Registration and Admission Unit, Desenberg Wolff Building: Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 9.30-12.00, Room 27.

Change of Address

Upon arrival in Israel, applicants should provide the Registration Office with their Israeli address as soon as possible. The Office should be notified of all other subsequent changes of address.

Discipline

All applicants and students are subject to University disciplinary regulations, as published in the Hebrew bulletin of each faculty.

Ombudsman

An applicant who has fulfilled all requirements for acceptance to one of the University departments and feels that his application has been dealt with unfairly, may submit a complaint to the University's Ombudsman, Prof. Ruth Stavy, Mitchell Building, room 225.

Only written complaints will be accepted. The complaint must be received by the Ombudsman within five weeks of the date of the rejection notice. It must be submitted in duplicate and should include any confirming evidence. The passport/ID number, address, and telephone number of the complainant must appear on the complaint itself.

Division of Foreign Languages Office: Max Webb School of Languages Building, Room 205, Tel. 03-6409681, Fax. 03-6406458. Reception Hours: Sunday – Thursday: 10:00-12:00. Tuesday: 13:00-15:00 Email: DorinA@tauex.tau.ac.il http:// spinoza.tau.ac.il/hci/lab/flang/home.htm

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English as a Foreign Language – Placement Test

Every student must take a placement test to determine his or her level of English. The test can be taken either as part of the Psychometric Examination, or separately (AMIR). AMIR scores are 100 points higher than in the psychometric English section. English levels should be calculated accordingly.

The Placement Tests classify students into 5 levels:

1. Fail grades 1–84 2. Basic grades 85–99 3. Intermediate grades 100–119 4. Advanced grades 120–133 5. Exempt grade 134+

Validity of the Test

Scores for all English placement tests are valid for a period of ten years.

Courses

The Division offers courses in basic, intermediate and advanced level English. The courses are geared toward improving English reading skills of candidates and students, to enable them to successfully complete University language requirements.

The final date for fulfilling these requirements is determined by the individual faculties (as appears in their separate catalogues). This regulation does not apply to new immigrants from non-English speaking countries. These students are offered a pre-basic course during their first year, if they have not reached the minimum level ordinarily required for admission. These students are required to reach the Intermediate level by the beginning of their second year of studies, and complete all English requirements by the beginning of their third year.

Course Schedule

The English courses offered during the academic year are semester courses, scheduled according to the University calendar.

Courses are also offered during two summer sessions. Registration for both sessions will be announced towards the summer.

Courses dates will be announced at a later date. Places are limited.

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Fees

There is a fee (in addition to tuition) for all Lower, Basic and Intermediate level courses. There is no fee for Advanced level courses, provided the student has paid full tuition for the semester. There is a fee for ALL summer courses.

Additional Courses • Writing for doctoral candidates • English courses for graduate students at the Faculty

of Business Management and Engineering.

Exemption from English as a Foreign Language

Students complying with the following criteria are exempt from studying English as a foreign language: • Candidates holding an academic degree from an

accredited Israeli university (for details see the Hebrew booklet)

• Candidates who studied for at least two years at the high school level (grades 11 and 12) in an English-speaking school or at a university where the language of instruction is English located in an English speaking country.

Please note: A degree from a college in Israel affiliated with a foreign university does not grant students exemption from Tel Aviv University English requirements. Please see the section entitled "Placement Test."

Additional Languages

The Division offers courses in several foreign languages, aimed at providing students with an academic tool for study, research, and communication.

Courses are available in the following languages: Arabic, Czech, Dutch (the H. Spijer-Kok program), French, German, Italian, Ladino, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Yiddish. These full-year courses are offered on three levels: – Beginners – four class hours/week for the entire

academic year – Advanced – four class hours/week for the entire

academic year – Post-exemption level – between two and four

hours/week for the entire academic year.

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The Division also offers intensive one-year courses in French and German for students enrolled in a post-graduate program. There classes meet for two-three hours sessions every week. The courses are intended for students whose department or faculty requires a second foreign language for use as a scientific tool.

Exemption Exams

Exemption exams in the foreign languages taught by the Division are given once a year at the end of August. For sample exams and further information, please contact Lisar@tauex.tau.ac.il

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS

Hebrew Studies Hebrew Placement Examination

See details in General Information (page 25) and Entrance Examinations (colored pages) of this booklet. Examination results are graded as Fail, level Aleph, level Bet, level Gimel and exempt.

Any candidate who has not written the exam, or who has not achieved a minimum of "Level Aleph" will not be admitted to the University even if all other University and departmental requirements have been fulfilled. Any student who does not receive an "exempt" on the placement exam must complete the requirement of reaching “Bet” level till the end of the first semester of studies and of being “exempt” until the end of his 3rd semester at the University.

Values for the Hebrew levels:

Fail - grades 1-58 Level "Aleph" - grades 59-83 Level "Bet" - grades 84-106 Level "Gimel" - grades 107-131 Ptor (exemption) - grade 132+

For examination dates and registration information see the Entrance Examinations (colored pages).

Exemption from the Exam

Candidates may be exempted from the Hebrew Placement Exam if they can provide documentation certifying: 1. Israeli Matriculation – Bagrut. 2. The Psychometric Entrance Exam taken in the

Hebrew language. 3. A degree from an Israeli university, or a recognized

college in Israel. 4. Completion of three years of study in an Israeli

school of nursing. 5. Successful completion of the Jerusalem examination

(upon submitting an official Diploma). 6. Ten consecutive years of study in Israeli schools in

which the language of instruction was Hebrew.

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7. Graduates of Shazar Institute for Education and Jewry in Argentina.

Courses during the academic year The university doesn’t offer Hebrew courses, as part of the compulsory studies towards a degree. It is the student’s decision where he prefers to study Hebrew. One of the options is courses given by “The Center of Hebrew Studies” (Registered society), to which the university has given permission to teach in its premises. Tuition fees for the courses have to be paid directly by the student to the Center. (The cost of the courses will be published in the tuition fee booklet in the TAU website). Different “Ulpanim” also offer Hebrew courses.

Intensive Summer Course

The Center of Hebrew Studies (Registered Society) offers an intensive summer course (during August and September) in all levels. Students have to pay for this course. (Cost of the course will be published in May) Students that are eligible for tuition funding by “Minhal Hastudentim” and haven’t studied in the Preparatory Program, their tuition fee for the course will be paid by Minhal Hastudentim. Students are asked to check, their eligibility for tuition funding, with Minhal Hastudentim at their office, 6 Esther Hamalka st, Tel Aviv. Registration for the summer course will start in June and will be held in the University office of the “Center of Hebrew Studies” (Registered Society). The University does not oblige students to participate in this course. The course is designed for candidates and students that haven’t reached “level Aleph” in the “Yael Test”, or for those who need to study towards “exemption” before the beginning of the academic year. The office of the "Center of Hebrew Studies" (Registered Society) at Tel Aviv University is in 30 Chaim Levanon St. Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv, Room 140. Tel: 03-6408947 Reception: Sunday-Thursday, 08:30-13:00 Website: http://hebrew-learning-center.com Email: Hebrew@post.tau.ac.il

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Preparatory Program for Olim (Mechina) Tel: 03-6406681/2, Fax: 03-6409783 E-mail: doritst@tauex.tau.ac.il Web Site: www.tau.ac.il/mechina

The mechina is a one-year program designed for newcomers and foreign students, high school graduates, who are not eligible for direct registration to Tel Aviv University.

Studies commence in August and end in July.

Goals of the Mechina • To bridge the gap between overseas and Israeli high

schools study curricula. • To familiarize students with Hebrew, the teaching

language of the University. • To provide intensive preparation for academic

studies. • To provide basic knowledge of Israel and Jewish

history. • To acquaint students with study tracks at the

University. • To provide accreditation that will enable students to

pursue degree programs at the university.

Academic Program

The program of study in the Mechina is a full-day program – mornings and afternoons. Full participation in the lessons is required – according to a fixed time-table. There is no possibility of studying part of the time-table or a few subjects (like Hebrew etc.)

The Mechina offers four tracks of study: • Exact Sciences • Life Sciences • Social Sciences • Humanities

The candidates choose the track of study in accordance with the Faculty in which they intend to study at the University, and on condition that they pass the Mathematics Entrance Examination.

Admission Requirements • High School Diploma or Matriculation Certificate

recognized by institutes of higher education in the country in which they were issued. Registration to the Mechina is also possible for candidates who have

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studied no more than one academic year at a university abroad. The certificates have to be evaluated by the Registration office of the University.

• Mathematics Entrance Examination (for certain tracks).

• Hebrew Ulpan (Aleph) is recommended for all students but is not obligatory for non-resident applicants who live abroad until the beginning of the Mechina.

It is strongly suggested that students learn Hebrew prior to their arrival for studies in Israel.

Mathematics Entrance Examination

Candidates who wish to study in the Social Sciences track (Math level parallel to 4 units), Life Sciences Track and Exact Sciences Track, will have to pass this test as an admission requirement. Candidates to the Social Sciences trend (3 units) will have to take a Math placement test.

The tests will be held in April and June 2011.

Candidates living abroad will take the entrance test during the Ulpan. In case of failure they will have to study in the Humanities or Social Sciences (Math level parallel to 3 units) tracks.

Placement Tests

Hebrew and English placement tests are mandatory for Mechina students.

Candidates living abroad will take the tests upon arrival in Israel.

Registration to the Mechina

Registration will be held from February 2011 to June 2011, on Sunday and Wednesday, from 9:00 to 12:00 at the Mechina office – Handasaim building, 30 Chaim Levanon st. , Ramat Aviv.

Candidates living abroad can apply directly to the Mechina office at Tel Aviv University, Handasaim Building, 30 Levanon st. Tel Aviv, Israel

Final Certificate

In order to be eligible for the Mechina final certificate, students must pass all final examinations and fulfill all academic requirements of the program. The passing grade is 60.

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The Final certificate is always valid for Tel Aviv University.

Admission to B.A. Programs at Tel Aviv University

The Mechina office arranges the collective registration for students who intend to study at Tel Aviv University. Achievements in the Mechina are taken into account by the University Admission Committees, but graduates must meet all regular requirements for admission, including Hebrew and English proficiency levels, the psychometric entrance examination, and any departmental requirements.

It is emphasized that the University is not obliged to admit Mechina students.

Mechina students may, of course, apply individually to any other institution of higher education.

The Mechina does not grant credits towards academic studies.

Academic Advisory and Counseling Service

Academic advisors are assigned to all students for personal assistance as well as academic guidance relating to the various tracks of study in the Mechina and future studies in Israel.

Social Activities

In order to provide a deeper knowledge and understanding of Israel and its people, the Mechina offers field trips, educational tours, and a range of other social and cultural activities.

Medical Insurance

All students should carry comprehensive medical insurance.

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The School for Overseas Students The School for Overseas Students provides qualified undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to study at Tel Aviv University for a year, a semester, or summer as part of their home university studies. Each semester Tel Aviv University faculty members teach over forty courses.

The various sessions – one year, one semester and summer – are for students in their freshman, sophomore, junior or senior year. Courses are taught in English. Students fluent in Hebrew and who meet course requirements may choose courses from the regular studies framework.

An intensive Hebrew language program is offered prior to the start of each semester. Students live on-campus in dormitories. An extensive program of University-sponsored tours and extra-curricular activities is an integral part of the program.

The freshman year of the School for Overseas Students fulfills the University's preparatory year (Mechina) requirements (30 credits at least). Students completing this program may apply for admission to the regular departmental programs of the University.

Graduate Middle Eastern Studies Program

The Dayan Center for Middle Eastern and African Studies and the Department of Middle Eastern and African History, in cooperation with the School for Overseas Students, offers graduate studies in Middle Eastern History as well as a one-year and single semester program granting graduate credit in this field.

The academic year starts in October and ends in June.

Candidates should apply to: 1. ISRAEL The School for Overseas Students Carter Bldg., Room 108. Tel Aviv University Ramat Aviv 69978 Tel. 03-640-8639, 03-640-8118. Fax. 03-640-9582. E-mail: osptau@post.tau.ac.il Web site: http://www.telavivuniv.org/

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2. UNITED STATES American Friends of Tel Aviv University Office of Academic Affairs 39 Broadway, 15th Floor New York, NY 10006 Tel. (212) 742-9030, (800) 665-9828 Fax. (212) 742-9031 E-mail: quest@telavivuniv.org Web site: http://www.telavivuniv.org/ 3. CANADA Canadian Friends of Tel Aviv University Overseas Student Program Lawrence Plaza 3130 Bathurst Street, Suite 214 Toronto, Ontario M6A 2A1 Tel: (416) 787-5692 or 1-800-ONLY-TAU Fax: (416) 787-1762 E-mail: coptau@interlog.com Web site: http://www.telavivuniv.org 3. AUSTRALIA Australian students should submit their complete

application forms in two copies. One should go to: Rachel Bar-El, Director

The School for Overseas Students Dormitories Bldg. B. Ramat Aviv, Israel 69978 Fax: 03-6409582

E-mail: aftau.vic@gmail.com The second should go to: Australian Friends of Tel Aviv University Tok Corporate Centre

Level I 459 Toorak Rd. Toorak Vic 3142, Australia Tel: 00-613-9296-2065 Fax: 00-613-9262-2165 E-mail: aftau.vic@gmail.com

The committee in Israel will check the candidate’s academic suitability. The committee in Melbourne will recommend a scholarship where needed.

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

Application Procedure

Applicants are requested to return by registered mail the completed form together with the required documents by March 30, 2011.

Applicants must fill in their ID/passport number on their application form and make sure that the ID/ passport number listed on the application form is identical to the number listed in the psychometric exam application form. Lack of a number or discrepancies between the numbers may delay and disrupt acceptance procedures.

Please note that grade transcripts and certificates submitted as part of the application procedure must be either originals, photocopies authorized by a notary from the country of origin, or photocopies authorized by the candidate’s school or university. A notarized translation must accompany transcripts in languages other than English. Originals may be brought to the Registration Center, where they will be photocopied and certified free of charge.

Candidates must submit: 1. Application forms properly completed. Please note:

your date of arrival in Israel must be clearly indicated on this form.

2. Applicants abroad should enclose a postal order or a check for $130 US or equivalent in other currency made out to Tel Aviv University to cover the registration fee. This fee is non-refundable.

3. A matriculation certificate/high school diploma including a transcript of record; certificates attesting post-matriculation study, if any.

4. Official transcript of high school or further education records, including grade point average and an explanation of the scale of grades.

5. Applicants who are studying in a Preparatory Year Program (Mechina) other than that of Tel Aviv University are required to supply a certificate of participation from the Mechina office.

Upon completing the Mechina, applicants must submit an authorized final certificate from the

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Mechina and an authorized copy1 of grades, including the average or final grade. This must be done no later than July 28, 2011. Applicants completing a Mechina program other than that of Tel Aviv University are requested to submit a final certificate including 4 subjects2 with a minimum grade of 60 (no exemption grade).

Please note that the Mechina beginning February 2011 (second semester) does not finish in time for candidates to apply for acceptance to the fall semester in October 2011.

6. Candidates who want their SAT3 results to be considered in lieu of the Psychometric Examination (except for the MD School of Medicine and Dental Medicine),4 or in addition to it,5 must attach a written request to their application. Candidates should send an official certificate of the SAT scores to the Registration Center of Tel Aviv University immediately upon receiving the results.

Candidates must specify the date on which they took/will take the SAT. They are also requested to provide this information on their application form.

SAT results should be in the Registration Office no later than one month after the last Israeli Psychometric exams, or according to the requirements of the various Departments.

Please note carefully the section below: "Knowledge of Hebrew" (p. 25).

7. Curriculum Vitae (life history), for social work only. 8. Photocopy of the ID or passport page on which

personal details are indicated (birth date, etc.).

9. Some departments may require additional documents or special forms. For full information see the Hebrew

website: go.tau.ac.il

1 Each grade should be at least 60. 2 One of these subjects must be mathematics. 3 Tel Aviv University will continue considering only the

SAT Verbal and Math sections as before, and the writing new section will be ignored.

4 Candidates to the MD School of Medicine and Dental Medicine must take the Israeli Psychometric test. SAT scores will not be accepted.

5 The higher score will be taken into consideration.

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Transfer of Credits

Applicants who wish to receive credits for previous studies at other universities and/or institutions of higher learning are required to submit an official transcript, including confirmation of examinations passed.

Israeli Matriculates

The Israeli Matriculation (Bagrut) grades will be forwarded directly from the Israeli Ministry of Education for graduates since 1990. Therefore such candidates are required not to attach their "Bagrut" Certificate to the application material. Only graduates of year 1989 or earlier must attach their "Bagrut" Certificate.

Applicants who have taken Israeli matriculation examinations and have not yet received official certificates must submit a confirmation of the results issued by the Ministry of Education. Those who have not yet completed all the exams must take them no later than January 2011.

Only those who complete all the required examinations by January 2011 may apply.

In instances where one exam is lacking, candidates may still submit an application for Humanities (except for the School of Education) and Arts (except for Film and Television and Architecture). These candidates should take the last exam in June 2011.

Applicants are advised to submit the results of the matriculation examinations as soon as they are available, but no later than May 1, 2011 (for the January exam) and September 8, 2011 (for the June exam).

Final Year High School Students in Israel

Students currently attending their final year of high school (except those belonging to the Academic Reserves) may not apply for registration to the University. However, once students planning to apply receive their matriculation results, they should contact the Registration Office as soon as possible, but no later than September 8, 2011.

Their applications will be considered in light of the following factors: • There are vacancies in the department of the

applicant's choice.

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• The entrance requirements to the department of the applicant's choice are fulfilled.

• The Psychometric Entrance Examination is taken no later than July 2011.

• The required level of proficiency in English as a Foreign Language has been attained.

Alternative Majors

Applicants are advised to indicate second and third alternatives on their applications.

Indicating a second and third alternative does not influence acceptance to the department of the applicant's first choice. Likewise, applying to only one department in no way enhances the prospect for acceptance to it. If candidates wish to keep all their options open, they must meet all the requirements that their various choices entail, such as writing departmental entrance examinations.

Candidates who wish to change their alternate majors after they are already registered should:

a. Check with the Registration Office if the relevant department is still open.

b. Pay half of the current registration fee at that time.

Programs of Study

Applicants may choose a single major (sm) program or a double major (dm). Second and third choices will be considered when applicants are not admitted to their first choices.

Certain programs require additional entrance examinations. These are noted on the Examinations Schedule; see the Examination Schedule (colored pages).

Most of the departments offer three-year undergraduate programs. A list of the departments and their code numbers is given below.

Academic Reserves (Atuda Academit)

Israeli citizens who wish to be accepted to the Academic Reserves should obtain application forms from the University or they may register through the University website: www.tau.ac.il/admissions (in Hebrew) and return the registration material to the Academic Reserves. Letters of acceptance or rejection to the Academic Reserves will be sent only by the Academic Reserves.

Last Psychometric exam permitted by the army authorities is April.

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GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Matriculation

To be eligible for admission, applicants must hold a matriculation certificate issued by the Israeli Ministry of Education or an equivalent certificate from abroad.

Diplomas such as the French Baccalaureate, German Abitur, British General Certificate of Education1 and I.B. (International Baccalaureate) and others are equivalent to the Israeli matriculation for registration.

Candidates in this category may apply to the Certificate Evaluator in the Registration Office to determine the conditions for their acceptance to the University.

Most newcomers are required to enroll in the Preparatory Program (Mechina) first (see page 14). There are some exceptions to this rule (in all cases, the documents of students from abroad will be examined in order to determine whether they must study in the Mechina): 1. Completion of at least one full academic year in

Israel or abroad (30 semester credits at least for all faculties, 40 semester credits2 for Medicine and Dental Medicine) may replace the Mechina.

2. Graduates of U.S.3 and Canadian high schools with a grade average of B (3.0) and over, who know Hebrew and have SAT 1 or the new SAT Reasoning test4 scores of at least 1270, may register directly for studies at the University. These conditions do not apply to the Faculties of Engineering, Law, Medicine and the School of Architecture. Israelis returning to Israel after completing high school in the U.S.3 or Canada (who stayed abroad no more than 3 years) can register directly to the University if they have a grade average of B (3.0) on their diploma and received at least 1,1804 (on

1 Only one A level Exam may be in a "Language Subject." 2 AP courses are not considered as part of the university

credits. 3 Candidates who complete grade 12. 4 Tel Aviv University will continue considering only the

SAT Verbal and Math sections as before, and the writing new section will be ignored.

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condition that this includes at least 600 in mathematics). This condition does not apply to the Faculties of Engineering, Law, Medicine, and the School of Architecture.

3. Graduates of US high school who completed grade 12 and got a grade average of B (3.0) and over who know Hebrew and have at least 4 AP examinations of 4 different subjects, with a grade of 4 or 5 may apply to the university (acceptance to the different faculties will be according to their AP subjects).

Candidates not meeting these conditions may take the Mechina Program or 4 Israeli matriculation examinations as follows: 1. At least 12 units together with a minimum grade of

55 in Math, and 60 in all other exams. 2. One of the four exams must be at least 3 units in

mathematics. 3. One exam should be of at least 4 units. 4. In case Mathematics will be the 4 units subject,

another 3 units subject must be taken. 5. Hebrew Language as a subject should be consisted

of at least 2 units: Hebrew Essay and Hebrew Grammar.

6. Only final matriculation grade is accepted. "Sub" exams are not accepted.

7. Foreign Language is not accepted as a matriculation subject.

The exams must fulfill the requirements of the departments of the candidate’s choice and should be taken no later than January 2011.

Candidates in this category may apply to the Certificate Evaluator in the Registration Office to determine the conditions for their acceptance to the University.

Special requirements for applicants to the Faculties of Medicine, Exact Sciences, Engineering, and the School of Architecture. a. Most foreign high school graduates must have

successfully completed one year of the Mechina in the Natural Sciences program or one academic year in a university program which included at least one advanced mathematics course, equivalent to 5 units in the Israeli Matriculation certificate (“Bagrut”), as well as courses in the exact and natural sciences.

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b. Those who hold the British G.C.E. must pass A-level exams in at least two subjects:1 mathematics and the exact or natural sciences.

c. Those who hold an International Baccalaureate (I.B.) must pass higher level exams in at least two subjects:1 mathematics and the exact or natural sciences.

d. Graduates of French secondary schools must have certificates indicating successful completion of the mathematics or natural science course. 1

e. Graduates of US high school with a grade average of B (3.0) and over, must pass 4 AP examinations from which one exam must be in Mathematics and another in an Exact science subject with a grade of 4 or 5.

For Medicine and Dental Medicine candidates must pass exams in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry.

Knowledge of Hebrew

Applicants who take the psychometric exam in a language other than Hebrew and do not have an Israeli matriculation2 must take the Hebrew Language Proficiency Exam and prove satisfactory knowledge of Hebrew on an academic level before the beginning of the academic year. For those who take the psychometric exam, February and July, the Hebrew Proficiency Exam immediately follows and no separate registration is required. In this case, there is no fee for the Hebrew exam. It is advisable to take this exam after studying in an Ulpan in Israel.

For those who do not need to take the psychometric exam, those who take it abroad, or those who failed the Hebrew exam previously, may apply to the Hebrew Proficiency exam that will be given in July and September 2011. A fee is required, except from those candidates who take the psychometric exam abroad.

Applicants submitting SAT scores instead of the psychometric exam and applicants for graduate studies will take the Hebrew Proficiency Examination in July or September. (See examination schedule and explanation in the Entrance Examinations (colored pages). This

1 The subjects required by each faculty/department may

vary, and are specified in the Hebrew booklet. 2 Except for those who are exempted according to the list in

the chapter: "The Hebrew Studies" above.

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applies to all applicants to undergraduate and graduate studies, even for departments where the language of instruction is not Hebrew (see Hebrew Placement Examination – Page 12).

Psychometric Entrance Examination and SAT

All candidates must take the Psychometric Entrance Examination,1 including candidates who have already studied in a university even if they apply for an advanced year. Holder of a BA degree must take the Psychometric for several departments.

Candidates who do not pass the minimum required level (450)2 will not be accepted.

Tel Aviv University will accept SAT results as a substitute for the Psychometric Entrance Examination (except for the MD School of Medicine and Dental Medicine) if the test has been taken within the last ten years (from October 2001 onward).

Applicants who have taken the SAT are required to submit, together with other registration materials, an official copy of the scores along with a letter requesting recognition of these scores as a substitute. These scores, which can be sent separately, must reach the Registration Office no later than one month after the last possible date of taking the psychometric exam for the relevant department (please see timetable below).

SAT scores are transformed in terms of the scale of the Israeli Psychometric Entrance Exam.3 Because of various factors effecting this trans-formation, it is strongly advised that all candidates, especially Israelis residing abroad, take the Psychometric Entrance Examination. For those candidates who have sent their SAT scores and have also sent their Psychometric Entrance Examinations, the highest result will be

1 See the Entrance Examinations (colored pages). 2 The School of Music requires a minimum level of 400.

Candidates of the Performing track in the School of Music may be accepted according to their success in the Departmental Entrance Exams, regardless of their psychometric score.

3 Tel Aviv University will continue considering only the SAT Verbal and Math sections as before, and the writing new section will be ignored.

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considered (Except for the MD School of Medicine and Dental Medicine). The results of both the Psychometric Entrance Examination and the SAT scores are valid for ten years. Candidates may request validation of SAT or Psychometric Exam taken prior to 2001.

Please Note!

Applicants with foreign certificates are requested to attach a photocopy of the result of their Psychometric Entrance Exam or SAT to their registration form or to send the results as soon as they are received directly to the Registration Office at Tel Aviv University.

Knowledge of English

All applicants taking the Psychometric Entrance Exam must take the English Placement Exam within the framework of the Psychometric Exam, including those who are exempt from English as a Foreign Language.

Candidates not taking the Psychometric or SAT Exam who have not proved a certain English level must take

the separate English Placement Exam “Amir” – except for those who are exempt from English as a Foreign Language.

Each candidate or student of Tel Aviv University may take the "Amir" exam even if a certain level of English was attained at a previous psychometric or "Amir" or SAT exam. There is no limit to the number of times and no minimum waiting period between one "Amir" exam to the next, or between Amir and Psychometric exams.

The classification into 5 levels is as follows: 1. Fail level – (Nichshal): grades 1-84 2. Basic level – (Besisi): grades 85-99 3. Intermediate level – (Beinoni): grades 100-119 4. Advanced level – (Mitkadmim): grades 120-133 5. Exemption- (Ptor): grade 134+

Examinees in the "Amir" exam should subtract 100 from their score in order to determine their level according to the above scale.

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The applications of those who fail will automatically be rejected. This regulation pertains to all candidates, even those who were accepted earlier. Candidates to most of the departments must reach the Intermediate level by the beginning of the first academic year and reach the “exempt” level by the end of the first two or three semesters, according to the requirements of their respective departments.

The highest result will be taken into consideration for candidates who take the English Placement Exam (Psychometric or "Amir") more than once.

Special Cases 1. Applicants from countries where English is not

taught at a level equivalent to that taught in Israeli high schools may be accepted even with a Fail level. These candidates must reach the Intermediate level by the beginning of their second year and reach the Exemption level by the beginning of the third year. This applies for all departments except for those which indicate otherwise.

2. Applicants to the Faculty of Law, School of Medicine, School of Dental Medicine and Communication Disorders should receive a pass grade according to the Faculty's requirement (120 points, or "Mitkadmim" level in the English Placement Exam in the Psychometric or at least 220 points in the "Amir" Exam).

3. Applicants to the Occupational Therapy and Physical Therapy Departments should achieve a "mitkadmim" level in English before the beginning of the academic year.

Admission Counseling Service

The Selection and Research Unit at the Registration and Admission Center advises candidates for undergraduate studies concerning the possibility of acceptance to each of Tel Aviv University's different departments and faculties and the possibilities of improving the chances of acceptance. This service is provided only at the request of the candidate. A fee is charged.

The counseling is based upon the candidate's matriculation achievements, former academic studies, the Mechina, Psychometric and SAT results, updated departmental admission requirements known at the time

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(including the changes in these requirements during the last years) and the various possibilities for increasing their prospects for admission.

Appointments should be made in advance by phone, Sunday – Thursday: 9:00-12:00. Tel. 03-6408686, 03-6408290.

Special Requirements of the Faculties and Relevant Departments

The decisions of the various departmental admissions committees are based on the Psychometric Entrance Examination, matriculation grades, previous academic grades (at least 30 semester hours for all faculties, 40 semester hours for Medicine and Dental Medicine), Mechina grades, and, in some cases, departmental entrance examinations or requirements.

For special requirements, please see the following time-table, the chapters of the relevant departments and the Entrance Examinations section (colored pages).

Candidates will be notified by mail by the Registration Office as to whether they have been accepted to the department of their choice.

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THE LESTER AND SALLY ENTIN FACULTY OF HUMANITIES The Tel Aviv University undergraduate program is a three year program, offering three study tracks: double-major (dm), single-major (sm) and expanded track studies. Each department offers different options. Please check with each department to find out which study tracks are available. To earn a double-major (dm) BA, students must successfully complete the course of study in two departments. Departments need not be from the same Faculty, but they must both offer a double-major track. Some departments offer a single-major track from the second year of study. Students with outstanding scholastic achievements during their first year of double-major studies may enroll in this track. Please check with the individual departments regarding specific requirements for single-major studies. The departments of Archeology and Ancient Eastern Cultures, History of the Middle East and Africa, Classical Studies, Hebrew Culture, and Arabic and Islam Studies offer expanded track studies, combining two fields of study in the same department, from the first year of studies. See also School of Education Admissions

• A minimum score of 4501 on the psychometric exam. • Matriculation certificate in compliance with University

standards. Some departments may have additional requirements, as specified below. 0631 Arabic and Islamic Studies

The Department of Arabic and Islamic studies offers students the opportunity to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge of classical and modern literary Arabic as well as Islamic religion, history and culture. Equipped with proficiency of the Arabic language,

1 Candidates over 40 years of age with an Israeli

matriculation certificate are exempt from the psychometric exam.

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students explore the rich literary, cultural, and religious traditions of the Arab world. Fields of study

The department offers two fields of study: • Arabic Language and Literature—acquaints students

with the various historical periods in Arabic literature. Representative works from the main literary and religious genres are studied as they relate to the relevant historical-religious background.

• Islamic Studies—familiarizes students with the sacred sources of Islam, the Qur’an and the Hadith, in addition to important topics such as the biography of the Prophet Muhammad, the exegesis of the Qur’an, Islamic history, law, theology, and mysticism. Students may elect to study the two fields in a single-major track, or combine either of the fields with studies in another department in a double-major track.

Admissions

Candidates seeking admission to the Arabic Language and Literature field are required to take an entrance exam to assess their reading comprehension of literary Arabic texts.

Placement exams:

Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria. Non-native speakers seeking admission to both fields of study are required to take an entrance exam to assess their reading comprehension of literary Arabic texts. The examinations will be held on: Sunday, April 3, 2011 Gilman Building at 9:00 Sunday, June 5, 2011 Gilman Building at 9:00 Tuesday, September 4, 2011 Gilman Building at 9:00 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 language, 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. Department internet site for additional details http://www.tau.ac.il/humanities/arabic/

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0671 Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures

(dm/sm)

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 on field trips to archaeological sites, as well as in an archaeological excavation is mandatory. Fields of study

The department offers two fields of study: Archaeology of Israel and its surroundings 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. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/archaeology 0672 Classical Studies (dm/sm)

The Department of Classical Studies offers courses in Greek and Latin language and literature, philosophy, art, and archaeology. Students are encouraged to become acquainted with all aspects of classical culture, with emphasis on the encounter between the Greek and Jewish cultures in the Land of Israel. Fields of study

Students may choose from three fields of study: Greek Language and Literature, Latin Language and Literature, and Classical Civilizations. Greek Language and Literature

This field requires three years of Greek language studies and two years of Latin, as well as three introductory courses in general subjects. Students are required to

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complete two proseminars and two seminars in Greek poetry and prose, and one proseminar in Latin. Latin Language and Literature

This field requires three years of Latin language studies and two years of Greek, as well as three introductory courses in general subjects. Students are required to complete two proseminars and two seminars in Latin poetry and prose, and one proseminar in Greek. Classical Civilizations

Students in this field are required to complete eleven 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 three pro-seminars and two seminars on topics related to the literature, history, and philosophy of the Greco-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. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/classics/ 0687 East Asian Studies

The Department of East Asian Studies offers students the opportunity to extensively study Asian cultures, focusing on India, China, and Japan. The interdisciplinary approach studies 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.

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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 enter the single-major track students must complete their first year of studies with a minimum average of 90 in their first year courses in the department and with a minimum average of 85 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. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/eastasia/ 626 English1 (dm/sm)

The program is designed to provide students with a scholarly knowledge of English and American culture, and to train students in the critical use of scholarly methods of literary study, to accustom students to the independent study of cultural texts, and to assist them in developing their ability to use the English language as an instrument for oral and written expression. Fields of study

The department offers two fields of study: • English Studies—includes courses in English literature

to 1800, English and American literature from 1800, and theoretical areas in literary study (e.g., history and theory of criticism, thematic and generic subjects, etc.)

• American Studies—provides students with a broad understanding of American society and culture. Based on courses in the English department, the field combines studies in other disciplines, including history, film, political science, and media studies.

1 Applicants may be required to take an entrance exam, given

by the department, in addition to the Psychometric Entrance Examination. (See the Examination Schedule).

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Admissions

• A minimum grade of 85 in the 5-unit Israeli Matriculation English exam and either exemption (Ptor) in the English section of the psychometric exam (or AMIR) or Ptor achieved in the courses given by the Division of Foreign Languages.

• A grade of 90 in English as a first foreign language (in the old system of Israeli Matriculation) and a Ptor as mentioned above.

Candidates who do not meet these requirements may choose to take the English Department entrance exam, if they have one of the following; • Advanced level in the English Placement section of the

psychometric Exam (or AMIR), or in a course given by the Division of Foreign Languages.

• A grade of 600 or more on the verbal section of the SATs.

• A high school diploma from a country where the primary language of instruction is English. The entrance examinations will be held on:

Friday May 20, 2011 Gilman Building at 9:00 Friday July 22, 2011 Gilman Building at 9:00 Friday September 2, 2011 Gilman Building at 9:00 Please check the bulletin board near room 150 in the Gilman Building on the morning of the exam for the room number. Candidates who passed the entrance exam but whose level of English does not meet the academic requirements of the Department will be required to take a remedial composition (4 hrs) course. Only students who pass with a minimum grade of 70 will be allowed to continue their studies in the Department. These candidates are advised to take this course in the first semester of their studies. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/english 0625 French (dm/sm)

The French Department acquaints students with one of the principal cultures of Western Europe, and aids students in acquiring French language skills. Students study French Culture, Literature, and Linguistics in a modular bilingual program (Hebrew and French). A total of 60 semester hours is required to complete the program.

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Study tracks

The French Department offers two double-major study tracks. Track A is for students with no prior knowledge of French. Students in this track will choose department classes taught in Hebrew, while acquiring French language skills. Students are required to successfully complete four semesters (8 yearly hours in the French Department and 8 yearly hours in the Division of Foreign Languages) of French language studies as part of the general department requirements. Students with prior knowledge of French (Track B) will participate in classes in both Hebrew and French. Students wishing to enroll in this track are required to take a French proficiency test. Proficiency tests will be held on June 15, 2011 and August 7, 2011 at 9:00 in the Gilman Building. Dictionaries are allowed. Please contact the French Department secretary (03-6409786) for the exact location a week before the exam. Students with French or other francophone matriculation certificates are exempt from the proficiency exam. Admissions

Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/french 0662 The Multidisciplinary Program in the Humanities (dm)1

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. East Asian Studies, Women and Gender Studies, Ibero-Latin American Studies, Social Justice, Psychology and Psychoanalysis, Jerusalem and Tel Aviv Studies, Environment and Ecology, Child Culture, and Rhetoric are some of the clusters in this curriculum.

1 The following departments may not be combined in a

double-major program: General and Interdisciplinary Studies (0662), Women’s and Gender Studies Program (0608), The Multidisciplinary Program in the Arts (0861), Communication (1085), General Sciences in the Faculty of Exact Sciences (0311), Management (1221), or Accounting (1211).

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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 (non-inter-disciplinary) double-major program. Admissions

Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/general-studies 0691 Geography and Human Environment (dm/sm)

Studies are designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of the various aspects of social and physical geography and the complexity of the relationship between man and his environment. Courses include introductory and methodology courses, advanced courses in specialized fields, seminar courses, field courses, and general elective courses. Study tracks

The department offers both a double-major track and a single-major track. —Double-major track (58 hours): Based on a combined

program from the Geography and Human Environment Department and another department.

—Single-major track (100 hours + 16 hours of a minor): Second year students may enroll in a single-major track based on academic excellence. Students who have completed their first year with a minimum average of 80 in both departments of study are eligible to 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 is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/geography/

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0690 Hebrew Culture Studies (dm/sm) The department of Hebrew Culture Studies offers a unique undergraduate program for specialized study and research in the fields of Hebrew and Jewish culture, from the ancient to the modern period. Students may choose to specialize in one or two of the five fields of study offered by the department, which include: (1) Hebrew language; (2) Semitic Linguistics; (3) Bible; (4) Jewish Philosophy, Talmud, and Kabbalah. The first year of studies in the program provides basic academic tools and an overall interdisciplinary introduction to Hebrew and Jewish studies. The department also offers a track in (5) Interdisciplinary Studies, aimed at the integrative study of Jewish, Hebrew and Israeli culture from various approaches. Graduates of this program will be awarded a degree in Jewish Philosophy. Fields of study

1) Hebrew Language (track 114): The undergraduate program is designed to provide students with scholarly knowledge of the structure of the Hebrew language as it is manifested in various historical periods and styles, and to introduce them to the problems and achievements of the Hebrew language and general linguistic research. Studies are oriented toward granting students an awareness of modern linguistic research methods in phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics. Studies are based on a comparative method that combines the study of cognate Semitic languages with the study of the development of the Hebrew language. Emphasis is placed on the processes in Modern Hebrew from its unique revival in the 20th century, and variations in spoken and written Modern Hebrew. Students are advised to study one of the following as their second major: Bible Studies, Talmud or Jewish Philosophy (Department of Hebrew Culture Studies), Hebrew Literature (Department of Literature), Jewish History, Archeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures, Arabic, Linguistics, or General Studies in the Humanities. 2) Semitic Linguistics (track 113): The program provides students with both a basic knowledge of living and ancient languages, and an awareness of general research methodologies. The program aims to train students in the research of Semitic languages using modern linguistic tools of both synchronic and historical linguistics.

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3) Bible (track 112): The program provides students with a broad basis in the field of biblical studies, covering various modern and post-modern approaches to biblical literature, and introducing students to critical methodology in the study of the Bible. The program aims to develop students’ ability to study the Bible analytically and to understand the Bible within the context of the ancient Near-Eastern world. 4) Jewish Philosophy, Talmud, and Kabbalah (track 116): This program provides a BA in Jewish Philosophy. Students are expected to major in two of the following three areas: a. 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 Talmud (track 119) should refer to the Hebrew information booklet or the department internet site. b. Kabbalah and Hasidism: The program covers the study of early Jewish Mysticism before 1200 CE, the rise and development of the medieval Kabbalah, the Book of Zohar, the Kabbalah of Safed and its influence on Judaism, the emergence of Sabbateanism, and Hasidism and its main ideas. Students are introduced to central topics in Kabbalah literature, such as Kabbalistic theosophy, the mystical-theurgical significance of the Torah and the commandments, the problem of evil, and the soul and its transmigration. c. Medieval and Modern Jewish Philosophy: The program exposes students to Jewish thought throughout its history. Students are trained in reading and analyzing major texts in Jewish thought, to enhance their understanding of its development and the endeavor to forge a Jewish identity throughout the ages. This is placed in a historical and thematic approach to the beliefs and ideas of Judaism from the post-biblical period through the modern era. Courses cover both Medieval Jewish Philosophy (9th-16th centuries) and Modern Jewish Thought (17th-21st centuries).

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5) Interdisciplinary Studies in Hebrew and Jewish Culture (track 660): This study track enables students to continue their interdisciplinary studies in Hebrew and Jewish culture as part of an undergraduate program which includes three study clusters: disciplinary (in one of the six tracks mentioned above); thematic (offering a cross-section of courses on a specific theme in Hebrew and Jewish culture); and general (from outside the department, including the Faculties of Humanities, Arts, Law, or Social Studies). For further details please consult the department. Admissions

Admission to all fields of study is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/hebrew_culture/index.heb.html 0621 History (dm/sm)

The Department of General History focuses on the history of Western Civilization. Courses are divided into four principal clusters: ancient history; medieval history; early-modern history; and contemporary history. The contemporary history cluster is divided into four geographical subdivisions (Western and Central Europe, Russia and Eastern Europe, North America, and Latin America). Study tracks

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 85. Admissions

Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria. Department internet site for additional details. www.tau.ac.il/humanities/history/ 0677 Jewish History (dm/sm)

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.

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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. The Inter-Disciplinary Program in Israel Studies (Track 180) (dm)

The Department of Jewish History now offers an Inter-Disciplinary Program in Israel Studies. The goal of this new BA program is to grant students a multi-faceted approach to the different aspects of Israeli society and to expose the different 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 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.

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Admissions Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/jewish_history/about_us.eng.html 0627 Linguistics (dm/sm)

The Linguistics Department undergraduate program focuses on theories of natural (human) languages, with emphasis on explanatory accounts for native speakers' knowledge of language. 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. The Linguistics Department offers the following fields of study: phonetics, phonology, morphology, generative syntax, formal semantics, pragmatics, discourse, 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 Linguistics Department offers two study tracks. —Double-major track: Based on a combined program

from the Linguistics Department and another department.

—Single-major track: Open (upon approval) to second year students with an outstanding first year academic record.

Admissions

Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria The professional literature is written in English. Some of the courses are taught in English. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/linguistics/about_us.heb.html

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0680 Literature Department (dm/sm)

Poetics (Theory of Literature), Hebrew Literature, Comparative Literature, Creative Writing, Translation, and Editing The various fields of study tracks offered provide a comprehensive selection of courses in literary theories; approaches to literary critical methods; Hebrew literature and culture throughout history, focusing on the modern period, particularly contemporary Israeli literature; and major trends, genres and exemplary works of world literature. Students develop interpretative, analytical, and critical skills regarding literary texts. The writing fields develop creative writing skills, and literary editing 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 Narrative; Introduction to Poetry; Introduction to Literary Theory; Introduction to Modern Hebrew Literature; Prosody; and Canonical Novels. The tracks offered are: 1. Hebrew Literature & Israeli Culture 2. Poetics & Comparative Literature 3. Combined Program (of the two above) 4. Professional Literary Writing – one of three clusters: a. Creative Writing b. Literary Editing & Criticism c. Literary Translation Candidates whose high school education was not in Hebrew must attain exemption level on the Hebrew Proficiency exam before beginning their studies. Admissions

Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/literature/index.heb.html 0608 The NCJW Women and Gender Studies Program

This undergraduate program combines gender studies from the Faculties of Humanities, Law, Social Sciences, and Arts.

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The program lays the foundation for a critical feminist examination of the social and cultural gendered arrangements. Feminist and gender theories and research are based on the understanding that “feminine” and “masculine,” as these concepts are understood and presented in society, are not a necessary consequence of biological essential structures and differences, but rather the consequence of changing social, political, and cultural structures and ideological needs. The Women and Gender Studies Program aims to give students theoretical and methodological tools for scientific, critical and creative thinking in a variety of fields of study: history, sociology, art history, politics, literature, psychology, law, geography and planning, film, etc. It offers an analysis of the role of gender as a critical category and the place of women in culture and society, with a focus 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 only as a double major. See comment.1 Students participate in mandatory core courses and choose from four study tracks: Humanities, Social Science, Art, and Law. A wide choice of elective courses are offered from associated departments: History and Jewish History, Art History, Sociology & Anthropology, Geography and Human Environment, Philosophy, Cultural Studies, Law, Social Work, Literature, Cinema and Television Studies, Theater, French Studies, English and American Studies, and others. Admissions

Please contact the department regarding admission requirements.

1 The following departments are not to be selected as a

double-major combination among themselves: General and Interdisciplinary Studies (0662), Women and Gender Studies Program (0608), The Multidisciplinary Program in the Arts (0861), Management (1221), or Accounting (1211).

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Scholarships

The National Council of Jewish Women (USA) endows this program and offers several tuition scholarships. These will be awarded solely on the basis of financial need. Conditions for submitting applications for scholarships can be viewed in the faculty information brochure and on the Program’s website. The detailed curriculum, together with additional information, appears on the website of The NCJW Women and Gender Studies Program. www.tau.ac.il/humanities/ncjw 0622 Middle Eastern and African History (dm/sm)

The Department of Middle Eastern and African History offers a variety of courses dealing with the history of the Middle East from the advent of Islam. Special emphasis is placed on the modern history of the Middle East and Africa. The program aims to acquaint students with the cultures, socio-political structures, and languages of these regions. Study tracks

The department offers two study tracks: —Double-major track: Based on a combined program from the Department of Middle Eastern and African History and another department. —Single-major track: For first year students, a minimum of 580 in the factored scores on the psychometric and matriculation exams is required, and for second year students, a minimum average grade of 90 is required in the Department of Middle Eastern and African History as well as in the student’s other department or school. Various scholarships are offered to the department’s students. Admissions

Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria. Department internet site for additional details www.mideast.tau.ac.il/index.html

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0693 African Studies: Inter-University Program

http://go.tau.ac.il/index.php/ba/what-to learn/humanities/africa

0618 Philosophy (dm/sm) The Philosophy Department introduces students to basic concepts, methodologies, and fields of study in philosophy.

Study tracks

—Double-major track (56 hours): Based on a combined program from the Philosophy Department and another department.

—Single-major track (112 hours): Second year students who have completed their first year with an average grade of 90 in the Philosophy Department and an average grade of 85 in their other department 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.

The curriculum is composed of three sections.

Section A: Introductory courses (required): • Introduction to Modern Philosophy • Introduction to Greek Philosophy • Introduction to 19th-20th century Philosophy • Introduction to Logic • Readings in Philosophical Texts

Section B: Introductory and advanced courses in the following areas: • Philosophy of Science and Digital Culture • Epistemology and Metaphysics • Philosophy of Language and Logic • Philosophy of Religion • Eastern Philosophy • Ethics and Political Philosophy • Aesthetics

Section C: General elective courses in various fields of study

Admissions Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/philosophy/index-heb.htm

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JAIME AND JOAN CONSTANTINER SCHOOL OF EDUCATION http://www.tau.ac.il/education

The B.A. program of the School of Education provides students with basic concepts and a broad background in the educational sciences.

B.A. level studies do not provide professional training, nor do they qualify students for a Teaching Certificate or other professional diplomas.

Plan ahead! Students who wish to pursue their studies in the School Counseling or Special Education programs should realize they need a Teaching Certificate in order to practice. They are, therefore, advised to choose as a second major a subject which is taught in secondary schools.

Applicants may not choose two majors in the School of Education

0721 Special Education and School Counceling

The B.A. program in Human Development in Education includes courses in normal and abnormal development as well as introductory courses in school counseling, special education and education of children with hearing impairment. The program is divided into two areas:

"Human Development in Education" – School Counseling and Special Education – 0721 (without track specification).

"Human Development in Education" - Education of Children with Hearing Impairment (track 104).

The candidate should specify the area in his application form.

The first two years of study in School Counseling and Special Education follow the same track. In the third year, students take core courses specific to their area of studies.

In the area of Education of Children with Hearing Impairment, students begin their specialization in their chosen field during the second year of studies.

Psychometric Examination

All candidates, including B.A graduates are required to take the psychometric entrance examination and achieve a minimum grade 570

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THE YOLANDA AND DAVID KATZ FACULTY OF THE ARTS

The Faculty's basic three-year program of study leads to a B.A. degree in a double or single major track.

The Department of Film and Television offers a B.F.A. degree for students majoring in production and a B.A. degree for all other tracks.

The four-year program of the Faculty's School of Music leads to a B.Mus. degree for single major students and a B.A. degree for double major students.

The School of Architecture's five-year program leads to a B.Arch degree.

0881 The David Azrieli School of Architecture

The David Azrieli School of Architecture offers a B.Arch. degree in a single major program.

Completion time for the program is five years (ten semesters).

The Azrieli School of Architecture aims to provide its students with a broad cultural view of architecture wherein the physical environment is regarded as a mirror of the culture in which it is produced.

The school encourages independent thinking based on the undertaking of social and environmental responsibilities, scientific knowledge, past heritage and a critical view of the present.

The school aims to provide its students with strong professional foundations viewing architecture as both a craft and a work of Art.

The Structure of Studies

• Practical Architectural design studio • Practical Design skills • Architectural theory and history • Compulsory and elective studies in the Arts • Compulsory and elective studies in Social Sciences

and Humanities • Compulsory studies in Engineering and Sciences

All first and second year courses are compulsory.

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Educational Trips

The curriculum includes up to three educational trips per year, which constitute part of the studio studies. Participation in trips constitutes part of attendance at the studio.

Terms of Acceptance

Acceptance to the School of Architecture is based on a weighted average of all or some of the following components: matriculation average, psychometric examination, and a screening test. Candidates who have completed the first year of architectural studies at another academic institution, in Israel or abroad, and wish to apply to the first year at the David Azrieli School should fulfill all the registration requirements and terms of acceptance.

Matriculation Certificate

The matriculation certificate must contain mathematics1 Four units of study – a minimum grade of 80, or Five units of study – a minimum grade of 70.

Psychometric Examination

All candidates, including B.A graduates and candidates for advanced studies, are required to take the psychometric entrance examination and achieve a minimum grade 550

Screening Tests

The objective of the screening tests is to examine the visual perception and creativity of the candidate.

The test will be given on June 27 or 28, 2011.

Terms of Acceptance to an Advanced Year of Study

Acceptance to an advanced year of study is subject to the applicant’s grade level from previous academic institutions, the curriculum of former studies, and the number of places available at the David Azrieli School.

1 Candidates with a full matriculation certificate, a practical

engineering diploma (at the time of registration), and a full or partial academic education and who maintain a normal academic status at one of the following faculties –practical engineering, exact sciences, life sciences, or medicine – are exempt from the preliminary requirements of a matriculation examination in mathematics, as required above.

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The Admission Committee of the Faculty will determine the program of study for an advanced year student, which will take place on August 2, 2011.

Auxiliary Studies in English

According to University stipulations.

Auxiliary Studies in Hebrew

Candidates who have not matriculated in Hebrew must attain the “A” level by the beginning of the first year. http://arts.tau.ac.il/architecture

0811 Department of Theater Arts

The Department of Theater Arts focuses on teaching and research of the following areas: History of the Theater; Performing Arts; Theoretical approaches to Theater and Performance; Israeli Drama, Theater and Performance; Body, Movement and Dance; Community and Educational theater; Visual Culture of the Performing Arts; Intercultural issues in Theater and Performance. http://arts.tau.ac.il/theatre

The Buchmann-Mehta School of Music

http://www.tau.ac.il/arts/ music

The school's objective is to provide students with artistic musical training as well as education and research foundations in classical musical disciplines and musicology in order to prepare graduates for successful absorption in the musical sphere both in Israel and abroad

Studies are offered in the following departments: 0842 Performing (instrumental, vocal) (sm) 0843 Composition (sm) , Orchestral or Choral

Conducting (sm) 0845 Musicology (dm)

Studies in these departments are possible in one of the following courses: 1. B.Mus, B.A. 2. Special Status*1

1 focuses mainly on practical training.

Special Status students will not be required to participate in a full program of studies. On principal, "Special Status" is granted for one year only . Extension of this status requires the approval of the school for each additional year. "Special Status" students are charged at least 100% tuition fee.

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The International Program

The Buchmann-Mehta School of Music also offers an international program in English for non-israeli students (B.Mus and Special Status courses for the Performing department alone), allowing outstanding students from abroad to study in Israel in optimum conditions of full tuition scholarship and living expense stipends. Receiving full scholarships is pending a high entrance score. Students who are not eligible for full tuition and living expense stipends may receive a full tuition scholarship for participation in the school orchestra. Foreign students are charged at least 125% tuition fee for their basic program of studies. Students accepted to the international program are not required to take Hebrew language courses and are not required to pass a psychometric test.

Applicants who are accepted to the school but do not have an accepted high-school diploma will study on condition for two years before being officially accepted to B.Mus studies. During these two years students must receive a passing grade of 80/100 in order for their studies to be recognized.

Detailed information about Registration and Acceptance requirements for the entrance examinations as well as updated entrance examination dates may be obtained at the School offices in room 6 in the school of music building, Tel: 03-6409505 or through the website:

http://www.tau.ac.il/arts/ music e-mail address of the International Program (for non-israeli students):

Email: yaelitly@tauex.tau.ac.il

0851 Film and Television (dm/sm)

The Film and Television Department offers many opportunities for developing proficiency in film and television production and for studying cinema history, cultural theories, and film criticism. Major areas of specialization include: 1. Production – basic methods and concepts of film

practice and a wide range of creative experiments in the fields of movie-making and television.

2. Aesthetic history of cinema, film criticism, and theories of textual analysis.

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3. The inter-relations between the visual media, society, politics, and cultural systems.

4. The art of script writing and practical application of the script in film and television productions.

5. Knowledge, orientation, and hands-on practice in Digital Media and in their incorporation into film and television production.

The course of undergraduate study is based on a three-year program. Students may enroll in the department for a double major or a single major. For single-major students who complete first-year requirements, the program offers three specialization tracks:

Production – B.F.A.

Theory – B.A.

Scriptwriting – B.A.

Email: rachelme@tauex.tau.ac.il

http://arts.tau.ac.il/film-tv

0821 Art History (sm/dm)

The department of Art History focuses on teaching the history of painting, sculpture and architecture as central expressions of Western Israeli and Islamic cultures. Study revolves around the axis of historical development of artistic currents, the meaning of artistic creation, the history of artistic styles and the status of the artist and his work in different historical periods.

Email: judithm@tauex.tau.ac.il

http://arts.tau.ac.il/art-history

0861 Multi-disciplinary Program in the Arts (sm/dm) 1

The purpose of the multidisciplinary studies program is to give students diverse knowledge and systematic understanding of the general areas of artistic activity. Thus, in addition to focusing on the specific arts – visual plastic, music, theatre, film – the student will be equipped with models and thinking tools needed to understand the cultural and aesthetic inclinations of

1 The Multi-disciplinary Program in the Arts may not be

taken as a double major in combination with General and Interdisciplinary Studies (0662), Women and Gender Studies (0608), or Management (1221) and Accounting (1211).

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these types of art – and their interdisciplinary relations – as reflected in the different works of the greatest artists.

Registration Requirements: New B.A. students will be accepted based on their scores on the matriculation and psychometric examinations. Students with a partial or full academic education will be accepted according to University procedures and the average minimum grades established by the Department as a condition for acceptance.

Email: liorah@tauex.tau.ac.il

http://arts.tau.ac.il/multidisciplinary-program

0660 Program for Outstanding Students – Humanities & Arts (sm)

For information please contact Dr. Iris Milner: imilner@post.tau.ac.il

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THE GERSHON H. GORDON FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Applicants for the academic year 2011/12 must take the Psychometric Entrance Exam no later than April 2011 (or by July 2011 in Spanish or French) and no later than December 2011 for the second semester.

The Faculty offers a three-year program leading to a B.A. in the departments described below.

1011 The Eitan Berglas School of Economics (dm/sm)

The School's program is designed to introduce students to concepts and methods of economic analysis, to broaden understanding of economic phenomena and institutions, and to develop the ability to tackle economic problems.

The School offers a variety of electives in such areas as macroeconomics, industrial organization, public economics, international economics, labor economics, and financial economics.

1041 Sociology and Anthropology (dm/sm)

The program of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology attempts to broaden the student’s intellectual horizons by enhancing awareness of the variety and richness of social and cultural life; to create greater understanding and tolerance of different lifestyles, values, and ideologies; and to provide an understanding of the disciplines of sociology and anthropology by systematically examining the basic principles of social structure, social interaction, and research methods.

1031 Political Science (dm/sm)

The central objective of the program of the Department of Political Science is to acquaint the student with key concepts, models, and research methods pertaining to political behavior and to the dynamic patterns of political life. The program offers a wide range of courses in international relations and strategic studies,

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public administration, comparative politics, political philosophy, and political communication.

1071 Psychology (dm first year, optional sm from the 2nd year).

The objective of the program of the Department of Psychology is to provide the student with basic knowledge of psychology, including various sub-fields and research methodologies. Admission is based solely on matriculation examination grades (or equivalent), and psychometric examination scores.

Admission requirements for the second and third year as well as for particular sub-programs are specified in the yearly catalogue of the Faculty.

1085 Communication (dm)

The goal of the program is to provide students with the knowledge and analytical tools to understand the social, psychological, cultural, linguistic, legal, economic, and political aspects of the ways mass media are organized and operate in society and the effects they have on people and institutions. The program emphasizes universal trends and issues as well as problems of communication in Israel.

1110 The Bob Shapell School of Social Work (sm)

The program leading to the B.S.W. degree requires three years of course work and supervised practice.

Applicants must be 20 years or older and display the appropriate intellectual capacity, character, and fitness for interacting with people in the context of social work.

Applicants must take the Psychometric Entrance Examination by March/April of current year (or by July of current year in French or Spanish).

Social Work may not be listed as a third choice.

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FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT – THE LEON RECANATI GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION http://recanati.tau.ac.il

The Faculty of Management – The Leon Recanati Graduate School of Business Administration is the largest business school in Israel and the only one to be accredited by AACSB International. Its academic faculty members are respected worldwide for their expertise in the various areas of management. Many of them are invited as visiting scholars to prestigious institutions of higher education abroad and serve as advisors to firms and organizations in their areas of expertise. The Faculty offers undergraduate studies in Management, at its Department of Undergraduate Management Studies, and Accounting, at its Department of Accounting Studies.

1221 Management

The objective of the Department of Undergraduate Management Studies is to provide students with the academic knowledge and tools to analyze and solve management problems. Graduates are well prepared to hold responsible management positions in the public and private sectors of the economy and to continue their studies to higher academic degrees in management.

The Department offers double-major B.A. programs of Management together with a second program of study from another faculty at Tel Aviv University. Programs that cannot be taken as the second major are Accounting (1211), the General and Interdisciplinary Studies Program of the Faculty of Humanities (0662), the Women and Gender Studies Program (0608), the Multidisciplinary Program in Arts (0861), and the Interdisciplinary Track alone (0662) in the Department of Hebrew Culture Studies (0690).

A possibility is also offered of taking an undergraduate program of studies at the Buchmann Faculty of Law together with the undergraduate program of studies in Management. Graduates of this program receive an LL.B. degree from the Faculty of Law and a diploma

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for the additional undergraduate program in Management, which is one major of a double-major program. The diploma in Management studies is granted only after receipt of the LL.B. degree.

The program requires six semesters of study, which must be completed within a maximum of four years. Classes are offered throughout the day.

Structure of the program

Courses on the principles of management, economics, mathematics, statistics, law, sociology, and psychology.

In-depth studies in the functional areas of management such as finance, marketing, law, organizational behavior, decisions and operations research, operations, production and information systems.

A number of electives depending on the student's area of interest.

Projects that incorporate consulting work and community service and social responsibility.

A research seminar.

1211 Accounting

Tel Aviv University's Department of Accounting, the leading such facility in Israel, is noted for the world-class level of its programs of study, which successfully combine a high level of theoretical material with a practical orientation. Graduates of the programs consistently pass the exams of the Israeli CPA Council with the highest grades. They reach key positions in the major accounting firms, and in the business and public sectors. They are also well prepared for careers in academic research and teaching. The programs of study provide a disciplinary background and professional tools in six main areas: economics, accounting, auditing, management sciences, law, and taxation. Graduates of the Department's programs are exempt from the Israeli CPA Council's intermediate examinations and some of its final examinations.

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B.A. Program

This is a double-major program of Accounting (1211) and a major from another program at Tel Aviv University. Accounting as a double major is not allowed in combination with General and Interdisciplinary Studies (0662), Women and Gender Studies Program (0608) of the Multidisciplinary Program in Arts (0861). The student must also meet the admission requirements of the second program. The program requires at least six semesters of study, to be completed within a maximum of four years.

Program for Holders of a Bachelor's (or higher) Degree

This single-major program requires at least four semesters of study. Graduates are awarded a post-degree diploma for completing an additional undergraduate program in Accounting which is one major of a double-major undergraduate program. They also receive the same exemptions from the Israeli CPA Council examinations as graduates of the six-semester double-major program.

Accounting Studies together with an LL.B.

The possibility of taking an undergraduate program of studies at the Buchmann Faculty of Law together with an undergraduate program of studies in Accounting is offered to a limited number of students. Graduates of this program receive an LL.B. degree from the Faculty of Law and a diploma for completing an additional undergraduate program in Accounting which is one major of a double-major undergraduate program. The diploma in Accounting Studies is granted only after receipt of the LL.B. degree.

One-year Post-degree Program in Accounting

This one-year (two-semester) program of advanced studies in accounting is open to graduates of the Department of Accounting. Those completing the program are entitled to exemption from all examinations of the Israeli CPA Council, except for the final exams in financial accounting and auditing. Students in this program are required to pay special fees.

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Renewal of Studies

Students wishing to renew their studies after termination for academic or other reasons are required to submit a written application to the Department presenting their reasons. The Department has the right to reverse an admission decision if the student applies directly to the Registration and Admissions Center.

Exemption Examinations in Bookkeeping and Commercial Calculations

A candidate accepted by the Department of Accounting must pass an exemption examination in bookkeeping and commercial calculations. This is a prerequisite for the course in "Principles of Accounting." The examination is given by the Department of Accounting three times a year, at the end of each semester. A list of the subjects required for the exemption examination, including the relevant reading list, is obtainable from the Secretariat of the Department of Accounting. The Department of Accounting gives advance notice of the exemption examination dates.

If a sufficient number of candidates register, a preparatory course in bookkeeping will be given to prepare candidates for the exemption examination. The preparatory course will be given within the framework of the Faculty of Management's LAHAV Executive Education, which will announce all relevant details.

Registration and Admission for Management and Accounting Candidates

All candidates, including those wishing to change or add programs of study, must undergo the formal registration procedures (on the usual registration dates). Those candidates wishing to register for the first semester of the 2011/12 academic year must also take the Psychometric Examination no later than March/April 2011 (or by July 2011 in French or Spanish) and their matriculation examinations no later than January 2011.

Basic Requirements (1211, 1221)

All candidates must have a valid psychometric grade of at least 620 and a matriculation certificate that meets Tel Aviv University's requirements, though this does not guarantee automatic acceptance, which is dependent on demand. Candidates with partial academic

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credentials are required to have a psychometric grade of at least 650 for Management and 620 for Accounting.

All candidates are required to have taken at least the 4-unit mathematics matriculation examination (out of a maximum of 5 units). Candidates who do not meet this requirement but who have taken equivalent courses in mathematics as part of their post-high school previous studies may submit a special request to the Admissions Committee. Such candidates should submit transcripts and syllabi showing grades and content for the courses they have taken. Candidates with Advanced Placement (AP) course units in mathematics, whose registration is based on a U.S. high school diploma and SAT scores (1270 at least, only the verbal and math sections), but do not attend Tel Aviv University's year-long preparatory program of studies (mechina) are required to contact the Registration and Admissions Center in order to verify their eligibility to apply.

Advanced Requirements (1211, 1221)

Candidates who meet the above-mentioned basic requirements will be further considered on the basis of one or more of the following criteria:

An adjusted grade (derived from the psychometric and matriculation grades) that changes from year to year within the range of 660-680. In 2010 it was 666 for Management and 672 for Accounting.

For students or graduates of the University's preparatory program (mechina) the adjusted grade is calculated on the basis of the psychometric grade and the weighted final grade of the preparatory program.

A particularly high psychometric grade and a high school matriculation grade that meets Tel Aviv University requirements. In 2011 a psychometric grade of 727 will grant automatic admission.

Candidates with Partial Academic Credentials

In addition to the above requirements, candidates with partial academic credentials must present a grade point average of at least 85 in studies from a recognized institution of higher education, calculated on the basis of all studies (which must be at least 30 semester hours in scope), and a psychometric grade of at least 650 for Management studies and 620 for Accounting studies.

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Candidates with a grade point average of less than 85 but a particularly high grade in one of the majors may submit an application for special consideration.

Candidates with Full Academic Credentials

Management (1221)

Holders of a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized institution of higher education in Israel or abroad are required to have obtained a grade point average of at least 85 and to have obtained a psychometric score of at least 650.

Holders of a Master’s degree from a recognized institution of higher education in Israel or abroad should apply to the Secretariat of the Department of Undergraduate Management Studies prior to registering to examine the possibility of registering for a Master’s degree at the Faculty.

Accounting (1211)

Holders of an MBA from a recognized university in Israel.

Holders of a Master’s degree with a grade of at least 80 in a relevant discipline (economics, law, engineering, the exact sciences, management).

Holders of a Master’s degree with a grade of at least 85 in a relevant discipline other than those listed above.

Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with a grade of at least 83 in a relevant discipline (economics, law, engineering, the exact sciences, management) and a psychometric score of 620. Candidates are also required to have taken at least the 4-unit mathematics matriculation examination (out of a maximum of 5 units) or to have taken equivalent courses in mathematics as part of their post-high school previous studies.

Holders of a Bachelor’s degree with a grade of at least 88 in a relevant discipline other than those listed above and a psychometric score of 620. Candidates are also required to have taken at least the 4-unit mathematics matriculation examination (out of a maximum of 5 units) or to have taken equivalent courses in mathematics as part of their post-high school previous studies.

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For all candidates to: 1211, 1221

Candidates with full or partial academic education are required to provide records of their studies no later than 16.8.2011. (Under no circumstances will the Admissions Committee consider applications from candidates submitting grades after these dates.)

The last dates for completing the admissions requirements and submitting all the necessary documents are as follows:

Type of Confirmation Semester 1

Registration dates Jan.-Feb. 2011

Last date for Psychometric test1 March/April 2011

High school matriculation certificate: entitlement + repeat examinations to improve grades

1.5.2011

Record of Studies (for those with full or partial academic education)

16.8.2011

Preparatory year (mechina) program grades: new immigrants

28.7.2011

Preparatory year (mechina) program grades: Israelis

28.7.2011

University degrees or partial academic certificates

16.8.2011

There is no registration in the spring semester.

1 Students of the preparatory year (mechina) program may

take the Psychometric Examination in July 2011.

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THE BUCHMANN FACULTY OF LAW

The Buchmann Faculty of Law is the leading law school in Israel and is part of Israel’s largest university and the world’s largest Jewish university. Rich and varied study programs on both the undergraduate and graduate levels combine a broad, values-oriented education with practical training. Hundreds of students pursue interdisciplinary programs combining law and economics, accountancy, management and humanities. The Faculty takes special pride of its extensive Clinical Program, which provides legal aid to community members and public organizations, while also training students in practical legal work. The language of studies in the law school is Hebrew

In addition to the seven-semester program leading to the first degree in Law (LL.B.), the school offers several graduate programs – for information on these programs see graduate studies.

1411 Law (sm)

Eligibility

Candidates may submit an application for admission if they fulfill one of the following conditions: • Hold a matriculation certificate, equivalent to that of

an Israeli high school, with a minimum grade average of 85.

• Hold a B.A. degree from an accredited university with a minimum grade average of 80.

• Hold a Ph.D. degree from an accredited university. • Have completed the one-year Preparatory Program

(Mechina) for Israelis at an Israeli University with a minimum grade average of 85.

• Have completed the one-year Preparatory Program for Olim (Mechina) at an Israeli University with a minimum grade average of 85.

In addition, all candidates (with the exception of the Ph.D.), are obliged to take the Psychometric Entrance Examination by March/April 2011 and achieve a minimum score of 600 (or by July 2011 in French and Spanish).

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Candidates should achieve an Advanced Level grade of at least 120 in the English Placement Examination within the framework of the Psychometric Examination. An exemption from English studies that was not granted within the framework of the Psychometric Exam or ”Amir” is not considered a "pass" grade1 (see General Admission Requirements in the beginning of this booklet).

Candidates who study in the preparatory program for “Olim” of Tel-Aviv University and do not achieve a grade of 120 in the English placement Examination are eligible to reach the “Mitkadmim” level by taking the English Summer Course within the framework of the “Mechina.”

The last date to submit all documents concerning previous education (except for Mechina grades, which may be submitted till July 28, 2011) is April 29, 2011.

The Faculty will admit candidates with the highest scores in each of the five categories mentioned above, according to quotas determined by the Faculty's Admissions Committee.

The standard of the student's achievement is determined by combining the results of the psychometric exam with the grade average of the matriculation certificate, the preparatory program (Mechina), or the B.A.

1 Except for candidates who demonstrate that they studied

for at least two years at the high school level (grades 11 and 12) in English-speaking schools or at a university where the language of instruction was English located in an English speaking country.

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RAYMOND AND BEVERLY SACKLER FACULTY OF EXACT SCIENCES

The Faculty of Exact Sciences consists of five major academic units: the School of Chemistry; the School of Computer Science; the School of Physics and Astronomy; the School of Mathematical Sciences; and the Department of Geophysics and Planetary Sciences.

The normal length of time of the undergraduate program is three years. In special cases permission may be granted to extend the period to five years.

Eligibility and Admission Requirements

Foreign high school graduates must have successfully completed one year in exact sciences in the preparatory program (Mechina) or one academic year at a university where studies included at least one advanced mathematics course as well as courses in the exact sciences.

Applicants holding the British G.C.E. must have passed A-level exams in mathematics and at least one other subject in the exact sciences.

Graduates of French secondary schools must have certificates indicating successful completion of the mathematics, physics, and chemistry courses.

Applications of candidates who have completed their secondary education outside Israel will be evaluated by the Admissions Committee.

Applicants with Advanced Placement (AP) course units in mathematics, whose registration is based on a U.S. High School Diploma and SAT scores (1270 at least in the verbal and math sections) but do not attend “Mechina,” are required to contact the registration office in order to verify their eligibility to apply to the School of Mathematics or to the School Computer Science.

Applicants holding an Israeli Matriculation (Bagrut), see the Hebrew Information Booklet.

Preparatory courses

Preparatory courses in mathematics, physics, and chemistry are offered during the summer for a period of

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6-8 weeks. Those wishing to refresh their knowledge may participate. A tuition fee is charged.

Raymond and Beverly Sackler School of Chemistry In addition to the classic studies of physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and analytical chemistry, the B.Sc. program requires that the undergraduate acquire a solid foundation in mathematics, physics, quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics, computer programming, electronics, biochemistry, and instrumentation.

The study program leading to the B.Sc. consists of two years of obligatory courses and a third year of mostly elective courses (both oral and lab courses).0351 Chemistry with emphasis on research (Single Major)

The purpose of this program is to identify and train excellent students who wish, and are able, to be involved in chemical research in the early stage of their undergraduate studies. This program provides the students with comprehensive basic tools in all aspects of chemistry, including a strong background in mathematics and physics, and some knowledge of biochemistry and expose them to research activity in the School of Chemistry.

0351 Chemistry (Single Major)

The purpose of this program is to train professional chemists for research, industry, teaching and provides the students with comprehensive basic tools in all aspects of chemistry, including a strong background in mathematics and physics, and some knowledge of biochemistry.

0358-0468 Double Major Program – Chemistry and Biology

This program is designed to train students as experts at the interface between chemistry and biology, primarily in chemical biology, biochemistry and molecular biology.

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0351, 0321 Double Major Program - Chemistry and Physics.

This program is designed for exceptional students who wish to obtain a broad education both in physics and chemistry.

0351, 0378 Double Major Program – Chemistry and Computer Science

This program enables students to obtain education both in chemistry and in the computer sciences. It may also serve as a basis for a higher degree in computational chemistry or enable students to be employed in computational science in industry.

0351, 0366 Double Major Program – Chemistry and Mathematics

This track is primarily for students who wish to focus on theoretical chemistry in their higher degrees and have a strong desire to learn mathematics at the highest level.

0351, 0341 Double Major Program – Chemistry and Geophysics

The purpose of this program is to train chemists for research of Space and Atmospheric Sciences and in Earth Research and implementation.

Double Major Program with any department from another Faculty

This program permits multidisciplinary high education.

For more details see our site:

www.tau.ac.il/exact_sciences/site

Department of Geophysics and Planetary Sciences The Geophysics, Atmospheric and Space Sciences curriculum provides a thorough grounding in physics and mathematics, which forms the basis for specific professional courses.

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Undergraduate Programs:

0341 Geophysics, Atmospheric and Space Sciences (sm)

B.Sc. studies focus on the theoretical and applied aspects of the Earth Sciences: applied geophysics and geology, atmospheric sciences and meteorology as well as courses in the planetary and space sciences.

In the first two years, students concentrate mainly on mathematics, physics, and chemistry. The following year is devoted to geophysical, atmospheric, and space studies.

0341.0378, 0341.0366 Geophysics, Atmospheric and Space Sciences – dm – together with the School of Mathematical Sciences.

The program is open to candidates who have a background in the exact sciences. The program offers the option of combining Geophysics with one of the programs in the School of Mathematical Sciences: Mathematics, Computer Science,1 and Statistics. Candidates must meet the admission requirements of both majors.

0341.0321 – Geophysics and Planetary Sciences – dm together with Physics. Studies focus on Physics and its application to Geophysics as well as Atmospheric and Space Sciences. Candidates must meet the admissions requirements of both majors.

0341.0351 – Geophysics, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences – dm together with Chemistry. Studies focus on Chemistry and its application to Geophysics as well as Atmospheric and Space Sciences. Candidates must meet the admissions requirements of both majors.

XXXX.0341 – Geophysics and Planetary Science – dm – together with an additional major in any other department from any Faculty (as dm) –B.Sc.

The program offers the option of combining Geophysics with any additional program in any other Faculty (as dm). Candidates must meet the admission requirements of both programs.

1 See admission requirements to Computer Sciences.

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0321.0341 Physics, Geophysics and Atmospheric and Space Sciences B.Sc. (dm)

Candidates must meet the admission requirements of both programs.

Transfer to a double major program with computer Science

A first year student with high academic achievements, will be eligible to apply for transfer to the double major program in Chemistry and Computer Science.

For more details see our site: www.tau.ac.il/exact_sciences/site

Raymond and Beverly Sackler School of Mathematical Sciences The undergraduate programs provide students with basic knowledge in various areas of theoretical mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics.

Undergraduate Programs

0366 Mathematics (B.Sc.) – sm

0366 Mathematics (B.Sc.) – and 0368 Computer Science (B.Sc.) – dm

0366 Mathematics (B.Sc.) – and 0365 Statistics and Operations Research (B.Sc.) – dm

0366 Mathematics (B.Sc.) – and 0351 Chemistry - dm

0366.XXXX Mathematics (B.Sc.) – together with an additional major in any other Faculty (dm)

0376 Mathematics – Major and Physics – Minor (B.Sc.) – sm

0323 Combined Mathematics – Physics Program (B.Sc.) – sm

0365.0341, 0366.0341 – Geophysics – and Mathematics, or Statistics and Operations Research – dm

0365 Statistics and Operations Research (B.Sc.) – sm

0365.0398 Statistics Operations Research and Computer Science dm

0365.XXXX Statistics and Operations Research (B.Sc.) – together with an additional Major in any other Faculty – dm

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0379 Mathematics and Extended Units – dm

Admission to Mathematical Sciences

The admission requirements and the program of studies during the first year are common to all students in the programs labeled with the code number 0366. Transfer to the various programs is subject to the approval of the Curriculum Committee.

Admission to Statistics and Operations Research

The admission requirements for Statistics and Operations Research with a double major (Code 0365. dm) may differ from those for the other programs of study in the School of Mathematical Sciences.

For more details see our site: www.tau.ac.il/exact_sciences/site

The Blavatnik School of Computer Science The school’s diverse undergraduate programs offer students the broadest possible knowledge in computer science, probability, statistics, and operations research, while also providing basic knowledge in various areas of theoretical and applied mathematics.

Undergraduate Programs

0368 Computer Science (B.Sc.) sm

0368 Computer Science (B.Sc.) dm – and 0366 Mathematics (B.Sc.) dm

0515 Combined Studies – Computer Science with Electrical and Electronic Engineering (B.Sc.) sm

0382 Computer Science with emphasis on Bio-informatics (B.Sc.) sm

0378.0321 Computer Science (B.Sc.) dm – and Physics (B.Sc.) dm

0378.0351 Chemistry (B. Sc.) dm – and Computer Science (B. Sc.) dm

0378.0341 Geophysics (B. Sc.) dm – and Computer Science (B. Sc.) dm

0369. xxxx Computer Science (B.Sc.) dm together with an additional Major in any other faculty (as dm)

0398.0365 – Computer Science (B.Sc.) – dm – and Statistics and Operations Research (B.Sc.) – dm

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Since enrollment to the School of Computer Science is limited, only candidates with the highest grades will be admitted.

Transfer to the various programs is subject to the approval of the Curriculum Committee.

Admission to Computer Science

The admission requirements to Computer Science with Mathematics (0368) are very high, and even higher to Computer Science with any other major (0369) due to the large volume of applicants. Admission depends on high grades on the Matriculation Examinations (“Bagrut” or equivalent) and the Psychometric Entrance Examination, and in rare instances, on high grades in extensive advanced studies in Mathematics and Physics.

To qualify for the second year in Computer Science, a student must complete the first year courses in the School of Mathematical Sciences with a weighted minimum average of 70. (The teaching committee may require a higher average from students who changed the program to which they were originally accepted and from students who are exempted from some of their first year courses on the basis of previous academic studies). Since available places are limited, the number of students accepted will be determined each year according to the number of openings.

Students who are not accepted to the Computer Science School may transfer to the School of Mathematical Sciences in one of the other tracks.

Raymond and Beverly Sackler School of Physics and Astronomy The physics curriculum broadly covers both classical physics and quantum physics. Third year students are introduced to present day research in condensed matter physics, particle physics, astrophysics, and applied physics.

Undergraduate Programs:

0321 Physics (Track 100) B.Sc. – sm

0323 Combined Mathematics -Physics program – B.Sc.

0516 Combined Physics Electrical Engineering – B.Sc.

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0321 Physics Major – Mathematics Minor (Track 101) B.Sc.

0321.0369 Physics and Computer Science B.Sc. – dm

0321.0341 Physics and Geophysics and Atmospheric and Space Science B.Sc. – dm

0321. 0351 Physics and Chemistry B.Sc. – dm - To be combined only with track 355 each.

0321.0455 Physics and Life Sciences B.Sc.

0321.XXXX – Physics (B.Sc.) dm – together with an additional major in any other Faculty (as dm)

0321 Physics (Track 100)

The program aims at giving the student the basic knowledge necessary for a physicist as well as a broad overview of the different branches of physics. Nominal completion time for the undergraduate program is three years.

0323 Combined Mathematics –Physics Program

This program is for students who wish to major in both physics and mathematics. An undergraduate degree in this program with adequate grades allows the student to enroll for graduate studies in either of the two subjects.

Transfer to a double major program with computer Science (0321,0378)

A first year student with high academic achievements, in either 0321 or 0323 will be eligible to apply for transfer to the double major program in Physics and Computer Science.

0516 Combined Physics – Electrical Engineering

This program is offered jointly by the School of Physics and Astronomy and the Department of Electrical Engineering (EE).

Applicants must meet the acceptance requirement of both departments, when they graduate, these students get two degrees: B.Sc. in Physics and B.Sc. in EE. The studies last four years.

0321.0369 Physics and Computer Science – dm

Candidates must meet the admission requirements of both programs. Admission to studies in Computer Science is limited. See admission requirements to

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Computer Science in the School of Mathematical Sciences.

0321 Physics Major – Mathematics Minor (Track 101)

This program offers approximately 75% of the courses in physics as well as the basic courses in the mathematics program.

0321.0351 Physics and Chemistry – dm (Track 355)

This program is for students who wish to obtain broad education in both physics and Chemistry. Applicants must meet the acceptance requirement of the school of Physics. An undergraduate degree in this program with adequate grades allows the student to enroll for graduate studies in either of the two subjects.

0458 Physics and Life Sciences – B.Sc. -sm

This program is offered jointly by the School of Physics and Astronomy and the Faculty of Life sciences for students who want to major in both subjects. An undergraduate degree in this program with adequate grades allows the student to enroll for graduate studies in either of the two fields.

0321. XXXX Physics – dm

This program offers the option to combine studies in physics with any other program from any faculty (as dm). Candidates must meet the admission requirements of both programs.

For more details see our site: www.tau.ac.il/exact_sciences/site

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THE GEORGE S. WISE FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES

Biology (dm/sm)

Modern Biology is essential to all aspects of contemporary life: quality of the environment, medicine, agriculture, industry, education, and law. The goal of the program at the Faculty of Life Sciences is to equip a new generation of professionals to deal with the challenges of the 21st century.

The program provides a thorough basic grounding in all fields of organismic and molecular biology. Students receive both theoretical and practical experience and are trained for research, industry, and teaching. Studies for the B.Sc. incorporate lectures, laboratory work, exercises, and field trips.

Programs of Studies:

0455 Single major – Biology (track 100)

0455 Double major – Biology and a major from another faculty (track 110)

0455 Research track for outstanding students – Biology (track 120)

0468 0358 Double Major – Biology and Chemistry

01041 Combined major – Life Sciences and Medicine

0457, 1071 track 455 Double major – Biology and Psychology with emphasis on Brain Sciences

0382 Single major – Life Sciences and Computer Sciences with specialization on Bioinformatics

0459 Single major – Biology with emphasis on Biotechnology

0467 Single major – Biology with emphasis on Ecology and Evolution

0475 0618 track 455, double major’ Interdisciplinary Program in the Study of Consciousness

0458 Combined major – Biology and Physics - sm

In selecting a major, candidates may not list Biology as a third choice.

1 For details see School of Medicine. .

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Foreign high school graduates are generally required to participate in a preparatory year (Mechina). It is highly recommended for candidates who have not studied mathematics and chemistry at a high level to attend summer preparatory courses.

For details see the Hebrew Faculty Website:

http://www.tau.ac.il/lifesci

Those who have passed Israeli matriculation exams are requested to read the section in the Hebrew booklet describing the admissions requirements.

Candidates from abroad who do not have an Israeli matriculation and have not studied in schools where the language of instruction is English must reach "Basic" level at the beginning of the academic year in the English Placement Exam.

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THE IBY AND ALADAR FLEISCHMAN FACULTY OF ENGINEERING 0512 Electrical and Electronic Engineering (sm) 0515 Electrical and Electronic Engineering and

Computer Science (Computer and Software Engineering Program)

0516 Dual-degree Program in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Physics

0542 Mechanical Engineering (sm) 0555 Bio-Medical Engineering (sm)

0573 Industrial Engineering and Management (sm)

Courses of instruction toward the B.Sc. degree in Engineering are based on the semester credit system. The average completion time of the program is four years.

All undergraduate courses in the Faculty are given in Hebrew.

Courses of the first four semesters concentrate on the acquisition of the basic tools of mathematics, general studies in the exact sciences, and the fundamentals of engineering.

In the fifth and sixth semesters, students take basic engineering courses relevant to their specific engineering discipline. The seventh and eighth semesters are devoted to expanding and advancing professional knowledge, pursuing in-depth specialization, and planning projects in the student's fields of specialization.

Graduates of foreign high schools must have successfully completed one academic year of the Mechina in the exact sciences program or one academic year at a university where the program included at least one advanced mathematics course as well as courses in exact sciences.

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Applicants holding the British GCE must have passed A-level exams in at least two subjects in mathematics and the exact sciences.

Graduates of French secondary schools must have certificates indicating successful completion of the mathematics-physics course.

Applicants holding the Israeli Matriculation (Bagrut), see the Hebrew information booklet.

Candidates with previous academic studies that include high level courses in mathematics and physics may apply for admittance to an advanced year at the Faculty of Engineering provided they have a satisfactory study record and their minimum grade point average during at least one full year of study and their cumulative grade average is 80.

Applicants whose matriculation (or equivalent) grades do not include Physics at the equivalent level of 5 units with a grade of at least 70 will be requires to pass a classification exam in Physics as follows. Applicants to the program in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences and the dual degree program of Electrical Engineering and Physics, will be accepted on condition they successfully pass the classification exam in Physics with a grade of at least 70, until the beginning of the academic year. Those who apply to the programs for Mechanical Engineering, Industrial and Management Engineering, will be accepted on condition they successfully pass the classification exam in Physics with a grade of at least 70, until the end of the first semester.

The Admissions Committee will consider only candidates who submit the results of their matriculation and a record of the final Mechina (for newcomers only) grades by July 28, 2011

When applying for admission, candidates may list on their application forms only one additional alternative to their first choice and should stipulate if their additional choice is from another faculty. Only if applicants choose 0512 and 0516 may they select a third engineering program.

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Applicants must take the Psychometric Entrance Examination by March/April 2011 (or by July 2011, in French and Spanish). Students studying in the Mechina Program for newcomers may take the exam by July 2011.

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THE SACKLER FACULTY OF MEDICINE

The following are selected summaries taken from the Hebrew Admissions Website.

The Sackler School of Medicine

0111 Studies leading to the M.D. degree

Completion time for the program is seven years, as follows: a. Pre-clinical studies – three years. b. Clinical studies – three years. c. Internship –one year.

Registration and Admission for the First Year

Registration ends on 4.4.2011. Candidates must apply to medicine as their first choice only or as a second choice if the first choice is Medicine for Holders of a BA.

Eligibility

Israeli Citizens1 with the following qualifications: a. Candidates with a minimum score of 700 on the

Psychometric Entrance Examinations. Candidates, including Preparatory Year (Mechina) students, must take the Psychometric Examination by March/April 2011 (with the exception of the "mechinat olim" preparatory year students and candidates taking the Psychometric Exam in French or Spanish, who are entitled to take the exam till July 2011).

Sat scores will not be accepted for M.D School of Medicine as a substitute to the Psychometric Entrance exam.

b. Candidates with a Matriculation Certificate from Israel, or candidates with a Matriculation Certificate from abroad, equivalent to an Israeli Matriculation, with a minimum grade average of 85.

c. Candidates who will be at least 20 years old at the commencement of their studies.

1 Including foreign citizens with the status of Israeli

Resident who are subject to Israeli military service.

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English Language Requirements

Candidates should achieve an Advanced Level grade of at least 120 in the English Placement Examination within the framework of the Psychometric Examination, or at least 220 in the Amir1 Exam. Students must reach an exempt level before the beginning of the second year.

Hebrew Language Requirements

Students who hold certificates from abroad must reach "Level Beit" in Hebrew prior to commencing their studies and reach Exempt Level prior to starting their second year of studies.

"Mor System": Evaluation System for Medical School

Applicants to the Tel Aviv University Medical School undergo a qualifying procedure in an evaluation center.

There will be a charge for the Mor evaluations.

The final "Ha'atama" grade (including Mor) for the Medicine dept. will be calculated differently than the final "Ha'atama" grade for the Dental Medicine dept.

Eligibility for taking the Mor exam for the Medicine dept. may be different than eligibility for taking Mor for the Dental Medicine dept. therefore, Mor results will be taken into consideration only for such candidates who meet the Medicine School eligibility for taking the "Mor sytem".

For further binding information concerning the Mor exam please see the Hebrew website.

Some candidates may be required to undergo an additional test or interview.

Matriculation Grade Equivalencies

Candidates with qualifications from abroad are permitted to substitute their matriculation grades as follows: a. Academic Education from Recognized Institutions

Abroad Candidates who have studied medicine or dentistry

abroad for at least a full academic year and have received a minimum cumulative grade point average of 85 will be considered. Students who have studied in other departments and have completed a minimum

1 The last Amir Exam permitted is on April 2011.

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of 40 semester credits with a minimum grade of 85 and, within the framework of their studies, have taken at least 5 courses, 30 credits of which are in Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, and Statistics with a minimum grade point average of 85, will be considered.

The minimum grade point average from abroad is calculated as follows: 70% from the Psychometric examination and 30% from the grade point average of the institution from abroad. The minimum grade average will be considered as a cumulative weighted average of all years of study that have been completed.

It is emphasized that accepted candidates enter the first year of studies only, even if they have received exemptions for earlier studies. Details regarding transfers into higher levels appear later.

b. Candidates holding a high school diploma from abroad who took the preparatory program (Mechina) in the Natural Sciences or Exact Sciences track at a recognized Israeli university with an average grade of 90. The Mechina certificate and grades must be submitted by the end of July 2011.

c. Knowledge of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics

Candidates must prove knowledge of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics by taking one of the following alternatives:

1. The Israeli matriculation examinations in Chemistry at a minimum level of 3 units and Mathematics and Physics at 5 units

2. Recognized pre-academic matriculation examinations at a minimum level of 3 units in Chemistry and 5 in Physics and Mathematics

3. University examinations in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics

4. Final examinations in a summer Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics courses. The courses begin in August. Details will be sent to the candidate.

The admission Committee reserves the right to ask applicants for additional entrance exam/requirements.

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Academic Reserve

Eligible candidates who are Israeli citizens, must apply only through the Academic Reserve Committee: a. Candidates serving their first year of obligatory army

service. b. Candidates who have not served their obligatory

army service, whose obligatory service was postponed and on condition they are considered Academic Reservists.

c. Candidates with Israeli citizenship, who study in the Mechina for new immigrants and are obligated to do military service, must produce army documentation of permission.

Certificates and forms required for registration

1. Matriculation grades and transcripts of under-graduate degree studies.

2. Photocopy of Identity Card or Passport page stating personal details (birth date, etc.) or a photocopy of Birth Certificate.

3. “Declaration of Health” certificate signed by a doctor1 and “Personal Declaration” form No.14 A and B (see end of Hebrew booklet) signed by the applicant.

It is recommended that applicants to the Medical School read the “Health Regulations” below.

The Faculty recommends that students have the required vaccinations. Please see last page of the Faculty of Medicine.

There is no Registration for Advanced years.

For complete and binding information, see the Hebrew website.

Letters of acceptance/rejection will be sent during October, and until two weeks after the beginning of the academic year.

0104 B.Sc. Combined Program in Life and Medical Sciences

A combined undergraduate program toward a B.Sc. degree in Life and Medical Sciences. The objective of the program is to provide graduates with detailed and

1 Soldiers may attach the Personal Declaration of Health,

Form no. 300,028, signed by an army doctor.

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comprehensive knowledge of the basic mechanisms of Biology with particular emphasis on a medical perspective. The program combines studies in the faculties of Medicine and Life Sciences and will enable eligibility of the graduates to continue in either of the Faculties for advanced degree training without the need for additional pre-requisite studies. The graduates of this combined program are to be the researchers and professionals of the future in the fields of Bio-Medical Research in the Universities, Research Institutes, Hospitals, and Bio-Medical Industries.

The program, which is unique to Tel Aviv University, is limited to 45 students, who benefit from individual counseling and guidance for construction of personalized course and program itineraries.

Candidates may not list this program as a third choice. Candidates who list this program as their second choice will be considered by the Admissions Committee in September on the basis of vacancies at that time.

0102 The MD Graduate Program The Program is applicable to candidates who hold a B.Sc. degree.

Completion time for this program is five years, as follows: 1. Pre-clinical studies – two years 2. Clinical studies – two years 3. Practical work – twelve months (including one

month vacation)

Registration ends on March 6, 2011

Complete and detailed information can be found in the Hebrew Information website which is the legally binding version.

The New York State/American Program This Program has a four-year M.D. curriculum patterned after the medical schools in the United States. The Program is open to American and Canadian students with a Bachelor's degree. Application is made to the New York City Office which has sole responsibility for the admission of students.

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Office of Admissions in New York:

Sackler School of Medicine 17 E. 62nd St., New York, NY 10065 Telephone: (212) 688-8811. E-mail: sacklermed@sacklermed.org Tuition differs from the regular University fee

The Maurice and Gabriela Goldschleger School of Dental Medicine

0191 Studies leading to the D.M.D. degree

Completion time for the program is six years, as follows: a. Pre-clinical studies – three years. b. Clinical studies – three years.

Registration and Admission for the First Year

Registration ends on 4.4.2011. Candidates must apply to Dental Medicine as their first choice only or as a second choice if the first choice is Medicine. Those applying to Dental Medicine as their first choice will be considered first. Those applying to Dental Medicine as a second choice will be required for higher admission requirements.

Eligibility

Israeli Citizens1 with the following qualifications: a. Candidates with a minimum score of 670 on the

Psychometric Entrance Examinations. Candidates, including Preparatory Year (Mechina) students, must take the Psychometric Examination by March/April 2011 (with the exception of the "mechinat olim" preparatory year students and candidates taking the Psychometric Exam in French or Spanish, who are entitled to take the exam till July 2011).

Sat scores will not be accepted for DM.D School of Dental Medicine as a substitute to the Psychometric Entrance exam.

1 Including foreign citizens with the status of Israeli

Resident who are subject to Israeli military service.

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b. Candidates with a Matriculation Certificate from Israel, or candidates with a Matriculation Certificate from abroad, equivalent to an Israeli Matriculation, with a minimum grade average of 85.

c. Candidates who will be at least 20 years old at the commencement of their studies.

English Language Requirements

Candidates should achieve an Advanced Level grade of at least 120 in the English Placement Examination within the framework of the Psychometric Examination, or at least 220 in the Amir1 Exam. Students must reach an exempt level before the beginning of the second year.

Hebrew Language Requirements

Students who hold certificates from abroad must reach "Level Beit" in Hebrew prior to commencing their studies and reach Exempt Level prior to starting their second year of studies.

Mor System: Evaluation System for Medical School

Applicants with the highest admission requirements to the Tel Aviv University Dental Medicine School have to undergo a qualifying procedure in an evaluation center.

There will be a charge for the Mor evaluations.

For further binding information concerning the Mor exam please see the Hebrew website.

The final "Ha'atama" grade (including Mor) for Dental Medicine, will be calculated differently than the final "Ha'atama" grade for the Medicine dept.

Some candidates may be required to undergo an additional test or interview.

Matriculation Grade Equivalencies

Candidates with qualifications from abroad are permitted to substitute their matriculation grades as follows: a. Academic Education from Recognized Institutions

Abroad

1 The last Amir Exam permitted is on April 2011.

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Candidates who have studied medicine or dentistry abroad for at least a full academic year and have received a minimum cumulative grade point average of 85 will be considered. Students who have studied in other departments and have completed a minimum of 40 semester credits with a minimum grade of 85 and, within the framework of their studies, have taken at least 5 courses, 30 credits of which are in Biology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, and Statistics with a minimum grade point average of 85, will be considered.

The minimum grade point average from abroad is calculated as follows: 70% from the Psychometric examination and 30% from the grade point average of the institution from abroad. The minimum grade average will be considered as a cumulative weighted average of all years of study that have been completed.

It is emphasized that accepted candidates enter the first year of studies only, even if they have received exemptions for earlier studies. Details regarding transfers into higher levels appear later.

b. Candidates holding a high school diploma from abroad who took the preparatory program (Mechina) in the Natural Sciences or Exact Sciences track at a recognized Israeli university with an average grade of 90. The Mechina certificate and grades must be submitted by the end of July 2011.

c. Knowledge of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics

Candidates must prove knowledge of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics by taking one of the following alternatives:

1. The Israeli matriculation examinations in Chemistry at a minimum level of 3 units and Mathematics and Physics at 5 units

2. Recognized pre-academic matriculation examinations at a minimum level of 3 units in Chemistry and 5 in Physics and Mathematics

3. University examinations in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics

4. Final examinations in a summer Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics courses. The courses begin in August. Details will be sent to the candidate.

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The admission Committee reserves the right to ask applicants for additional entrance exam/requirements.

Academic Reserve

Eligible candidates who are Israeli citizens, must apply only through the Academic Reserve Committee: a. Candidates serving their first year of obligatory army

service.

b. Candidates who have not served their obligatory army service, whose obligatory service was postponed and on condition they are considered Academic Reservists.

c. Candidates with Israeli citizenship, who study in the Mechina for new immigrants and are obligated to do military service, must produce army documentation of permission.

Certificates and forms required for registration 1. Matriculation grades and transcripts of under-

graduate degree studies.

2. Photocopy of Identity Card or Passport page stating personal details (birth date, etc.) or a photocopy of Birth Certificate.

3. “Declaration of Health” certificate signed by a doctor1 and “Personal Declaration” form No.14 A and B (see end of Hebrew website) signed by the applicant.

It is recommended that applicants to the Dental Medicine School read the “Health Regulations” below.

The Faculty recommends that students have the required vaccinations. Please see last page of the Faculty of Medicine.

Letters of acceptance/rejection will be sent during October, and until two weeks after the beginning of the academic year.

Registration for fourth year

Deadline for submitting the application is May 1, 2011.

For complete and binding information, see the Hebrew website.

1 Soldiers may attach the Personal Declaration of Health,

Form no. 300,028, signed by an army doctor.

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School of Health Professions

0161 Department of Communication Disorders

The 3 1/2 year program enables the student to acquire a bachelors (B.A.) degree in Communication Disorders.

The program is only for Israeli citizens or foreign citizens, who are at least 20 years old at the beginning of the academic year,1 are Israeli residents and subjected to Israeli military service (Applicants who have served in the Israeli military or have been exempt from military service will have to provide, upon request, a document authorizing enrollment in studies from the Israel Defense Force.)

Candidates who do not hold an Israeli High School Matriculation Certificate or its equivalent must have a complete High School Certificate and a minimum grade average of 75 in one or more years of study toward the Bachelor's degree (weighted cumulative average is calculated on the basis of full academic years of study) or a minimum grade average of 75 in the Mechina (preparatory) Program in the Exact or Life Sciences trends. The number of Mechina graduates accepted each year is determined by the Admissions Committee.

Applicants must take the Psychometric Entrance Exam and achieve a grade of at least 650. The exam must be taken by March/April 2011 (or by July 2011, in French and Spanish). Students studying in the Mechina Program may take the exam by July 2011.

English Language Requirements

Candidates should achieve an Advanced Level grade of at least 120 in the English Placement Examination within the framework of the Psychometric Examination, or at least 220 in the Amir2 Exam or 600 points in the verbal section of the SAT exam. Students must reach an exempt level before the beginning of the second year.

The Admissions Committee will consider only those candidates whose files include matriculation results submitted by May 1, 2011. The following items must be submitted by July 28, 2011: "Level Alef" in the Hebrew Placement Exam and a transcript of Mechina or college grades.

1 Those who were born before 31.12.1991. 2 The last Amir Exam permitted is on April 2011.

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Late registration is not available for the B.A. program.

Students accepted to the Department must read the "Health Regulations" in the Information Booklet for Candidates, which presents a complete version in Hebrew of University and Faculty regulations.

Candidates who list Communication Disorders as their second choice will be considered by the Admissions Committee only after completion of the acceptance process of those choosing Communication Disorders as their first choice and in accordance with the availability of openings. Communication Disorders may not be listed as a third choice.

Candidates are required to present a photocopy of their birth certificate or a photocopy of the page in their Identity Card stating date of birth.

0162 Department of Nursing

The Department offers studies in a general program towards a Registered Nurse degree and the B.A. degree.

The purpose of the program is to prepare graduates to function in the various health services (community hospital, education system, etc.) Extensive instruction is given on both the theoretical and practical knowledge of the basic sciences in medicine, social sciences, and nursing. Education in the nursing profession is on an academic level.

Upon completion of studies, the student is awarded a B.A. and is eligible for the Nursing Certificate (provided the student passes the licensing exams of the Health Department).

Studies take place in the Department of Nursing in the Sackler Faculty of Medicine in School of Health Professions.

All applicants, including holders of a B.A. degree, must take the Psychometric Entrance Exam by March/April 2011 (or by July 2011, in French and Spanish) and achieve a minimum score of 510. Students studying in the Mechina Program may take the exam by July 28, 2011.

Applicants must be at least 20 years old at the commencement of their studies.

Course and Duration of Studies

The program requires four years for completion.

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First Year

Basic Sciences: chemistry, biochemistry, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology.

Social Sciences: introduction to sociology, psychology, and elements of nursing.

Second and Third Year

Studies in medical sciences, nursing of the adult and elderly patient, nursing of children and women, psychiatric nursing, ethics, community nursing.

Fourth year

Advanced studies: Emergency nursing; Law in nursing; seminars on specific clinical subjects; topics in administration and education in nursing, research and selected studies.

Clinical Studies

Clinical studies begin in the middle of the first year and continue parallel to the theoretical studies throughout the four years of study.

Registration and Admission Requirements

For general registration and admission requirements refer to the section "Registration Procedures and Admission Requirements" for the B.A. degree in the beginning of the booklet.

“Mechina” graduates are entitled to register with a minimum grade average of 80.

All candidates, including holders of B.A. degree, are required to take the Psychometric Exam no later than March/April 2011 and achieve a minimum score of 510.

The program is open to applicants who are at least 20 years old at the beginning of the academic year and who are Israeli citizens or foreign citizens with the status of Israeli Resident and subject to Israeli military service. Applicants who have served in the Israeli military or received a military exemption will have to provide, upon request, a document acknowledging enrollment in studies from the Israeli Defense Forces.

Applicants (including new immigrants from non-English speaking countries) must attain the Intermediate level in English before beginning their first year of studies.

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Applicants must submit to the Admissions Office all the forms and certificates required by the University.

Candidates who have previously studied nursing in an academic or non-academic school of nursing must mention this fact in the registration form.

Personal Interview

Suitable candidates will be invited for a personal interview, which is part of the admission process.

0163 Department of Nursing (dm/sm)

This is a program for registered nurses wishing to attain the B.A. degree. The program supplements the education of registered nurses, enhancing abilities in nursing practice, administration, and education. Applicants must be registered nurses, licensed by the Israel Ministry of Health, Department of Nursing, and who meet the general entrance requirements of the University.

Applicants must submit a diploma and transcripts of grades from a nursing school, certificates of post-basic study, college or university transcripts, and a curriculum vitae upon registration.

Candidates are required to take the Psychometric Exam not later than March/April 2011 and achieve a minimum score of 500.

All applicants must achieve the Intermediate level in the English Placement Exam before beginning the first year.

The Health Regulations mentioned below apply.

0164 Physical Therapy

The program at the Department of Physical Therapy leads to a Bachelor of Physical Therapy (B.P.T.) degree. The four year (8 semesters) program consists of courses taken at the University campus, at affiliated schools of physical therapy in the greater Tel Aviv Area, and at affiliated clinics located at various clinical institutions.

For Registration and Admissions information, see the general information at the beginning of the booklet.

Candidates must take the Psychometric Entrance Exam by March/April 2011 (or by July 2011, in French and Spanish). Students studying in the Mechina (preparatory) Program may take the exam by July 28, 2011. All candidates, including those holding an

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academic degree, must have a valid psychometric exam grade with a minimum score of 620.

Applicants must achieve the Advanced level in the English Placement Exam before beginning their first year of studies. It is highly recommended however to reach the exempt level before the beginning of the academic year.

New immigrants who have studied abroad in any language except English must achieve the Intermediate level in English before the beginning of the first year and the Advanced level before the beginning of the second year.

The program is open to applicants who are at least 20 years old at the beginning of the academic year and who are Israeli citizens or foreign citizens with the status of Israeli Residents and subject to Israeli military service. Applicants who have served in the Israeli military or received a military exemption will have to provide, upon request, a document acknowledging enrollment in studies from the Israeli Defense Forces.

All candidates who have Israeli matriculation certificates must have met the 4 points level in mathematics.

The Department Admissions Committee will give special consideration to the following candidates: • Graduates1 of Natural/Exact Sciences or Engineering

with a minimum average score of 80. • Graduates1 of all other subjects with a minimum

average score of 85 and prior academic courses in mathematics equivalent to at least 4 units in mathematics in Israeli matriculation.

• Graduates of the Mechina in natural or exact sciences with an average minimum grade of 85 or those who have attended at least one full year of courses in the natural or exact sciences with an average minimum grade of 85.

Candidates holding foreign certificates will be considered on the basis of the Psychometric exam alone. They must have reached the necessary level in mathematics,2 equivalent to at least 4 units on the Israeli matriculation.

1 The Admissions Committee reserves the right to interview

such candidates. 2 Candidates who do not fulfill this requirement may take

the "Mathematics Placement Exam," administered by

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The Admissions Committee will consider only those candidates whose files include matriculation results submitted by May 1, 2011 and the following items by August 16, 2011: "Level Alef" in the Hebrew Placement Exam and a transcript of Mechina or college grades.

The Health Regulations mentioned above apply.

Studies in the Program take place throughout the week including Fridays. Vacation dates may be altered according to the requirements of the schedule.

Health Regulations

Students accepted to the Department must read the "Health Regulations" in the Information Booklet for Candidates, which presents a complete version in Hebrew of University and Faculty regulations. Students will be required to complete a "Declaration of Health" (in the Hebrew booklet).

Accepted candidates should be vaccinated for measles, Hepatitis B, Mantu Test (B.C.G if needed).

0165 Occupational Therapy

The program of the Department of Occupational Therapy offers a Bachelor in Occupational Therapy (B.O.T.) degree. Admission is open to the following candidates: • Applicants who are at least 20 years old at the

beginning of the academic year and who are Israeli citizens or foreign citizens with the status of Israeli Resident and subject to Israeli military service.

• Applicants who have served in the Israeli military or received a military exemption will have to provide, upon request, a document acknowledging enrollment in studies from the Israel Defense Forces.

• Graduates of high schools abroad with a minimum grade average of 85 in the natural or exact sciences program of the Mechina (preparatory) Program. The

NITE (See colored pages) to attain a minimum score of 90.

Applicants with AP course units in mathematics whose registration is based on a U.S. High School Diploma and SAT scores (1270 at least in the verbal and math sections) but do not attend the "Mechina," are required to contact the registration office in order to verify their eligibility to apply to Physical Therapy.

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number of "Mechina" graduates accepted each year will be determined by the Admissions Committee.

• Candidates who have studied a year or more in an undergraduate degree program must receive a minimum grade average of 85 in one or more years of study toward the B.A. degree, in which a weighted cumulative average is calculated from full academic years.

• Applicants with a bachelor's degree and a minimum grade point average of 85.

Knowledge of Chemistry and Physics

Candidates must prove knowledge of Chemistry and Physics by taking one of the following alternatives: 1. The Israeli matriculation examinations in Chemistry

and Physics at a minimum level of 3 units 2. Recognized pre-academic matriculation

examinations at a minimum level of 3 units 3. University examinations in Chemistry and Physics 4. Final examinations in a summer Chemistry and

Physics courses. The courses begin in August. Details will be sent to the candidate.

Candidates (including those holding academic degrees) must take the Psychometric Entrance Examination by March/April 2011 (or by July 2011, in French and Spanish). The Psychometric Examinations minimum score must be 600.

Applicants must achieve the Advanced level in the English Placement Exam before beginning their first year of studies. It is highly recommended however to reach the exempt level before the beginning of the academic year.

New immigrants who have studied abroad in any language except English must achieve the Intermediate level in English before the beginning of the first year and the Advanced level before the beginning of the second year.

Acceptance will be based on the matriculation grade average and the results of the Psychometric Entrance Exam.

The Admissions Committee will consider only those candidates whose files include matriculation results submitted by May 1, 2011 and the following items by

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July 28, 2011: "Level Alef" in the Hebrew Placement Exam and transcripts of Mechina or college grades.

The Admissions Committee reserves the right to invite suitable candidates to an interview and to ask for additional entrance requirements.

The Health Regulations mentioned below apply.

Applicants who did not list Occupational Therapy as their first choice will be considered only when they change Occupational Therapy to their first choice and in accordance with availability of places in the program.

Health Regulations

Students accepted to the Medical School must read the "Health Regulations" in the Information Booklet for Candidates, which presents a complete version in Hebrew of University and Faculty regulations. Students are required to complete a "Declaration of Health" and sign a declaration stating that they are aware that their studies include experimentation on animals.

It is recommended that accepted candidates follow the recommendations concerning medical check-ups and vaccinations.

Vaccinations

It is recommended that students accepted to M.D. or D.M.D. studies have the following vaccinations: • Vaccination for Mumps, Measles, and Rubella

(MMR) (1 dose), third year. • Vaccination for Hepatitis B • Polio • Tetanus • Tests for reaction to Tuberculin

These vaccinations can be obtained at any of the Health Funds (Kupat Holim). Vaccinations are also available at a cheaper rate from a University-sponsored program. Students interested in this service should contact Ms. Michal Ofer, Tel: 6409798, at the beginning of the year.

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GRADUATE STUDIES

Application Procedure

Applicants are requested to submit the following to the Registration Office: • The completed application form • A non-refundable registration fee of $130 US dollars

(or equivalent in other currency). Applicants from abroad should enclose a postal order or a check made out to Tel Aviv University.

• An official certified copy of a B.A. diploma. Applicants who do not yet have their degree must enclose a document proving their eligibility to obtain such a degree and forward the diploma itself to the Registration Office when it becomes available.

If an applicant is not yet entitled to receive a degree, confirmation of eligibility must be submitted as soon as it is available, but no later than August 31, 2011. This applies to all applicants, except candidates to the Faculty of Management, who should read the section on the faculty below.

• Transcript of final undergraduate grades, or grade average, including an explanation of the scale of grades. At time of registration, candidates should send or attach a transcript as complete as possible. Acceptance is based on a final transcript.

• A notarized translation must accompany foreign documents in languages other than English.

• Curriculum vitae

Correspondence

All correspondence should be addressed to the Graduate Studies Unit in the Registration Office, indicating the Department in which the applicant is interested.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must have or expect to obtain, from an accredited university, a bachelor's degree equivalent to that awarded by Tel Aviv University. • To qualify for registration a candidates must have

attained a final minimum grade of "Good" (B/75) in their undergraduate studies (on the Israeli grade scale of 0-100 the minimum passing level is 60).

Several departments may have higher or additional requirements.

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• Knowledge of the Hebrew Language Applicants who have not completed high school or

university where the language of instruction is Hebrew must take the Hebrew Placement Examination and demonstrate a satisfactory command of Hebrew (See examination schedule in the colored pages).

This regulation applies to all students, even those intending to enroll in departments where the language of instruction is not Hebrew (such as English, Linguistics, French Language and Literature). Applicants are referred to page 12 for further information.

• Knowledge of English Applicants holding B.A. degrees from abroad

(except from institutions where the language of instruction is English located in an English speaking country), must take the English Placement Exam before beginning their studies. They are obliged to reach the "Exempt" level by the beginning of their second year of studies.

Applicants should note that individual faculties and departments may have requirements in addition to the general University entrance requirements.

Candidates are notified by mail of the Admissions Committee's decision. Notices are sent out from June until the beginning of the academic year. All decisions are final.

Programs of Study

All master degree courses of study are single major programs and require at least two years for completion.

Applicants may list in order of preference three alternative fields of study.

To keep their options open, applicants should fulfill all the admissions requirements of their other choices regardless of whether notice of acceptance or rejection from another department has been received.

A list of the departments and their code numbers is given below.

The language of instruction at Tel Aviv University is Hebrew.

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THE LESTER AND SALLY ENTIN FACULTY OF HUMANITIES Fields of specialization for the MA degree and diploma studies

The two-year MA program aims to enhance the student’s knowledge in his chosen field, and to teach students scientific research methods.

Most MA programs offer both a 28-hour research track with a thesis requirement and a 32-hour theoretical (final exam) track. Students select their preferred track on admission. To register, candidates must submit the relevant documents regarding their education, together with form 22b entitled Special Form for MA Candidates at the Faculty of the Humanities (see last row in table at link

www.tau.ac.il/admissions/documents/hebrew/toc.html to the Registration and Admissions Center.

The department Teaching Committees may require MA applicants with an undergraduate degree from a different field to successfully complete a cluster of supplementary courses.

MA studies are offered within the framework of the various Faculty Departments and Schools, in the following areas:

• Arabic and Islamic Studies—Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies.

• Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures—Department of Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures

Ancient Israel Studies • Classical Studies—School of History or Department of

Classical Studies • The Shirley and Leslie Porter School of Cultural Studies - Cognitive Studies of Language and its Uses - Culture Research - Child and Youth Culture Studies • Department of Hebrew Culture Studies—Hebrew Language, Semitic Linguistics, Bible, Talmud and Jewish Philosophy. • East Asian Studies—Department of East Asia Studies • Editing Studies Program (diploma studies)—Department

of Hebrew Culture Studies • English (Literature)—Department of English and

American Studies

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• French (Literature and Culture)—Department of French • Gender Studies • Geography and the Human Environment—Department of

Geography and the Human Environment • History [Classical History, The Middle Ages, Early

Modern History (15th – 18th century), Europe in the Modern Period, Military and Diplomatic History, History of the Americas]—Department of History

• History of the Middle East—Department of Middle Eastern and African History

• History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas—Cohn Institute of History and Philosophy of Sciences and Ideas

• Jewish History—Department of Jewish History • Linguistics—Department of Linguistics • Literature—Literary Theory, Hebrew Literature, General

Literature

• Philosophy—Department of Philosophy

• Religious Studies—School of Philosophy

• Translation and Revision (diploma studies)—The Shirley and Leslie Porter School of Cultural Studies

0631 Arabic and Islamic Studies

Graduate Studies are aimed at enabling students to attain a deep understanding of one of the following branches of Arabic and Islamic Studies: Modern Arabic Literature; Classical Arabic Literature; Islamic religion and historiography; and Arabic Linguistics. The department offers both a research track with a thesis requirement (28 hours), and a theoretical track with a final exam requirement (32 hours). Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/arabic/ 0671 Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures

The graduate program aims to expand students’ knowledge in the various fields of archaeology and ancient Near Eastern cultures, and to prepare students for independent research. Study tracks The department offers both a research track with a thesis requirement (28 hours), and a theoretical track with a final exam requirement (32 hours). The department offers six fields of study: The Archaeology of Israel and its surroundings from the Prehistoric Era to the beginning of the

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Middle Ages; Ancient Israel Studies—interdisciplinary program in Archaeology, History and Bible; Egyptology; Anatolian Studies; Mesopotamian Studies; and Greek and Roman Studies. An individual program is designed for each student, according to the chosen field of specialization.

Admissions Admission is open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree in archaeology with a minimum final grade average of 80. Students with an undergraduate degree from a recognized university in a field other than archaeology may be accepted to the MA program, provided they completed their studies with a minimum final grade average of 80. These students will be required to complete one year of supplementary studies (approximately 34 semester hours, to be determined by the MA advisor) before beginning the graduate program. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/archaeology 0672 Classical Studies

The graduate program emphasizes a solid foundation in the general field of Classical Studies as well as a deep understanding in a more narrowly defined specialization. The department offers both a research track with a thesis requirement (28 hours), and a theoretical track with a final exam requirement (32 hours. Study tracks The MA program offers two tracks: Greek Language and Literature, and Latin Language and Literature. Both programs also include studies in history and philosophy. Admissions Admission is open to students who have completed their BA with a minimum final grade average of 80, who have studied Classical languages for at least two years. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/classics/ 0688 Cognitive Studies of Language and its Uses

The Shirley and Leslie Porter School of Cultural Studies The program aims to train students in interdisciplinary studies within the framework of cognitive studies of language and its uses, including theoretical linguistics, discourse, empirical research, pragmatics, and philosophy of language. The Department offers both a research track with a thesis requirement (28 hours), and a theoretical track with a final exam requirement (32 hours).

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Admissions

Students with an undergraduate degree with a minimum final grade average of 85 may apply to the program. Preference is awarded students with a background in linguistics, communications disorders, philosophy, psychology, computer science, or literature. Students with an academic background other than the above will be required to successfully complete a cluster of supplementary courses. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/yedion/08-09/classic/general/ 0669 Culture Research Graduate Program

The Shirley and Leslie Porter School of Cultural Studies The program studies culture from a socio-semiotic perspective, focusing on the analysis of culture as the totality of models that organize social activity and its products, and how these models shape large social groupings as well as individuals and the worlds in which they live. Special attention is devoted to the dynamics of culture and patterns of long-term change. Students will study a number of approaches to culture research, become familiar with one specific culture and its language, and develop the ability to conduct academic research. An individual curriculum is designed according to each student’s chosen field of specialization. Studies are divided into two stages of study, preparatory and specialization studies. Preparatory studies include a cluster of required courses for all students. Specialized studies lead to the writing of an MA thesis. Admissions Students who have completed their BA degree with a minimum final grade average of 85 may apply. An interview with the Admissions Committee may be required. Candidates demonstrating potential as researchers in previously written papers are awarded special consideration. All candidates must demonstrate proficiency in academic English and an additional foreign language. During the initial stages of study, students will study a third language, relevant to their studies, to a level of proficiency in academic reading comprehension. Students who have not completed at least 16 semester hours of semiotics and culture research must take supplementary courses as determined by the Teaching Committee.

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0602 Program in Child and Youth Culture

The Shirley and Leslie Porter School of Cultural Studies This newly established graduate program enables students to examine the historical and social aspects of child and youth culture, providing intellectual perspectives, critical research, and practical experience. The program offers three tracks: a thesis track (28 hours), a non-thesis track with a final exam (32 hours), and a non-thesis track with practical experience (28 hours + 8 hours practicum). • Studies in the thesis track respond to the growing need of researchers specializing in the field, who hold a BA degree in a relevant discipline: culture research, psychology, sociology, anthropology, management, law, economics, marketing, literature, history, education, or communications. • Studies in the non-thesis theoretical track are geared for those who plan a career in one of the fields related to child and youth culture, in both formal and informal education or in child and youth leisure culture. • Studies in the non-thesis track with practical experience grant students hands-on experience in areas related to child and youth culture such as children’s television, advertising and marketing for children and youth, and publishing for children and youth. Admissions are open to students who have completed their BA with a minimum final grade average of 80 and have successfully completed a cluster of supplementary courses. The number of required supplementary courses depends on each student’s BA studies. Students who have not successfully completed “Introduction to Children’s Literature and Child Culture” will be required to do so as part of their supplementary studies. Department internet site for additional details http://www.tau.ac.il/humanities/child_culture/ 0687 East Asian Studies

The MA program in East Asian Studies is aimed at deepening students’ knowledge of the classical and modern cultures and languages of East Asia and the Indian subcontinent, in various fields in the humanities, social sciences, arts, economy, and management.

Study tracks The department offers both a research track with a thesis requirement (28 hours), and a theoretical track with a final exam requirement (32 hours). After the first year of studies the chosen track will be evaluated according to the student’s

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achievements. Students may consult the Teaching Committee concerning any change in track. Because of the plurality of civilizations, languages, and disciplines within the scope of studies, an individualized program will be designed for each student according to the chosen area of specialization. Admissions Applicants must have completed a BA degree in East Asian Studies with a minimum final grade average of 85. Students with a BA degree from other departments may apply for a 2-year supplementary program that will also incorporate the study of relevant Asian languages prior to admission to the MA program. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/eastasia/ 0626 English and American Studies

On the graduate level, the department offers advanced studies in literature written in the English language and in the literary and cultural criticism related to this literature, as well as in the theory of literature and representation in the context of English and American literature. Emphasis is on the conceptual foundations of various methods of literary analysis. The department offers three areas of study: • English Literature to 1800 • English and American Literature from 1800 • Literary Criticism and Theory The department offers both a research track with a thesis requirement (28 hours), and a theoretical track with a final exam requirement (32 hours).

Admissions The department welcomes candidates eager to sharpen their analytical skills and capacities for research in reference to literary texts in the English language and as a basis for creative thinking. Candidates who have completed their BA studies in the English and American Studies Department with a minimum final grade average of 80 are qualified to apply. Candidates who have completed their BA studies in other departments in Israeli universities with a minimum final grade average of 80, or candidates who have completed their BA studies abroad will be interviewed and may be required to take supplementary courses. No student will be admitted to the MA program or for supplementary courses before completing Tel Aviv University English language

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requirements. For details please contact the department office. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/english/ 0625 French

MA studies include three main areas, subject to the fields of expertise of the senior faculty of the department: French and Francophonic Literature, Culture, and Linguistics. A detailed explanation of the requirements for each field of study will be provided by the advisors.

Study tracks

The department offers both a research-oriented track with a thesis requirement (28 hours) and a theoretical track (32 hours) with a final exam requirement.

Thesis Track

Students in the research track must successfully complete a total of 20 semester hours of graduate classes in French Linguistics, Literature, and Culture as well as 8 semester hours of relevant graduate classes in Hebrew from other departments in the fields of Literature, History, and Philosophy, subject to the approval of the advisor.

Non-thesis Track —The program is intended for students seeking to expand their academic knowledge of French Literature, Culture, and Linguistics who do not intend to engage in scientific research. —Admission requirements are as for the thesis track. —The program includes 24 semester hours of graduate courses from the graduate curriculum, plus 8 semester hours of relevant graduate classes in Hebrew from other departments in the fields of Literature, History and Philosophy, subject to the approval of the advisor. —Final exam.

Admissions

Students with a Tel Aviv University BA degree from the French Department with a minimum final grade of 80, or a corresponding degree from another school of higher education (in Israel or abroad), in accordance with the regulations of the Faculty of Humanities, may apply to the MA program. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/french/

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0607 Gender Studies

The intellectual goal of the MA Gender Studies Program is to develop new approaches to knowledge about gender and society; and to affect traditional disciplines and fields of study and practice through theories, methodologies and studies that incorporate critical thinking regarding social categories such as race, class, and gender and their interactions. The MA program offers in-depth studies and research on various themes related to the social relations between women and men, gender identities and roles embedded in various socio-cultural contexts, and feminist and other critical theories. The multi-disciplinary program encourages the use and implementation of gendered knowledge and insights in a wide range of fields including: law, literature, history, art history, geography and planning, sociology, cinema, etc. As an advanced studies program it aims to develop a “gender-aware” approach to theory, research, and policy. The program is suitable for BA graduates of the Women and Gender Studies Program wishing to deepen their knowledge and understanding in the field. The program accepts students with a BA degree in other disciplines who wish to be exposed to gender studies and include gender perspectives in their own field of specialty. An MA degree in Gender Studies equips students with the intellectual perspectives to examine the challenges of gender difference, analytical skills for the study of gendered structures, and an understanding of the current diverse and multi-cultural world, and tools to think in terms of gender mainstreaming and social change. The MA program opens options to continue to PhD studies in a wide range academic fields. Gender Studies provides an excellent background for careers in social and community work, government, law, medicine, civil society in all its socio-political and cultural aspects, counseling, business, public relations, advertising, journalism, consumer services, and many other professional fields that benefit from an awareness of human social relations. The program offers both a research track with a thesis requirement (28 hours) and a theoretical track (32 hours) with a final exam requirement. The program offers a flexible and individual framework which enables students to choose their preferred tracks (according to the academic requirements of the program), their preferred focus of research (either theoretical or applied research focus) and

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their preferred field of research in: Gender and Humanities, Gender and Law, Gender and Social Science, or Gender and the Arts. Admissions Admission is contingent on Faculty of Humanities criteria. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/ncjw 0691 Geography and Human Environment

The department offers two tracks:

1. Geography Students may design a program based on individual interests in the four main academic fields: Historical and Political Geography; Geoinformatics (remote sensing and GIS); Physical Environment and City; Environment and Planning.

2. Environment, Society and Planning Studies This field enables students to enter a structured program based on academic disciplines dealing with the reciprocity between society, environment, and planning, while focusing on the social-human and planning-design aspects of environment development. The department offers both a research track with a thesis requirement (28 hours), and a theoretical track with a final exam requirement (32 hours).

Admissions

Admission is open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree in geography with a minimum final grade average of 80 as well as a minimum grade of 80 in all seminars. Candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than geography will be required to successfully complete a cluster of supplementary courses. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/geography/index-eng.html 0690 Hebrew Culture

The Department of Hebrew Culture Studies The department offers a unique graduate program for students seeking to specialize in the fields of Hebrew and Jewish culture, from the ancient to the modern period. Students choose to specialize in one of five study tracks offered: (1) Hebrew Language; (2) Semitic Linguistics, (3) Bible, (4) Talmud ; and (5) Jewish Philosophy. The department offers both a research track with a thesis requirement (28 hours), and a theoretical track with a final exam requirement (32 hours).

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Admissions

Admission is open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree with a minimum final grade average of 80. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/hebrew_culture/

Study tracks

1) Hebrew Language – track 214 The graduate program aims to expand students' knowledge of Hebrew linguistics and expose students to various theories and research methods in general linguistics, including comparative linguistics, historical linguistics, corpus linguistics, etc. Students will engage in research-oriented studies in phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and pragmatics of old and modern Hebrew. The department offers both a research-oriented track (28 hours) with a thesis requirement and a theoretical track (32 hours) with a final exam requirement, as well as non-thesis program in editing and style (track 299).

Admissions

Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities graduate program criteria. Internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/hebrew/

2) Semitic Linguistics – track 224 The program enables students to specialize in at least one domain of Semitic Linguistics. The program aims to widen students’ knowledge of Semitic languages and deepen their general linguistic awareness, allowing them to engage in linguistic research of any Semitic language.

Admissions

Candidates who have completed a BA in Semitic Linguistics with a minimum final grade average of 80 may apply. Students lacking sufficient background in Semitic Linguistics must complete preparatory course work, to be determined by the MA advisor. Admission is provisional, based on the student completing the preparatory course work with a minimum final grade average of 80. Internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/semitic/

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3) Bible – track 212 The program enables students to specialize in various fields of biblical studies, including medieval, modern, and post-modern approaches to biblical literature, comparative study of the Bible and the ancient Near Eastern world, Law, Polemics, and other fields within the expertise of the department faculty.

Admissions

Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities criteria. Internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/bible/

4) Talmud – track 282 The program provides students with the necessary tools to develop an independent and critical approach to the sources of Written and Oral Law throughout the ages, to the various areas of the literature of the Halacha and Aggadah and the textual, literary, historical, Halachic, and theoretical problems they entail.

Admissions

Admission is contingent on the Lester and Sally Entin Faculty of Humanities graduate program criteria. Internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/talmud/welcome.heb.html

5) Jewish Philosophy – track 216 The graduate program offers students the opportunity to expand their knowledge of Jewish thought, and to research their own area of specialization under the guidance of a personal advisor. A. Non-thesis track—designed to broaden students’ knowledge of Jewish thought throughout the ages, from the time of the Second Temple. Students are required to complete courses in two of the department’s three areas of disciplinary expertise. • Jewish thought in the formative period of the Mishna and the Talmud • Medieval and Modern Jewish Philosophy • Kabbalah and Hassidism B. Thesis track—designed to qualify students for independent research. Students focus on two of the above sections, and write their thesis in one of their selected fields of specialization.

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Admissions

Admission is open to candidates who have completed their BA studies with a minimum final grade average of 80. In special cases, candidates with lower averages may apply to the department for special instructions concerning the terms of their acceptance. Internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/jewish_philosophy/

0699 Editing Studies Program (diploma studies)

The Department of Hebrew Culture Studies This one-year postgraduate program is designed to train students to become professional editors through both theoretical courses and workshops.

Admissions

Students with a minimum final grade average of 80 may apply to the program. Acceptance to the program is also based on an interview. Students with insufficient background in Hebrew Language studies will be required to take courses from the Hebrew Language program. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/editing-program/

0621 History The Department of History focuses on the history of Western Civilization. Courses are divided into four principal sections: ancient history, medieval history, early modern history, and modern history. In modern history, students can focus on four different areas: Western and Central Europe, Russia and Eastern Europe, North America, and Latin America.

Study tracks

The department offers both a research track with a thesis requirement (28 hours), and a theoretical track with a final exam requirement (32 hours).

Admissions

Applicants must have a BA in history with a minimum final grade average of 85 and have completed Tel Aviv University language requirements for English and a modern European language. Students with a degree in other subjects may also be admitted but will be required to successfully complete a cluster of courses. Fields of Specialization: 656 Classical History 657 The Middle Ages

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698 Early Modern History, 15th—18th century 652 Europe in the Modern Period 632 The History of Latin America 633 The History of the United States Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/history/ 0654 History of the Middle East and Africa The MA program aims to deepen student knowledge and understanding of the Middle East and Africa in the modern era, and to train researchers in this field. MA studies in the Africa program will not open in the 2011/12 academic year. Students must have completed Tel Aviv University language requirements in English and Arabic, as well as in Persian, Turkish, or a European language.

Study tracks

The department offers both a research track with a thesis requirement (28 hours), and a theoretical track with a final exam requirement (32 hours).

Admissions

Candidates must have a grade of 80 or more on all seminar papers submitted during undergraduate studies. Students must also exhibit proficiency in Arabic (minimum grade of 80), with the ability to read classical and modern sources. Department internet site for additional details www.mideast.tau.ac.il/index.html 0659 History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas The Cohn Institute of History and Philosophy of Sciences and Ideas MA program offers a multidisciplinary approach to the study of the historical and philosophical aspects of the natural, human, and social sciences while providing critical assessment of the interactions between the sciences and the intellectual, social, political, and cultural contexts from which they evolve and are practiced.

Study tracks

The department offers both a research track with a thesis requirement (28 hours), and a theoretical track with a final exam requirement (32 hours).

Admissions

Admission is open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree in humanities, arts, social sciences,

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natural sciences, medicine, law, technology and exact sciences with a final minimum grade average of 80. All students must complete a cluster of preparatory studies with a minimum final grade average of 85. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/cohn/ 0677 Jewish History The department offers a wide range of courses in the history of the Jewish people in the Land of Israel and in the Diaspora, from the biblical era to the period of the Second Temple and Talmud, and from the Middle Ages 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 that characterize Jewish life from its inception to the present day. (Please see undergraduate studies program for greater detail.)

Study tracks

The department structures its graduate program around three periods in Jewish history: ancient, medieval, and modern. The department offers both a research track with a thesis requirement (28 hours), and a theoretical track with a final exam requirement (32 hours). —MA Thesis program: Students in this program will decide on their period of specialization as early as possible during the first year of study, and choose an advisor to supervise their research and thesis writing. —MA Theoretical program: Students in this program will concentrate on one main period, while also taking courses in other periods or in related departments, subject to the approval of the department advisor. The student must take a written final examination in the elected field of specialization.

Admissions

Admission is open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree with a final minimum grade average of 80. Students with insufficient background in Jewish History may be admitted on a provisional basis contingent on completing a cluster of supplementary courses with a minimum final grade average of 80. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/jewish_history/

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0627 Linguistics

The MA program offers intensive, research-oriented studies covering the major areas of theoretical linguistics. The program aims to provide in-depth knowledge in the various sub-domains of theoretical linguistics, and to prepare students for specialization in one of the research areas of the discipline.

Study tracks

The department offers both a research track with a thesis requirement (28 hours), and a theoretical track with a final exam requirement (32 hours). Fields of research include phonetics, phonology, morphology, generative syntax, formal semantics, pragmatics, discourse, psycholinguistics, language acquisition, and computational linguistics.

Admissions

Admission is open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree with a final minimum grade average of 80. Students with insufficient background in theoretical linguistics may be admitted on a provisional basis contingent on completing a cluster of supplementary courses with a minimum final grade average of 80. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/linguistics/aboutus.eng.html 0680 Literature Poetics (Theory of Literature), Hebrew Literature, Comparative Literature Graduate Studies are aimed at expanding the students' critical and theoretical knowledge. The scope of studies, limited during undergraduate work, is applied to broader literary contexts. The department offers both a research track with a thesis requirement (28 hours), and a theoretical track with a final exam requirement (32 hours).

Admissions

Students who have completed an undergraduate degree with a final minimum grade average of 80 may apply to the program. Students with insufficient background in literature may be admitted on a provisional basis contingent on their completing a cluster of supplementary courses with an average minimum final grade of 80. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/literature/aboutus.eng.html

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0618 Philosophy The graduate program encourages students to extensively study one or two areas of philosophy, to broaden their knowledge in the history of philosophy, and to develop methodological research skills.

Study tracks

The department offers both a research track with a thesis requirement (28 hours), and a theoretical track with a final exam requirement (32 hours).

Admissions

Admission is open to students who have completed an undergraduate degree with a final minimum grade average of 80. Students with a final grade average of 75 from other departments may be admitted on a provisional basis contingent on successfully completing a supplementary program of one to two years. Department internet site for additional details www.tau.ac.il/humanities/philosophy/ 0697 Religious Studies–Interdisciplinary Graduate Program

School of Philosophy

The program introduces students to the wide range of disciplines associated with the study of religion and religious ideas and enables students to focus on one or two of these disciplines and to become acquainted with the possibilities of research in the field(s) of their choice. The program encourages inter-disciplinary study with other faculties.

Admissions

Students who have completed their undergraduate degree with a minimum final grade average of 80 may apply. Those accepted into the program are required to complete an individually tailored cluster of supplementary courses (between 16-32 semester hours) with a minimum final grade average of 80. This program of supplementary courses is based on a list of fields of study applicable to the interdisciplinary program of Religious Studies. These study categories are included in the General Studies undergraduate program offered by the Faculty of Humanities. Candidates are requested to contact the program advisor for further details. An appointment can be made through the

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Department secretariat, tel. 6405627, room 438, Gilman Building. 0633 Translation and Revision – diploma studies

The Shirley and Leslie Porter School of Cultural Studies

The purpose of this diploma program is to qualify translators and translation editors, provide professional experience in a variety of workshops while introducing students to a variety of theories and studies in the field of translation. Emphasis is placed on the concept of the norm and on making knowledgeable decisions in translations.

SCHOOLS:

School of History A graduate school towards the PhD degree only.

The Shirley and Leslie Porter School of Culture Studies

The Shirley and Leslie Porter School of Culture Studies offers a framework for advanced cultural studies, and includes the Departments of English, Linguistics, Classical Studies (joint program with the School of History), Arabic and Islam studies, Philosophy, French Literature, and the Porter Institute for Poetics and Semiotics. The School also offers two interdisciplinary graduate programs: Cognitive Studies of Language and its Uses, and Culture Research. The Cohn Institute for the History of Science and Ideas and the Department of Sociology and Anthropology participate in academic activities of the School. The office of the School for Culture Studies is located in the Gilman building, room 477; telephone 6409325, fax 6407909

School of Philosophy The School of Philosophy is an academic framework for advanced philosophy studies and other relevant academic activities. Established in 1999, the school provides an official framework for both MA and PhD students at Tel Aviv University, encouraging research in a variety of fields of philosophy, and developing programs and interdisciplinary research. The School of Philosophy coordinates the philosophical activity of various academic units. These include the Department of Philosophy, the Department of Hebrew Culture Studies, the Institute for the

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History and Philosophy of Science and Ideas, the Graduate Program for Philosophy, Religious Studies, and Religion and Culture Studies of the Department of Asian Studies. The School also accommodates members of other faculties whose research and teaching concerns philosophy: the Faculty of Social Sciences, the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Arts, the School of Education, various departments of the Faculty of Exact Sciences, and the Faculty of Life Sciences. Graduate studies in the School of Philosophy include the following fields: Asian Studies, History and Philosophy of Ideas, History and Philosophy of Science, Jewish Philosophy, Philosophy. The office of the School of Philosophy is located in the Gilman building, room 438; telephone 6405627.

The Jaime and Joan Constantiner School of Education The M.A. programs of the various departments of the School of Education are designed to prepare researchers and professionals in several areas of specialization and to train educational personnel and senior staff to work in the educational systems.

M.A. Programs in the School Counseling and Special Education 0712 School Counseling 0712 School Counseling – Specialization in Children

with Special Needs (914) 0712 School Counseling – specialization in early

childhood (912) 0713 Special Education – Specialization in Education of Children with Hearing

Impairment (513) 0719 Learning Disabilities

M.A. Programs in the Department of Policy and Administration in Education 0716 Administration and Leadership in Education 0776 Executive M.A. in Administration and

Leadership in Education 0725 Education Policy including specialization in: Sociology of Education, a joint program with

the Department of Sociology and Anthropology (734)

History and Philosophy of Education (732) Educational Policy in National and Local

Setting (726) Education in the Democratic School (432)

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M.A. Programs in the Department of Curriculum Planning and Instruction

0741 Language Teaching 0759 Teaching English to Speakers of Other

Languages (TESOL) (in English) (for overseas students or students living in Israel for less than 2 years)

Prerequisites: final minimum B.A. grade of 80 (GPA 3.0). M.A. Programs in the Department of Education in Mathematics, Science and Technology 0757 Science Education specializing in: Mathematics Education for High School (223) Computer-Science Education for High School

(225) Technology Education for High School (233) Mathematics Education for Elementary School

(235) Science Education and Technology (241) Technology and Learning (239)

0757 Diploma Studies in Science Education for Applicants Holding an M.Sc. in Science or Mathematics or an M.A. Degree.

A participation certificate is provided

Prerequisites for the programs

A final B.A. or B.Ed. grade of 85 in the following programs: • School Counseling • School Counseling – Specialization in Children with

Special Needs

School Counseling – Specialization in Early Childhood

Special Education – Specialization in Education of Children with Hearing Impairment

• Learning Disabilities • Education Policy – Specialization in Sociology of

Education • Education Policy – Specialization in Education in the

Democratic School

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• Science Education – Specializing in Technology and Learning

A final minimum B.A. or B.Ed. grade of 83 in the

following program: • Education Management and Leadership

A final minimum B.A. or B.Ed. grade of 80 in the following programs: • Language Education • Education Policy – Specialization in National and

Social Setting • Education Policy – Specialization in History and

Philosophy of Education

A final minimum B.A. or B.Ed. grade of 75 in the following programs:

• Science Education • All Specializations excluding Technology and

Learning

Applicants for M.A. studies in the programs Science Education must have a teaching certificate. Those who have not will be required to obtain a teaching certificate.

Admission depends on the Admissions Committee's decisions.

Teaching Certificate Studies

This is a one or two year program, depending on the candidates track and previous academic studies.

Only university graduates can apply for Teaching Certificate studies.

Teaching Certificate Study Tracks

0721 Study track in the Department of School Counseling and Special Education

420 – Special Education and the Education of the Hearing Impaired

430 – Psychology

0722 Study track in the Department of Educational Policy and Management

407 – History

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408 – Social Studies 428 – Civic Education

0738 Study tracks in the Department of Curriculum Planning and Instruction

400 – Literature 401 – Talmud Studies and Jewish Philosophy 402 – Bible Studies 415 – English 416 – Hebrew Language 417 – Arabic 419 – Theater 0757 Study tracks in the Department of Education

in Mathematics, Science and Technology 410 – Life Sciences 412 – Mathematics 414 – Physics

426 – Computer Science

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THE YOLANDA AND DAVID KATZ FACULTY OF THE ARTS http://arts.tau.ac.il

Faculty of the Arts Graduate School The Faculty of the Arts offers a variety of graduate programs in Theater Arts, Art History, Film and Television, and in the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music. In addition to these disciplinary studies, the Graduate School offers a combined program in the arts (“the Interdisciplinary Program in the Arts”) and Diploma Programs. The various programs on offer are designed to answer the different needs of students wishing to pursue research, go into teaching, or train professionally.

Registration Requirements

Candidates for graduate studies must have either a B.A. or a B.F.A. degree, granted by Tel Aviv University or another recognized university, with a minimum grade of 80. Acceptance is conditional upon confirmation by the Teaching and Admissions Committee.

Applicants with a B.A. whose academic background is not in the arts will be required to take supplementary courses, according to the decision of the Graduate School's Teaching and Admissions Committee.

0881 The David Azrieli School of Architecture Educational second degree in the architecture M.Arch About the program

The MA program in architecture relates to and deals with professional requirements relevant to architects in Israel and it strives to serve as a source of knowledge for architects who wish to broaden and enrich their knowledge in different areas. The strength of the program is its setting within a large university with a wide and diverse teaching faculty. The faculty is based upon the School of Architecture and the school of Arts along with members of faculty from relevant areas. In this way the program is able to integrate a large diversity of different sciences aimed at expanding the knowledge and education of the architects (with B.Arch Degree) both in a strictly

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professional manner but more importantly expanding their view of architecture and the connection b/w man and his surroundings. Additionally the program aims to help the architect develop a more judgmental overview of the connection between man his surroundings and the environment. Course overview

The MA program offers two possibilities: MA with thesis

- Program which will end with the writing of a research thesis. - Program which will include the writing of a research chapter along with a master design project – Thesis project.

MA without thesis Program includes the writing of a research paper/design project whose overall scope is 1/3 that of a thesis.

Semester/Yearly hours required

- The overall length of all programs is 2 years. The degree offered by the university is M.Arch. - The program with research paper requires 28 semester hrs (14 yearly hours) of courses in addition to the

research paper. The program with design project requires 34 semester hours in addition to a project equivalent to 2 semesters hours.

Registration requirements: - B.Arch from a known academic institution. - A professional MA in architecture from a 2+3 program (3yr BA +2yr MA in architecture from a known academic institute abroad). A grade of at least 80 in previous degrees and an average grade of at least 80 In studio design projects in previous degrees. Acceptance to the program is by committee.

0810 The Faculty Graduate Program in the Arts

http;//arts.tau.ac.il/interdisciplinary-program

This interdisciplinary program in the Arts is geared for those interested in the broader vista of connections and relations between the arts.

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This program allows the student a wide choice from the various disciplinary courses offered by the Faculty, in accordance with his or her own personal interests.

0810 Track 851 The Interdisciplinary Program in the Arts: Film and Television track

The graduate degree in the film and television track of the Interdisciplinary Program in the Arts is designed to allow the development of theoretical studies in film, television, and digital media in Israel as well as to provide the necessary training for a new generation of scholars and teachers in the field. It is the first program of its kind in Israel which offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the understanding of the cultural and artistic aspects of local and global film and television in the hope of establishing cinema, television, and digital media studies as a central component in Israeli culture. Students in the film and television track will be offered core courses in cinema, television, and digital media studies in addition to courses on cinema and other art forms in the interdisciplinary program.

Requirements for admission: a. Undergraduate Diploma grade average of 85 or

higher as well as a minimal grade of 85 in all undergraduate seminars. The final decision on admission will be made by the department’s admissions committee.

b. Applicants who hold a graduate degree in other fields will be required to complete one year of additional film and television studies comprising of 32 academic credit points, which will include introductory courses and undergraduate seminars. The average grade in these courses must be at least 80 with a minimal grade of 85 in all seminars.

c. In some cases, applicants with degrees in film studies from other institutions of higher learning will be required to complete courses and seminars as deemed by the department’s admissions committee.

0813 The Interdisciplinary Program in the Arts – Expressivity and Creativity in the Arts Track

Studies toward an M.A. degree

The graduate studies track in Expressivity and Creativity in the Arts aims to address the need of a variety of art therapists, who work with patients in the community, hospitals and rehabilitation centers. The

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aim of the track is to enrich and empower these professionals and to offer them a strong base for the self development of their skills, as well as to address needs that arise in the practice and will benefit from theoretical and academic discourse. The track does not grant a therapist diploma – it is based on the students either holding an art therapist diploma or being advanced students in diploma granting studies. Other qualified B.A. degree holders may register – see below.

The program leads to an M.A. in the Graduate School of the Faculty of Arts, and is part of the Interdisciplinary Program in the Arts.1 The studies include thematic and methodological courses and seminars and do not include writing an M.A. thesis. Studies begin every second year.

The degree awarded : Master of Arts (M.A.) in the Interdisciplinary Program in the Arts.

The record of studies will note: Expressivity and Creativity in the Arts Track.

Admission: B.A. holders with a final grade of 80 and above,2 who are: 1. Graduates or advanced students in programs for art

therapy diplomas, including specific programs in bibliotherapy, drama therapy, dance and movement therapy, psychodrama, music therapy etc.

2. B.A. holders in psychology, psychotherapy, social work.

3. Other B.A. holders with a record of university courses in basic psychology and psychotherapy.

Term of studies: The program includes 36 semesterial hours; it runs over 2 consecutive years (4 semesters), and is concentrated in 2 days per week.

0811 Theater Arts

http://arts.tau.ac.il/theatre

Masters Degree ProgramsResearch Track (Master of Arts)The MA program offers courses in world theatrical cultures, historical and critical trends, theatre in social political context theater and other

1 The program plans to open every alternate year. 2 The candidacy of students with a final B.A. degree grade of

less than 80 will be considered by the Program's Admissions Committee if they have professional experience.

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disciplines (theatre and philosophy, theatre and sociology, theatre and law, theatre and gender, theatre and post-colonialism), visual culture and visual aspects of theatre, performance theory, movement and dance theatre, theatre and cultural memory, theatre and historical documentation.

Creative Track (Master of Fine Arts)

The M.F.A. program combines creative work and research, and is geared toward training theatre professionals with high skills in each of the following specializations: directing, creative acting, production, writing and dramaturgy, and directing community theatre. The goal (for each of the areas of specialization) is to train artist-researchers who have both theoretical and practical knowledge in the various theatrical disciplines and who possess the ability to initiate, lead and guide teams of artists in the creation of works for the stage.

0821 Art History1

http://arts.tau.ac.il/art-history

The graduate program comprises a research track (with thesis) and a non-research one (without thesis).

Candidates to the research track must have a BA degree in Art History with a final grade of 85 , or have completed a supplementary program (consisting of undergraduate courses, with an average grade of 85).

Candidates to the non research track must have a minimum grade of 80 in either a BA in Art History, or as the average grade of the supplementary program (see below).

Candidates holding an undergraduate degree in a discipline other than art history with an average grade of no less than 80 are required to to undertake a supplementary program consisting of undergraduate courses.

judithm@tauex.tau.ac.il

1 There is a Graduate Studies Program not requiring an

M.A. dissertation for students who wish to expand their professional education in this area of studies, but do not intend to do a Ph.D. The program requires 44 semester hours and consists of courses and seminars on the graduate level in the department. In addition, the student will have to pass final exams.

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Buchmann-Mehta School of Music

http://www.tau.ac.il/arts/music/

The school's objective is to provide students with artistic musical training as well as education and research foundations in classical musical disciplines and musicology in order to prepare graduates for successful absorption in the musical sphere both in Israel and abroad. Studies are offered in the following departments:

0842 Performing (instrumental, vocal)

0843 Composition

0843 Orchestral or Choral Conducting

0845 Musicology Studies in these departments are possible in one of the following courses:

1. Graduate: M.Mus, M.A. and Artist Diploma*

2. Special Status1

The International Program

The Buchmann-Mehta School of Music also offers an international program in English for non-israeli students (M.Mus, Artist Diploma and Special Status courses for the Performing and Conducting courses alone), allowing outstanding students from abroad to study in Israel in optimum conditions of full tuition scholarship and living expense stipends. Receiving full scholarships is pending a high entrance score. Students who are not eligible for full tuition and living expense stipends may receive a full tuition scholarship for participation in the school orchestra. Foreign students are charged at least 125% tuition fee for their basic program of studies. Students accepted to the international program are not required to take Hebrew language courses and are not required to pass a psychometric test.

1 focuses mainly on practical training.

Special Status students will not be required to participate in a full program of studies. On principal, “Special Status” is granted for one year only. Extension of this requires the approval of the school for each additional year. “Special Status” students are charged at least 100% tuition fee

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Detailed information about Registration and Acceptance requirements for the entrance examinations as well as updated entrance examination dates may be obtained at the School offices in room 37 in the school of music building, Tel: 03-640 8415 or through the website:

http://www.tau.ac.il/arts/ music e-mail address of the International Program (for non-israeli students):

meikadi@tauex.tau.ac.il

0851 M.F.A. – Film and T.V.

http://arts.tau.ac.il/film-tv

1. Program objectives

The program is designed to allow creative students with a background in the arts, particularly in film and television direction, production, and scriptwriting, to acquire advanced skills in the media of film and television, to expand their experience in various formats of these media through a mix of theory and practice, and to study in-depth contemporary theoretical issues related to local and international filmmaking and television.

The encounter of graduates in film and television with graduates from a variety of other fields of study provides fertile ground for interdisciplinary creative work.

The program offers two specializations:

Production-Direction and Screenwriting.

Structure of Studies

In this two-year program, students undertake 50 academic hours, 14 hours of theory and 36 hours of advanced practical studies.

Students lacking the necessary background are also required to complete up to 36 academic hours from the undergraduate program in the department.

Terms of Admission

a. An undergraduate degree in any field of study, with a grade point average of 80.

b. A portfolio to be submitted to the departmental Admissions Committee.

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Candidates without prior experience in the field will submit their portfolio after completion of the preparatory studies.

The portfolio should include the following: • A departmental application form detailing C.V. and

professional experience (form no, 18b). • Production-Direction candidates are required to

submit a video of film work in which the candidate participated as director, producer, photographer, or editor. Please submit only one film, indicating on the tape the name of the film, it’s length, and the applicant’s role in it. Please run the tape to the beginning.

• Screenwriting candidates are required to submit four copies of a script or a short story. The script or short story should not exceed 10 or 5 printed double- spaced pages respectively.

• The candidate's name should appear on each item submitted, copies of which should be retained by the candidate. All material is to be submitted in a sealed envelope and will be returned to the candidate upon completion of the screening process.

0853 – Preparatory studies, Film and T.V.

Program objectives:

The program is designed to allow BA students without any background or experience in directing and producing, to acquire the basics in movie production needed to produce the movie that is required to be accepted to the MFA program.

Acceptance to the Preparatory program does not guarantee acceptance to the MFA program. The program is an external one; it does not grant credits towards academic studies. Courses are taught in Hebrew.

Terms of acceptance: a. An undergraduate degree in any field of study, with

a grade point average of 80. b. A portfolio to be submitted to the departmental

Admissions Committee.

The portfolio should include the following:

A departmental application form detailing C.V. and professional experience (form no, 18c).

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• One creative work: a short story (up to 10 pages); poetry; stills photos (impression of narrative); sketches; video art works.

• A suggestion to a short narrative or documentary film which the student will work on during the year (1 page).

The candidate's name should appear on each item submitted, copies of which should be retained by the candidate. All material is to be submitted in a sealed envelope and will be returned to the candidate upon completion of the screening process

0897 Diploma Studies in Museologyhttp://arts.tau.ac.il/museology

The aim of the program is to train museum curators in a variety of fields (Arts, Archaeology, History, Judaica, Natural History, Science, Etc.).

During their studies the students will acquire basic acquaintance with the history of museums and collections, the architecture of museums, preparation of an exhibition program, collection management, research methodology, exhibition design, museum education, marketing, museum ethics and recent issues in Museology.

Structure of studies

The program requires two years for completion. Studies begin every second year. Next opening of this program will be in the academic year 2011/12. The classes take place at the Genia Schreiber University Art Gallery every Tuesday, between 10:00 am – 16:00 pm.

The first three semesters are devoted to lectures and museum visits. The forth semester is dedicated to practical work in museums.

Diploma will be granted to students who fulfilled the requirements of the courses and submitted a written final project.

Requirements for admission

Candidates must have a relevant B.A. degree.

Museum workers have priority over the other candidates.

All candidates must attend an Admission Committee.

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THE GERSHON H. GORDON FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

1031 Political Science

The department offers two graduate programs. One requires the writing of an M.A. thesis and in certain cases of excellence may lead to Ph.D. studies. The second does not require an M.A. thesis and does not offer the option of Ph.D. studies in the department.

There are six areas of study: 1. International Relations and Strategic Studies 2. Political Communication 3 Israeli Politics and Comparative Politics 4. Political Thought 5 Public Administration and Policy 6. Methodology and Political Economics

International Master Program in Security and Diplomacy Studies

The program is conducted in English and is designed for students from all around the world who hold a BA degree.

This three semesters MA program is taught over one academic year.

Further program information at:

http://socsci.tau.ac.il/sec-dip/

Tel. 00972(3)6409540

Fax. 00972(3)6409515

secdip@post.tau.ac.il

1035 Diplomatic Studies

The program is designed to promote closer and more rigorous understanding of the diplomatic process as well as of the diplomatic profession by relevant other fields: world history, decision making theory, international economics, international law, media studies, strategic studies, and, not least, regional and comparative political frameworks. Through this integrative approach toward diplomacy as a "bridging mechanism" our goal is to provide students, future

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scholars and prospective practitioners with the requisite perspectives, plus the research and conceptual tools for analyzing – and respecting – the enduring crucial role of judgement, leadership and negotiating skills, crisis management, dispute settlement and an ability to communicate effectively in today's globalizing society, economy and international political system.

Responding to the often-asked question: "Are diplomacy and the individual stateman any longer necessary? relevant? effective?", the courses offered within the program respond with a resounding "Yes!". Modern diplomacy remains, as it has always been, both an art and a science.

1041 Sociology and Anthropology

The purpose of the program is to deepen the student's knowledge of sociological theory and research methods, to train sociologists and anthropologists for professional endeavors in research and teaching, and to carry out and evaluate social programs.

Mandatory studies include sociological and anthropological theories, issues in the sociology and anthropology of Israel, statistics and research methods, and a thesis workshop.

Seminars include courses in areas such as political sociology, social mobility and modernization, society and culture, the family and education, medical sociology, social psychology, and urban and environmental studies.

0734 Sociology of Education

The program is offered jointly with the School of Education. It is designed to train personnel both in basic and applied research as well as in the planning, evaluating, and managing of staff in institutions engaged in education. It includes courses in areas such as the social aspects of educational policy, educational leadership, the social aspects of teaching, and inequality in education.

1011 The Eitan Berglas School of Economics

Due to changes in the program of studies, please see details in the department website: http://econ.tau.ac.il.

Hebrew Language Requirements

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Students who hold certificates from abroad must reach “Level Bet” in Hebrew prior to commencing their studies and reach Exempt Level prior to starting their second year of studies.

1071 Psychology1

There are five areas of study: Clinical Psychology,2 Child Clinical Psychology,2 Cognitive Psychology, Social Psychology, and Psychobiology2.

Admission Requirements • Applicants who intend to register for studies in

psychology should have a B.A. in psychology with a minimum grade average of:

Child Clinical } 90 Clinical Social – 88 Cognitive – 85 Psychobiology – 80 • Personal Interview Only students who are considered suitable

(according to their curriculum vitae, recommendations, and B.A. grade average) will be invited for an interview. Interviews take place at the University during April - May.

* Applicants to the Clinical Psychology, Child Clinical Psychology and Social Psychology are required to pass a national selection examination in Psychology. The examination will be conducted by the National Testing Center. Registration for the national selection examination is separate from the registration for the University. The last examination took place in October 2010. The examination is in Hebrew.3

* Candidates must have a good knowledge of Hebrew.

1 Applicants are requested to indicate their special interest

on the form number 5 in The Hebrew booklet website. 2 Applicants should not stipulate this area of study as an

alternative. 3 For foreign candidates, holding a degree in Psychology

from abroad, the Department of Psychology will accept the GRE tests results (in the subject: Psychology) as a substitute for the examination in Hebrew handed till March. 17, 2011.

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An M.A. degree in psychology gives the bearer the right to register as a psychologist with the Ministry of Health, in accordance with the laws applicable to psychologists. To work independently as a psychologist, further requirements must be fulfilled.

For further details contact the Psychology Department in the Sharett Building.

Instructions for Registration

Applicants are required to send the following material: • Original transcripts of previous studies. • A detailed Curriculum Vitae, 2-3 typed pages in

length. • Two letters of recommendation on prescribed forms

available from the secretariat. • Passport photo.

The secretariat can not process applications which do not include all the above.

For more information in Hebrew, please visit our website: http://freud.tau.ac.il

1051 Labor Studies

The labor studies department will consider candidates who completed their first degree with an average of 80 or higher. Candidates must submit the following documents: • A grade list and a document certifying they

completed their first degree. Candidates who are still in their last year of studies towards a bachelor degree must submit their grades for five full semesters, and a document certifying their average grade is above 80. This grade is a threshold for application and does not in itself guarantee acceptance. A candidate who was accepted to the department on the basis of partial grades must provide a document certifying entitlement to a first degree no later then the first day of the school-year. Absent qualification to a first degree, the acceptance to the department will be revoked.

• A letter from the department or faculty in which the candidate studied the first degree certifying the candidate's rank in the class.

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Candidates who are still in their last year of studies should submit a letter stating their rank in the class in their last full academic year.

• An essay – up to 2000 words on the topic of "The Value of Work: Work as a Duty; Work as a Right". The essay can be submitted in English.

• Candidates are permitted, but not required, to provide academic letters of recommendation (but not letters from their place of work) or a list of academic publications.

The department will assess candidates who have listed the Labor Studies department as their second or third choice, and applicants who registered after the initial registration period, only after their prior choices were assessed, and only if the list of students accepted has not already been filled.

Decision on acceptance is only for the year to which the candidate applied and will not be reserved for future years.

Executive Master's Program in Labor Studies The M.A. curriculum without thesis

The Master's Program in Labor Studies focuses on human resource management, industrial relations, labor market analysis and organizational studies.

The program is comprised of three consecutive semesters, including the Summer Session. Participants must complete 39 semester hours, which are divided into 23 semester hours of required courses and 16 semester hours of seminars and workshops. No thesis is required for successful completion of the program.

The Executive Master's Program in Labor Studies is designed for managers in the Human Resources field who have completed a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with an average grade of 75 or higher.

Students will need to have accumulated five years of experience in ether the private or public sectors as HR managers. Candidates will be accepted into the program based on the decision of the Department of Labor Studies' selection committee.

Classes will be held on Thursdays and Fridays only.

For more information please call 03-6409378 or go to http://spirit.tau.ac.il/execHRM

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1082 Public Policy

The department provides students with the tools for understanding the economic, political, social and administrative aspects of public policy and the interaction between them. The purpose of the MA program is to develop the skills necessary to analyze, evaluate, and formulate public policy and to train students for senior staff positions in the public sector.

Two alternative programs are available. The first is a program without an M.A. thesis. The second alternative, which includes the writing of an M.A. thesis, is designed for students interested in independent research and in continuing their studies toward a Ph.D.

The department also offers a new program for a diploma entitled: Continuing Studies in Public Policy. The program is designated for students with an M.A. degree in Public Policy who wish to continue their studies and concentrate in a specific policy area. There are 3 specializtion areas: Environmental Policy; Economic and Legal Policy; Administration and Management in the Public Policy.

Executive Master in Public Policy (E.M.P.P.)

The Executive Master in Public Policy enables senior managers in the public sector with substantial experience and a bachelor’s degree to take a concentrated master’s degree program without having to absent themselves excessively from their work. The program is similar to the Public Policy program, with additional elements designed to meet the special needs of these students. 1. Students take all courses together as a one class. 2. The program is held on Thursdays and Fridays. 3. The program is held in 3 consecutive semesters.

For more details regarding registration and tuition: Naftali Building, Room 054, Tel: 03-6405889, or 03-6409524

1054 Public Policy – Conflict Resolution and Mediation

The Evens Program in Conflict Resolution and Mediation offers an M.A. degree In a rapidly growing field of research and practice. The purpose of the Evens program is to expose its students to different

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disciplinary approaches – legal, political, cultural, psychological, and economic – in the study of conflict resolution, as well as to prepare them to become professional mediators. The Program enables students to specialize in different areas of conflict resolution at the international and community levels.

1052 Security Studies

The aim of the program is to provide the student with advanced knowledge in international relations, strategic studies, military history, and related subjects.

There are two graduate programs. The first requires the writing of an M.A. thesis and its graduates may continue towards the Ph.D. degree provided they graduate with excellence. The second does not require an M.A. thesis and does not offer the option of continuing to Ph.D. studies.

1085 Communication

The department offers a two-year program leading to a M.A. degree in Communication. The program has two tracks: research thesis track (with potential doctoral studies at a later stage) requiring 32 credits and a non-thesis track requiring 38 credits.

Graduates holding a B.A. in Communication from an accredited Israeli institute of higher learning with a final grade average of 84 may apply. Records of study of holders of B.A. degrees from outside Israel are assessed by TAU's Admissions Office.

Candidates with a B.A. in other fields may apply but are required to take a full year (20 credits) of prerequisite coursework in communication plus courses in statistics and research methods (depending on prior studies) with an average grade of 85 in all courses.

Applications are submitted to TAU's Admissions Office. In addition, applicants must send the Department the following documents: Curriculum Vitae, a sample of written work (e.g., a seminar paper written during one's undergraduate program) and a 500-word statement of purpose. Also, two letters of reference must be submitted directly to the Department by former teachers on forms that may be downloaded from the Department's website . Following preliminary

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screening, prospective students will be invited for a personal interview.

Department site for more details: www.spirit.tau.ac.il International Program in Conflict Resolution & Mediation The program is conducted in English and is designed for students from all around the world who hold a BA Degree.

This three-semester MA is taught over one academic year.

Further program information at: www.resolution.tau.ac.il

00972 (3) 6406759 00972 (52) 6553930 www.resolution.tau.ac.il

1110 The Bob Shapell School of Social Work

The M.S.W. program is focused on providing knowledge and practice skills and on developing and conceptualizing new knowledge, with the aim of promoting creative, planned, informed and theoretically and empirically-based social work. Knowledge courses cover a variety of theoretical approaches and diverse client populations – families, children, women and more. Practice courses include advanced skills, critical-reflective practice, policy practice, group work, individual and family interventions, and interventions with children. In addition, several courses focus on social issues that are prominent in the public and professional discourse. Three MSW programs are offered: (1) Advanced practice in social work; (2) Clinical social work with children and adolescents. (3) Clinical social work for coping with stress and trauma.

Within each program, students take part in the development of knowledge in one of two tracks: Research (Thesis track) and Intervention (Practice track).

The program requires two years (up to 3 years in the thesis track). Only applicants with an undergraduate degree in social work who are fluent in Hebrew will be considered for admission. All applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 80 from an accredited

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university. The two clinical programs - for social work with children and adolescents and for coping with stress and trauma - will only be open to applicants with at least two years of experience (by the beginning of the following academic year) at 50% position, in social work with children and adolescents and/or their environments and work with populations under stress and trauma conditions, respectively.

All materials, including transcripts of undergraduate work, recommendations and certificates of employment (to confirm years of experience as a social worker), must be received no later than March of current year, to be considered for acceptance to the following academic year.

For detailed information see the Hebrew website.

Social Work may not be listed as a third choice.

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FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT – THE LEON RECANATI GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Graduate Programs http://recanati.tau.ac.il

Graduate Programs • Master of Business Administration (MBA) • Master of Health Administration (MHA) • Master of Science in Management Sciences (MSc) in

– Management of Technology and Information Systems

– Organizational Behavior – Finance-Accounting

• Executive MBA:1 1. Executive M.B.A. of the Recanati School (in

Hebrew) 2. Kellogg-Recanati International Executive MBA

(in English) • Master of Business Administration (MBA)

specializing in Financial Management:2 • Master of Business Administration – International

Program in English – IMBA • Postgraduate studies for those holding a master’s

degree.

1 Registration is at the secretariat of the program: Executive

MBA – tel: 03-6409955 2 Registration is at the secretariat of the program: MBA –

Finance Management – tel: 03-6408863.

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Registration Procedure: Program Beginning of

studies of the 2011/12 academic year

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)

• Master of Science in Management Sciences (MSc) in:

– Management of Technology and Information Systems

– Organizational Behavior – Finance-Accounting • Postgraduate Studies

Fall, Spring

• Master of Health Administration (MHA)

• Executive MBA • Master of Business – Administration (MBA) – specializing in Financial – Management:1 • Master of Business Administration

– International-Program in English – IMBA

Fall semester only

Registration and Admission requirements

Candidates must meet the general requirements of Tel Aviv University, including proficiency in Hebrew for those holding university degrees from abroad, as detailed in the General Admission Requirements section of this booklet. Candidates are eligible to apply to the graduate programs of the Faculty of Management if they have fulfilled the following conditions:

1. Hold a master’s or higher degree

2. Hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum average grade of 75.

3. Hold a bachelor’s degree that is substantially different from the bachelor’s degree given by Tel

1 Registration is at the secretariat of the program: MBA –

Finance Management – Tel: 6408863.

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Aviv University (such as B.Tech., B.Ed.), with a minimum average grade of 90 (details available from the Faculty’s Admissions Secretariat).

4. Holders of a bachelor’s or master’s degree granted by foreign universities or their representatives in Israel will be discussed by the Admissions Committee.

5. Have passed the GMAT (see below) 6. A score of at least 45 on the quantitative section of

the GMAT is a prerequisite for applying to the MBA program and the M.Sc. in Finance-Accounting program

Admission will be considered on the basis of a formula that weights the grade of the degree the candidate already holds and quantitative GMAT score (depending on the requirements of the program for which the candidate is applying). The grade obtained may be adjusted differently for candidates with degrees in different disciplines.

Any additions to or deviations from the above admission requirements for individual programs are given below. Moreover, the Faculty’s Admissions Committee reserves the right to change or add requirements at its discretion. The Committee gives priority to candidates who have stated one of the Faculty’s programs as a first choice.

GMAT 1. All of the Faculty’s programs require candidates to

pass the quantitative GMAT, as detailed below. Exemption is given to those holding a D.M.D., Ph.D., or M.D. as well as a master’s degree from a recognized institution of higher education in Israel with a minimum grade point average of 85 in engineering, the exact sciences (according to the departments of Tel Aviv University’s Faculty of Exact Sciences), Life Sciences (according to the departments of Tel Aviv University’s Faculty of Life Sciences), Economics, or Management Sciences.

2. All other holders of a master's degree, not included in the above categories, will have to meet the admission threshold, which will be determined by the Faculty's Admission committee after all applications have been received.

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3. The Admission Committee will consider exceptional cases.

Registration forms and information on the GMAT are available at www.mba.com. Candidates are required to note (on Form No. 4 of the Information bulletin, section f) when they took the GMAT and whether they have the results. They must attach the original, official confirmation received from the USA or the confirmation given at the time of the test in Israel or present it at the Registration and Admissions Center for photocopying.

Registration procedure

Fall semester 2011/12

Spring semester 2011/12

Registration dates 23.1.2011– 31.3.2011

1.11.2011– 30.11.2011

Last permitted GMAT date

31.3.2011 30.11.2011

Last date for submitting university degree entitlements

1.8.2011 1.12.2011

Deliberations on an applicant’s file will begin only if it contains all the necessary documentation.

Prior knowledge

Candidates are required to demonstrate prior knowledge in all or some of the following areas: • Introduction to Statistics. • Mathematics for Business Administration • Principles of Economics

Regulations governing proof of prior knowledge, details of the subjects included in the examinations testing prior knowledge, and the criteria for obtaining exemption appear on the Faculty website. Candidates may prove their prior knowledge in one of the following ways: a) On the basis of previous studies: according to the

regulations governing exemption from courses. Information on the criteria for obtaining exemption can also be obtained from the Faculty website.

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b) By passing the exemption examinations (see examination schedule below). Candidates who have not yet submitted their applications may also take the exemption exams; the grades obtained will be valid for two years only. Preparation for the exemption examinations will be the responsibility of the candidates: they may rely on their prior knowledge, independently study the material contained on the reading lists or take preparatory courses.

Interested candidates may register for exemption examination preparatory courses offered by the Faculty for which a separate fee is charged (details available on the Faculty website).

Examples of exemption examinations appear on the faculty website.

Exemption examination schedule

Examination subject

For the Fall semester 2011/12

For the Spring semester 2011/12

Mathematics for Business Administration

10.8.2011-4.9.2011

5.1.2012- 9.2.2012

Introduction to Statistics

11.8.2011- 6.9.2011

12.1.2012- 13.2.2012

Principles of Economics

14.7.2011

4.8.2011- 8.9.2011

19.1.2012- 16.2.2012

Advanced registration and payment at the Admission Secretariat within three working days prior to the examination is required. The manner of registration for the prior knowledge examination appears on the Faculty website (in Hebrew).

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Purpose of the program

The program aims to prepare students to fill managerial positions and make decisions under conditions of uncertainty. It provides students with various necessary tools such as ways of thinking, methods of analysis, work and research habits, and application principles that

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have been developed in the social sciences, mathematics, and management and assists them in developing diagnostic and analytical powers, judgment, and decision-making ability.

Registration and Admission requirements

See the section on graduate admissions. All candidates are required to pass the quantitative GMAT, with the exceptions listed above. Admission is conditional upon the following. (1) A weighting of the undergraduate degree grade with

the quantitative GMAT score that meets the threshold set for the class to which the candidate is seeking admission.

Calculation of the admissions formula: (Undergraduate grade point average x 0.4) + (GMAT quantitative percentile x 0.6). The admissions score is determined every semester. (2) Proof of prior knowledge in all of the following: - Introduction to Statistics. - Principles of Economics - Mathematics for Business Administration

(See section on prior knowledge.)

Candidates who meet condition (1) above but have not yet met condition (2) will receive written notification of the subjects they still must complete. In any case, (1) and (2) are necessary conditions for commencing studies.

Cohort Studies Track

In the 2011/12 academic year, the third class of cohort studies will open within the framework of the MBA program, with the aim of allowing students to concentrate their studies into two days a week (Monday and Thursday) and complete the program as a group in two years (Including the summer term).

Students of the cohort track are allowed to specialize only in finance-accounting and/or in marketing. Alternatively, they may choose to take an MBA without specialization. Applicants who are interested in joining this track should note track 555 in their list of preferences. The admission requirements and program of study of the cohort track are identical to those of the regular MBA. In case of excess demand over supply for the cohort track, a lottery among the suitable

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applicants will determine the outcome. Graduates of the Faculty of Management’s Department of Accounting and Department of Undergraduate and Economic Industrial Engineering and Management Studies are allowed to choose the cohort track.

1233 Master of Health Administration – MHA

Purpose of the program

Conducted jointly with Tel Aviv University’s Sackler School of Medicine, this innovative program is a response to one of the main problems of Israel’s healthcare system — the lack of trained senior management. Students learn to apply a broad range of management tools to the special problems of healthcare systems in general and Israel’s system in particular.

Duration of studies

The maximum time allowed for completing the program is four years. Courses are concentrated into one day a week (Monday).

Registration and Admission requirements

Applications will be considered from: 1. Holders of a Ph.D. or master's degree. 2. Holders of a bachelor’s degree with distinction from

a recognized university in Israel in one of the following areas: nursing, physiotherapy, pharmacy, clinical communication, laboratory management, occupational therapy and clinical nutrition.

3. Holders of a bachelor's degree with a grade point average of at least 75.

Group 3 applicants are required to pass the quantitative GMAT. It is recommended that group 2 applicants take the GMAT to improve their chances of admissions.

Registration until: 30.8.2011

Admission is conditional on confirmation by the program's admission committee

Candidates are requested to submit details of their places of employment over the last five years.

Master of Science in Management Sciences – MSc

Program tracks:

1242 Management of Technology and Information Systems

1243 Organizational Behavior

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1244 Finance-Accounting

Purpose of the programs

The aim of the programs is to provide students with the maximum amount of formal scientific knowledge of the basic subjects related to the problems of business administration; to exploit to the maximum their prior knowledge of the scientific disciplines relevant to questions of management and business; to train students in the educated use of relevant scientific methods and modern techniques; to set up interdisciplinary teams with a common interest in basic problems in the area of management and business. These programs are designed to prepare professionals in a specific area who understand the managerial problems in depth and will be able in the long term to be scientists and to fill key management positions in society and the economy.

As part of the Faculty's effort to reorganize its advanced studies, two alternative tracks of MSc studies are offered: – A program without thesis, consisting of at least 28

semester units of courses, offering the student a measure of flexibility in the selection of courses.

– A program with thesis, requiring 28 semester units of courses and a written thesis, designed also for outstanding students planning to continue to doctoral studies.

The program of studies and list of courses are detailed on the Faculty's website.

Note: The above applies to all MSc programs, with the exception of the Organizational Behavior program (1243), which offers only the thesis track.

Prior knowledge

Students will be required to demonstrate prior knowledge in a number of areas (see the prior knowledge requirements on the Faculty’s website).

Programs of study

1242 Management of Technology and Information Systems

The program aims to provide a theoretical and practical basis for designing, developing, implementing, and managing technology and knowledge-intensive systems. As the program also addresses the multidisciplinary

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facets, together with the technical facets, students are encouraged to take advanced courses in related areas, such as computer sciences, operations research, economics, organizational behavior, and engineering.

Registration and Admission requirements

See details in the section on general admission requirements for the master’s programs. Candidates must meet the quantitative GMAT requirements and the prior knowledge requirements, as detailed above. They are requested to include a detailed CV in the registration package. In its deliberations, the Admissions Committee has the right to take into account any of the candidate’s undergraduate and graduate scholastic achievements that may be relevant to studies in the area of management of technology and information systems, as well as relevant professional experience. Candidates should include in the registration package all material attesting to their academic achievements, professional experience (including references), to support their application to the program. If necessary, the candidate will be invited for a personal interview.

1243 Organizational Behavior

Purpose of the program

The program aims to prepare office holders and expert consultants in the area of organizational behavior and management. Students concentrate on certain subjects according to their particular areas of interest, such as executive development, organizational consulting, managing human resources, general management and managerial behavior, and labor relations in organization.

In addition to the registration form and Form No. 4, candidates are required to submit a one-page typewritten essay explaining why they wish to join the program, their future career plans, and how their studies will advance these plans. Candidates are also free to attach any material attesting to their achievements and professional experience (including references) to support their application.

Registration and Admission requirements

The program invites applications from those holding a bachelor's degree with a minimum grade of 80 and those holding a master's degree. Candidates with an

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insufficient academic background will be required to take the appropriate preparatory courses at the beginning of their studies.

All candidates are required to pass the quantitative GMAT, as detailed in the section on the GMAT. Those holding a graduate degree from a recognized institution of higher education in Israel are exempt from the GMAT.

In special cases the admissions committee will consider general GRE or GRE advanced scores.

When considering applications, attention is paid to overall academic performance as well as to the relevance of prior studies to the area of organizational behavior, academic performance in related courses, relevant professional experience, and the GMAT score.

1244 Finance–Accounting

Purpose of the program

The program aims to prepare students for management and staff positions in the finance-banking sector, for positions in the area of financial management and firm auditing, and for research and advanced studies. Students concentrate on various subjects such as the capital market, firm financing, banking, accounting, and applications of decision theory to financing.

Registration and Admission requirements

The program invites applications from those holding a bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade point average of 75 or those holding a bachelor's degree in economics, accounting, management, agricultural economics, engineering, or the exact sciences (according to the departments of Tel Aviv University’s Faculty of Exact Sciences). Candidates must meet the quantitative GMAT requirements and the prior knowledge requirements, as detailed above. Applications from candidates with a quantitative GMAT score of 50 or more who do not meet the admissions threshold will be discussed by the program’s Admissions Committee. In special cases, applications will be considered from candidates with undergraduate backgrounds different from the above. Such candidates may have to meet additional requirements.

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Executive MBA

The Faculty of Management’s Executive M.B.A. program enables senior managers with substantial experience and a bachelor’s degree to take a master’s program in a concentrated form, without cutting themselves off from the work place. The Executive M.B.A. program may be taken in one of two tracks:

1235 Executive M.B.A. is substantially the same as the Faculty of Management’s regular M.B.A. program, with additional elements designed to meet the special needs of its students:

● The students take all courses as a single group (cohort).

● Classes are concentrated into certain fixed days of the week.

● Studies take place in consecutive semesters.

● The students are sent by their organizations.

● Studies are oriented to general management, without specialization.

● The program includes a study trip abroad.

1237 Kellogg-Recanti International Executive M.B.A. This program conducted jointly with Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of management in which:

● The students take all courses as a single group (cohort).

● The students are sent by their organizations.

● Studies are oriented to general management, without specialization.

● Within the framework of the program, students spend two week studying at the Kellogg School of Management in the USA.

● The program includes a study trip abroad.

Further details and admission requirements may be obtained at: tel. 03-6409955; websites: kr-emba.tau.ac.il and r-emba.tau.ac.il. Registration is at the program offices: Faculty of Management, Recanati building, Rooms 221-226.

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1261 MBA Specializing in Financial Management

This program is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree in accounting who have also completed an extra year of advanced studies in accounting at a recognized institution of higher education. It aims to prepare accountants for management positions with emphasis on financial management. The program enables its participants to study for an MBA degree in a concentrated form without cutting themselves off from the work place. The program of studies follows that of the regular MBA program, with certain special features:

1. The students take all courses as a single group (cohort).

2. Classes are concentrated into certain fixed days of the week, usually Thursday afternoon and Friday morning.

3. Students receive four semester units of credits in recognition of the courses they have taken in their extra year of advanced studies in accounting.

4. Studies are concentrated into two semesters, with the last course of integrative studies being held in the third semester. This year, the integrative studies take the form of a business simulation.

5. Admission requirements are: a bachelor’s degree with a grade point average of at least 75; a diploma certifying a year of advanced accounting studies recognized by the Israel Auditors Council; a personal interview.

Further details and registration forms are available at the program offices: Faculty of Management, Recanati Building, Room 239, tel. 03-6408863.

1238 Master of Business Administration – International Program in English – IMBA

The Sofaer International MBA – IMBA is a new program of studies at Tel Aviv University’s Faculty of Management. It is a one-year program conducted in English, with classes held over the course of three semesters: autumn, spring and summer. Students will be allowed to spend the summer semester at a school abroad. Applications will be considered from candidates with the following qualifications: • A bachelor’s degree or higher from a recognized

institution of higher learning

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• A GMAT score • At least two years of professional experience. Applicants will be required to present 2 essays and 2 letters of reference. In addition, they will be invited for a personal interview with the head of the program. Further details may be obtained from the IMBA website at www.imba-tau.org, or from the IMBA program offices: tel. 972-3-6407345; email imba@post.tau.ac.il

1232 Postgraduate Studies for Those Holding a Master’s Degree

Purpose of the program

The program aims to enable those holding an M.B.A or other master’s degree related to the area of management to continue their studies in order to broaden and update their knowledge of issues concerned with the academic content of business administration. The program consists of at least eight semester units of courses and seminars. Graduates receive a diploma attesting to their participation in the program and their area of specialization. The areas of specialization offered are management and organizational behavior, finance-accounting, banking, marketing, technology and information systems, and healthcare systems administration.

Registration and Admission requirements

The program invites applications from those holding an M.B.A. or master’s degree in a related area with a minimum grade point average of 75. Candidates are required to note on the application form the area in which they wish to specialize.

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THE BUCHMANN FACULTY OF LAW

Master of Law studies at the Law Faculty are geared towards students with a first degree (LL.B.) who wish to return to higher-level studies while extending their professional education and legal knowledge. Master of Law studies enable and encourage participants to pursue research in specialized legal areas.

The Law Faculty considers these studies to be a central part of its teaching and research activities. The Faculty, through the Graduate Studies Committee, its professors and institutes, monitors the various study programs and their participant students, offers support and assistance, and follows their progress within the program.

The Faculty offers several study programs towards a Master's Degree:

Master of Law (LL.M.), Commercial Law program (1471)

The Commercial Law program is designed for holders of a first degree in Law, who wish to specialize in commercial law. The Faculty has structured this program so students may complete their degree within two calendar years (four semesters). Students who prefer to spread out their studies may complete them in two years.

This program is by default without a thesis.

Master of Law (LL.M.), Commercial Law Program in collaboration with the University of Berkeley (1491)

Master of Law (LL.M.), Public Law program (1472)

The Public Law program is designed for holders of a first degree in Law, who wish to specialize in Public Law. The Faculty has structured this program so students may complete their degree within two calendar years (four semesters).

This program is by default without a thesis.

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Master of Law (LL.M.), Public and International Law Program, joint with Northwestern University (1492)

Graduates of the program are awarded LL.M. Degree by both, Tel Aviv University and Northwestern University.

Master of Law (LL.M.), Criminal Law Program (1473)

The Criminal Law program is designed for holders of a first degree in Law, who wish to specialize in Criminal Law. The Faculty has structured this program so students may complete their degree within two calendar years (four semesters).

This program is by default without a thesis.

Master of Law (LL.M.), Civil Law Program (1474)

The civil Law Program is designed for holders of a first degree in Law, who wish to specialize in Civil Law. Courses included in this program will be devoted to advanced theoretical and practical analysis of contract law, tort law and the law of property. The program is suitable for students interested in expanding their knowledge in areas of law such as labor law, property law, family law, intellectual property and inheritance law.

The Faculty has structured this program so students may complete their degree within two calendar years (four semesters).

This program is by default without a thesis.

Master of Law (LL.M.), The Zvi Meitar Center for Advanced Legal Studies (1433)

The center for Advanced Legal Studies offers a variety of programs for master's and doctoral students in a structure that will encourage a direct track to a doctorate degree. The Center will be a beacon of academic excellence, attracting graduates from the best law schools in Israel and the world who are interested in studying law at an international level. A thesis is required for this program.

Master (M.A.) in Hebrew Law [Dinei Israel] (1441)

This program is designed for holders of a first degree (B.A.) who wish to specialize in Jewish Law. A thesis is required for this program.

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Accelerated Program, LL.B. and LL.M.

The Faculty offers an accelerated program, which allows students to complete a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Law concurrently within four years (or five years, for a thesis-required program). This program is offered to students who have attained high achievements during the first two years of first-degree studies. Requirements for this program are detailed in the regulations published on the Law Faculty website.

Students on the accelerated program are charged the full fee for each degree.

Further details are obtainable from Advanced Studies Office, Tel.: 03-6406482

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THE PORTER SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES www.environment.tau.ac.il

Graduate Degree Program – M.A. or M.Sc.

The Graduate Degree is a multidisciplinary environmental studies program leading to a MA and MSC degree.

Priority is given to research areas with an interdisciplinary orientation demonstrated by the integration of different fields, most often from different faculties.

Academic responsibility lies with the Teaching Committee of the program, which is made up of representatives of the difficult faculties, and with the student's supervisors who will be selected in line with the chosen track (M.A. or M.Sc.) and the subject of the student's thesis.

The Porter School of Environmental Studies is responsible for administrative management of the program.

The program is comprised of 28 semester hours and a thesis. The program includes unique core courses taken by all students plus elective courses within the different tracks. The Teaching Committee together with student supervisors will create a study program for each student in line with the program's guidelines.

0910 Environmental Studies ● The study program for the Masters degree lasts two

years. In special circumstances it is possible to extend the study program by one year. This extension must be approved by the Teaching Committee of the school.

● The program has two tracks, M.A. and M.Sc., both including a research thesis.

● Students in the program are required to have background knowledge in environmental areas, either from a first degree or from supplementary courses within the program. The supplementary

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courses taken will not be included in the quota of hours needed to receive the Masters degree.1

● Candidates for the Masters degree program must hold a Bachelors degree awarded by Tel Aviv University or another recognized university, in any field, with a final grade of at least 85. Admission to the program is subject to the approval of the school's Admissions Committee. The Committee may determine additional appropriate criteria for admission to the program.

All candidates interested in applying to the school should include the following documents in their university application pack: 1. Curriculum vitae including details of experience in

the environmental field, if any. 2. Two references, including at least one from a referee

in academia. 3. A document detailing research interests with areas of

interest and research intentions. The letter should be typed with 1.5 line spacing and should be no more than one page in length.

Given that multidisciplinary research is an obligatory part of the program, interested applicants are advised to make contact with relevant supervisors as early as possible, and to formulate their research area together with their supervisors. Students who do not contact supervisors sufficiently early are at risk of not finding appropriate supervisors because they will already be committed to other students.

Further details on the application process, admissions and the study program can be obtained through the school secretariat: room 458 D, the Gillman building, tel: 640 5154 (appointments to be made in advance) and in the school website.

Details of the study program can be found on the school website:

http://www.environment.tau.ac.il/Eng/Index.asp?CategoryID=143 (English – overview)

http://www.environment.tau.ac.il/Index.asp?CategoryID=125&ArticleID=90 (Hebrew – detailed)

1 Up to 4 semester hours of supplementary courses can be

counted towards the Masters degree as elective courses.

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RAYMOND AND BEVERLY SACKLER FACULTY OF EXACT SCIENCES

The average length of time of the M.Sc. and PhD programs are two and four academic years respectively.

0351 School of Chemistry - Graduate Studies (M.Sc. and Ph.D.)

Graduate studies include both, course work (28 semester-hours for M.Sc. and 18 semester hours for Ph.D.) and research under the supervision of a faculty member. Fields of specialization: Bioorganic Chemistry, Natural Products Chemistry, Drug Delivery, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organometallic Chemistry and Catalysis, Fast Processes, Laser Chemistry, Computational Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Material Science, Nanochemistry, Nanotechnology and Molecular Electronics, Chemical and Biological Sensing, Green Chemistry, NMR and MRI Solid State-NMR, Ssingle Molecule-Spectroscopy and more.

0582 M.Sc. in Chemistry with Focus on Materials and Nano technologies

Interfaculty M.Sc. Program – in cooperation with the Faculties of Engineering, Exact Sciences (Chemistry and Physics), Life Sciences and Medicine.

For more information see:

http://www6.tau.ac.il/matnano/

Admission Requirements for graduate studies:

The Admissions Committee will only consider candidates with a B.Sc. in Chemistry or a comparable field, with a grade average of 80, or higher. In special instances, a candidate who has passed certain courses required by the Curriculum Committee, may be accepted.

0341 Department of Geophysics and Planetary Sciences1

1 Applicants are requested to indicate their special interest

on their application form.

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Graduate studies are offered in Geophysics and Geology, Atmospheric Sciences, and Planetary and Space Sciences.

The department offers courses emphasizing various physical phenomena and the mathematical models describing them. These include courses in seismology, gravity and magnetics, applied geology, tectonics, hydrology, climate, cloud and precipitation physics, aerosol science, atmospheric radiation, atmospheric dynamics, physics and chemistry of planetary atmospheres, magnetosphere physics, physics of comets and planets, and various courses in space physics.

Admission Requirements

The M.Sc. program accepts applications from those holding a B.Sc. in atmospheric sciences, earth sciences, applied mathematics, physics or related fields with a minimum grade of 80.

Raymond and Beverly Sackler School of Mathematical Sciences

Graduate Studies are offered in six tracks:

0366 Pure Mathematics 1

0372 Applied Mathematics2

0373 Operations Research

0374 Probability and Statistics

0363 Applied Statistics

0377 Biostatistics

Applicants to the M.Sc programs should have an appropriate B.Sc. with good average grade.

The Pure Mathematics program emphasizes topics of modern interest such as number theory, combinatorics, algebra, analysis etc.

The program in Applied Mathematics concentrates on classical computation problems and on mathematics applications in high tech and biology.

The programs in Applied Statistics, Operations Research, Probability and Statistics and Biostatistics

1 In addition to students holding a B.Sc. in Mathematics,

students holding other degrees may apply. 2 Applicants are requested to indicate their special interest

on their application form.

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broaden the student’s knowledge of theoretical and applied statistics, operations research, probability theory, game theory and mathematical economics.

0368 The Blavatnik School of Computer Sciences

To apply for the M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, the student should have a B.Sc. in Computer Science with a minimum grade average of 80. Candidates with a B.Sc. in related subjects, e.g. the Exact Sciences or Engineering, with good grades, may study for a diploma ('Limudey Teuda') in Computer Science. Students who complete this program with a minimum grade average of 85 may apply to the M.Sc. track.

0321 Raymond and Beverly Sackler School of Physics and Astronomy

Graduate studies and research, both theoretical and experimental, are offered in Astronomy and Astrophysics, Condensed Matter Physics, applied Physics and Material Sciences and Nanotechnology, Neural Networks and Complex Systems, and Particles and Fields.

As the program for the M.Sc. requires four semesters for completion, we recommend to take a minimum of five courses during the first year of study. Students must participate in 9/10 semester courses (including lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, and seminars) and submit a written thesis on a research problem.

Admission Requirements

Applicants to graduate studies in Physics must have a minimum grade point average of 85 in Physics or a closely-related field. Admissions Committee will interview the candidates with grade point averages between 80 and 84 and will decide regarding the acceptance. The committee may impose special requirements on students that must be fulfilled during the course of study.

Students who have completed with distinction both their undergraduate studies and their first year of graduate studies are eligible for a program of direct studies towards the Ph.D. degree, as specified in the guidelines for research students.

For more information:

http://www.tau.ac.il/exact_sciences/site/yedion/physics/2nd_degree.doc

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THE GEORGE S. WISE FACULTY OF LIFE SCIENCES

THE SMOLARZ FAMILY GRADUATE SCHOOL Candidates for M.Sc. and Ph.D. studies need to register and get accepted as graduate students in one of the Faculty Departments:

0453 Molecular Microbiology and Biotechnology

http://www.tau.ac.il/lifesci/departments/biotech/

0411 Molecular Biology and Ecology of Plants

http://www.tau.ac.il/lifesci/departments/plant_s/

0421 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

http://www.tau.ac.il/lifesci/departments/biochem/

0491 Neurobiology

http://www.tau.ac.il/lifesci/departments/neuro/

0431 Zoology

http://www.tau.ac.il/lifesci/departments/zoology/

0452 Cell Research and Immunology

http://www.tau.ac.il/lifesci/departments/cell_r/

Master studies programs The school for graduate studies offers the following M.Sc. programs:

201 – Plant Science 202 – Zoology 203 – Biochemistry 204 – Theoretical and Mathematical Biology 205 – Ecology and Environmental Quality 206 – Neurobiology 207 – Microbiology 208 – Biotechnology 210 – Genetics 211 – Cell Research and Immunology 468 – Bioinformatics

Admission Requirements

Admission is open to graduates who were awarded a B.Sc. degree with a final minimum grade average of 80

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in Life Sciences or a comparable area. Please note that some programs may have higher minimum grade requirements as well as prerequisites.

Also note that some departments require finding of a supervisor before the candidate's acceptance.

For details, please contact the graduate school secretariat: nuritr@post.tau.ac.il

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THE IBY AND ALADAR FLEISCHMAN FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

The Zandman-Slaner School of Graduate Studies

http://www.eng.tau.ac.il

The M.Sc. program of the Faculty of Engineering enables students to expand the knowledge they acquired as undergraduates and to pursue in-depth specialization in an area of their choice. The Faculty offers two types of master's programs; a thesis-based program stressing research and a project-based course, with a practical-professional orientation.

The M.Sc. degree is awarded in:

− Electrical and Electronic Engineering

− Mechanical Engineering

− Environmental Engineering

− Industrial Engineering1

− Biomedical Engineering

− Materials Engineering and Nanotechnologies

0510 School of Electrical Engineering

Areas of study

Communication: Communication systems; information theory, algebraic coding, stochastic processes; sensory communication systems; synchronization systems.

Digital signal and image processing: Statistical and non-linear signal processing; signal detection and estimation; signal processing in sensory communication systems: speech, vision and biomedical signals; radar signal processing; radar techniques and systems, navigation and detection; biomedical instrumentation: man-machine interfacing; sensory aids for perception defects.

Control systems: Analog and digital control; real-time control, optimal control and system identification;

1 M.sc. in Industrial Engineering, or M.Sc. in Industrial

Engineering and Management if a student completed the management track.

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adaptive control; filtering theory; multivariable control systems theory; fuzzy logic and fuzzy systems.

Computer engineering: VLSI systems; embedded computer systems; distributed processing; algorithms and parallel computing; computer architectures; computer graphics/computer-aided design. Artificial intelligence: neural networks; genetic algorithms; automata theory; fuzzy systems; fuzzy expert systems.

Micro and Nano-electronics: devices and materials:

Microelectronic and opto-electronic devices; VLSI; MEMS, MOEMS, BioMEMS and Lab-on-chip; biosensors; electronic materials characterization; ferroelectric materials, thin films and devices; semiconductor sensors and radiation damages; plasma based processes: high-current vacuum arcs and metallurgical depositions; micro-batteries; nano-materials and devices; microelectronics reliability.

Electro-optics: devices and systems: Optical communications, fibers, sensing systems; electro-optics for computing; image recognition; laser optics and frequency stabilization; electro-optic devices; integrated optics; non-linear optics.

Electromagnetic waves: sources and systems: High-power microwave sources; free election lasers and mazers; electron/material interaction; Electromagnetic systems: microwaves and millimeter waves; antennas; wave propagation and scattering; target identification and inverse scattering; Radar imaging; underwater acoustics.

Electrical energy systems: Power electronics, power processing systems, circuits & systems theory; photovoltaic systems; electrical machines and electronic drives.

0540 School of Mechanical Engineering

Areas of study

Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer: Aerodynamics; hydrodynamics; real and ideal fluids; turbulence; gas dynamics; mass and heat transfer; visco-elastic fluids; stratified flow; multi-phase flow; water waves; bio-fluid mechanics; flow in porous medium; solar energy; environmental engineering; computational fluid mechanics.

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Solid Mechanics, Materials and Systems: Mechanics of elastic and inelastic solids; materials science; environmental behavior of materials; failure analysis; electrodeposition; composite materials; structural mechanics; plates and shells; thermomechanics; MEMS; fracture mechanics; fatigue; wave propagation and vibrations; biomechanics; robotics; optimization of structures; repetitive structures; numerical and finite elements methods; CAD-CAM; experimental mechanics; surface science; nanocrystal growth and characterization by diffraction and scanning probe methods.

0545 Environmental Engineering

Air pollution; control of particulate air pollutants; treatment of urban and industrial wastewater; solid-waste management; risk assessment in industrial process; mass transfer separation processes; evaluation of pollution source terms; transport of contaminants in groundwater; dispersion of air pollutants; vorticity dynamics of turbulent flows; sediment transport; thermal pollution of rivers and lakes; soil decontamination; development of bottoming thermodynamic cycles for energy conservation; solar energy; water desalination; slurry transportation in pipes; rapid granular flow.

0553 The Department of Bio-Medical Engineering

Areas of study

Principles of biomedical measurements and instrumentation; digital signal processing in physiology; biomaterials; biomechanics; structures and materials; biofluids; biomechanics of respiratory system; neuro-electric system; computers in medicine; medical radiation technology; digital image processing; human sensory communication; hearing disorders; mid-ear inflammations; electrophysiology and psychophysics of vision; mathematical and numerical modeling; computers in medicine.

0571 The Department of Industrial Engineering

Areas of study

Integrated production systems; project management, robotics; computerized integrated manufacturing, production planning and control; flexible manufacturing systems; decision analysis; experimental design and

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analysis of production systems; quality assurance methodology and techniques; group technology; inventory systems; technology management; concurrent engineering.

0582 Materials Engineering and Nanotechnologies (Interfaculty M.Sc. Program – in cooperation with the Faculties of Exact Sciences, Life Sciences and Medicine).

Areas of study

Materials for electronic, optical, electro-optical and micro-electromechanical applications. Nano-materials, Thin film materials. Composite materials. Environmental durability of materials. Bio-materials. Materials characterization.

External Courses

Several non-credit courses are open to engineers and M.Sc. graduates in the exact sciences who are employed in industry and scientific institutions.

For further information and specific details please contact the Zandman-Slaner School of Graduate Studies. Phone: 972-3-6406869, 6408372 Fax: 972-3-6406013 E-Mail address: oritg@tauex.tau.ac.il

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THE SACKLER FACULTY OF MEDICINE

School for Graduate Studies The School for Graduate Studies offers programs leading to the M.Sc. degree in both the School of Medicine and the School for Occupational Health.

There are four programs leading to an M.Sc. in Medical Sciences in the School of Medicine:

One general program with wider applications:

0103 Masters in Medical Sciences

Three specialized programs:

0159 Master of Occupational Health (M.Occ.H.)

1233 Master of Health Administration (M.H.A.)

0146 Master of Public Health

In the School for Occupational Health there are master’s programs in communication disorders, nursing, physiotherapy, and occupational therapy.

Details can be found in the chapter "School for Occupational Health".

0103 Studies leading to an M.Sc. in Medical Sciences

This program trains researchers in biomedical fields for work in academic research labs, industry, and hospitals.

In the course of their studies, students participate in research in labs in the School of Medicine. Research activity is characterized by a multidisciplinary approach to many and varied fields related to health and disease in the normal and pathological functions of animal systems and particularly of man. Modern research is pursued in a variety of areas, from biophysical, biochemical, and molecular methodology to genetics, immunology and morphology to research on animals and clinical studies. Collaborative studies enable investigators to encompass several fields of medical inquiry and to achieve multidisciplinary comprehensive research.

Students in this program specialize in one or two of the following research departments:

Anatomy and Anthropology

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Medical Education

Cell and Developmental Biology

Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry

Department of Clinical Microbiology and Immunology

Pathology

Physiology and Pharmacology

The area of specialization is designated on the individual master’s certificate.

Admission Requirements

Graduates of accredited universities:

1. Admission is open to graduates who were awarded a degree with a final minimum grade average of 80 in one of the following areas: Life Sciences, Natural Sciences, Exact Sciences, Medical Sciences (B.Med.Sc.), Pharmacology, Agriculture, Communication Disorders, Nursing, Physical Therapy, or Occupational Therapy.

2. Students who have not yet completed the undergraduate degree may register on condition they have no more than 3 courses to complete to the degree and have a minimum average grade of 80 at the time of registration.

3. Candidates with an M.D., D.M.D. or D.V.M. may register.

4. Candidates with a B.A. in one of the areas listed in No. 1 above and whose final grade is less than 80 but higher than 75 may apply to the Admissions Committee.

5. Candidates with a B.A. in an area other than those listed in No. 1 may apply to be accepted on a provisional basis. The student will be on special status and will be required to take supplementary studies.

Admission Procedures

Registration takes place at the Registration Office.

The candidate will be invited to meet with an advisor from the department in which he or she is interested.

The department will notify the Registration Office whether or not the candidate has been accepted and whether there are any particular acceptance conditions.

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School of Public Health

0146 Master of Public Health (M.P.H.)

Our Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) program is aimed at a wide range of health professionals, including clinicians, nurses and related professions, as well as graduates from other disciplines. The M.P.H. is designed to create future leaders in public health, by providing a knowledge and skills base and exploring global public health issues, with an emphasis on the Israeli healthcare environment. Students will be introduced to the theory and practice of public health in diverse areas, including chronic and infectious diseases, health promotion, and occupational and environmental health, with a focus on primary, secondary and tertiary prevention. Knowledge and analytical skills will be developed in the following fields: principles and uses of epidemiology; survey methods and biostatistics; control of communicable diseases; environmental, industrial and occupational health; chronic disease epidemiology; sociological and behavioural factors related to health; specific exposures in relation to health outcomes; health administration and health economics; health services evaluation; outcomes research; and many more. The study curriculum consists of core courses, electives and the writing of a Thesis or Master's Project.

0159 Master of Occupational Health (M.Occ.H)

The multi-disciplinary study program offers three tracks:

Occupational Health Medicine

Occupational Health Hygiene

Occupational Health and Behavioral Sciences

1233 Master of Health Systems Administration (M.H.A.)

This is an interdisciplinary program offered by the Faculty of Management-Leon Recanati Graduate School of Business Administration and the Sackler Faculty of Medicine (see Faculty of Management).

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School of Health Professions 0161 Department of Communication Disorders

Admission is open to graduates of Communication Disorders programs only. Applicants with a B.A. in Communication Disorders from an academic institution outside of Israel are required to present an official transcript of courses and grades and an official and detailed description of all courses taken, including the number of weekly hours and semesters. These must be translated into Hebrew or English, signed by a Public Notary, and sent to the Registration Office for evaluation. Following receipt of these documents, candidates will be referred to the office of the Department of Communication Disorders for determining status according to one of the following conditions:

a. If studies are considered equivalent to those of the B.A. of the Department, the candidate may register for the master's program.

b. If it is determined that the candidates must complete courses given by the Department in order to establish equivalency, and if the number of these courses is less than one third of the number of theoretical courses offered by the Department for the B.A. degree and/or less than one third of the clinical practicum hours, the candidate may register as a student with special status. Upon completion of these courses and practicum, the candidate may apply for the master's program.

c. If it is determined that the number of courses required for equivalency is more than one third of the number of theoretical courses offered by the Department in the B.A. program and/or more than one third of the clinical practicum program, the candidate will be required to register for the B.A. program and meet the regular admission requirements (including the psychometric exam). Credit will be given for courses taken in other programs if they are considered relevant.

Applicants who completed their undergraduate studies more than five years prior to their registration to the master's program will be required to complete courses in statistics, research methods, and computer applications.

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Candidates are required to submit a passport photograph.

The number of places is limited.

The Admissions Committee considers the following factors: B.A. grade average, experience in the field, and evaluation of practical work.

The M.A. program offers two options of study. One requires course work and submission of an M.A. thesis; the other requires a greater number of courses and a final project of smaller scope. M.A. students are required to work on a practicing basis during their studies, either as speech and language or as hearing clinicians.

0163 Department of Nursing

Admission to the graduate Nursing program follows the general rules for applicants to the University. Applicants must be registered nurses licensed by the Israel Ministry of Health and have a minimum grade point average of 82 in their undergraduate studies.

There are two programs available. One requires the submission of a thesis, the other does not require a thesis.

In both programs the candidates can choose clinical studies.

0164 Graduate program of the Department of Physical Therapy

The Department of Physical Therapy offers a two year master's program that consists of compulsory courses to be attended by all students, as well as track-specific courses. There are two programs available. One requires the submission of a thesis. The other requires undertaking a project.

Admission is limited to graduates with a B.P.T., who have a minimum grade average of 80 in their undergraduate studies.

0165 Graduate program of the Department of Occupational Therapy

The Department of Occupational Therapy offers a two year master's program that consists of compulsory courses to be attended by all students, as well as track-specific courses. There are two programs available. One requires the submission of a thesis. The other requires undertaking a project.

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Admission is limited to graduates with B.O.T. only, who have a minimum grade average of 80 in their undergraduate studies.

0184 Structural Cognitive Modifiability: Department of Occupational Therapy – Diploma studies

The School of Health Professions offers a graduate program in the theory of structural cognitive modifiability (scm), and its application in the health professions.

Candidates for the program must possess a B.A. granted by Tel Aviv University or other recognized universities and must be currently employed in their health profession.

Vaccinations for M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree students

It is recommended that M.Sc. and Ph.D. students take the following vaccinations at the beginning of their studies:

• Students exposed to blood and by-products, thereof, and/or working with animals must be vaccinated for Hepatitis B.

• Tetanus.

• Tests for reaction to tuberculin – follow up on the non-immunized.

• Vaccination for mumps, measles, and rubella (MMR) is recommend for students under 30.

• Polio vaccination for students under the age of 40 (if they did not receive the vaccination in 1988).

• Rabies vaccination, if exposed to dogs and cats.

These vaccinations are available at all the Health Funds. Vaccinations are also available at a cheaper rate from the University-sponsored program. Students interested in this service should contact Dr. Ophira Smetana, Tel: 6409599, or Ms. Michal Ofer, Tel: 6409798, at the beginning of the year.

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Ph.D. PROGRAMS The University offers the opportunity for Ph.D. studies in virtually every one of its faculties and departments.

Eligibility

Graduates with a master's degree, a minimum cumulative grade of 80, and a master's thesis grade of at least 85 may apply for studies leading to the Ph.D.

Students who have completed their undergraduate studies with distinction may apply for the direct course of studies leading to the Ph.D.

The above are minimum requirements. Some faculties have additional requirements.

Registration forms and further information may be obtained from the Secretary, Section for Research Students, Academic Secretariat, Tel-Aviv University (Tel. 03-6408161).

http://www.tau.ac.il/acad-sec/admission.htm

NOTE:

New immigrant Ph.D. students have possibility to get a scholarship from the Ministry of Absorption. For more information please call Office of Absorption at Tel-Aviv University, phone number 03-6409989.

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The Ruth and Allen Ziegler Student Services Division Web site: http://www.tau.ac.il/studentservices/dean/info.html The Eric Mitchell – Students Center, 2nd. floor. • Financial Aid • Dormitories • Psychological Service Unit • Academic and Vocational Counseling Unit • Career Services and Job Search • Social Involvement Unit • Students Welfare • Office of the Ombudsman for students and

Admission Issues • The New Student Union • Important Telephone Numbers

The Office of the Dean of Students The Dean's Office deals with various student problems and issues, both individual and collective.

Requests of a personal nature that call for special attention and cannot be dealt with by the other units of the Office may be presented before the Dean of Students – Room 220, Tel. 6408097.

Financial Aid

Rooms 201-204, Tel. 6408067

Reception Hours: Sunday-Thursday: 9:00-13:00

Website http://deanstudents.tau.ac.il/scholar-general.html

Applicants who have New Immigrant or Temporary Resident status and require financial aid for their studies may apply to:

Israeli Student Authority (Minhal Hastudentim) 6, Esther Hamalka Street, Tel Aviv 64398, Israel Tel. 03-5209155 1. Scholarships

A. For Israeli citizens only

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Tuition fees scholarships (for undergraduate and graduate Israeli students) Applications for scholarships are only for Israeli citizens admitted at Tel Aviv University studying towards and academic degree on a full time basis and paying at least 60% of the annual tuition fees. Scholarships are granted according to the financial situation of applicants and their families. Other criteria such as scholastic achievements, efforts of self-support, army service, etc. are also taken into consideration.. Application Forms (in Hebrew only) for financial aid (including applications for dormitories) may be submitted by new students until the beginning of the school year and by continuing students by the end of August.

These forms are available in the website of the Student Financial Aid Unit: http://deanstudents.tau.ac.il/forms.html or may be purchased at the Dyonon Office Depot, University Book Store.

B. Excellency scholarships Undergraduate students: the various departments recommend candidates for scholarships that are granted close to the Independency Day.

Graduate Students choice of eligible students are made by their respective faculties. Students should inquire at their departmental office concerning specific criteria and conditions for scholarships

2. Loans a. Loans from the University Funds for Israeli

citizens, undergraduate and graduate students: details and forms regarding these loans may be obtained from the Student Financial Aid Unit website:. http://deanstudents.tau.ac.il/loans.html (in Hebrew).

b. The Ministry of Education issues loans to Israeli citizen students under certain conditions. Forms may be bought at the Dyonon-Office Depot, University Book Store.

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3. Dormitories The number of available accommodations is very limited. Applicants should consider other alternatives for housing arrangements before the school year begins. Application Forms – see above. Please note: Foreign students are granted dormitory housing on the basis of availability.

There are no accommodations available for students with Tourist Visas or Student Visas unless vacancies should unexpectedly arise after all applicants in the above categories have been accommodated.

Psychological Service Unit

Room 216

Tel. 03-640-8505

Email: psycho@post.tau.ac.il

Reception Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 09:30-14:30

The Psychological Service offers therapy and counseling services to both students and staff. Our services include: an evaluation session, psychological testing, individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, psychiatric consultation, workshops to help reduce test related anxiety and academic procrastination CBT for anxiety disorders and OCD.

Queries can be made in our office.

Our services are subsidized and confidentiality is guaranteed.

Academic and Vocational Counseling Unit

Room 214, Tel. 6409692, 6409152

Sunday-Thursday: 8:30-13:00. • Counseling and career choice for higher education. • Diagnosing and Counseling learning disabled

students.

Tests are available in foreign languages. The center also has a special information center, including information about academic and vocational possibilities, training programs and opportunities, and application requirements. Reading material is available in Hebrew only. A fee is charged for the services.

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Information center hours :

Sunday and Thursday: 9:30 – 13:30;

Monday and Wednesday: 9:30 – 18:30

All services are available to prospective candidates of the University as well as to registered students. All information regarding students who use the center's services is strictly confidential.

Career Planning Unit

Room 101. Tel. 6408739, 6409695, Fax 6406520.

Voice box: 6407595

URL:http://career.tau.ac.il

This unit is open to both undergraduate and graduate students, including those holding an advanced degree (M.A. and Ph.D.). • Up-to-date information concerning full and part time

jobs, temporary and permanent (also summer jobs). • Workshops for instruction in resume writing,

interviewing, and admittance testing. • Counseling for Career planning. • Annual Recruitment fair at the end of the academic

year (employers interview and offer employment). • Presentations of Commercial and Industrial firms in

the private and public sectors take place during the academic year.

• School for Career Skills Development

Social Involvement Unit

Room 210. Tel. 6408848, 6409771.

Sunday-Thursday: 9:00-14:00

The Unit promotes various projects involving students and staff members in social activities such as tutoring school children, new immigrants, and handicapped students and, caring for the elderly.

Unit for Students Welfare

Room 206-208. Tel. 6409691. Tel.: 972-3-6409691, 03-6409677.

The dormitories building E, Tel. 6405568; 6405569

The Unit for Students Welfare provides academic support and assistance to all students. The unit helps the students solve personal, social and academic problems.

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The assistance the unit provides includes extended personal assistance to students of Ethiopian origin, of Arab origin, new immigrants, students admitted on Affirmative Action basis and special services for handicapped students.

Hi-tech equipment serves the impaired students -impaired and learning disabled.

The unit also provides professional workshops on different subjects, personal and academic.

Coffee and Sympathy: a second-hand shop for students, which offers a variety of products in low prices.

All services are also provided in the offices of the Students Welfare Unit; secrecy guaranteed.

Office of the Ombudsman for Students and Admission Issues

This office takes care of complaints by university applicants and other student problems that could not be solved by the various university units. Appeals are accepted only in writing and should be sent to the Ombudsman's Office located at the Office of the Dean of Students.

The New Student Union Website: www.student.co.il

The New Student Union reception desk and offices are located at the Mitchell Student Center, by Entin Square.

Phone number: 03-6407654.

Reception desk hours: Sunday–Thursday 09:00–19:00, Friday 08:30–12:30.

Some of the services provided by the New Student Union:

Academic Services: – "Sifrut Zola": loaning of syllabus-books for an entire

semester "Sifrut Zola la kikoin": 03-6405032. Sifrut "zola" Sciences- 03-6406587.

– Exam bank – copies of tests from all faculties, available at the reception desk and at www.student.co.il. 03-6407662

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– Assistance and representation of students in a variety of academic matters: acceptance, test dates, grades, and departmental problems.

– University faculty catalogues ('Yedion"), available for borrowing at the reception desk.

Cultural Activities: – Bicycle and Debate Clubs – Language courses at reduced prices – University Sports Center – special prices for students – "Thesis": the monthly student newspaper, available at

various locations on campus – Tickets for shows and cultural events at reduced

prices, available at the reception desk. – The Student Club "Focus" in the University

dormitories, which includes a movie theatre, cafe, and recreation room with activities such as salsa and 60's dances.

Administrative Services: – "Madas": offers information for students regarding

apartments for rent, flat roommates, translators, and vehicles for sale. To advertise information free of charge: 03-6407655.

– Assistance by an ombudsman and defense council for students facing disciplinary proceedings and those needing free legal services. Also offering free financial and tax counseling. Appointments by phone 03-6407654.

– "Job Tov": an employment agency, which specializes in finding students and graduates employment in various fields. 03-7450111.

– Photocopying at a reduced rate at the photocopying center at the De-Boton building.

– Free usage of bicycles around the campus area. – "Master Bit": insurance for students 1700-700-630. – Special coupons for free photocopying, available to

students who have missed more than 30 hours of lectures due to reserve duty ("miluim") or medical reasons.

For further information, please contact the Student Union: 03-6407666 or at the website: www.students.co.il

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ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS All exams listed below apply to undergraduate degree applicants only, with the exception of the Hebrew and English Proficiency Exams, which must be taken by both undergraduate and graduate degree candidates.

Preliminary Remarks

• Applicants are requested to be in the examination hall half an hour before the beginning of the examination.

• Applicants should bring their registration acknowledgment form (if they have already received it) and an identification document (including a photograph, date of birth and identity number). Regarding the Psychometric Entrance Examination, the Hebrew and English Proficiency Exams, and the Mathematics Placement Exam, applicants should act according to the instructions on the invitation form for the exam.

Please note:

Applicants must make certain that the identity number written on the registration form for the Psychometric Examination and the identity number written on the registration form for the other exams is identical to the number on the application form for Tel Aviv University.

Discrepancies between these numbers may delay acceptance procedures.

English Placement Examination

• All candidates required to take the Psychometric Examination must also take the English Placement section of the Psychometric Exam, even if the candidate is already exempted from English. (Please see the section, “Division of Foreign Languages”, page 8). The grade attained will in no way cancel the candidate's exemption. As with the Psychometric Examination, the English score, within the framework of the Psychometric, SAT, or the Amir exam, is valid for ten years. In cases where there is more than one score in English, the higher level will be taken into consideration.

• Candidates for the master’s degree, holding a B.A. from abroad (except from institutions where the language of instruction is English and are located in an English Speaking country) and undergraduate applicants who are exempted from the Psychometric Entrance

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examination (see the Hebrew Admissions booklet) must take the English Placement Exam Amir (exam No. 3). There are no limitations on the number of times the Amir exam may be repeated (see “Knowledge of English”, page 27).

Registration forms for the Amir exam may be purchased at the University’s bookstore. From abroad please contact NITE: www.nite.org.il.

Hebrew Proficiency Examination

The Hebrew Proficiency Exam is given immediately following the Psychometric Entrance Exam in April and July 2010 in Israel, for candidates who take the Psychometric Exam in a language other than Hebrew. No additional individual notices are sent out for these candidates.

The Hebrew Exam will also be given separately on July 1/2, 2010, September 2, 2010 and December 5, 2010, in Israel, for candidates who did not pass it before or have not taken this exam. There will be a special charge for those who take the separate exam.

Candidates who took the Psychometric Exam abroad and who must take the Hebrew Proficiency Exam are entitled to take it in Israel on the separate dates mentioned above. There is no additional charge for these candidates.

Those who did not take the Hebrew exam immediately after the Psychometric Exam must register for the separate exam. Please see the examination schedule that follows for further details.

The Hebrew Proficiency Exam will also be given in the United States. Candidates residing in the U.S. or Canada who wish to take the exam in New York or Los Angeles are requested to contact:

American Friends of Tel-Aviv University

360 Lexington Ave., New York, NY 10017

Tel (212) 557-5820, (800) 665-9828

Candidates may take this exam in the U.S. during March/April, May, June, and July 2010.

Psychometric Entrance Examination The National Institute for Testing and Evaluation (NITE) administers the Psychometric Examination for candidates for undergraduate studies of all Israeli universities.

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Examination Outside of Israel

NITE plans to administer the examination in several cities abroad in Europe, North America, and South America, depending upon demand.

Registration for exams that take place in Europe ends on March 4, 2010 and in the U.S. on March 4, 2010. Registration for examinations in South America ends on May 20, 2010.

The exam will be held in Europe (Paris, Marseille) and in the U.S. (New York) in April. In South America not before June 2010. Exact dates will be sent to applicants. Exams given abroad during April and June are considered part of the April session in Israel.

Registration Instructions

In order to register for the examination, applicants in Israel are requested to purchase the registration kit, which includes a registration form, a page of registration instructions, and a guide booklet with necessary information about the structure of the exam and the way scores are calculated. Kits may be purchased at university bookstores (Dyonon at Tel Aviv University, located in the Mitchell Student Center), from the Steimatzky chain of book shops, other main bookstores. From abroad please contact nite: www.nite.org.il .

The forms are available in Hebrew, English, French, Arabic, Russian and Spanish.

Applicants who wish to be examined abroad are requested to apply directly to NITE to obtain a registration form.

Registration for the examination is made directly through NITE and not through the academic institutions.

Those taking the exam abroad must return the completed registration form by air mail to:

National Institute for Testing and Evaluation – NITE Overseas Examinations – Registration Center P.O. Box 26015 Jerusalem 91260, Israel Tel. 02-6759555, Fax: 02-6759543. Email: public@nite.org.il Website: http://www.nite.org.il

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It is possible to apply online only from Israel and in Hebrew through our website: www.nite.org.il

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For examinees from abroad, the form must be accompanied by a bank check for $180 or 125 euro made out to: National Institute for Testing and Evaluation – NITE.

The final registration dates for the various sessions in Israel are indicated on the registration form. Registration forms that reach NITE after registration closes will be transferred to the next session.

Re-testing

Candidates may take the Psychometric Examination several times, but not later than the dates specified in time-table (see page 30-31), and provided that it is not taken on two consecutive sessions.

Validity of Scores

Examination scores are valid for ten years. The results of October 2000 are the earliest valid scores for the 2010/11 academic year. Candidates taking the examination more than once (subject to the above restriction) will be evaluated by Tel Aviv University according to the best result.

Exams for Students with Disabilities

Examinees with medical or physical limitations, or learning disorders may request from NITE to be examined under suitable conditions: this option is open for exams no. 1, 3, and 4 in the examination schedule. For details see the NITE Registration Kit.

Test Results

Results will be automatically sent to all the examinees and to the universities in Israel. For details see the Hebrew information booklet.

Candidates may check their results in the NITE website starting 4 weeks after taking the exam. The results will be available on the website for one month.

Examination Language

The examination will be offered in the following languages: Hebrew, French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, and a combined Hebrew-English version. It is advised, when possible, that candidates take the examination in their mother tongue.

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candidates who know English or Hebrew better than other languages. The exam questions are in both Hebrew and English. Various words are translated into several other languages.

Psychometric Exams in the foreign languages Russian and Combined Hebrew-English take place twice a year, in March/April and July. The exams in French and Spanish take place only once a year, in July. The exam in Arabic takes place four times this year, in March/April, July, September and December.

Preparation for the Exam

Recent surveys indicate that in preparing for the exam, the greatest benefit is derived from various forms of self-study, especially exercise books and practice tests. The guide to be found in the test kit includes all the necessary information about the structure of the test and its various sections as well as information about how scores are calculated and their meaning. The guide includes a sample of questions, solutions and explanations, and a complete test together with an appendix that enables the examinee to calculate the total and sectional scores. A careful study of the guide and practice of the various exercises in it are excellent ways of preparing for the test.

Applicants may contact NITE in order to purchase collections from former exams in English, Russian, French, and Spanish.

Professional courses in English and Mathematics may assist examinees lacking knowledge in these subjects.

Cheating on the Test

Any incident that disrupts fair conduct in the admissions process, such as copying on the test or posing as someone else, is regarded as fraud. Because this kind of fraud can lead to the acceptance of unsuitable applicants at the expense of more deserving candidates, NITE has devised ways of detecting instances of fraud and reserves the right to refuse to test a person or to disqualify a test, if there is a suspicion that the person has committed an offense related to the test's confidentiality or in an instance where the performance on the exam or the result do not reflect the real ability of the examinee.

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Remember: Impersonating someone (for example, when a person sends someone else to be tested in his place) is a criminal offense. Such offenses result in the filing of a complaint with the police, and with the disciplinary committees of the various educational institutions.

This information is relevant to Exams no. 1-4 in the examination schedule.

Summons for re-testing

In cases where the reliability of the test is in question, at any time or for any reason, including the reasons stated above, the processing of the test is halted and the examinee is summoned in writing to re-take the test at the NITE offices in Jerusalem. Usually the examinee will be summoned to re-take the test within six weeks of the original exam but a later summons may also occur. Only after re-testing will NITE make a decision regarding further processing of the test.

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IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS

University Operator Tel. (03)6408111

Registration Office Tel.

Fax

(03)6408317

(03)6406722

Division of Foreign

Languages (English)

Tel.

Fax

(03)6409681

(03)6409466

Hebrew Studies Tel.

Fax

(03)6408947

(03)6407426

Preparatory Program

(Mechina)

Tel.

Fax

(03)6408052

(03)6409783

Overseas Students Program Tel.

Fax

(03)6408639

(03)6409582

Tuition Fee Department Tel. (03)6408318

(03)6405550

Dean of Students Tel. (03)6408097

The Student Union Tel. (03)6407666

Minhal Hastudentim

Tel Aviv

Tel. (03)5209155

NITE – The National

Institute for Testing and

Evaluation

Tel.

Fax

(02)6759555

(02)6759543

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