Tel Aviv University study programs

Tel Aviv University (UTA) is one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Israel and the world. It offers a variety of study programs at all levels, providing students with quality training and outstanding research opportunities. Here’s a detailed overview of the different study programs available at UTA.

Undergraduate programs

Faculty of Exact Sciences

Students can choose from programs in mathematics, physics, chemistry, life sciences and earth sciences. These programs emphasize research and innovation, preparing students for careers in science and engineering.

Faculty of Medicine

The faculty offers an internationally recognized undergraduate program in medicine (MD). Students follow theoretical and practical courses, with internships in affiliated hospitals.

Faculty of Social Sciences

Programs include psychology, sociology, political science and economics. These studies offer an interdisciplinary perspective, integrating research and analysis of social phenomena.

Faculty of Arts

Students can study fine arts, music, film and theater. The faculty encourages creativity and artistic expression through practical and theoretical courses.

Faculty of Engineering

Engineering programs include electrical, mechanical, biomedical and computer engineering. Students acquire advanced technical skills and participate in research projects.

Tel Aviv University admissions process

Admission requirements

Admission requirements at UTA vary according to program of study and academic level. In general, prospective students must meet the following criteria:

1. High school diploma: applicants must have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
2. Language proficiency: depending on the program, proficiency in Hebrew or English is required. Language tests such as TOEFL or IELTS may be required for programs in English.
3. Specific prerequisites: some programs, particularly in science, engineering and medicine, may require specific prerequisite courses or skills.

Application deadlines

Application deadlines vary by program and faculty. Here are some general points to consider:

Special programs: specific programs such as Massa may have different deadlines. It is essential to check the dates on the UTA website.

First semester: applications for the first semester should generally be submitted between January and April of the previous year.

Second semester: for programs starting in the second semester, applications are often accepted until November of the previous year.

Student life at Tel Aviv University: a dynamic campus in the heart of Israel

A vibrant campus in the heart of the metropolis

Located in the heart of the vibrant city of Tel Aviv, UTA offers students a unique living environment. The modern, well-equipped campus houses state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities, as well as green spaces, cafés and restaurants, fostering a rich and dynamic student life.

A wide range of study programs

As you will have gathered, UTA offers a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in over 100 fields, covering the sciences, social sciences, arts, humanities, engineering, law, management and medicine. The programs are taught by internationally renowned researchers and are constantly adapted to the latest advances in their respective fields.

A rich community and sports life

The UTA actively encourages participation in sports and community life. The university has over 200 student associations covering a wide range of interests, from sport and music to the arts and voluntary work. Modern sports facilities on campus enable students to practice a wide variety of sports.

An international environment

UTA attracts students from all over the world, creating an enriching multicultural environment. The university offers study programs in English and Hebrew, as well as support services for international students.

Integrating French students

The UTA has set up specific initiatives to facilitate the integration of French students. Hebrew courses for beginners are offered, as well as individualized support for administrative procedures and settling in.

Established in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I on the model of Oxford and Cambridge, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) is the oldest university in Ireland and is also the most renowned in the country. Ranked 88th in the 2018 QS World University Rankings, Trinity’s illustrious alumni include Samuel Beckett, Oscar Wilde and Bram Stoker, author of Dracula. Once reserved for young Protestant men, Trinity is now a modern, multicultural university located in the heart of one of Europe’s most dynamic capitals.

Trinity’s campus with its many historic buildings is very beautiful and really impressed us. Some elements such as the dining hall or the stairs of the Museum Buildinginspired some of the sets of the Harry Potter movies.

Schooling

Located on College Green, just across from the Irish Parliament, the huge campus covers 190,000 m2 in the heart of Dublin and its many cafes, bars and pubs. It is also only fifteen minutes away from the European headquarters of the world’s largest technology companies: Facebook, Google, Linkedin, Microsoft and Airbnb!

The majority of bachelor‘s degree programs offered at Trinity are four years in length, and some engineering and medical programs can take up to five or six years.

The university is divided into three main faculties, which are further divided into 25 schools: Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics and Science and Health Sciences.

Trinity College has an excellent reputation in all areas and all of its programs are among the most selective in the country. Its faculty of “Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences” is internationally recognized for modern languages, literature, politic

The teaching in Bachelor’s degree is done both in the form of lectures and tutorials in small groups of less than 15 people. The number of class hours is generally quite limited and a great deal of independent work is expected of students.

In addition, Trinity also gives students the opportunity to learn an additional modern language during their studies (Mandarin, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, German…).

In addition, Trinity’s “broad curriculum” allows students to take 10% of their courses in other departments of the university (literature, film, languages, philosophy, psychology…).

To consult the complete list of courses offered, click here

A very dynamic community life

Trinity also has 120 student associations in fields as varied as sewing, fashion, Europe… There are also 48 sports associations and numerous sports facilities on or near the campus that allow students to practice sports as varied as field hockey, cricket, ultimate frisbee or American soccer. The university also has two highly regarded associations: “the Phil“founded in 1683 is the oldest debating society in the world, and “the Hist“ or “Historical Society” founded in 1770.

Trinity also has five student newspapers covering the financial press (“the Bull”), the arts (“Icarus”, Ireland’s oldest literary journal), a satirical newspaper (“The Piranha”), the oldest student publication (“TCD Miscellany”), and the “Trinity Film Review”.

In addition, numerous conferences with personalities from the world of politics, business, science, sports or the arts are regularly held on campus. Recent guests have included Joe Biden, Nelson Mandela, Angela Merkel, Bono, Al Pacino, John McCain, film director Martin Scorsese, author Margaret Atwood, British politician Nigel Farage, Apple President Tim Cook and John Lasseter of Pixar.

In addition, each yearthe “Trinity Ball” is held on the campus lawn, one of the largest galas in Europe, with more than 7000 students and international artists performing.

Each year the Trinity Ski trip attracts 500 students to the Alps. The university also has 4 theaters and 3 museums.

Finally, the DUISS (“International Student Society”) organizes at least 3 events per week to ensure a good integrat

A university with a strong reputation for quality research

Trinity College is the most internationally recognized and productive research center in Ireland. In fact, the University has an innovation center that aims to foster innovation. It also provides patent counseling and research informationa and facilitates the creation and operation of industrial laboratories and businesses on campus.

Scientists at Trinity College Dublin have recently made a major breakthrough that could greatly contribute to the development of therapies for people with Alzheimer’s disease!

When should you prepare for Princeton University?

Given the extremely selective nature of Princeton University and the many specific requirements for applications to American universities, we recommend that you start thinking about and preparing your admission applications as early as the 2nd grade or the beginning of the 1st grade at the latest, in order to give yourself the best chance of being admitted.

You will have 2 options for applying to Princeton University in the first year of your Bachelor’s degree: “single-choice early action” or “regular decision”.

Bachelors in Liberal Arts and Sciences at University College Utrecht

Are you ambitious with a wide range of interests from Religion to Economics to Neuroscience to Art (and everything in between)?

The 3-year Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and Sciences at University College Utrecht (UCU) allows a considerable amount of flexibility in areas covering Chinese to Chemistry; studies are organized into 3 majors: Science, Social Science and Humanities.

Thanks to this system, students are encouraged to explore multiple areas, rather than rushed into specializations that they may not be ready for. Classes are small, usually fewer than 25 students. At the same time, University College students can also take classes at the University of Utrecht, where classes are held in larger lecture halls.

Furthermore, the university college has a strong international outlook, with 50% of students going on exchanges or summers abroad to study. Nearly 50% of our students are Dutch passport holders, 29% are non-Dutch European, 10% are non-European, and 11% have dual nationality (including Dutch). All classes are taught in English. Outside of class, students also speak to each other in English although clubs and groups do exist for students to practice other languages.

Curriculum details:

Our full 3-year program consists of 6 semesters, 4 courses per semester, which results in students taking a total of at least 24 courses (180 ECTS)

Our curriculum is interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary, and develops important transferable skills.

For more information, and an overview of all courses, please visit www.uu.nl/ucu

How do I apply?

Entry Requirements:

UCU students demonstrate qualities that are reflected in UCU’s educational

philosophy. These values include academic potential and curiosity in a wide variety

of disciplines, motivation to learn and prepare for a career, awareness of global issues and interest in helping to solve them, orientation towards living and studying in an international community.

UCU is thus a selective program for open-minded, curious, motivated students. Anyone wishing to apply must provide:

• The deadline for students wishing  to start in September is February 1st. To start in January, the deadline is September 15th.
• High school diploma, IB (32 points minimum), US high school diploma with at least 4 Advanced Placement certificates, or British A-Levels (minimum BBB)
• Proof of English proficiency
• Mathematics proficiency
• Motivational statement
• Letters of recommendation
• After the application is checked, candidates may be invited to an interview (conducted in English) to check academic performance but also personal interests, motivation, and background

What is the deadline to apply for University College Utrecht?

Application deadlines:

What are the tuition fees for University College Utrecht?

Fees:

The tuition fees for 2019-20 are as follows:

• Tuition fee (paid to UU): €4,250 (for EEA students); €11,500 (non-EEA students)
• Visa for non EEA students: €317
• Campus fees: €6,050 (all students)
• USCA membership: €73 (all students)
• TOTAL: €10,373 (EEA students); €17,940

Some scholarships and student loans are available

For more information please visit: www.uu.nl/ucu

Why study at Leiden University College The Hague?

Be at the centre of the international stage

• Study in the city of international justice and the capital of one of the most forward-thinking countries in the world!
• LUC’s ‘Liberal Arts and Sciences: Global Challenges’ program centers around the themes and values for which The Hague is known: internationalism, peace, justice.
• LUC is the international Honours College of Leiden University. Leiden University is the oldest university in the Netherlands (est. 1575)
• After LUC, 70% of students pursue a master’s or PhD in business, environmental studies, international relations, law, political science, public health and security studies

Vibrant student opportunities

• At LUC, you will live in the fastest growing student city in the Netherlands. LUC has 600 students of over 45 different nationalities, 400 of whom live in the college building
• Students living on campus are housed on co-ed halls that are led by a residential life team including a Residential Assistant who will help you feel at home in your hall by organizing social events and encouraging positive interaction between all residents
• Students set their own meal times and prepare their own meals, which they often enjoy with hallmates
• Outside of hall events, the LUC building offers multiple social spaces – a grand café, a roof terrace, a student-run bar (which is called ‘Coasters’) and more! In addition, in the immediate vicinity, students will find restaurants, gym facilities, and large, calm green spaces The campus is situated close to over 200 international and governmental institutions, which offer numerous opportunities for internships and career development

A living city

• The University itself offers many opportunities for socialising and skills development,. All students are members of the student association Fortuna, which oversees numerous committees including the campus radio 22F(M), Beyond Arts, Debating, Diversity Committee, volunteering group LUCV, and a Sports Committee
• Plenty of things to do and places to go: The Hague boasts some 22 theatres and 35 concert venues

Course Details:

• The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of science degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences focus on Global Challenges
• 3 years Bachelor’s degree, taught in English
• 6 majors to choose from: (each major is made up of 3 or more tracks)
  • World Politics
  • International Justice
  • Human Diversity
  • Earth Energy and Sustainability
  • Governance, Economics and Development
  • Global Public Health

How do I apply?

Admissions Process:

LUC offers an “early bird” deadline on January 1st as well as a “regular decision” deadline on April 1st. If you choose to apply early, you can be sure of your acceptance within a couple of months while a regular decision application may take longer to process due to the volume of students applying at that time.

The following must be submitted:

• Completed online application
• Copy of most recent secondary school transcript (and diploma if obtained already)
• Motivation letter
• Recommendation letter
• CV
• Completed LUC application form
• Application fee if applicable

If your application is successful, you will be invited for an interview.

For more information please visit: admissions@luc.leidenuniv.nl

Prospective students may go to the campus for an Open Day or Experience Day, or be a Student for a Day! Find out more at bachelors.universiteitleiden.nl/information-activities

What are the tuition fees for LUC?

Finances:

For the academic year 2019-20:

• EU TUITION FEES: €1,039 (all EU 1st year students who enroll in Dutch higher education system for first time) / €2,078
• Institutional Fee (applies to all): €2,285
• Non-EU Tuition Fee: €10,800
• For more information, please visit: universiteitleiden.nl/bachelors/tuition-fee  

Housing:

• Financial support in the form of fee waivers is available
• 1st and 2nd year students typically live on campus. They benefit from a 27m2 furnished room also equipped with a small kitchenette, bathroom/toilet, and Internet access
• Average cost of a single room: €570/month (eligible to apply for room benefits of around €170/month)
• Shared: €370/month (ineligible for rent assistance)

Situated in the very heart of the city of Montréal, McGill is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in Canada and is considered to be among the best universities in Quebec.

Established in 1821 by a royal charter granted by King George V, McGill is one of the two member universities of the Association of American Universities situated outside of the United States and the only Canadian university which is a member of the Global University Leaders Forum.

In 2018, McGill University is ranked the 42nd best university in the world in the Times Higher Education rankings and holds 32nd place in the QS World University Rankings.

McGill University

Founded at the will of Prince Albert and Queen Victoria, the Imperial Institute was established in 1888 and joined the University of London in 1907 before leaving it 100 years later.

With 41,000 students from 150 countries, 1700 professors and 250,000 graduates across the world, McGill offers degree programs in more than 300 fields of study.

The University comprises five principal faculties: Arts, Science, Medicine, Engineering and Management.

The application

When do you have to start preparing for McGill University?

The deadline for applying to McGill is fixed at January 15th of your final year.

All the documents must be sent to the University of McGill before March 15th.

What is the profile of the students of McGill?

The minimum required to be admitted to McGill is an ‘Assez Bien’ grade. In all cases, the most selective programs require at least a “Bien” grade on the Baccalaureate :

• Management: Series S: average generally and in mathematics of 14.5/20 and 15.5/20 in ES Series.
• Arts: 14.5/20 in series L, ES, or S
• Arts and Sciences : 15/20 with 14 in math and in science in Series S

The minimum required for the majority of the engineering programs (Bioengineering, mechanical, chemical, civil engineering) is an average of 16/20 with 16 in mathematics and in science.

Located 10 miles (about 16 km) across the bay from San Francisco in the Bay Area of Northern California, The University of California, also known as Berkeley or Cal, is America’s #1 public university (U.S. News & World Report) and #27 in the world overall (QS World University Rankings). The sprawling, 500 hectare (1200 acre) campus of Berkeley is home to over 30,500 undergraduate and more than 11,300 graduate students.

The history of UC Berkeley dates back to 1868 when it became the first of what would be a network of 10 University of California universities. Led by its first president Henry Durant, a minister who had initially come to California with his wife to open a school, the University quickly found itself the lucky recipient of benefactors such as American feminist, philanthropist, and suffragist, Phoebe Hearst.

Perhaps a relationship can be established between the tone that was set by Berkeley’s first president, the values of its early benefactor and the University’s continued social engagement and political activism. Indeed, students and faculty of UC Berkeley were particularly noted for the Free Speech Movement as well as the Anti-Vietnam War Movement both led by its students in the 1960s. And their engagement goes well beyond the borders of the United States. The University also holds the honor of being the #1 All-time producer of Peace Corps volunteers.

Berkeley University in a few words

In recent years, students have continued to find new ways to engage with the community. Since 2003, the Haas School of Business has recruited and trained students from all majors to work on pro-bono consulting engagements with real-life nonprofit clients. Indeed Berkeley has significant entrepreneurial tradition. Among its alumni are founders and co-founders of such global companies as Apple, Coursera, Gap Inc., Intel, Mozilla, Myspace, Rotten Tomatoes, SanDisk and Tesla.

Berkeley has a remarkable track record of scientific discoveries and inventions including the development of the flu vaccine by chemist Wendell M. Stanley in the 1940s, the creation of the atomic bomb by physicist J.R. Oppenheimer in 1943, the polio virus in 1954, the launch of an affordable treatment for malaria in 2006 and improvement on this treatment in 2013, and many more (https://www.berkeley.edu/about/history-discoveries). As a public research university, Berkeley depends on money from the State of California. However, private donors have made significant contributions to the important research efforts performed on campus. This includes the 2016 donation by Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan for 0 million to establish the BioHub, which in its own words is “committed to solving the world’s biggest problems – together.” (https://www.czbiohub.org/)

How do I apply?

To apply to Berkeley, you will first need to use UC Application portal. Once you have filled in some preliminary information, you will be able to log into the My Application Portion (MAP@Berkeley), a system unique to the University of California system, to complete your application.

Berkeley does not require you to submit letters of recommendation, but you may do so if you believe will have a positive effect on your application. One letter should be from a teacher. You must complete all tests: ACT/SAT/SAT Subject tests, on or before the December test date. Subject tests are not required for most areas but can be beneficial to your application. Subject tests are recommended for “the College of Engineering and College of Chemistry, including Math Level 2 and a science test (Biology E/M, Chemistry, or Physics) closely related to the your intended major. Include the scores in your application. UC uses the highest scores from a single test administration”. (https://admissions.berkeley.edu/freshmen-requirements)

The University requires you to answer 4 out of a list of 8 “Personal Insight Questions” (350 words each). See http://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/how-to-apply/personal-questions/freshman/index.html for more information. You must submit all your materials between November 1st-30th.

When do you have to start preparing for Berkeley University ?

Taking into account the numerous specific requirements for American universities like taking exams; consistently participating in extra-curricular activities including clubs, music, sports, and side projects; and the numerous essays to write, we recommend that students begin start to think about their path to Stanford as soon as they begin high school. The application itself is typically completed during the fall semester of students’ last year in high school

What is the profile of the students at Berkeley University ?

“Since Berkeley is a competitive campus, satisfying the minimum requirements is often not enough to be competitive for selection… We review students using a Holistic Review process. This means that we not only look at academic factors, but also non-academic factors. Using a broad concept of merit, readers employ the following criteria which carry no pre-assigned weights”. (https://admissions.berkeley.edu/freshmen-requirements)

Out of 1,362 International applicants for 2017-218, 15,448 were accepted for an admit rate of 8.8% (*The overall rate of admission for Berkeley is 18%.). In 2018, that rate dropped to 8.7%. As may be evident, the profile of international students is slightly more competitive in terms of GPA as well as ACT and SAT scores. (https://admissions.berkeley.edu/student-profile)

Harvard University in a few words

Campus life

As Harvard is immensely popular with visitors and the campus is open, Harvard Yard feels like a mixture between an open city campus and a closed campus. The undergraduate population of about 6,700 students and some of the more than 15,000 postgraduate students attend classes in buildings surrounding the Yard, while the rest of the student body is dispersed between the medical and business schools further a bit further away. To escape the busyness of this most famous part of campus, the main building of the Harvard Library, Widener Library – the oldest library system in the United States – provides a calm, scholarly space, which includes a significant amount of underground tunnels where some 9 million volumes are stored.

The architecture of the city of Cambridge itself resembles that of Harvard, where red brick is commonly seen, creating a typically American look and feel to the campus. Winters in Cambridge are very snowy, and students will likely be seen in snow boots during the coldest months as they move around campus.

After their freshman year, most students are assigned to houses located in the Radcliffe Quadrangle or “Quad”, which is distinct from the Harvard Yard. This area of campus is quieter than the Yard and in addition to student housing, has House masters, and resident tutors, as well as a dining hall and library. As can be expected on any campus, the housing assignment for students ultimately becomes an important part of their social experience at Harvard.

How do I apply?

To apply to Harvard College, you will need to use the Common Application, a centralized platform through which you can apply to most American colleges and universities. You will need to fill in information about your family – including the occupation of your parents -, provide your transcript or high school grades, submit two teacher reference letters and a guidance counselor letter of reference, draft a résumé or CV, send official test scores (SAT, SAT Subject Test scores, ACT and English language test scores), describe your extracurricular activities and as with most highly selective colleges complete the essay questions on the Common App as well as answer additional essay questions specific to Harvard. The application will be due on January 1st unless you are applying for Early Action in which case you must submit all materials by November 1st.

What is the profile of students at Harvard?

As a “highly selective” school according to official terminology, the current rate of acceptance for new freshman hovers around 5%. As do many selective schools, Harvard looks for students to have a niche: like “photography & music”. The area or areas that you choose to develop and invest in should be things that really grab your attention. Find your passion! You’ll want to concentrate on activities and academic pursuits that come naturally to you and that you’ll look forward to working hard for both before and during your time as a student. You’ll also want to stand out from the crowd via a “spike” such as an internship, scholarship, trip, project, etc. Ask yourself: What have I done with my time in high school? Finally, be careful of the idea of “well-roundedness”. Today this means that universities seek to recruit a diverse student body. It does not mean that you need to take part in an infinite number of unrelated activities.

Affording Harvard

Without financial aid, the tuition fees for Harvard College in 2018-2019 were $46,340 and $67,580 for tuition, room, board, and fees combined.

ESADE Barcelona is one of the best Business schools in Europe.

With over 9,000 students – including more than 3,000 international students and nearly 110 nationalities, ESADE (Escola Superior d’Administració i Direcció d’Empreses) is a private Jesuit educational institution within the Ramon Llull University located in Barcelona, Spain. The school was started by a group of like-minded professionals and entrepreneurs and is now training the rising stars not only in Spain but indeed from around Europe, Asia and the world.

From its inception it has kept one goal in mind: adopter une approche humaine dans la formation de professionnels capables de s’adapter à un monde en perpétuelle évolution. At ESADE, the numbers speak for themselves: #3 Masters in Management (QS World University Rankings 2018 and #6 Masters in Finance. After ESADE, moreover, 93% of business school students find a job within 3 months of graduating and 80% before they even graduate.

ESADE Barcelona

ESADE Alumni run ESADE BAN (Business Angel Network), the Best Performing Business Angels Network in Europe. The network of nearly 250 business angels hosts multiple investment forums where entrepreneurs can get together, find out about projects, and foster and channel investment. Annually the network analyzes about 600 projects a year. In less than a decade, the network has invested more than €22 million in more than 100 start-ups including particularly Wuaki.tv, Wallapop, Signaturit, Wave and RedPoints in such areas as energy efficiency, healthcare, social impact and technology.

Academics:

ESADE prides itself in the “ESADE Difference”, namely, focusing on comprehensive training, languages, internships, experiences abroad, learning by doing and training in specific legal skills.

ESADE offers Bachelor’s: BBA – Law, BBA & Law, Law & Global Governance – and Master’s – MBA and multiple MSc programs in Management programs. Due to its success, the school has expanded to Madrid and Buenos Aires, campuses that largely offer executive education degrees.

ESADE’s MSc Programmes in Management are innovative one-year programmes delivered entirely in English at the Barcelona-Sant Cugat campus for recent graduates who are starting out on their professional career. There are six different Master of Science programmes: Business Analytics, Finance, Global Strategic Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship, International Management, Marketing Management.

While on campus, students will be encouraged to innovate as ESADE literally creates space for it. With more than 18,000m2 of dedicated designed for entrepreneurs including in the EGarage – “the entrepreneur’s garage”, students will find ample space on campus to work together and develop their ideas.

True to its European identity, thanks to its international strategic alliances, the institution offers multiple dual diploma courses with a group of prestigious European institutions including HEC Paris, Bocconi University  in Milan, the University of Saint-Gall, The Erasmus University  of Rotterdam which form a consortium allowing students to obtain a double degree

How do I apply?

Admissions:

In order to check whether you meet ESADE’s admission requirements, the Admission Committee will assess the following information on an individual basis:

• Admission application form.
• Academic record. The average grade our students are awarded for Baccalaureate is around 8 (0-10 scale).
• The results of the ESADE admissions test, the SAT or the ACT.
• English level.
• Personal interview (if relevant).

The admissions criteria for the MBA program and for the Msc program are relatively similar. For the MBA program you must however prove that you have multiple years of professional experience.

When do you have to start preparing for ESADE Barcelona?

Taking into account the preparation work necessary for admission to ESADE, we strongly advise you to start preparing your application file during your final year in order to maximize your chances of getting accepted to the Bachelor’s.

To get accepted to the Master’s, we recommend that you start to consider your application during your final year of your Bachelor’s.