Overview
Travel to Israel is currently restricted by Cornell and its insurance company. If you decide to proceed with a Cornell Experience application, once submitted, you must submit an ITART petition through Cornell’s Travel Registry.
Petitions will be reviewed in the fall semester after applications for other programs have been closed. Outcomes of the ITART petition are final and cannot be appealed even if restrictions change later.
Students are strongly encouraged to apply to an alternative program as a back-up.
Study and live in the vibrant city of Tel Aviv. Take classes in English while you learn or improve your Hebrew.
What is unique about this program?
- In addition to intensive Hebrew language studies, choose from classes in English in the fields of International Relations, Social Sciences, Arts, Environmental Studies, History, Religion, Business, Jewish and Israel Studies, and more.
- Start the semester or year with Intensive Hebrew.
- Live in dorms on the Tel Aviv campus.
What is unique about Tel Aviv?
Known for its nightlife and 24-hour culture, Tel Aviv is also the financial and technological center of Israel. Though it is the 2nd largest city, Tel Aviv is the hub of the largest metropolitan area in the country, and its economy as a city is one of the largest in the Middle East. Tel Aviv presents a great vantage point for Israel, Jewish or Middle East Studies, Environmental Studies, or Business.
Things to consider before applying
- Review the information on the Education Abroad Office’s Get Started page for important considerations on academics and finances, and a guide to next steps
- Find answers on the Education Abroad FAQ and resource pages for Cornell study abroad policy, health, and safety updates
- Still have questions? Visit the Get Advice page and learn how to connect with an Education Abroad Advisors
- Want to keep up to date with Cornellians Abroad? Follow Education Abroad on social media, @cornelliansabroad, @CornellEducationAbroad
How do I apply?
Applying to study abroad is a two-step process. You may complete both steps simultaneously, but the Cornell approval process must be complete before your program advisor in the Office of Global Learning can submit any approval or nomination to the program.
- For Cornell Approval, click on the "Apply" button on this webpage. Applications are approved by the Office of Global Learning on a rolling basis until the application deadline listed on this page.
- For Program Admission, complete an external application directly on the program’s webpage, using the link in the “Snapshot” section. (Note: This deadline may be in advance of the general Cornell deadline for approval. Many programs fill by rolling admission.
