Studies towards the Ph.D Degree - General Information

Tel-Aviv University offers Ph.D. degree in the following fields:

The studies in each field are managed by the departmental committee for doctoral students. The Committee issues detailed guidelines relevant to the field and coordinates all activities including admission, housing, fellowships, courses, research proposal, laboratory work, and evaluation of the work.

The departmental committees are supervised by the general university committee for doctoral students which is headed by the vice rector.

Eligibility

Graduates with master's degree with a cumulative grade of at least 80 and master's thesis grade of at least 85 may apply for studies towards the Ph.D. degree.

Studens who completed their undergraduate studies with distinction may apply for the direct course of studies towards the Ph.D. degree.

The above are minimum requirements. Some departmental committees have additional requirements.

Admission

Registartion forms and further information may be obtained from the departmental committees. The applicant must complete the appropriate form and submit it to the departmental committee together with a curriculum vitae, a record of studies, and any other relevant material that is requested. The form should be signed by the potential research supervisor. The supervisor will recommend the courses in which the student should participate.

The decision to admit an applicant to the Ph.D. program will be made by the departmental committee and approved by the general university committee.

Application for admission to the Ph.D. program are accepted throughout the year.

The duration of the Ph.D. program is generally five years from the date of registration until the thesis submission date.