--- title: TAU Hebrew Ulpan: Price, Dates & Credits | Studyil description: Tel Aviv University’s Hebrew ulpan: four-week intensive ulpans in July, August and January, 10-week fall and spring courses, credits, dates and funding for olim. canonical: https://studyil.com/ulpan/tel-aviv-university/hebrew-ulpan/ last-updated: 2026-11-12 --- # Hebrew Ulpan at Tel Aviv University **Tel Aviv University** Tel Aviv On the TAU campus The short answer Tel Aviv University’s international school runs Hebrew courses all year: intensive four-week ulpans in July, August and January, and 10-week courses in the fall and spring, each worth 5 or 6 credits. They’re open to students, professionals and new olim, and olim enrolled at TAU may be eligible for Student Authority aid for the Summer Ulpan. Tuition is $1,400 for a 10-week course and $1,700 for a four-week intensive, plus a $60 application fee. Olim: Possible Gov funding: Possible Checked against Tel Aviv University’s official pages, September 2026 Independent listing At a glance 5–6 credits **Format** On campus Placement exam first **Intensive** 4 weeks July, August, January **Semester** 10 weeks Fall and spring **Credits** 5–6 Per course **Tuition** $1,400–1,700 Per course **Where** Tel Aviv TAU campus Check my funding → ~ **Olim benefit Possible** Olim enrolled at TAU may get Student Authority aid for the Summer Ulpan. ~ **Government funding Possible** Through the Student Authority, for eligible olim at TAU. – **Masa grant Not confirmed** TAU lists Masa for its programs, but not specifically for the ulpan. Overview ## What is TAU’s Hebrew ulpan? TAU’s courses use Israel’s geography, history and current events to teach the language, with the aim of making you confident in everyday conversation. You take a placement exam first; students at level 8 and above can be exempt where ulpan is required. TAU says its Winter Ulpan is one of the few intensive winter programs in Israel for international students. ### ✓ A good fit if you… - Want a university Hebrew course that earns credits - Can study intensively for a month in summer or winter - Are, or will be, a student at TAU - Are an oleh at TAU who may get Student Authority aid for the Summer Ulpan ###! Think twice if you… - Need a student visa for the ulpan alone. TAU says most ulpan-only students won’t qualify. - Need evening classes around a day job. The fall course meets mornings. - Want a free course. Olim should use Ulpan Aleph first. How it works ## How it works. The course options through the year. Start ### Placement exam Everyone takes a placement exam. Level 8 and above can be exempt from mandatory ulpan. Fall 2026 ### 10-week semester course 19 October to 17 December 2026, Monday to Thursday, 8:30–10:00, on campus. The application deadline was 15 September 2026. Summer & winter ### Intensive four-week ulpans In July, August and January, each worth 5 or 6 credits. **Credits** Each course is worth 5 or 6 credits. **Culture built in** Lessons draw on Israel’s geography, history and current events. **Study Abroad** Ulpan is built into TAU’s Study Abroad programs. **Visa note** Ulpan-only students usually aren’t eligible for a student visa. Funding ## Funding and olim benefits. Funding depends on whether you’re a TAU student and an oleh. **Student Authority** Olim enrolled at TAU may be eligible for Student Authority aid for the Summer Ulpan. **Olim discount** TAU says new olim can ask for a discount by emailing the Study Abroad team when they apply. **Other discounts** Current Lowy International degree students get a discount on semester courses, and returning ulpan alumni get one on another ulpan. **Scholarships** Lowy International summer scholarships, and outside funding such as the WUJS Scholarship for EU students. Paying for Hebrew after your free ulpan? See [the ulpan voucher for olim](https://studyil.com/ulpan/ulpan-voucher/) — who qualifies, what it is worth and which ulpanim accept it. A guide, not a ruling. Confirm your eligibility with the provider and the relevant ministry or funding body before you pay. Costs ## What it costs. As published by Tel Aviv University. Prices can change. **Fall or spring semester course** 10 weeks. $1,400 **Winter Ulpan** Intensive, four weeks. No housing available. $1,700 **Summer Ulpan (July or August)** Intensive, four weeks. $1,700 **Application fee** Per course. $60 **Housing** On campus, when available; charged by program dates. Extra *!* **Olim, ask before you pay.** TAU says new olim can request a discount by email at the time of application, and olim studying at TAU may get Student Authority aid for the Summer Ulpan. How to join ## How to get started. *✓* **Placement exam** Taken before you’re placed. *✓* **Apply by the deadline** The fall 2026 deadline was 15 September 2026; summer and winter ulpans have their own dates. *✓* **Travel documents** Visitors from visa-exempt countries need an ETA-IL, and ulpan-only students usually can’t get a student visa. - **Pick a session** Summer, winter, fall or spring. - **Apply to TAU** Through TAU International. - **Take the placement exam** To find your level. - **Check funding** Olim at TAU can ask the Student Authority. FAQ ## Questions about this program. ### ### How long is the TAU Hebrew ulpan? Intensive ulpans run four weeks in July, August and January. Fall and spring courses run 10 weeks. ### ### How much does the TAU ulpan cost? $1,400 for a fall or spring semester course and $1,700 for the Winter or Summer Ulpan, plus a $60 application fee. Housing is extra. ### ### Do the courses earn credit? Yes. Each course is worth 5 or 6 credits. ### ### Can olim get funding? Olim enrolled at TAU may be eligible for Student Authority aid for the Summer Ulpan. ### ### Can I get a student visa for the ulpan? TAU says students taking only the ulpan are most likely not eligible for a student visa, and visitors from visa-exempt countries need an ETA-IL. Compare ## Other programs to consider. Ulpan ### Ulpan Aleph (state ulpan) Ministry of Aliyah and Integration · Free for olim *Read the guide →* Ulpan ### Conversational Hebrew (live online) Citizen Café · Price on request *Read the guide →* Ulpan ### Kibbutz Ulpan (5 months) Kibbutz Ulpan · $7,000 *Read the guide →* Ulpan ### Subsidized Hebrew for olim Ulpan La-Inyan · Up to ₪200 for olim *Read the guide →* [See all ulpan →](https://studyil.com/programs/?type=hebrew) ### Sources - [Tel Aviv University: study Hebrew at TAU](https://international.tau.ac.il/Intensive_Hebrew_Ulpan) - [Tel Aviv University: ulpan housing and costs](https://international.tau.ac.il/ajax/registration/sp_get_main_content/747/3) Got it ### You’re all set. One of our advisors will be in touch shortly. Nothing to wait for in the meantime — here is your breakdown. A guide, not a ruling. Confirm the figures with the institution before you pay. Free, with no obligation to apply Your olim funding checked for this program You choose who contacts you [Or view the official page ↗](https://international.tau.ac.il/Intensive_Hebrew_Ulpan) ## Not sure it’s the right program? Answer three questions and we’ll match you with English-taught options across Israel, with your olim funding on each. [Get matched →](https://studyil.com/#match) --- Source: https://studyil.com/ulpan/tel-aviv-university/hebrew-ulpan/ · Published by Studyil. Cite as "Studyil" with a link to the page.