APPLICATION PROCEDURE TO UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

1. Evaluation of previous studies - admission to Tel Aviv university requires individual evaluation of the applicant's previous studies (high school for undergraduates; Bachelor's degree or equivalent for graduates).

2. Submission of application form to be downloaded from:

BMSM application form

TLV University Application form

3. Completion of the theory exams (except for Musicology candidates) - required only from students who are interested in studying towards a full degree.

4. Audition or personal interview - live audition is the most effective way to showcase the candidate's abilities and qualification. It is therefore highly recommended that every effort is made to arrive in Tel Aviv and audition live.

Candidates who are interested in informal evaluation on their acceptance potential may send a DVD recording of their playing. In rare cases, applicants who live far away may be accepted to the school on the basis of such recordings although they will have to undertake a supplement audition upon arrival in Tel Aviv.

There might also be a possibility, in some cases to arrange for a live audition on location closer to the applicant's whereabouts. either by a member of the school's faculty or the Israel Philharmonic orchestra who might be on tour.

5. Keyboard proficiency examination

For all queries and submission of documents, please contact  Meirav Kadichevski, International Program Cooridnator:

Email: meikadi@tauex.tau.ac.il

Fax: 00-972-3-640-9174

"Special Status" Studies:

Special status studies focus on practical work and require participation in individual lessons, the symphony orchestra / chamber choir and chamber music ensembles. This course is suitable for students wishing to focus on performance. No certificate will be given upon completion of the program, however, students may receive a transcript of the classes that they took and the grades they received. The tuition fee for each year of study is the equivalent of a full tuition fee. Admittance is pending the approval of the head of the school.

Exemptions:

Students wishing to obtain an exemptions based on previous studies are required to submit a request by their first semester at the school.

Summer Preparatory Course:

Candidates of outstanding talent, but insufficient achievements in the theory examinations are required to supplement their knowledge at the preparatory summer course of the School of Music. Only candidates who fulfill all requirements of the summer course (including regular attendance, homework and a successful examination) will be allowed to commence their studies with the approaching academic year.