What's it like to study a Masters in Tel Aviv?
Tel Aviv, the “Ancient Hill of Spring”, is a relatively ‘young’ city – roughly a century of age – founded in the outskirts of Jaffa, a 4,000-year old ancient port. Jaffa, (which you may have heard of if you like oranges) has a rich history, appearing in the Biblical texts of Jonah, Solomon and St. Peter as well as earlier Greek mythology. This combination of the ‘older’ and more ‘contemporary’ faces of Tel Aviv, make it an excellent tourist destination, with impressive architecture and cultural venues. And yes, the local produce is good, too.
Despite its relatively short biography, Tel Aviv does not lack for places to see. Constructed in the 1930s, the White City region boasts the largest number of Bauhaus-style buildings in the world. A UNESCO heritage site since 2003, it provides an excellent place for a stroll and relaxation while enjoying the vibrant architecture. Elsewhere, older neighbourhoods such as the Florentine and Neve Tzedek districts lead visitors through quaint, narrow streets, shops and eateries.
If you are a street art enthusiast, a tour of the city’s graffiti culture will certainly win your heart. But postgraduates studying in Tel Aviv will have more to enjoy than just sight-seeing. An established ‘party capital’ of the Middle East, with breath-taking white-sand beaches, unwavering energy and a buzzing nightlife, Tel Aviv provides endless opportunities for entertainment and recreation – home to some of Israel’s most important venues for art, music, theatre, fashion and cinema.
Tell Aviv university students are provided with extensive information about on-campus accommodation. Opportunities for private renting are available and the cost of a shared household will often be about the same as living in halls. However, caution is needed when selecting a place to live, as commute times across the city can vary substantially.