Safety and Security

 The safety of our students is our highest priority. Like all public institutions in Israel, Tel Aviv University employs a network of security personnel covering all campus entrances and patrolling throughout the campus and dormitory complex 24 hours a day. Additionally, students should be prepared to show student cards or another picture ID and submit bags for search.

The University's Security Department maintains close contact with government security agencies. The overseas student population is regularly updated regarding security matters and receives copies of all relevant official communications. Specific security information will be given at the student orientation.

Additionally, as in all foreign travel, visitors are advised to register with the local U.S. Embassy. This can be done either in person, or online at: https://travelregistration.state.gov/ibrs/. Finally, during orientation and periodically our security officers will be briefing students on safety issues and updates.

If necessary, Tel Aviv University has outstanding evacuation arrangements with other institutions throughout Israel. Specific information on such arrangements can be obtained from our offices.

The Overseas School also requires all students to carry a rent-free mobile telephone provided by a TAU partner, IsraelPhones. This allows our staff to contact all program participants at any time via SMS text messages or group messaging. If you have been admitted to the School for Overseas Students but have not signed up for your phone yet, please log on to: http://www.israelphones.com/tau.htm.

 

In case of late-night or weekend emergency only:

If you need to contact an overseas program participant or our staff, you may call us at the following emergency phone numbers:

Otherwise, please do not use any of the above numbers. Instead, contact your local Office of Academic Affairs.