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Master’s degree · Taught in English

Conflict Resolution & Mediation MA

Tel Aviv UniversityTel Aviv

Lowy International School, Tel Aviv University

The short answer

A one-year, English-taught MA at Tel Aviv University in why conflicts start and how to resolve them, with hands-on training in mediation, negotiation and facilitation, and an International Mediation certificate included. It takes 10 months and costs $12,640 for 2026–27. For olim who qualify for Student Authority aid, TAU receives the aid directly toward tuition.

Taught in English✓ Olim: Student Authority aidGov funding: PartialMasa: $500–4,500
Checked against Tel Aviv University’s official pages, September 2026Independent listing
✓Olim benefit Student Authority aidFor olim under 30 within three years of aliyah. TAU receives the aid directly toward tuition.
~Government funding PartialStudent Authority aid covers part of the tuition for English-taught programs.
~Masa grant $500–4,500For eligible programs of five months or more that include TAU’s Hebrew ulpan.
Overview

What is the MA in Conflict Resolution & Mediation?

The program combines academic depth with practical training in conflict analysis, mediation, negotiation and facilitation. Studying in one of the world’s most complex conflict regions, you work through simulations, workshops and field visits with civil-society organizations, alongside an international cohort. You also earn a certificate in International Mediation at no extra tuition.

✓A good fit if you…

  • Want a career in mediation, NGOs, diplomacy or policy
  • Want practical skills, not only theory
  • Want a recognized mediation credential alongside the MA
  • Are an oleh or olah under 30 within three years of aliyah

!Think twice if you…

  • Want legal dispute resolution or arbitration. This is broader and interdisciplinary.
  • Want a security and strategy focus. See the MA in Security & Diplomacy.
  • Have a GPA under 80.
What you learn

What you’ll learn.

A one-year taught program with hands-on training and an optional thesis.

Skills

Mediation, negotiation and facilitation

Build expertise in conflict analysis, mediation, negotiation and facilitation, including professional training through the International Mediation Course.

Practice

Simulations, workshops and field visits

Simulations and workshops with experienced practitioners, field visits and engagement with civil-society organizations, and intercultural dialogue in an international cohort.

Optional

Thesis track

A thesis track designed to serve as a research portfolio for a PhD in political science, communication, psychology or related fields.

Mediation certificateIncluded at no additional tuition.
Where graduates workThe UN, the Red Cross, think tanks, human rights NGOs, governments and consulting firms.
Cooperative degreeA cooperative MA option with Johns Hopkins SAIS and Sciences Po Lille.
International cohortClassmates from around the world.
Funding

Can olim get funding for this degree?

TAU’s English-taught programs cost more than standard Israeli tuition. These can help.

I am…
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Likely eligible for Student Authority aid

You’re under 30 with 26 months left to start. The grant covers up to the standard state tuition, so expect to pay the rest of TAU’s fee.

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10 NovemberFirst Student Authority application, online
1 OctoberRenewal each following year
Under 30MA age limit (in some cases 35), within 3 years of aliyah

A guide, not a ruling. The program must be recognized by the Student Authority. The 3-year window doesn’t count regular army service, national service or Masa programs. If you get any grant, tell TAU’s tuition office so it can revise your payment plan.

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Not an oleh? Look at Masa. Tel Aviv University says most of its long-term international programs qualify for Masa grants of $500–$4,500. You need a program of at least five months that includes TAU’s intensive Hebrew ulpan, and you must meet Masa’s own criteria. Masa sets the amount.

Student Authority (olim)Olim within three years of aliyah who qualify get aid paid directly to TAU, partly covering tuition in English-taught programs.
MasaGrants of $500–$4,500 for eligible programs that include TAU’s intensive Hebrew ulpan. Apply on Masa’s site after you’re accepted.
TAU scholarshipsThe Lowy International School lists scholarships and need-based aid for accepted students.

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.

Tuition2026–27, per TAU’s fees page.$12,640
Application feeNon-refundable.$150
Student services feeSecurity, welfare and the Student Union, every year.$300
Thesis yearOptional; tuition to be announced.TBD
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Olim, check what the aid covers. The Student Authority pays up to the standard state tuition, which Nefesh B’Nefesh lists as ₪16,239 a year for a master’s. Ask TAU how much of the $12,640 that leaves you to pay.

How to join

How to get started.

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Bachelor’s degreeA bachelor’s (or MA) with a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or 80 on a 100-point scale.
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EnglishApplicants whose previous degree wasn’t taught in English submit a recent TOEFL or IELTS score.
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Rolling admissionsOngoing; apply early.
  1. Check your fitGet the guide and your olim eligibility from Studyil.
  2. Apply to TAUOnline, with rolling admissions. Apply early.
  3. File with the Student AuthorityOlim: TAU receives the aid directly once you qualify.
  4. Plan Masa or ulpanIf you’re eligible for Masa, add the Hebrew ulpan.
FAQ

Questions about this program.

How long is the MA in Conflict Resolution and Mediation?

10 months, with an optional thesis track.

How much does it cost?

$12,640 for 2026–27, plus a $150 application fee and a $300 student services fee.

Do I get a mediation qualification?

Yes. The International Mediation certificate is included at no additional tuition.

Is TOEFL or IELTS required?

If your previous degree wasn’t taught in English, you submit a recent TOEFL or IELTS score.

Can olim get funding?

Olim under 30 within three years of aliyah who qualify for Student Authority aid have it paid directly to TAU, partly covering tuition.

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