Academic Focus

  • Students engage in introductory and core courses in the 1st semester in preparation for the seminars, electives, workshops and thesis in the later semesters
  • Lecturers are leading experts in the field of migration, bringing a wide range of knowledge and experience into the classroom
  • Courses are interdisciplinary in nature, with a strong focus on anthropology and sociology
  • Students can choose electives from the 11 other graduate programs offered at Tel Aviv University
  • Discussion and dialogue are encouraged in all classes

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Practical Focus

  • Students develop their professional and practical skills through workshops, an internship and networking opportunities
  • Internship placements are assigned to each student based on their specific interests and area of focus
  • Intensive workshops are organized throughout the year by leading international migration organizations
  • Practitioners are regularly invited to speak to give students exposure to the “real world” of migration
  • Site visits, organized trips and conferences give students the opportunity to learn through multiple lenses and experiences 

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Why Study with Us?

 
  • Earn an MA in one intensive year. 
  • Be part of an international and diverse student body
  • Understand the issues of migration from an interdisciplinary approach 
  • Learn from exceptional professors and leading experts in the field
  • Understand the global complexities of migration through the local context of Israel 
  • Get hands-on experience and practical tools through internships and organized trips
 
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Upcoming Events

Media that Matters: Migration in Film: Student organized film series highlighting the different stories of migration around the world. 

Upcoming dates: 

January 16, 18:30 - 20:30- Sin Nombre (Location: Mazeh 9)
January 23, 18:30 - 20:30 - The Namesake (Location: Mazeh 9)
February 26, 18:30 - 20:30 - The Gods Grew Tired of Us (Location: Cafe Xoho)
March 12, 18:30 - 20:30 - Bread and Roses (Location: Cafe Xoho)

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International Conference on Migration and Well-Being: January 8-10: to see a summary of the conference, click here