Tel Aviv University is currently processing admissions for approximately 100 disabled Israel Defense Forces (IDF) veterans injured during the Swords of Iron War for the 2026–2027 academic year. This initiative features a new admissions framework aimed at supporting wounded service members.
About 30 candidates have already been accepted, with more applicants expected to complete the process before the registration deadline. This program is noted as the first of its kind in Israel for wounded soldiers and was approved around three months ago. It is specifically for IDF soldiers with official recognition as disabled veterans by the Ministry of Defense’s Rehabilitation Department, holding a disability rating of 20% or higher.
Under the new framework, candidates recovering from physical or psychological injuries may be admitted to first-year undergraduate programs without having to take the psychometric entrance examination. This policy applies to all fields of study except medicine.
On May 29, during an open day, Tel Aviv University established a dedicated information center for disabled IDF veterans, which provided details about academic programs, admissions procedures, and available support services. Representatives from the Ministry of Defense’s Rehabilitation Department participated in this event.
The admitted students will benefit from various support services, including personal counseling, professional guidance, academic tutoring, skills-development workshops, community activities, enrichment programs, and access to a learning center equipped with assistive technologies.
This initiative expands upon a special admissions track for reservists that Tel Aviv University implemented shortly after the Swords of Iron War began, addressing challenges stemming from extended reserve duty and preparation for the psychometric exam.
Prof. Gal Oestreicher-Singer, vice rector of Tel Aviv University, remarked on the significance of supporting veterans through academic opportunities, emphasizing the institution’s commitment to providing assistance beyond mere words.
Source: themedialine.org via Google News.
