Academic excellence and contribution to the local community have been at the heart of the College's vision since its establishment. The Academic College of Tel Aviv-Yafo was founded in 1994 as a non-profit public institution, and in under three decades has made substantial progress in realizing its vision. The College's six schools offer nine Bachelors programs and ten Masters programs. 4,780 students are currently enrolled in the College, which already boasts nearly 19,000 graduates. Our alumni have amassed significant achievements in academia and business, as well as civic activities and public initiatives. The schools of Management & Economics, Computer Sciences, Behavioral Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Government & Society, and Information Systems offer students a range of study programs that encourage inspiring and collaborative dialog among various disciplines. The College’s curricula are rigorous and challenging, and the faculty is committed to high quality teaching and active, ongoing research. The College's "open door" policy helps students cope with both the demanding study requirements as well as with personal problems.