Regular Degree Studies at Israeli Universities (in Hebrew)
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The universities in Israel are multidisciplinary institutions open to all academically qualified students. Undergraduate and graduate studies are conducted within the framework of faculties/schools and are organized within departments. Courses are generally conducted in Hebrew, while reading materials are frequently in English; therefore, candidates must demonstrate proficiency in both of these languages. Studies toward the bachelor’s degree generally extend over three years. At the Technion, all undergraduate engineering programs extend over four years and architecture, five years. Candidates apply not only to a specific university but also to the department of their choice. At Bar-Ilan University special study programs are offered to students with advanced religious and yeshiva backgrounds (the Institute for Advanced Torah Studies for men and Midrasha for women). Studies toward the master’s degree generally extend over two years. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. Studies towards doctoral degrees (Ph.D., LL.D.) extend over at least two years. The main focus is on an independent research project in the framework of one of the departments. Studies are intended for holders of a master’s degree with a good grade average who have successfully completed a master’s thesis. There is also a direct doctoral program for outstanding students who have completed their bachelor’s degree. General Admission Requirements to Bachelor’s Degree Programs Candidates must have a level of education equivalent to the Israeli matriculation certificate (Bagrut) or one year of academic studies at an accredited college or university or one year of preparatory studies (Mechina) at a university in Israel. Candidates must reach a certain level of achievement on the Psychometric University Entrance Examination administered by the Israeli National Institute of Testing and Evaluation (NITE) or the U.S. Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT1). General Admission Requirements to Graduate Degree Programs Candidates must be graduates of an officially recognized university with a good grade average. Admission to master’s degree programs is on an individual basis and certain departments are highly selective. In general, students must choose a department that is a direct continuation of their undergraduate studies in order to be accepted directly to a master’s program. Certain departments require entrance examinations (e.g., the GMAT for admission to an MBA). The Technion requires candidates to take the GRE and the TOEFL. |
For Further Information: The Hebrew University
of Jerusalem Technion -
Israel Institute of Technology Tel Aviv University Bar-Ilan University University
of Haifa Ben-Gurion
University of the Negev The Open University
of Israel |