Undergraduate (Bachelors Degree)
Undergraduate Degree in General History
Learning period: 3 Years/ 2 Years | Type of Program: Single major, double major | Enrollment Status: Registration begins January 29, 2023 | Department web site
Students of the department will acquire a knowledge of history and understanding of historical processes. Students will study the political, social, economic, and cultural development of Europe and America, their ancient Greek and Roman legacies, and the impact of Christian culture. It also explores their connections and relations with the rest of the world. The department offers single major and double major programs for B.A. students. The goal of the B.A. program is to provide a knowledge base, train students in critical thinking, and equip them with basic building blocks for scientific and historical research.
Starting with the 2018-2019 school year, students will be able to register for a Bachelor’s Degree program with a duration of two years. Students will be able to complete their bachelor’s degree in two years, including a summer semester.
General Admission Requirements:
1. Complete Matriculation Certificate/ high school diploma or an equivalent recognized by the Israeli Ministry of Education or by the Registration Department.
2. Psychometric Entrance Examination/ SAT or ACT.
3. Knowledge of English– The level of English is determined within the framework of the Psychometric Entrance Examination, the English Placement Tests (AMIR /AMIRAM) or SAT, TOFEL, IELTS, ECRL tests.
The minimum level of English required for admission to the university is Basic (a score of at least 85). Certain departments require a higher level of English.
4. Knowledge of Hebrew – Applicants who took the Psychometric Entrance Examination in a language other than Hebrew and graduated from high schools where the language of instruction was not Hebrew, must prove satisfactory knowledge of Hebrew before the beginning of the academic year by passing a Hebrew Proficiency Test (YAEL/ YAELNET/ Hebrew classification test of the University of Haifa* ). The score required for admission to the University of Haifa is a score of at least 120 on the YAEL/ YAELNET/ Hebrew classification tests.
Applicants whose scores on the YAEL/ YAELNET/Hebrew classification tests range from 90-119 and their Psychometric score was at least 500 will be conditionally admitted and will have to pass the Hebrew Proficiency Test at the required score by the end of the first year of their studies. These students also have the option of studying a Hebrew literacy course within the framework of the University of Haifa preparatory program (Mechina) . Those who meet the course requirements and their final score in the course will be 85 and above will be exempt from the Hebrew condition.
Please note that certain departments require a higher level of Hebrew and that some departments do not approve admission with a Hebrew condition.
*The Hebrew classification test and Hebrew literacy course is valid at the University of Haifa only.
5.Departmental Entrance Examinations/Special admissions requirements– Certain departments require applicants to take a departmental Entrance Examinations and/or attend an interview or meet other departmental requirements.
For more information about the general admission requirements please read the supplement.
In addition to the general university admission requirements, the candidate must meet individual departmental admission requirements.
- A weighted score of 540 ( double major) or the special admission requirements of the Faculty of Humanities.
- A weighted score of 560 ( single major) or the special admission requirements of the Faculty of Humanities.
- Departmental English requirements : candidates’ knowledge of English must meet the proficiency standards set at the level termed “Advanced A” (a minimum score of 100 in the Amir Exam).
- Outstanding graduates of the University of Haifa’s pre-academic preparatory program will be accepted (for more information click here).
- For the calculator that rates the likelihood of your admission, click here.
*The University reserves the right to change or amend the admission regulations, fees and tuition at any time without prior notification.
** Matriculation certificate = Israeli matriculation certificate or equivalent
Single major and double major.
Employment options upon graduation: Graduates receive a broad education that is needed for understanding the global world, and for developing skills that will equip them to integrate knowledge from different disciplines. They also acquire skills in data processing and analytical and scientific analysis, and can understand long and short term processes that enable them to work in the present dynamic and demanding environment.