Undergraduate (Bachelors Degree)
Undergraduate Degree in Economics
Learning period: 3 Years | Type of Program: single major, double major | Enrollment Status: Registration begins January 29, 2023 | Department web site
The Department of Economics teaches theory and tools that will enable students to analyze and understand economic problems on the individual and corporate levels, and on the national economic level, including its global context.
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.
Double major in Economics / Single major in Business Management
- A weighted grade of 660
- 100 in the Hebrew Proficiency Test (YAEL)
- A high school math score of 80 (four units) or 70 (five units).
- English score at least 100 on English Level Placement Tests (AMIR /AMIRAM)
Single major in Accounting.
- Weighted grade of 680
- 100 in the Hebrew Proficiency Test (YAEL)
- A high school math score of 80 (four units) or 70 (five units).
- English score at least 100 on English Level Placement Tests (AMIR /AMIRAM)
Single major in Economics / Economics major with division in Data Science (single major)/Extended Economics Track
- Weighted grade of 660
- 100 in the Hebrew Proficiency Test (YAEL)
- A high school math score of 80 (four units) or 70 (five units).
- English level at least 100 on English Level Placement Tests (AMIR /AMIRAM)
- To view the admission requirements for the combined program for philosophy, economics and political science, click here.
- For the calculator that rates the likelihood of your admission, click here.
Admission Requirements for Students who have a Matriculation Certificate**
- candidate who meets all the requirements (listed above) with the exception of the weighting score, will be enrolled in a pre-degree track.
- Matriculation certificate 105 including bonuses
- A grade of at least 110 (acceptance on the condition of completing a grade of 120 by the end of the first year)
- Matriculation Mathematics 4 credits grade 80 or 5 credits grade 70
- English level ‘basic’ at least
At the end of the pre-degree track, you can continue to a variety of programs in the department, except for the accounting track and a single-track track with an expanded division in data science.
*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
- Double major in Economics
- Single major in Business Management
- Single major in Accounting.
- Economics major with division in Data Science (single major)
- Extended Economics Track
- Single major in Economics
- PPE – Bachelor’s Degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
Employment options upon graduation: Graduates may apply for jobs in the private and public sectors or study for a Master’s degree in Economics or Business Management.