Undergraduate (Bachelors Degree)
Undergraduate Degree in Social Work
Learning period: 3 years single major | Type of Program: Single major | Enrollment Status: Registration begins January 29, 2023 | Department web site
The School sees as its purpose to train graduates who will become the future leaders in the field of social work, and will act for social justice along with being committed to social change, by having the required high-level professional knowledge, skills and tools to aid and advance individuals, families, groups, and communities.
The School is committed to developing a pool of researchers outstanding in their field, with critical thinking skills and social awareness, and to guide them in conducting research that is groundbreaking and contributes to society. The teaching staff includes researchers and professionals of the first rank in Israel and the world, with strong social commitment, who lead groundbreaking studies in social work.
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.
- Weighted grade of 615.
- Candidates’ knowledge of English must meet the proficiency standards set at the level termed “Basic”
- YAEL–Hebrew Proficiency score of 120 for candidates from non-Hebrew schools
- 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.
Candidates 42 years and older exempt from the psychometric requirements. Admission to the department is based on a full matriculation certificate, a department interview, a basic level of English with a score of 120 in the YAEL Hebrew Proficiency Exam (for candidates who studied in a school where the language of instruction was not Hebrew).
For more information, see the department’s website.
*The University reserves the right to change or amend the admission regulations, fees and tuition at any time without prior notification.
The Department offers only a single major program.
Employment upon graduation: Graduates are employed in a wide range of services and organizations for welfare, health, and rehabilitation; state-public organizations, third sector organizations, and private organizations. For example, social service departments, mental health clinics, rehabilitation centers, residential youth facilities, day centers for the elderly, nursing homes, the National Insurance Institute, Ministry Of Defense, IDF, factories, businesses, and non-profit organizations.