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.

For the single/double major program

• A weighted grade of 705
• A high school math score of 75 (five units) or 90  (four units).
• YAEL score of 120 (Hebrew Proficiency Test)

For the Data Sciences program:

• A weighted grade of 705
• Psychometric Entrance Examination score 675 with quantitative component in psychometric test 130 
• YAEL score of 120 (Hebrew Proficiency Test)
• A high school math score of 80 (five units) or 90 (four units)

Admission requirements for the combined program in cognitive science:

• A weighted score of 705
• 715 in the psychometric test
• A high school math score of 90(4 units)   or 75 ( 5 units)
• YAEL score of 120 (Hebrew Proficiency Test)

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 program
• Data Sciences Program
• Students choosing to study in the double major program can combine Computer Science with Mathematics, Information Systems, Cognitive Science or “Ofakim”-University of Haifa honors program 

Employment options upon graduation: Graduates can work in hi-tech and interdisciplinary professions. In Israel’s largest development companies and successful startups. Certified teachers can teach Computer Science.