Undergraduate (Bachelors Degree)
Undergraduate Degree in Theatre
Learning period: 3 Years | Type of Program: Single major, Double major | Enrollment Status: Registration begins January 29, 2023| Department web site
The Department of Theatre was established in 1995/6 and is the youngest of the three theatre departments in Israeli universities. Since 2013 the Department of Theatre has been part of the School of Art consisting of the Department of Music and the Department of Creative Arts, accordingly theatre students also take courses in the other departments.
The Department’s unique, state-of-the-art program offers theoretical knowledge and practical experience in theatre and the performing arts. The aim of the program is to train a body of creative, curious, independent, and knowledgeable artists, researchers, educators, and artists who are active in theatre in their communities, who have broad horizons and the ability to conduct and promote a high-quality intellectual and artistic discourse.
In the course of the three years of studies, students will acquire knowledge of the fundamentals of theatre language, the history of theatre and drama, the art of performance, and the place of theatre in society. They will also gain experience in professional classes, workshops, projects and productions
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 grade of 500 or special admission requirements of the Faculty of Humanities.
- Personal interview—in the interview candidates will present their theatre experience and talents and discuss their goals. The interview is a key element in the consideration of whether to accept a student.
- Psycho-Theatrical Program – Advanced Level A English Required
Passing the departmental entrance exam composed of practical and theoretical components. - Practical group examination as part of a workshop; During the course, the candidates will be asked to perform improvisation exercises, performing pre-prepared texts according to instructions. At the end there will be interviews.
- Theoretical exam – the candidate will receive a link to the shows / performances he has to watch, one will be chosen for which questions will be asked. The exam is a time-tested home exam, to be held before the practical 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.
Note: Departmental Summer Preparatory Course – Candidates required to participate in the department’s summer preparatory course can find full details on the department website.
Admission Requirements for Students who have a Matriculation Certificate** but have not taken the Psychometric Exam:
Candidates must pass a departmental entrance exam composed of practical and theoretical components and must have an admission’s interview (full details on the department website).Admission to studies will be conditional. Applicants accepted in this track will be required to pass an average of at least 70 (in the Outstanding Program, at least 80 Psychiatric Theatrical) in the core courses of the department, at the end of the first year (full details on 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.
** Matriculation certificate = Israeli matriculation certificate or equivalent
- A double major program in Social Theatre and Performance
- A single major program in SocialTheatre and Performance
- Psycho-Theatrical Program
Employment options upon graduation: Community Theatre, directing, acting, theatre production, teaching theatre in formal and informal educational settings.