Information systems enable the efficient and successful management of modern organizations. They constitute the central industrial infrastructure of the information society, and are present everywhere: in banks and insurance companies, in industrial companies and retail websites, in government offices, courts, and non-governmental organizations. A huge part of the activity of those organizations cannot be realized today in the absence of information systems.

In the Department of Information Systems, we train our students to analyze, design, implement, and maintain information systems in a variety of disciplines. The students acquire technological knowledge and experience, as well as organizational and inter-personal skills needed to understand the meaning of information systems to the organization and its end-users. There is special emphasis on first-hand experience, including an industry-related final project.

The single major program offers three possible areas of focus, each of which will entitle a certification to the BSc diploma in Information Systems: development, analysis & implementation, artificial intelligent (AI).

Data Sciences Program: The program leverages the strengths of three departments: computer science, information systems, and statistics. The program in the Department of Information Systems pinpoints on matching the data science task with the organizational goals and big data management.

Please note: Starting in the academic year 2022/2023, the studies will be held on the City Campus (located in the down town, Port Street).

A unique scholarship for those admitted to the Department of Information Systems – to register for the scholarship and for full details about the scholarship click here.

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 major/ double major program:

• A weighted grade of 680
• A high school math score of 70 (five units) or 80 (four units).
• Minimum grade of 120 in the Hebrew Proficiency Test (for candidates from non-Hebrew schools)

For the Data Sciences Program:

• A weighted grade 705
• A high school math score of 80 (five units) or 90 (four units)
• Minimum grade of 120 in the Hebrew Proficiency Test (for candidates from non-Hebrew schools)
• Psychometric Entrance Examination score 675 with quantitative component in psychometric test 130

For the calculator that rates the likelihood of your admission, click here.

Admission requirements for pre-undergraduate study track:
Candidates in the waiting range (650-679) will be considered for the pre-undergraduate study track ***. The department will consider the admission to pre-undergraduate study track or in exceptional cases to the regular track for the degree. Candidates in this category may be invited for an entrance examination and / or interview, in accordance with the decision of the department.

Applicants who meet these requirements will be admitted to the pre-undergraduate study track and will be required to take three courses during their first semester for a total of 11 credits. Students must pass each course and receive an average grade of 70 in total for all three.
If they receive the required grades in the pre-undergraduate track courses, they will be accepted to the Bachelor of Science studies the following semester. These courses will count towards their degree.

*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