Undergraduate (Bachelors Degree)
Undergraduate Degree in Multidisciplinary Studies
Learning period: 3 Years/2 Years | Type of Program: Double major | Enrollment Status: Registration begins January 29, 2023 | Department web site
The Department of Multidisciplinary Studies (double major) offers a broad education which is not limited to a specific discipline. The Department of Multidisciplinary Studies offers a double major B.A program. There is also a single major program, available for practical engineers.
Depending on their interests, students can study several main subjects. The department’s unique structure also allows students to find the right balance between the study requirements of the disciplinary department and those of the multidisciplinary department. The double major evening program allows students to complete their studies while keeping their job.
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 conditions of the Faculty of Humanities.
- 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.
Requirements for the practical engineering training track:
Practical Engineering Certificate or Certificate of Completion of Practical Engineering Studies
Classification level in English
Additional requirements for the psychodelic program:
Classification level in English: score of 100 and more on the English level placement tests (AMIR /AMIRAM).
Additional requirements for the psychotheatraly program:
Classification level in English: score of 120 and more on the English level placement tests (AMIR /AMIRAM).
Admission Requirements for Students who have a Matriculation Certificate** but have not taken the Psychometric Exam:
Admission to the pre-undergraduate track will be possible as early as this coming summer semester. In this track, applicants will be required to take two courses, and earn an average grade to be determined by the department.
If they receive the required grades in the pre-undergraduate track courses, they will be accepted to the Bachelor of Arts 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
- Multidisciplinary program—double major – (day and evening program).
- Practical engineers—single major —evening program. The practical engineers’ program is a structured program (twice a week in the afternoon, online once a week).
- The Psychodelic Program—is an academic program in conjunction with the Department of Art History whose graduates can proceed to a master’s degree in Therapy.
- The Tour Guide Program—in conjunction with the Israel Studies and Archaeology departments. Intensive Program
- The Psychotheatraly Program – in conjunction with the Department of Theater.
Employment opon graduation: According to the additional department.