Undergraduate (Bachelors Degree)
Undergraduate Degree in The Multidisciplinary Department (Eshkol)
Learning period: 7 semesters | Type of Program: Single major | Enrollment Status: Registration begins January 29, 2023 | Department web site
In the Israeli society, which is currently transitioning from a labor-intensive economy to an information economy, there is a growing demand for graduates along with social pressure to increase accessibility towards higher education in order to meet the country’s needs. The Multidisciplinary Department offers employed people a program of intensive BA studies. The program is tailored to the requirements of both the employee and their workplace.
Eshkol is a single major, multidisciplinary Bachelor’s degree program made up of unique courses designed for employees in all areas and branches of the economy. The customized degree focuses on topics related to the main area of activity of the student’s employer’s as well as to related disciplines.
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 the special admission requirements of the Faculty of Humanities.
- For further information see department website
- Candidates over the age of 30, can be accepted to the Eshkol multidisciplinary Bachelor of Arts program meeting general admission requirements.
- 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.
Admission Requirements for Students who have a Matriculation Certificate** but have not taken the Psychometric Exam:
Candidates under the age of 30, who have a full matriculation certificate with an average of 80 or higher, who meet the general university admission requirements can be accepted for a bachelor’s degree. Candidates with a lower average will be invited to an entrance exam.
Applicants over the age of 30 can be admitted to a bachelor’s degree based on a matriculation or an equivalent certificate.
*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
This program is offered as a single major.
Employment options after graduation: the degree enables graduates to expand their areas of interests and advance within the organization employing them.