Undergraduate (Bachelors Degree)
Ofakim: University of Haifa Honors Program
Learning period: 3 Years | Type of Program: Double Major | Enrollment Status: Registration begins January 29, 2023 | Department web site
The Ofakim Bachelor Degree Program offers high-potential, intellectually curious students a chance to study a wide range of academic perspectives in a challenging and supportive environment. Students can take courses from all departments and at every level.
Students are automatically exempt from tuition for the first year, while tuition exemption for the second and third years depends on fulfilling the program criteria.
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.
- Weighted grade of 720
- Department interview. For more information see the department website: Ofakim website
- Exemption from study of English required
- A Hebrew evaluation test score (YAEL) of 120 is required for candidates from non-Hebrew schools.
The program will accept applications from students who do not meet the criterion of a weighted grade of 720, if they completed one year of study in an accredited academic institution with an average grade of 93 and at least 20 credit points (exceptions can be made for students who completed a semester of study, if they meet the above conditions).
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*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 is a double major program combining a wide range of departments.
Combined program with law – Students studying in the Ofakim program will be exempt from the following subjects in the Faculty of Law: non-legal electives (20 credits) and elective classes and legal workshops amounting to 10 credits. Students will study simultaneously in both undergraduate law and Ofakim program.
The Ofakim program works in collaboration with the “Smart” program for social change
Employment opportunities upon graduation: The program allows graduates to find research positions and work in social welfare for the community while exploring diverse research contexts and broadening their horizons.