Amirim (Humanities)

Hebrew University of JerusalemBachelor of Arts (B.A)

Registration closedas checked on 2 Oct 2026

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Admission requirements

Intake for the 2026/27 academic year

These requirements are incomplete — the full list is on the institution's site

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

Regular track

Weighted score combining the psychometric exam score and the bagrut certificate grade

The program team invites everyone who meets the excellence threshold set by the Admissions and Applicant Selection Unit to apply to the program. Admission data are determined based on a weighted score combining the psychometric exam score and the bagrut certificate score.

Through a preparatory program

Weighted score based on the psychometric exam and a mechina

50%/50% (applies to all mechina tracks)

For adults and those who have studied before2

Direct admission for holders of a bachelor's degree/doctorate

Direct admission for holders of a bachelor's degree/doctorate is available for holders of a doctorate only

Weighted score based on the psychometric exam, bagrut, and partial academic studies

Weighted score based on the psychometric exam, bagrut, and partial academic studies. Relevant admission track. Contact the Registration and Admissions Office to check your chances of admission

These are minimum requirements: meeting them does not by itself guarantee admission.

For every track

Score of 105, required in cases where the language of instruction in high school is not Hebrew
In addition to the general admission requirements, the admission process includes an invitation to a personal interview. Admission interviews for applicants to the “Amirim” program will be held in July 2026 by individual arrangement (exact dates will be published later). Applicants must submit several essays in advance, according to instructions that will be sent ahead of time.
In Amirim – Honors Program, there is one registration track: 255-1500- Amirim – Honors Program double major
Online registration on the university website for the double-major track (“Amirim” alongside another department).

Registration closed

On the institution's site:

Registration for the Amirim program for the 2026/27 academic year is closed.

The Hebrew terms

weighted scoreציון משוקללpsychometric examפסיכומטריbagrut certificateתעודת בגרותbagrutבגרותapplicantמועמדmechinaמכינהdirect admissionקבלה ישירהadmission trackמסלול קבלהpersonal interviewראיון אישיdouble majorדו-חוגי

Check your chances — the institution's calculator

Source:The institution's siteinfo.huji.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026intake 2026/27

What you study

The Amirim program is a unique honors program in the humanities, studied alongside another department, which can be in any of the Hebrew University's other faculties.

The degree provides a broad education across the humanities (the human sciences), while developing critical thinking, abstract thinking, and the ability to analyze and synthesize extensive theoretical material from multiple domains and make comparisons. Institutions offer options to pursue different tracks and areas of focus, including: an Asian Studies track, which introduces students to the culture, literature, history, politics, economy, law, and more of leading Asian countries; and a World Culture track, covering literature and art, philosophy and ideas, history, languages, and more.

Source:The institution's siteinfo.huji.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

After the degree

Graduates of related fields work as:

Management of Other Professional Servicesmost commonPlanning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the provision of professional and technical services.
Teaching in secondary schoolTeaching at the secondary-school level, excluding the teaching of subjects intended to prepare students for work in specific fields of employment.
Teaching in elementary schoolTeaching a range of subjects at the elementary-school level.
PolicingMaintaining law and order, patrolling public areas, enforcing laws and regulations, and arresting people suspected of criminal activity.
Social Work and Counseling in Social WelfareProviding advice and guidance to individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in response to personal and social difficulties. Helping people obtain skills, resources, and support services for welfare and social problems.
Legal PracticeProviding legal advice, drafting legal documents, representing clients, and managing claims in various legal settings.

Graduate salaries below average: ₪11,700 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across universities)

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/1500checked 2 Oct 2026
Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/1550checked 2 Oct 2026
Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/108“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

Admitted students and graduates

average across universities

Program length: 3 years

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

Money

How the institution is funded

Budgeted institutions

Tuition2026/27

Annual tuition for a full-time bachelor's degree program in the 2026/27 academic year: ₪12,203.

Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/מוסדות מתוקצביםchecked 4 Oct 2026
Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/שכר-הלימודchecked 4 Oct 2026