Archaeology and Ancient Near Eastern Cultures

Tel Aviv UniversityBachelor of Arts (B.A)

No psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 102 or more

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Admission requirements

Intake for the 2026/27 academic year

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

Regular track

suitability score

Suitability score of at least 500

Regular track

Psychometric exam

Psychometric score (general) of 450 or higher and eligibility for a bagrut certificate that meets the university's requirements

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Bagrut average

Without a psychometric examBagrut average of 102 or higher

Another track

High school completion certificate from abroad

Without a psychometric examHigh school completion certificate from abroad equivalent to an Israeli bagrut certificate: average of 90 or higher (on the Israeli grading scale)

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Average of bagrut grades (without bonus points) in humanities subjects

Without a psychometric examAverage of bagrut grades (without bonus points) of 85 or higher in humanities subjects
Humanities compulsory subjects listed on the bagrut certificate from the following: Bible, Hebrew expression (including Hebrew for holders of an Arabic-language bagrut certificate, and Hebrew for external candidates), Knowledge of the Jewish People and the State/History of the Jewish People, History, Civics, Literature, Jewish thought, English (and an additional foreign language, if applicable).

Another track

2 online courses

Without a psychometric examEligibility for a bagrut certificate and 2 online courses taken at Tel Aviv University, each with a grade of 80 or higher, at least 1 of them in the humanities.

Special track

Exceptional admission

Your credentials do not meet the requirements? You may want to check the conditions for consideration for exceptional admission

For adults and those who have studied before5

Academic education

Without a psychometric examEligibility for a bagrut certificate and academic education at an academic institution recognized by the CHE, totaling at least 30 academic semester hours, with an average of 85 or higher

Bachelor's degree

Without a psychometric examBachelor's degree (first degree) from an academic institution recognized by the CHE

Master's degree

Without a psychometric examHolders of a master's degree (second degree) from an academic institution recognized by the CHE

Age 40 or older

Without a psychometric examAge 40 or older and eligibility for a bagrut certificate

Transfer route from The Open University of Israel

Applicants seeking admission through the transfer route from The Open University of Israel must take courses totaling 36 credit points, with a grade of at least 80 in each course and an average of at least 80.
Admission through this route is to the first year.

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

The Hebrew terms

suitability scoreציון התאמהpsychometric examפסיכומטריpsychometric scoreציון פסיכומטריeligibility for a bagrut certificateזכאות לבגרותbagrutבגרותbagrut averageממוצע בגרותbonus pointsבונוסיםbagrut certificateתעודת בגרותBibleתנ"ךJewish thoughtמחשבת ישראל

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What you study

Our graduates can be found in institutions and organizations such as the Israel Antiquities Authority, the Nature and Parks Authority, the Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel, the Jewish National Fund, museums and research institutions in Israel and abroad, in teaching and management roles, or later pursuing research for master's and doctoral degrees.

Archaeology studies ancient cultures that existed in Israel and around the world by finding, documenting, and analyzing material and environmental evidence. The degree provides broad and varied knowledge of the archaeology of the Land of Israel and the Mediterranean basin throughout history, from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages: prehistoric archaeology, archaeology of the biblical period, and archaeology of the Classical and Byzantine worlds. The curriculum combines theoretical studies with practical work in the field or in laboratories. Courses in the degree include history, anthropology, philosophy, linguistics, the study of religions, geography, and more.

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After the degree

What graduates work as

Sociology and Anthropologymost commonResearching and describing the structure and origins of societies, and the interdependence between environmental conditions and human activity. Advising on and formulating economic and social policies.

Which industries they work in

Operation of Libraries, Archives, Museums and Other Cultural Activities36%

Graduates’ salaries are below average 11,200 ₪ average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies

Most graduates go on to a master's degree(average across universities)

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Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

Program length: 3 years
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 94 points
Average psychometric score: 550 points

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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.

The tuition page

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