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Architecture

The Sami Shamoon College of EngineeringBachelor of Architecture (B.Arch)

Periphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuitionWho: Discharged soldiers and those who have completed national service.per the Ministry of Defense page as checked on 4 Oct 2026

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Admission requirements

Regular track

Admission requirements

  • Bagrut in mathematics at 4 units with a grade of at least 80 or at 5 units with a grade of 70
  • Psychotechnical score of 560 or higher
  • Hebrew proficiency test for applicants taking the psychometric exam in a foreign language

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

For every track

  • Passing a screening test
  • Passing a personal interview
  • eligibility for a bagrut certificate

The Hebrew terms

bagrutבגרותunitsיח"לpsychometric examפסיכומטריscreening testמבחן מיון ממוחשבpersonal interviewראיון אישיeligibility for a bagrut certificateזכאות לבגרותbagrut certificateתעודת בגרות

What you study

The degree provides knowledge in the planning and construction of buildings of various scales, from master plans for communities, planning and rehabilitation of residential neighborhoods, and planning and design of buildings of different sizes and uses, to interior design and furniture. Planning takes into account the need to maintain a balance between aesthetics, durability, and functionality, as well as cultural, social, psychological, environmental, economic, and legal aspects. Courses in the degree include theoretical courses such as the history of architecture, architectural theory and philosophy, art history, and courses in the social sciences, as well as practical courses such as drafting, engineering, and studio work.

After the degree

What graduates work as

  • Building Architecturemost commonPlanning buildings and structures for commerce, industry, housing, leisure, and more. Planning construction, maintenance and restoration work, and overseeing this work.
  • Urban and Transportation PlanningDeveloping and implementing plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and agricultural land and for transportation systems. Researching and advising on economic, environmental, and social factors that affect land use and traffic flow on roads.
  • Landscape ArchitecturePlanning and designing landscapes and open spaces in public areas, along roads, and at commercial, industrial, and residential sites. Planning and supervising construction and maintenance work in these areas.
  • Civil EngineeringResearching, planning, and managing construction, operation, and maintenance work, and advising on these matters. Investigating and advising on the technological aspects of materials.
  • Academic Teaching of Engineering and ArchitecturePreparing and delivering lectures and classes at institutions of higher education. Conducting research and writing academic articles and books.

Which industries they work in

  • Architectural and Engineering Services; Technical Testing and Analysis71%
  • Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services5%
  • Education5%

Employment rate is above average 94% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across colleges)

Graduates' salaries are similar to average: ₪14,900 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation(average across colleges)

Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

  • Duration of studies 5 years
  • Average bagrut score of admitted students: 96 points
  • Average psychometric score: 500 points

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.

Periphery 44 grant

Periphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuition

Who: Discharged soldiers and those who have completed national service.

per the Ministry of Defense page as checked on 4 Oct 2026

This field at other institutions

An unofficial guide. Every fact comes from a public source — the institutions' sites, the Council for Higher Education, the Labor Ministry's Avodata, the Ministry of Defense — and links to it. Requirements change: check the institution's site before you apply.

How the data was collected

  • The Council for Higher Education register of institutions and programs — 2 Oct 2026
  • Avodata, Ministry of Labor: fields, employment and pay — 2023 data, collected 2 Oct 2026
  • Institutions' sites: admission requirements — checked 2 Oct 2026–5 Oct 2026
  • The Russian, English and French text is machine-translated and reviewed; where they differ, the Hebrew original prevails

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