Behavioral Sciences

Ono Academic CollegeBachelor of Arts (B.A)

No psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 90 or more

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Admission requirements

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Direct admission

Full bagrut certificate with an average of 90 or higher – direct admission, or 24 credit points from The Open University of Israel (*does not include recognition of previous studies), or a practical engineer certificate

Regular track

Weighted admission

Passing an admissions interview and a bagrut average of 85–90, or a psychometric exam score of 550 and a full bagrut certificate.

Through a preparatory program

Pre-academic mechina

A pre-academic mechina will be available. To learn more about the mechina and its requirements, schedule a consultation.

Special track

Academic Pathway Program

For applicants with a full bagrut who do not meet the average grade requirement (completion of a cluster of academic courses before beginning their studies).

For adults and those who have studied before2

Over 30 years of age

Weighted admissionOver 30 years of age: pass an admissions interview and have a full bagrut.

Applicants with previous academic studies

Weighted admissionApplicants with previous academic studies: pass an admissions interview.

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

For every track

As part of the admissions process, a preliminary interview with the head of the specialization will be conducted

The Hebrew terms

direct admissionקבלה ישירהbagrutבגרותcredit pointsנ"זpractical engineerהנדסאיbagrut averageממוצע בגרותpsychometric examפסיכומטריmechinaמכינהpre-academic mechinaמכינת קד"א

Source:The institution's siteono.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026

What you study

Behavioral science combines sociology, anthropology, and psychology. Psychology deals with the individual—the person and their behavior; anthropology studies cultures; and sociology focuses on studying the interactions between people and their environment. The studies provide theoretical knowledge, along with practical tools and skills for understanding, researching, and studying behavioral issues affecting people as individuals and as part of a group. Topics in the degree include anthropology, society and culture, introduction to political science, introduction to sociology, introduction to psychology, developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, cross-cultural psychology, introduction to organizations and organizational consulting, and more.

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

After the degree

What graduates work as

Psychologymost commonThe study of mental processes and the behavior of individuals or groups, in order to promote personal, social, educational, and occupational adjustment and development.
Other Human Resources and Career Servicesmost commonProviding business services related to human resources policy, such as employee recruitment and development, job analysis, and career guidance.
Social Work and Counseling in Social Welfaremost commonProviding 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.
Human Resources Managementmost commonPlanning, directing, and coordinating policies relating to the workforce, labor relations, and professional activities related to health and safety within or for a company or organization.
Office ManagementSupervising and coordinating the activities of employees in the office.

Which industries they work in

Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services15%
Education10%
Local government7%

Employment rate above average: 91% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across colleges)

Graduates’ salaries below average: ₪12,700 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across colleges)

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

Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

Program length: 3 years
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 88 points
Average psychometric score: 460 points

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026

Money

How the institution is funded

Non-budgeted institutions

Tuition

At academic institutions that are not funded by the Planning and Budgeting Committee (PBC), tuition is set by the institution itself.

The grants page

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