Structural Engineering
The Sami Shamoon College of EngineeringBachelor of Science (B.Sc)
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Admission requirements
You can be admitted through one of these tracks:
Regular track
Admission requirements
- Psychometric or psychotechnical exam score of at least 560 - Hebrew proficiency test for those who took the psychometric exam in a foreign language
- Mathematics at 5 units with a grade above 70
- Physics at 5 units with a grade above 70
- Applicants with the highest achievements will be admitted to the department
Through a preparatory program
Pre-academic mechina
- Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements will be referred to the College’s dedicated engineering mechina
Special track
Exceptions on grounds of ability and socio-economic status
- Up to 10% admitted as exceptions on grounds of ability and socio-economic status
These are minimum requirements: meeting them does not by itself guarantee admission.
For every track
- Admissions committee
- Full bagrut
The Hebrew terms
psychometric examפסיכומטריunitsיח"לdepartmentחוגmechinaמכינהpre-academic mechinaמכינת קד"אapplicantמועמדadmissions committeeועדת קבלהbagrutבגרות
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What you study
Structural engineering deals with the design and construction of industrial, public, and private structures and systems: planning and building residential buildings, factories, roads, interchanges, bridges, tunnels, ports, airports, and infrastructure. The studies address finding engineering solutions based on science and technology in a changing world in terms of climate, pollution, and resources. The curriculum includes core courses in mathematics, chemistry, and physics, as well as courses such as structural engineering, strength of materials, architectural design, engineering geology, engineering economics, reinforced concrete structures, steel structures, introduction to earthquakes, construction management, and a practical capstone project.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Civil Engineeringmost commonResearching, planning, and managing construction, operation, and maintenance work, and advising on these matters. Investigating and advising on the technological aspects of materials.
- Construction ManagementPlanning, directing, and coordinating construction projects in civil engineering, including buildings and residential homes.
Which industries they work in
- Architectural and Engineering Services; Technical Testing and Analysis42%
- Building Construction30%
- Civil Engineering Works7%
Employment rate is above average: 99% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after graduation
Graduates' salaries are above average: ₪26,200 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/1301checked 2 Oct 2026
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Admitted students and graduates
for this program at this institution
- Program length: 4 years
- On-time graduation rate: 85% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 89 points
- Average psychometric score: 500 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
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
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