Computer Science

The Israel Academic College in Ramat GanBachelor of Science (B.Sc)

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Admission requirements

Regular track

Computer Science – bachelor's degree (.B.Sc)

Applicants with an Israeli bagrut certificate – average of 80 or higher, or completion of a designated pre-academic mechina with a grade of 80 or higher, or eligibility for a bagrut certificate and a psychometric exam score of at least 520.
Required grade in the mathematics bagrut exam: 5 units – a grade of 70 or higher / 4 units – a grade of 85 or higher. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will be required to study in a mathematics mechina, at the 4-unit level, or pass an exemption exam. The grade in the course/exam must be at least 80.
Applicants with a practical engineer diploma issued by the Ministry of Education or the Ministry of Economy and Industry (MAHAT) will be considered to hold a certificate equivalent to a bagrut certificate, provided they present a transcript for their practical engineer diploma with an average of 80 or higher.

For adults and those who have studied before1

Bagrut Preparation Course for Ages 30+

Bagrut Preparation Course for Ages 30+ – Applicants over the age of 30 who do not have a bagrut certificate can join the program offered by The Israel Academic College in Ramat Gan. Certificate of completion with a grade of at least 80. We can accept up to 10% of those admitted to study at the institution that year to the 30+ mechina.

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

For every track

Hebrew level – Applicants who took bagrut exams in a language other than Hebrew must take a Hebrew proficiency assessment and meet the required level. Alternatively, they may present a score on the Hebrew proficiency test (Yael exam) to assess their Hebrew proficiency and place them in preparatory courses at the various levels.

The Hebrew terms

bachelor's degreeתואר ראשוןbagrut certificateתעודת בגרותbagrutבגרותmechinaמכינהpre-academic mechinaמכינת קד"אeligibility for a bagrut certificateזכאות לבגרותpsychometric examפסיכומטריunitsיח"לapplicantמועמדexemptionפטור

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

What you study

Computer science combines theoretical knowledge with practical, applied knowledge of using computer systems, as well as designing and building them. During the program, students must choose 1 or more specializations. Institutions offer various specializations, such as software development, internet technologies, signal processing and machine learning, artificial intelligence and machine learning, big data, communications and the internet, cybersecurity, hardware design, computer systems, signal and image processing, computer communications, software systems, and more. The curriculum includes foundational subjects in science—mathematics, physics, and computer science; in engineering—linear systems, digital systems, and electrical engineering; as well as theoretical and practical courses related to the areas of specialization. The program also includes a final project in the last year of study.

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

After the degree

What graduates work as

Software Developmentmost commonResearching, analyzing, and evaluating requirements for software applications. Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions that meet those requirements.
Application ProgrammingWriting and maintaining code for software applications and operating systems.
Management of Services in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) IndustriesPlanning, directing, and coordinating the acquisition, development, maintenance, and use of computer and communications (telecommunications) systems.
Systems AnalysisResearching, analyzing, and evaluating requirements, procedures, or problems in the field of information technology. Developing and implementing proposals, recommendations, and plans to improve existing and future information systems.
Management of Other Professional ServicesPlanning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the provision of professional and technical services.

Which industries they work in

Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services72%
Scientific Research and Development7%
Manufacture of Computers, Electronic and Optical Equipment7%

Employment rate is above average 90% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across colleges)

Graduates' salaries are above average: ₪35,000 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation(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: 89 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.

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