Computer Science

For every track

• ·English: Bagrut grade of 70 or higher in 4 units or a designated English preparatory program with a grade of 70 or higher.
• ·Mathematics: Bagrut grade of 85 or higher in 4 units or a designated mathematics preparatory program in 4 units with a grade of 85 or higher. Alternatively, a bagrut grade of 70 or higher in 5 units or a designated mathematics preparatory program in 5 units with a grade of 70 or higher.
• ·Students whose first language is not Hebrew must take the Yael exam and receive a score of at least 110.
• ·Hebrew admission requirements for applicants whose first language is not Hebrew — Students will also be required to take a Hebrew expression course. The course is intended to improve students’ expressive skills. Eligibility for the degree is conditional on meeting the course requirements. Students who completed a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree at an Israeli educational institution where the language of instruction is Hebrew, or whose YAEL score is higher than 125, will be exempt from the course.
• ·Hebrew admission requirements for applicants whose first language is not Hebrew — All students must obtain an exemption in Hebrew by the end of their second academic year.
• ·* Awarding the degree is subject to approval by the Council for Higher Education

The Hebrew terms

bagrut average — ממוצע בגרות · bagrut — בגרות · mechina — מכינה · pre-academic mechina — מכינת קד"א · practical engineer — הנדסאי · psychometric exam — פסיכומטרי · foreign high-school diploma — בגרות חו"ל · bagrut certificate — תעודת בגרות · eligibility for a bagrut certificate — זכאות לבגרות · department — חוג

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%