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Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBachelor of Science (B.Sc)

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Admission requirements

Intake for the 2026/27 academic year

These requirements are incomplete — the full list is on the institution's site

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

Regular track

Computer Science single major – Computer Science | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • Quantitative reasoning: 125
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score, and/or who are up to 5 points short in one of the required components, will be considered by the department’s admissions committee based on their overall application. Reviews of exceptional cases are subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the registration period.

Regular track

Computer Science single major – Data Science | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • Quantitative reasoning: 125
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 5 points below the required score, and/or who are up to 5 points short in one of the required components, will be reviewed by the department’s admissions committee based on all their credentials. A review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the application period.

Regular track

Computer Science single major – Bioinformatics | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • Quantitative reasoning: 125
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score, and/or who are up to 5 points short in one of the required components, will be reviewed by the department’s admissions committee based on all their credentials. A review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the application period.
  • Admission with first or second preference only

Regular track

Computer Science combined with a double degree – Electrical and Computer Engineering | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 750
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 660
  • Mathematics: 85/5
  • Physics: 5 units, grade 56
  • Quantitative reasoning: 135
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Engineering sekhem 567
  • Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem or psychometric score or engineering sekhem is up to 5 points below the required score and/or up to 3 points lower in the required components will be reviewed by the department admissions committee based on their overall data. Review of exceptional cases is subject to availability of places in the department and may take place at different times during the registration period.
  • Admission with first or second preference only

Regular track

Computer Science combined with a double degree – Physics | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • Quantitative reasoning: 125
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 5 points below the required score, and/or who are up to 3 points short in one of the required components, will be reviewed by the department’s admissions committee based on all their credentials. A review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the application period.
  • Until August each year, applicants may be admitted without bagrut in Physics, but they must meet the other admission requirements. They must complete the course "Introduction to Physics—Mechanics" with a "passing" grade in the summer semester at the Center for Pre-Academic Studies.
  • Starting in August, applicants cannot be admitted without bagrut in 5 units of Physics, because the summer course starts in August.

Regular track

Computer Science combined with a double degree – Earth and Environmental Sciences | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • Quantitative reasoning: 125
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 5 points below the required score, and/or who are up to 3 points short in one of the required components, will be reviewed by the department’s admissions committee based on all their credentials. A review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the application period.

Regular track

Computer Science combined with a double degree – Biophysics-Bioinformatics | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • Quantitative reasoning: 125
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score, and/or who are up to 3 points short in one of the required components, will be reviewed by the department’s admissions committee based on all their credentials. A review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the application period.
  • Applicants who have not studied Physics at 5 units with a passing grade or completed an equivalent course approved by the Center for Pre-Academic Studies must take the course "Introduction to Physics—Mechanics" 500-5-0006, which is held in the summer or in the first semester through the Center for Pre-Academic Studies.

Regular track

Computer Science double major – Humanities and Social Sciences | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • Quantitative reasoning: 125
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score, and/or who are up to 5 points short in one of the required components, will be reviewed by the department’s admissions committee based on all their credentials. A review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the application period.
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments

Regular track

Computer Science double major – Department of Management | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • Quantitative reasoning: 125
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score, and/or who are up to 5 points short in one of the required components, will be reviewed by the department’s admissions committee based on all their credentials. A review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the application period.
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments

Regular track

Computer Science double major – Cognitive and Brain Sciences | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • Quantitative reasoning: 125
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score, and/or who are up to 5 points short in one of the required components, will be reviewed by the department’s admissions committee based on all their credentials. A review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the application period.
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments

Regular track

Computer Science double major – Life Sciences | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • Quantitative reasoning: 125
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score, and/or who are up to 5 points short in one of the required components, will be reviewed by the department’s admissions committee based on all their credentials. A review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the application period.
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • English level: Basic level
  • Additional requirementsAdvanced A level in English

Regular track

Computer Science double major – Earth Sciences | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • Quantitative reasoning: 125
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score, and/or who are up to 5 points short in one of the required components, will be considered by the department’s admissions committee based on their overall application. Reviews of exceptional cases are subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the registration period.
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments

Regular track

Computer Science double major – Physics | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • Quantitative reasoning: 125
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Until August each year, applicants may be admitted without bagrut in Physics, but they must meet the other admission requirements. They must complete the course "Introduction to Physics—Mechanics" with a "passing" grade in the summer semester at the Center for Pre-Academic Studies.
  • Starting in August, applicants cannot be admitted without bagrut in 5 units of Physics, because the summer course starts in August.
  • Policy on review of exceptional casesApplicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements but do not meet the required admission conditions will be referred to the department for review as detailed below: applicants whose psychometric exam score or sekhem is up to 10 points below the required score, and whose mathematics and physics scores are up to 5 points below the required scores. Review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at various times during the registration period.

Regular track

Computer Science double major – Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • Quantitative reasoning: 125
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score, and/or who are up to 5 points short in one of the required components, will be reviewed by the department’s admissions committee based on all their credentials. A review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the application period.

Regular track

Computer Science major – Natural Sciences departments | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • Quantitative reasoning: 125
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score, and/or who are up to 5 points short in one of the required components, will be considered by the department’s admissions committee based on their overall application. Reviews of exceptional cases are subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the registration period.

Regular track

Computer Science major | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • Quantitative reasoning: 125
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score, and/or who are up to 5 points short in one of the required components, will be reviewed by the department’s admissions committee based on all their credentials. A review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the application period.

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

The requirements are in the institution's words. Names and labels marked "our wording" are our own, written from the same page.

For every track

  • Review of exceptional cases begins on 12.4.26
  • Applicants with an academic background: cases are considered only after they submit an up-to-date transcript.
  • Review of exceptional cases in Computer Science begins on 12.4.26
  • Review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the registration period.

The Hebrew terms

single majorחד-חוגיpsychometric examפסיכומטריNetiv La'Akademia examנתיב לאקדמיהsekhemסכםquantitative reasoningחשיבה כמותיתgeneral (multi-domain) psychometric scoreרב-תחומיBasic levelבסיסיapplicantמועמדadmissions committeeועדת קבלהdepartmentחוג

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What you study

In an age when artificial intelligence is already writing code, the question arises: who understands what lies behind the code? The bachelor's degree in Computer Science

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.

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 95% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies

Graduates' salaries are above the average: ₪40,800 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation

Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

  • Program length: 3 years
  • On-time graduation rate: 25% of students
  • Average bagrut score of admitted students: 106 points
  • Average psychometric score: 690 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

only for programs at the Eilat campus

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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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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