Electrical & Computer Engineering
Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBachelor of Science (B.Sc)
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Admission requirements
Intake for the 2026/27 academic year
You can be admitted through one of these tracks:
Regular track
Electrical and Computer Engineering, single major | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [engineering sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)
- Engineering sekhem: 547
- Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
- 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 engineering sekhem and/or psychometric score is up to 10 points below the required score 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.
- Until July each year, applicants may be admitted without bagrut in Physics if they meet all admission requirements, provided they complete the course "Introduction to Physics—Mechanics" in the summer semester at the Center for Pre-Academic Studies. Starting in July each year, only applicants who have completed 5 units of Physics with a passing grade or an equivalent course approved by the Center for Pre-Academic Studies will be admitted, in addition to meeting all admission requirements
Regular track
Electrical and Computer Engineering, single major – Ra'amim | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [engineering sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)
- Engineering sekhem: 547
- Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
- English level: Basic level
- Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
- The Ra'amim program for academic reserve students only
- No review of exceptional cases
- Until July each year, applicants may be admitted without bagrut in Physics if they meet all admission requirements, provided they complete the course "Introduction to Physics—Mechanics" in the summer semester at the Center for Pre-Academic Studies. Starting in July each year, only applicants who have completed 5 units of Physics with a passing grade or an equivalent course approved by the Center for Pre-Academic Studies will be admitted, in addition to meeting all admission requirements
Regular track
Electrical and Computer Engineering combined double-degree program – Physics and Electrical Engineering | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [engineering sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)
- Engineering sekhem: 560
- Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 650
- Mathematics: 90/5
- Physics: 90/5
- Quantitative reasoning: 142
- English level: Basic level
- Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
- Admission with first or second preference only
- Quantitative sekhem 650
- Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose psychometric score is up to 10 points below the required score 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.
Regular track
Electrical and Computer Engineering combined double-degree program – Mathematics and Electrical and Computer Engineering | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [engineering sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)
- Engineering sekhem: 550
- Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 650
- Mathematics: 90/5
- Physics: 5 units, grade 82
- Quantitative reasoning: 135
- English level: Basic level
- Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
- Admission with first or second preference only
- 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.
Regular track
Electrical and Computer Engineering combined double-degree program - Electrical Engineering and Computer Science | Admission based on the psychometric exam or Netiv La'Akademia exam [engineering sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)
- Engineering sekhem: 567
- 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
- Admission with first or second preference only
- Quantitative sekhem 750
- 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.
Regular track
Electrical and Computer Engineering combined double-degree program - Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering | Admission based on the psychometric exam or Netiv La'Akademia exam [engineering sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)
- Engineering sekhem: 555
- Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
- English level: Basic level
- Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
- First or second preference only
- Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose engineering sekhem or psychometric score is up to 10 points below the required score 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.
- Until July each year, applicants may be admitted without bagrut in Physics if they meet all admission requirements, provided they complete the course "Introduction to Physics—Mechanics" in the summer semester at the Center for Pre-Academic Studies. Starting in July each year, only applicants who have completed 5 units of Physics with a passing grade or an equivalent course approved by the Center for Pre-Academic Studies will be admitted, in addition to meeting all admission requirements
Regular track
Electrical and Computer Engineering double major - Mathematics and Electrical Engineering | Admission based on the psychometric exam or Netiv La'Akademia exam [engineering sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)
- Engineering sekhem: 547
- Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
- Mathematics: 5 units, grade 87
- English level: Basic level
- Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
- Applicants with an academic background: referred for review by the department only after submitting an up-to-date transcript.
- Until July each year, applicants may be admitted without bagrut in Physics if they meet all admission requirements, provided they complete the course "Introduction to Physics—Mechanics" in the summer semester at the Center for Pre-Academic Studies. Starting in July each year, only applicants who have completed 5 units of Physics with a passing grade or an equivalent course approved by the Center for Pre-Academic Studies will be admitted, in addition to meeting all admission requirements
- Policy on review of exceptional cases: according to the single-major track of the 2 departments.
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.
The Hebrew terms
single majorחד-חוגיpsychometric examפסיכומטריNetiv La'Akademia examנתיב לאקדמיהsekhemסכםgeneral (multi-domain) psychometric scoreרב-תחומיBasic levelבסיסיapplicantמועמדadmissions committeeועדת קבלהdepartmentחוגreview of exceptional casesועדת חריגים
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- Source:The institution's sitebgu.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026intake 2026/27
What you study
Israel, a country with few natural resources, must base its economy on developing a modern, knowledge-intensive industry. Most of this industry is based on computers, circuits, microelectronics, control systems, communications systems, sensing systems, optoelectronics, and various types of electronic measurement systems.
The Electrical Engineering and Computer Science study program is designed to train engineers with broad knowledge of hardware and software, who will form the leading tier in research and development in the high-tech industries. Graduates of the program can join knowledge-intensive industries in a wide range of engineering and scientific roles in computer and software engineering.
- Source:The institution's sitebgu.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
- 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.
- Electronics EngineeringResearch, design, and guidance for the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems. Study of the technological aspects of materials, products, and processes, and providing advice about them.
- Application ProgrammingWriting and maintaining code for software applications and operating systems.
- Electrical EngineeringResearch, design, and guidance for the construction and operation of electrical systems, components, motors, and equipment, as well as consulting on their operation and maintenance. Studying the technological aspects of materials, products, and processes.
- 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.
Which industries they work in
- Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services38%
- Scientific Research and Development34%
- Manufacture of Computers, Electronic and Optical Equipment19%
Employment rate above average: 91% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across universities)
Graduates' salaries are above average: ₪40,100 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/1321“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/108checked 2 Oct 2026
Admitted students and graduates
for this program at this institution
- Program length: 4 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 108 points
- Average psychometric score 670 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
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
- Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/מוסדות מתוקצביםchecked 4 Oct 2026
- Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/שכר-הלימודchecked 4 Oct 2026
- Source:Ministry of Defensehachvana.mod.gov.il /…/List-of-Educational-Institu…checked 4 Oct 2026
- Source:Ministry of Defensehachvana.mod.gov.il /…/Perypheria44checked 4 Oct 2026