Environmental Sciences

Hebrew University of JerusalemBachelor of Science (B.Sc)

Admission without the psychometric exam — see below

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Admission requirements

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

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Direct admission based on the bagrut certificate (without a psychometric exam)

Fields of Study: Environmental Sciences; Earth Sciences; Soil and Water Sciences and Environmental Economics and Management; Plant Sciences in Agriculture and Environmental Economics and Management; Animal SciencesBased on a Bagrut Certificate with an Average Grade: 102.5Deserving advancement (affirmative-action category based on socio-economic criteria): 99

Regular track

Direct admission based on the psychometric exam (for those eligible for a bagrut certificate)

Fields of Study: Environmental Sciences; Earth Sciences; Soil and Water Sciences and Environmental Economics and Management; Plant Sciences in Agriculture and Environmental Economics and ManagementBased on Psychometric Score: 625Deserving advancement (affirmative-action category based on socio-economic criteria): 590

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

For every track

Applicants who meet the direct admission requirements must also meet the other admission requirements, such as: English level, Hebrew level, minimum mathematics requirement, an additional science subject, interview, entrance exam for the department, and more. Admission to the relevant department will not be possible until the other admission requirements (the additional requirements for admission) have been completed.

The Hebrew terms

direct admissionקבלה ישירהbagrut certificateתעודת בגרותbagrutבגרותpsychometric examפסיכומטריentrance examמבחן כניסהdepartmentחוג

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What you study

The degree provides a broad understanding of the challenges that affect our lives, such as climate change, legislation, energy, water, food, transportation, and smart and sustainable cities, among others, while developing an entrepreneurial approach to creating solutions. Students must choose between 2 specializations: Sustainability and Governance or Sustainability and Economics. Courses in the degree include: Urban Sustainability, Introduction to Sustainability, Introduction to Ecology, Introduction to Earth Systems, Introduction to Environmental Thought, Environmental Administration and Planning in Israel, Introduction to Microeconomics, Sustainability Considerations in the Energy Sector, Technology, Big Data and Sustainability, Sustainability Considerations in the Water Sector, Air, Water and Soil Pollution, Information Technology and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Introduction to Green Entrepreneurship, Globalization and Environmental Regulation, Corporate Responsibility and Impact Investing, as well as courses in the chosen track.

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

After the degree

Which industries they work in

Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services29%

Above-average employment rate: 88% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)

Graduates' salaries are above average: ₪20,900 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)

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

Admitted students and graduates

average across universities

Program length: 3 years
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 92 points
Average psychometric score: 530 points

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

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.

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