Film Studies

The Open University of IsraelBachelor of Arts (B.A)

Open admission

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Admission requirements

Open admission

Open admission(our wording)

No need to present previous achievements

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.

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

What you study

The studies provide theoretical knowledge alongside training and practical experience in all areas of film and television arts. The theoretical component deals with theoretical aspects and issues related to filmmaking and television production in Israel and around the world. The practical component depends on the chosen specialization, and different institutions offer a range of specializations, such as a theory track, digital media, production, animation, screenwriting, and more. Courses in the degree cover a variety of topics, such as film genres, styles, and motifs in different countries and periods, writing and analyzing screenplays, directing techniques and working with actors, production fundamentals, screenplay writing, and more.

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

After the degree

What graduates work as

Directing, Production and Arts Managementmost commonSupervision and oversight of the technical and artistic aspects of making films, television and radio programs, music, and theater productions.
Graphic design and multimedia designCreating graphics, special effects, animations, and images for computer games, films, music videos, print media, and advertisements.
Literature and WritingPlanning, researching, and writing nonjournalistic books, screenplays, plays, essays, speeches, and guides for publication or presentation.

Which industries they work in

Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services20%
Education13%
Creative Activities, Art and Entertainment11%

Employment rate above average 81% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across universities)

Graduates’ salaries are about average 15,800 ₪ average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across universities)

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

Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

Program length: 3 years

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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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