Fine Arts

University of HaifaBachelor of Arts (B.A)

Admission without the psychometric exam — see below

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Admission requirements

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

Regular track

Admission based on sekhem score

Sekhem: 500 or higher (waitlist range: 470–499)
English level placement: Pre-Basic level or higher based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam
Hebrew level placement: a score of 90 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa (conditional admission in the first year until the score reaches 120) or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Direct admission without a psychometric exam based on the bagrut average

English level placement: Pre-Basic level or higher based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam
Hebrew level placement: a score of 90 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa (conditional admission in the first year until the score reaches 120) or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
Full bagrut certificate

Through a preparatory program

Admission through the University of Haifa mechina programs — direct admission to a degree(our wording)

Average grade of 80 or higher in the University of Haifa mechina
English level placement: Pre-Basic level or higher based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam
Hebrew level placement: a score of 90 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa (conditional admission in the first year until the score reaches 120) or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
Applicants must pass the department admissions committee and the entrance exam detailed above

For adults and those who have studied before1

Admission for applicants who hold a degree from a recognized academic institution

Degree average: 70 or higher

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

Passing an entrance exam that includes: 1. Completing a personal questionnaire: It will be emailed to applicants who register for the program. All sections must be completed according to the instructions. 2. Presenting a portfolio in PDF or PowerPoint format: about 20 works/creations made in the past 2 years (techniques: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, digital work, or any other technique/combination of techniques). The works must be photographed in good quality, with each work placed on a separate page in the file. 3. Introductory interview

The Hebrew terms

sekhemסכםwaitlist rangeטווח המתנהlevel placementסיווג רמהPre-Basic levelטרום בסיסיBasic levelבסיסיAmirnet examאמירנטpsychometric examפסיכומטריYaelnet examיעל"נטplacement testמבחן סיווג רמהmechinaמכינה

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

What you study

Here, you will gain experience with traditional media such as painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture and ceramics, while also trying out new techniques such as performance art, photography and digital media. All this takes place under the personal guidance of leading artists in Israel, who accompany you every step of your artistic journey.

The studies combine artistic practice and intensive creative work in workshops with theoretical studies in art history and the philosophical, cultural, and local aspects of creativity and art, among other subjects. The curriculum introduces students to a wide range of tools, techniques, and media, including painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, video, sound, printmaking, and more. The studies usually also include master classes, field trips, and a final project.

Source:The institution's siteadmissions.haifa.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

After the degree

Graduates of related fields work as:

Related fields: Art History

Visual Artmost commonSculpting, painting, drawing, and engraving works of art and caricatures.
Graphic design and multimedia designmost commonCreating graphics, special effects, animations, and images for computer games, films, music videos, print media, and advertisements.
Other work in the field of teachingmost commonProviding individual instruction in other subjects and educational counseling in schools.

Which industries they work in

Education29%
Creative Activities, Art and Entertainment13%
Other professional, scientific, and technical services11%

Employment rate is above average 87% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)

Graduates’ salaries are below average 9,300 ₪ average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/301checked 2 Oct 2026
Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/300checked 2 Oct 20262023 data

Admitted students and graduates

average across all institutions

Program length: 4 years
On-time graduation rate 75% of students
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 94 points
Average psychometric score: 510 points

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 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.

Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/מוסדות מתוקצביםchecked 4 Oct 2026
Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/שכר-הלימודchecked 4 Oct 2026