Geography and Environmental Studies
University of HaifaBachelor of Arts (B.A)
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Admission requirements
You can be admitted through one of these tracks:
Regular track
Admission based on sekhem score
- Sekhem: 540 or higher (waitlist range: 510–539) for daytime studies | 500 or higher (waitlist range: 450–499) for evening studies
- 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 a score of 120 is achieved) or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
- ∙ There is a 2-year program for which applicants can be admitted only after passing an admissions interview and only with Basic level English + a score of 120 or higher on the Yaelnet exam
By bagrut, no psychometric exam
Direct admission without a psychometric exam based on the bagrut average
- Full bagrut certificate with a weighted bagrut average of 100 or higher
- 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 100 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved) or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
Through a preparatory program
Admission through the University of Haifa mechina programs — direct admission to a degree(our wording)
- Average grade of 90 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 a score of 120 is achieved) or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
Special track
Admission through the Ofek track toward a degree — based on a bagrut certificate — without a psychometric exam(our wording)
- Full bagrut certificate with a weighted bagrut average of 75 or higher
- 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 a score of 120 is achieved) or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
- Successfully completing 3–4 courses with a grade of 76 or higher during the first semester of studies
- Only after completing the pre-academic track will you become a regular student
For adults and those who have studied before5
Admission for applicants who hold a degree from a recognized academic institution
- Degree average: 70 or higher
Admission based on a practical engineer diploma
- English level placement: Pre-Basic level or higher based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam
- Recognized practical engineer certificate from MAHAT
- ∙ Admissions interview as needed
Bachelor’s degree completion program for tour guides
- The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies and the Department of Israel Studies or the Department of Archaeology at the University of Haifa offer a joint double major bachelor's degree program for certified tour guides.
- Special requirements for tour guide and professional training tracks
Program for people with professional training
- These tracks are intended to expand the geographical and environmental knowledge of people with professional training and enable them to earn an academic certificate.
- Special requirements for tour guide and professional training tracks
For applicants over age 30
- For applicants over age 30: bagrut average of 75 or higher + admissions interview
- 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 100 or higher on the Yaelnet exam or the Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved) or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
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
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
A wide range of fields are studied and researched at the school, including geology, geomorphology, climate, ecology, water resources, cultural, social, urban and historical geography, sustainability, tourism, environmental planning and policy, geographic information systems, remote sensing, and emergency management.
The studies cover human and physical phenomena that shape the Earth’s space, as well as the study of human activity and the interaction between human activity and the landscape and space. The curriculum includes many fields of knowledge, such as Earth sciences, natural sciences, and social sciences, and combines theoretical content with practical field experience. Topics covered in the degree include climate and climate change, economics, Earth sciences, biology, urban planning, environmental planning, political geography, transportation, agriculture, and more.
- 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
What graduates work as
- Teaching in secondary schoolmost commonTeaching at the secondary-school level, excluding the teaching of subjects intended to prepare students for work in specific fields of employment.
- Urban and Transportation Planningmost commonDeveloping and implementing plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and agricultural land and for transportation systems. Researching and advising on economic, environmental, and social factors that affect land use and traffic flow on roads.
- Teaching in elementary schoolTeaching a range of subjects at the elementary-school level.
- Sales and Marketing ManagementPlanning, directing, and coordinating marketing and sales work within or for a company or organization.
- Civil EngineeringResearching, planning, and managing construction, operation, and maintenance work, and advising on these matters. Investigating and advising on the technological aspects of materials.
Which industries they work in
- Architectural and Engineering Services; Technical Testing and Analysis13%
- Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services11%
- Education9%
Employment rate above average: 85% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across universities)
Graduates’ salaries are below average 11,600 ₪ Average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies
Most graduates go on to a master's degree
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/450“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/107checked 2 Oct 2026
Admitted students and graduates
for this program at this institution
- Program length: 3 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 89 points
- Average psychometric score 520 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.
- Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/מוסדות מתוקצביםchecked 4 Oct 2026
- Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/שכר-הלימודchecked 4 Oct 2026