Information Systems and Applied Computer Science

The Achva Academic CollegeBachelor of Science (B.Sc)

No psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 95 or more

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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:

Regular track

Admission based on psychometric score / sekhem

Sekhem score (a calculation combining the psychometric score and bagrut) or a psychometric score of 550 or higher.
4 units of mathematics with a grade of 80 or 5 units of mathematics with a grade of 70.

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Admission based on a high bagrut average without a psychometric exam

Eligibility for a full bagrut certificate with an average grade of 100 or higher, including: 5 units in mathematics with a grade of 70 or higher, or 4 units in mathematics with a grade of 80 or higher.
Applicants with a bagrut average of 95 or higher will be required to have a grade of 75 or higher in 5 units of mathematics, or a grade of 90 or higher in 4 units of mathematics.

Regular track

Admission based on a preparatory program

A bagrut average of 85 with a TIL test/psychometric exam score of 480.
If you do not have 4 units, complete a prerequisite course in mathematics with a grade of 85.
Applicants with 3 units of mathematics will be required to take a preparatory mathematics program and achieve a grade of 85 as a condition for passing the preparation program.
Progression to the degree program after completing the preparatory program with an average of 75 or higher (a score of at least 70 in each course)
And what if I don't meet the admission requirements for a degree in computer science?A preparation program for holders of a bagrut certificate with a grade of 75 or higher, with 4 units of English/a supplementary course at the college, and a psychometric score or TIL score of 480 (applicants whose exam language is not Hebrew are required to take the Yael exam [Hebrew proficiency test] and score 107).

Through a preparatory program

Admission based on a pre-academic mechina in engineering and exact sciences, comprising 1040 hours, in accordance with the Council for Higher Education guidelines

A grade of 80 or higher in mathematics, a grade of 75 or higher in computer science, a grade of 75 or higher in academic reading and writing skills, and a grade of 60 or higher in English.
Or an average of 75 in the mechina courses
Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements will be invited to an interview with the department head.
Pre-academic mechina for those without a bagrut certificate or with a partial bagrut certificate and a score of 480 on the TIL test/psychometric exam in Hebrew.

For adults and those who have studied before2

Degree holders

Applicants with a B.A. degree may be admitted to the program provided their degree average is 75
Applicants with a B.Sc. degree may be admitted to the program provided their degree average is 70.
The program heads will review the mathematics courses on the transcript and decide whether a preparatory program is needed.
Make sure you meet the mathematics threshold requirements (through your academic background or bagrut)

Practical-engineer diploma holders

Practical-engineer diploma holders may be admitted to the program with an average of 80 or higher on the MAHAT state exams, or a grade of 75 or higher on each of the MAHAT state exams, or a full bagrut certificate that includes 4 English units with an average of 75, and a practical-engineer transcript with an average of 75 or higher.
Make sure you meet the mathematics threshold requirements (through your academic background or bagrut)

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

For every track

*Applicants who do not have a bagrut or a psychometric exam in Hebrew will be required to take the Yael exam with a score of 107 or higher.

The Hebrew terms

psychometric scoreציון פסיכומטריpsychometric examפסיכומטריsekhemסכםbagrutבגרותunitsיח"לeligibility for a bagrut certificateזכאות לבגרותbagrut averageממוצע בגרותTIL testתילprerequisite courseקורס קדםapplicantמועמד

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

What you study

The degree provides knowledge in the characterization, development and management of information and technology systems, such as computers, communications systems, the internet and smartphones, combined with an understanding of the needs of organizations, customers and suppliers. This knowledge is applied in a range of fields, including medicine, banking, manufacturing, retail, high tech and more. Courses in the degree include Introduction to Microeconomics, Introduction to Probability and Statistics, Introduction to Information and Learning Technologies, Mathematics, Introduction to Computer Science, Introduction to Organization and Management, Research Methods, Java, Python, Linear Algebra, Data Structures, Information Systems Analysis, Project Management, Marketing Fundamentals, Data Science and more.

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

After the degree

What graduates work as

Application Programmingmost commonWriting and maintaining code for software applications and operating systems.
Systems AnalysisResearching, analyzing, and evaluating requirements, procedures, or problems in the field of information technology. Developing and implementing proposals, recommendations, and plans to improve existing and future information systems.
Software DevelopmentResearching, analyzing, and evaluating requirements for software applications. Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions that meet those requirements.
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.
Management of Other Professional ServicesPlanning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the provision of professional and technical services.

Which industries they work in

Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services62%
Manufacture of Computers, Electronic and Optical Equipment5%
Management and Support Services for Offices and Businesses3%

Employment rate is above average 94% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across colleges)

Graduates' salaries are above average: ₪26,500 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation(average across colleges)

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Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

Program length: 3 years
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 90 points
Average psychometric score: 470 points

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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.

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