Information Systems Engineering
Afeka – Tel Aviv Academic College of EngineeringBachelor of Science (B.Sc)
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Admission requirements
Intake for the 2026/27 academic year
You can be admitted through one of these tracks:
By bagrut, no psychometric exam
Admission based on bagrut - applicants with an advanced-level science subject
- Mathematics: 4 units with a grade of 85 or higher, or 5 units with a grade of 75 or higher.
- English: 4 units with a grade of 70 or higher, or 5 units with a grade of 60 or higher.
- Bagrut in 5 units of physics or computer science with a grade of 60 or higher, or 5 units in another science subject with a grade of at least 70 (chemistry, biology, electronics, electronics and computers, engineering sciences, biotechnology, biotechnological systems, computational science and data science), or one of the mechinot: physics or the new mechina: foundations of programming and logical thinking with a grade of 70 or higher
- English level placement: “Beginners”/“Basic” level before starting studies (Amirnet exam/English score on the psychometric exam)
By bagrut, no psychometric exam
Admission based on bagrut - applicants without an advanced-level science subject
- Mathematics: 4 units with a grade of 90 or higher, or 5 units with a grade of 80 or higher.
- English: 4 units with a grade of 70 or higher, or 5 units with a grade of 60 or higher.
- English level placement: “Beginners”/“Basic” level before starting studies (Amirnet exam/English score on the psychometric exam)
Regular track
Admission based on the psychometric exam**
- Psychometric score: 620 or higher (general multi-domain weighting or quantitative emphasis) and quantitative reasoning score on the psychometric exam: 115 or higher
- Mathematics: 4 units with a grade of 80 or higher, or 5 units with a grade of 70 or higher, or a mathematics mechina with a grade of 70 or higher.
- English level placement: “Beginners”/“Basic” level before starting studies (Amirnet exam/English score on the psychometric exam)
Regular track
Admission based on the psychometric exam** and an advanced-level science subject
- Psychometric score: 600 or higher (general multi-domain weighting or quantitative emphasis) and quantitative reasoning score on the psychometric exam: 115 or higher
- Mathematics: 4 units with a grade of 80 or higher, or 5 units with a grade of 70 or higher, or a mathematics mechina with a grade of 70 or higher.
- Bagrut in 5 units of physics with a grade of 60 or higher, or 5 units in another science subject with a grade of at least 70 (chemistry, biology, electronics, electronics and computers, engineering sciences, biotechnology, biotechnological systems, computational science and data science), or one of the mechinot: physics or the new mechina: foundations of programming and logical thinking with a grade of 70 or higher
- English level placement: “Beginners”/“Basic” level before starting studies (Amirnet exam/English score on the psychometric exam)
Regular track
Admission based on sekhem score
- Sekhem score above 180
For adults and those who have studied before2
Admission based on a practical engineer diploma
- Practical engineer diploma from MAHAT/Ministry of Education: grade average of at least 85
- Mathematics: 4 units with a grade of 80 or higher, or 5 units with a grade of 70 or higher, or a mathematics mechina with a grade of 70 or higher.
- English level placement: “Beginners”/“Basic” level before starting studies (Amirnet exam/English score on the psychometric exam)
- A practical engineer is not required to have a bagrut certificate.
Admission based on previous studies
- Bachelor’s degree with an average of 80 or higher
- Mathematics: 4 units with a grade of 80 or higher, or 5 units with a grade of 70 or higher, or a mathematics mechina with a grade of 70 or higher.
- New mechina: Programming fundamentals and logical thinking, grade of 70 or higher
- English level placement: exemption before the start of studies (Amirnet exam/English score on the psychometric exam) or submission of a transcript showing an English exemption—with approval from the English coordinator.
- Eligibility for a bagrut certificate is not required.
These are minimum requirements: meeting them does not by itself guarantee admission.
For every track
- A full bagrut certificate is a mandatory prerequisite for admission through all tracks
- ** Psychometric exam results are valid for 10 years from the date of the exam.
- Admission based on a pre-academic mechina specifically designed for this purposeA certificate from a pre-academic mechina specifically for engineering and exact sciences, completed in a 1-year track (9 months of study) at another academic institution, will be recognized as an alternative to the bagrut certificate, according to the admission framework for each study program as detailed on the website. Approval from the Vice President for Academic Administration is required. Admission to studies is conditional on the track meeting the requirements of the Council for Higher Education's (CHE) mutual recognition reform, while ensuring the required number of hours and subjects are covered in the 4 core subjects.
The Hebrew terms
bagrutבגרותapplicantמועמדadvanced-level subjectמקצוע מוגברunitsיח"לmechinaמכינהlevel placementסיווג רמהBeginners levelמתחיליםBasic levelבסיסיAmirnet examאמירנטpsychometric examפסיכומטרי
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What you study
Information systems engineering focuses on the planning, construction, implementation, and analysis of computerized information systems that support the collection, storage, analysis, distribution, and presentation of information, with an emphasis on innovations in software technologies and adapting information systems to current requirements and long-term organizational needs. Topics studied in the degree include courses providing a foundation in scientific subjects such as computer science, mathematics, and statistics, as well as courses in computational learning, artificial intelligence, engineering sciences, management and economics, distributed information systems, and more.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Software Developmentmost commonResearching, analyzing, and evaluating requirements for software applications. Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions that meet those requirements.
- Application ProgrammingWriting 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.
- 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.
Which industries they work in
- Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services75%
Employment rate above average: 84% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates’ salaries above average: ₪28,300 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across colleges)
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“colleges” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
Admitted students and graduates
average across colleges
- Program length: 4 years
- On-time graduation rate 30% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 95 points
- Average psychometric score: 590 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“colleges” 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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