Information Systems Engineering

Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBachelor 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:

Regular track

Information Systems Engineering, single major | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

Quantitative sekhem: 720
Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 550
Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
Quantitative reasoning: 125
English level: Basic level
Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score, and/or who are up to 5 points short in one of the required components, will be considered by the department’s admissions committee based on their overall application. Reviews of exceptional cases are subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the registration period.
Applicants with an academic background: cases are considered only after they submit an up-to-date transcript.

Regular track

Information Systems Engineering, single major – adapted track | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and psychometric exam in addition](our wording)

Quantitative sekhem: 720
Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 550
Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
Quantitative reasoning: 125
English level: Basic level
Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
The program is intended for applicants with a technological background
Applicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements and whose quantitative sekhem and/or psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score will be considered by the department’s admissions committee based on their overall records. Exceptional-case review is subject to available places in the department and may take place at various times during the registration period.

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

single majorחד-חוגיpsychometric examפסיכומטריNetiv La'Akademia examנתיב לאקדמיהsekhemסכםquantitative reasoningחשיבה כמותיתgeneral (multi-domain) psychometric scoreרב-תחומיBasic levelבסיסיapplicantמועמדadmissions committeeועדת קבלהdepartmentחוג

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Source:The institution's sitebgu.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026intake 2026/27

What you study

. The program covers every stage of the development, implementation, and security of data-intensive computerized systems, using cutting-edge technologies for data processing, analysis, and learning.

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:The institution's sitebgu.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
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: 91% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies

Graduates' salaries are above the average: ₪40,900 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation

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Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

Program length: 4 years
On-time graduation rate: 85% of students
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 102 points
Average psychometric score: 640 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.

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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