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Ben-Gurion University of the NegevBachelor of Science (B.Sc)

No psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 106 or more

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Admission requirements

Intake for the 2026/27 academic year

These requirements are incomplete — the full list is on the institution's site

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

Regular track

Life Sciences, combined double degree – Biology and Marine Biotechnology | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and, in addition, the psychometric exam](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 585
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 585
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • 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 are up to 5 points below the required bagrut components will be considered by the department's admissions committee based on their overall record. Review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the registration period. There is no need to send a letter. 2. Applicants who meet the psychometric exam and sekhem requirements and have 3 units in mathematics with a grade of 95 or higher will be referred for discussion by the department.3. Deserving advancement - up to 50 points below the admission cutoff, will be referred for discussion by the department
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Life Sciences, combined double degree – Biology and Marine Biotechnology | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 106
  • Mathematics: 80 in 5 units or 90 in 4 units
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

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

  • Quantitative sekhem: 585
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 585
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Policy for review of exceptional cases:For admission based on the psychometric exam and sekhem: Applicants whose psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score (meeting the quantitative sekhem requirement is mandatory). Mathematics - 5 units with a passing grade.
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Life Sciences, single major – Life Sciences | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 106
  • Mathematics: 80 in 5 units or 90 in 4 units
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences, combined double degree – Life Sciences with Earth and Environmental Sciences | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and, in addition, the psychometric exam](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 585
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 585
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • 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 5 points below the required score and/or are up to 3 points below the required bagrut components will be considered by the department's admissions committee based on their overall record. Review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the registration period. There is no need to send a letter. 2. Deserving advancement - up to 50 points below the admission cutoff, will be referred for discussion by the department
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Life Sciences, combined double degree – Life Sciences with Earth and Environmental Sciences | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 106
  • Mathematics: 80 in 5 units or 90 in 4 units
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences, double major – Department of Statistics | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and, in addition, the psychometric exam](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 630
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 585
  • Mathematics: 80/4 or 70/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Life Sciences, double major – Department of Statistics | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 106
  • Mathematics: 5 units, grade 87
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences, double major – Cognitive and Brain Sciences | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and, in addition, the psychometric exam](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 585
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 620
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Policy for review of exceptional cases:For admission based on the psychometric exam/sekhem: Applicants whose psychometric exam score or sekhem is up to 20 points below the required score.
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments.
  • Admission at first, second, or third preference only.

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Life Sciences, double major – Cognitive and Brain Sciences | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 115
  • Mathematics: 80/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments.
  • Admission at first, second, or third preference only.

Regular track

Life Sciences, double major – Department of Management | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and, in addition, the psychometric exam](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 585
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Policy for review of exceptional cases:For admission based on the psychometric exam/sekhem: Applicants whose psychometric exam score or sekhem is up to 20 points below the required score.
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Life Sciences double major - Department of Management | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 106
  • Mathematics: 80 in 5 units or 90 in 4 units
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences double major - Geography and Environmental Development | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and, in addition, the psychometric exam](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 585
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 585
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Policy for review of exceptional cases:For admission based on the psychometric exam/sekhem: Applicants whose psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score (meeting the quantitative sekhem requirement is mandatory), Mathematics 5 units with a passing grade
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Life Sciences double major - Geography and Environmental Development | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 106
  • Mathematics: 80 in 5 units or 90 in 4 units
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences double major - Departments in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and, in addition, the psychometric exam](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 585
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 585
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must also meet the admission requirements of the departments of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Policy for review of exceptional cases:For admission based on the psychometric exam/sekhem: Applicants whose psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score (meeting the quantitative sekhem requirement is mandatory), Mathematics - 5 units with a passing grade
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only
  • Can be combined with any department in the humanities and social sciences as part of a double major, except psychology. Those interested in combining psychology with life sciences should choose the psychobiology double major track.

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Life Sciences double major - Departments in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 106
  • Mathematics: 80 in 5 units or 90 in 4 units
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must also meet the admission requirements of the departments of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only
  • Can be combined with any department in the humanities and social sciences as part of a double major, except psychology. Those interested in combining psychology with life sciences should choose the psychobiology double major track.

Regular track

Life Sciences double major - Computer Science | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and, in addition, the psychometric exam](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 720
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • 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 5 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 record. Review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the registration period. There is no need to send a letter. 2. Deserving advancement - up to 50 points below the admission cutoff, will be referred for discussion by the department
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments

Regular track

Life Sciences double major - Physics | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and, in addition, the psychometric exam](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 630
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 80/4 or 75/5
  • Physics: 70/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Until August each year, applicants may be admitted without a bagrut in physics, but they must meet the other admission requirements. They must complete the course “Introduction to Physics: Mechanics” with a “pass” grade during the summer semester at the Center for Pre-Academic Studies. From August onward, applicants cannot be admitted without a bagrut in physics at 5 units, because the summer course starts in August.
  • Policy for review of exceptional cases:Admission based on the psychometric exam/sekhem: Applicants whose psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score (they must meet the quantitative sekhem requirement) and whose required grades in mathematics and physics are up to 5 points below the required grades
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Life Sciences double major - Physics | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 106
  • Mathematics: 80/5
  • Physics: 80/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Until August each year, applicants may be admitted without a bagrut in physics, but they must meet the other admission requirements. They must complete the course “Introduction to Physics: Mechanics” with a “pass” grade during the summer semester at the Center for Pre-Academic Studies. From August onward, applicants cannot be admitted without a bagrut in physics at 5 units, because the summer course starts in August.
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences double major - Chemistry | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and, in addition, the psychometric exam](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 600
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 600
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants whose psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score (they must meet the quantitative sekhem requirement) will be reviewed by the department’s admissions committee based on all their credentials. A review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the application period.
  • Applicants who have not studied Physics at 5 units with a passing grade or completed an equivalent course approved by the Center for Pre-Academic Studies must take the course "Introduction to Physics—Mechanics" 500-5-0006, which is held in the summer or in the first semester through the Center for Pre-Academic Studies.
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Life Sciences double major - Chemistry | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 106
  • Mathematics: 85/5 or 95/4
  • Chemistry: 85/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants who have not studied Physics at 5 units with a passing grade or completed an equivalent course approved by the Center for Pre-Academic Studies must take the course "Introduction to Physics—Mechanics" 500-5-0006, which is held in the summer or in the first semester through the Center for Pre-Academic Studies.
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences double major - Sustainability and Environmental Conservation | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and, in addition, the psychometric exam](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 585
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 585
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Policy for review of exceptional cases:For admission based on the psychometric exam and sekhem: Applicants whose psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score (meeting the quantitative sekhem requirement is mandatory). Mathematics - 5 units with a passing grade.
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Additional requirementsAdvanced A level in English
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Life Sciences double major - Sustainability and Environmental Conservation | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 106
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Additional requirementsAdvanced A level in English
  • Policy on review of exceptional casesApplicants who meet the English and Hebrew requirements but do not meet the required admission conditions will be referred to the department for consideration as follows: bagrut average up to 5 points below the required average. Meeting the required bagrut components is mandatory
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences double major - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and, in addition, the psychometric exam](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 585
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 585
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Policy for review of exceptional cases:For admission based on the psychometric exam and sekhem: Applicants whose psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score (meeting the quantitative sekhem requirement is mandatory). Mathematics - 5 units with a passing grade.
  • Applicants must meet the admission cutoff of both departments
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Life Sciences double major - Entrepreneurship and Innovation | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 106
  • Mathematics: 80 in 5 units or 90 in 4 units
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must meet the admission cutoff of both departments
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences major - with Natural Sciences | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam [quantitative sekhem and, in addition, the psychometric exam](our wording)

  • Quantitative sekhem: 585
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 585
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Policy for review of exceptional cases:Admission based on the psychometric exam and sekhem: Applicants whose psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score (they must meet the quantitative sekhem requirement). Mathematics—4 or 5 units with a passing grade, or 3 units with a grade of 90
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Life Sciences major - with Natural Sciences | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 106
  • Mathematics: 80 in 5 units or 90 in 4 units
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Review of exceptional cases based on the bagrut will take place if the bagrut average is up to 5 points below the required average and/or if grades in the bagrut subjects required for admission based on the bagrut are up to 5 points below the required grades
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

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

  • Quantitative sekhem: 585
  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 585
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Policy for review of exceptional cases:Admission based on the psychometric exam and sekhem: Applicants whose psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score (they must meet the quantitative sekhem requirement). Mathematics—5 units with a passing grade
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Life Sciences major | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 106
  • Mathematics: 80 in 5 units or 90 in 4 units
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences single major - Marine Biology and Biotechnology - Eilat Campus (Eilat) | Admission based on the psychometric exam/Netiv La'Akademia exam(our wording)

  • Psychometric exam, general multi-domain score / Netiv La'Akademia exam: 585
  • Mathematics: 70/4 or 60/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Quantitative sekhem 585
  • Policy for review of exceptional cases:Admission based on the psychometric exam and sekhem: Applicants whose psychometric exam score is up to 10 points below the required score (they must meet the quantitative sekhem requirement). Mathematics—5 units with a passing grade Applicants who meet the psychometric exam and sekhem requirements with 3 units in mathematics and a grade of 95 or higher.

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Life Sciences single major - Marine Biology and Biotechnology - Eilat Campus (Eilat) | Admission based on the bagrut certificate only(our wording)

  • Bagrut average: 106
  • Mathematics: 80 in 5 units or 90 in 4 units
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5

Regular track

Life Sciences combined double degree – Biology and Marine Biotechnology

  • As an alternative to the quantitative sekhem and the mathematics grade, there is an additional admission track: psychometric exam 680 + quantitative reasoning component 125 (without a mathematics grade)
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences single major – Life Sciences

  • As an alternative to the quantitative sekhem and the mathematics grade, there is an additional admission track: psychometric exam 680 + quantitative reasoning component 125 (without a mathematics grade)
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences combined double degree – Life Sciences with Earth and Environmental Sciences

  • As an alternative to the quantitative sekhem and the mathematics grade, there is an additional admission track: psychometric exam 680 + quantitative reasoning component 125 (without a mathematics grade)
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences double major – Geography and Environmental Development

  • As an alternative to the quantitative sekhem and the mathematics grade, there is an additional admission track: psychometric exam 680 + quantitative reasoning component 125 (without a mathematics grade)
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences double major – departments in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

  • As an alternative to the quantitative sekhem and the mathematics grade, there is an additional admission track: psychometric exam 680 + quantitative reasoning component 125 (without a mathematics grade)
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must also meet the admission requirements of the departments of Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only
  • Can be combined with any department in the humanities and social sciences as part of a double major, except psychology. Those interested in combining psychology with life sciences should choose the psychobiology double major track.

Regular track

Life Sciences double major – Sustainability and Environmental Conservation

  • As an alternative to the quantitative sekhem and the mathematics grade, there is an additional admission track: psychometric exam 680 + quantitative reasoning component 125 (without a mathematics grade)
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Additional requirementsAdvanced A level in English
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences double major – Entrepreneurship and Innovation

  • As an alternative to the quantitative sekhem and the mathematics grade, there is an additional admission track: psychometric exam 680 + quantitative reasoning component 125 (without a mathematics grade)
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must meet the admission cutoff of both departments
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences major – with Natural Sciences

  • For Life Sciences only—as an alternative to the quantitative sekhem and the mathematics grade, there is an additional admission track: psychometric exam 680 + quantitative reasoning component 125 (without a mathematics grade)
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences major

  • For Life Sciences only—as an alternative to the quantitative sekhem and the mathematics grade, there is an additional admission track: psychometric exam 680 + quantitative reasoning component 125 (without a mathematics grade)
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

Regular track

Life Sciences single major – Biology and Marine Biotechnology – Eilat Campus

  • As an alternative to the quantitative sekhem and the mathematics grade, there is an additional admission track: psychometric exam 680 + quantitative reasoning component 125 (without a mathematics grade)
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5

Regular track

Life Sciences double major – Cognitive and Brain Sciences

  • Additional admission track – quantitative sekhem 585 + psychometric exam 680 + mathematics requirements
  • Mathematics: 90/4 or 80/5
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments.
  • Admission at first, second, or third preference only.

Regular track

Life Sciences double major – Department of Management

  • Additional admission track: quantitative sekhem 585 + sekhem 610 + psychometric exam 585, and 5 units in mathematics with a grade of 60 or 4 units in mathematics with a grade of 70
  • English level: Basic level
  • Hebrew level for applicants required to demonstrate Hebrew proficiency: Level 5
  • Applicants must meet the admission requirements of both departments
  • Admission as first, second, or third priority only

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

  • Applicants with an academic background: referred for review by the department only after submitting an up-to-date transcript.
  • Review of exceptional cases has begun.
  • Review of exceptional cases is subject to available places in the department and may take place at different times during the registration period.
  • Review of exceptional cases in Life Sciences began on 12.4.26

The Hebrew terms

psychometric examפסיכומטריNetiv La'Akademia examנתיב לאקדמיהsekhemסכםquantitative reasoningחשיבה כמותיתgeneral (multi-domain) psychometric scoreרב-תחומיBasic levelבסיסיapplicantמועמדbagrutבגרותadmissions committeeועדת קבלהdepartmentחוג

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What you study

Discover a wealth, variety, and forms of life that do not exist anywhere else on Earth

Biology studies the living world, the behavior of living organisms, the composition of living organisms, and the relationships among them and with the environment in which they live. The curriculum combines theoretical studies with practical laboratory experience. Topics covered in the degree include plant sciences, biochemistry, biophysics, ecology, and physics, as well as anatomy, genetics, botany, evolution, ecology, microbiology, the study and preservation of the human environment, statistics and probability, cell structure, and more.

After the degree

What graduates work as

  • Biology, Botany and Zoologymost commonStudying living organisms, their interactions with one another, and their interactions with their environment, to solve health and environmental problems.
  • Teaching in secondary schoolTeaching at the secondary-school level, excluding the teaching of subjects intended to prepare students for work in specific fields of employment.
  • Teaching in elementary schoolTeaching a range of subjects at the elementary-school level.
  • ChemistryResearching and developing concepts, theories, and methods in chemistry, and applying this knowledge to develop new knowledge or products, conduct quality control, and control processes.
  • Specialist MedicineDiagnosing, treating and preventing diseases, injuries, and physical and mental disabilities using professional, surgical and psychiatric methods. Applying principles and procedures from modern medicine. Specializing in certain types of diseases, patients and treatment methods, and sometimes also teaching and conducting research in the area of specialization and managing hospital departments.

Which industries they work in

  • Health services21%
  • Education20%
  • Scientific Research and Development10%

Employment rate above average: 82% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies

Graduates’ salaries similar to average: ₪14,200 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies

Most graduates go on to a master's degree

Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

  • Program length: 3 years
  • On-time graduation rate: 70% of students
  • Average bagrut score of admitted students: 99 points
  • Average psychometric score: 620 points

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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  • The Council for Higher Education register of institutions and programs — 2 Oct 2026
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  • The Russian, English and French text is machine-translated and reviewed; where they differ, the Hebrew original prevails

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