Mathematics

Ariel University in SamariaBachelor of Science (B.Sc)

No psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 92 or more

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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

Average: 92

Average: 92

Regular track

Combined score

Combined admission score: 570

Through a preparatory program

Dedicated mechina average

Designated mechina average: 85
You must show eligibility for a bagrut certificate.

Special track

Exceptional admission

The department reserves the right to consider applicants who do not meet the admission requirements through exceptional admission, subject to a limit of up to 10% of the admission quota, in accordance with Council for Higher Education guidelines. Each case will be reviewed individually by the departmental admissions committee.
Possibility of review by a committee for exceptional cases for applicants with high quantitative reasoning.

For adults and those who have studied before1

Practical engineer

Practical engineer with a MAHAT average of at least 83, including the requirement of 4 units in bagrut mathematics with a grade of at least 80, or 5 units with a grade of at least 70.
A lower grade requires completing a supplementary mechina in mathematics with a grade of 85 before beginning academic studies.
Applicants must present Basic level placement in English.

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

For every track

Mathematics4 units with a grade of at least 80; 5 units with a grade of at least 70. A grade below the required level requires a mathematics completion mechina before starting studies.
An English level placement of at least 85 on the NITE level placement test is a required condition for admission.
A Yael exam score of at least 110 is required for applicants who completed high school where the language of instruction was not Hebrew, and/or who took the psychometric exam in a language other than Hebrew.
Eligibility for a full bagrut certificate, including English at 4 units with a passing grade, is a mandatory requirement. A grade below the required level requires an English completion mechina.
A supplemental mechina/entrance exam in mathematics, completed with a grade of at least 85, is required for the following applicants: those who do not meet the bagrut mathematics threshold requirements (4 units with a grade of 80, 5 units with a grade of 70).

The Hebrew terms

combined scoreציון משולבadmission scoreציון קבלהmechinaמכינהeligibility for a bagrut certificateזכאות לבגרותbagrutבגרותdepartmentחוגapplicantמועמדCouncil for Higher Educationמל"גadmissions committeeועדת קבלהreview of exceptional casesועדת חריגים

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

What you study

The degree covers a broad range of knowledge in both theoretical and applied mathematics, including topics at the heart of mathematics, such as number theory and algebra, probability and applied mathematics, various branches of geometry, logic, and the foundations of mathematics. The curriculum includes basic courses in differential and integral calculus, algebra, and geometry, as well as advanced courses in various fields such as functions, equations, analysis, topology, logic, combinatorics, set theory, game theory, probability theory, and more.

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.
Teaching in elementary schoolmost commonTeaching a range of subjects at the elementary-school level.
Software DevelopmentResearching, 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.
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 services41%
Education32%
Manufacture of Computers, Electronic and Optical Equipment5%

Average employment rate: 63% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across universities)

Graduates' salaries are above average: ₪30,500 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across universities)

Most graduates go on to a master's degree(average across universities)

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

Program length: 3 years

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.

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