Mechanical Engineering
The Sami Shamoon College of EngineeringBachelor of Science (B.Sc)
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Admission requirements
You can be admitted through one of these tracks:
Regular track
Admission requirements
- Psychometric or psychotechnical exam (score of at least 600) - Hebrew proficiency test for those who took the psychometric exam in a foreign language
- Mathematics – 5 units with a grade above 75
- Sekhem of at least 135
Through a preparatory program
Pre-academic mechina
- Applicants who do not meet the admission requirements will be referred to the College’s dedicated engineering mechina
Special track
Exceptions on grounds of ability and socio-economic status
- Up to 10% admitted as exceptions on grounds of ability and socio-economic status
These are minimum requirements: meeting them does not by itself guarantee admission.
For every track
- Admissions committee
- Full bagrut
The Hebrew terms
psychometric examפסיכומטריunitsיח"לsekhemסכםmechinaמכינהpre-academic mechinaמכינת קד"אapplicantמועמדadmissions committeeועדת קבלהbagrutבגרות
- Source:The institution's sitesce.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
What you study
Mechanical Engineering deals with the processes of designing, researching, developing, manufacturing, and maintaining mechanical systems, from household appliances and equipment to medical devices, control and guidance systems, air-conditioning systems, automated production machines and systems, vehicles, vessels, and aircraft. The study program includes courses in mathematics, chemistry, physics, programming, and more. In most cases, students can choose a specialization during their studies, such as energy, robotics, control and mechatronics, materials mechanics, and microsystems.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Mechanical Engineeringmost commonResearch, design, and management of the production of machines, aircraft and vessels, equipment, systems, and industrial facilities. Consulting and research concerning their operation and maintenance. Studying the mechanical aspects of materials, products, and processes.
- Industrial and Manufacturing EngineeringResearching, planning, organizing, and supervising the construction, operation, and maintenance of facilities and processes for industrial production. Preparing plans to coordinate production work, and assessing its safety and economic feasibility.
- Management of Other Professional ServicesPlanning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the provision of professional and technical services.
- Software DevelopmentResearching, analyzing, and evaluating requirements for software applications. Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions that meet those requirements.
- Electronics EngineeringResearch, design, and guidance for the construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of electronic systems. Study of the technological aspects of materials, products, and processes, and providing advice about them.
Which industries they work in
- Manufacture of Computers, Electronic and Optical Equipment16%
- Scientific Research and Development14%
- Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services11%
Employment rate is above average 90% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies
Graduates’ salaries are above average: ₪22,700 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/1310checked 2 Oct 2026
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Admitted students and graduates
for this program at this institution
- Program length: 4 years
- On-time graduation rate 75% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 87 points
- Average psychometric score: 510 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
Periphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuition
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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- Source:Ministry of Defensehachvana.mod.gov.il /…/Perypheria44checked 4 Oct 2026
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