Ofakim
University of HaifaBachelor of Arts (B.A)
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Admission requirements
You can be admitted through one of these tracks:
Regular track
Admission based on sekhem score
- Sekhem: 700 or higher (waitlist range: 670–699)
- English level placement: exemption in English (grade 134 or higher) based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam
- Hebrew level placement: a score of 120 or higher on the Yaelnet exam, a Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa, or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
- *Applications from students who have completed 1 academic year with 20 credit points or more and an average of 93 or higher will be considered; in exceptional cases, their applications will also be considered after 1 semester in which they met these criteria.
- ∙ Admissions interview
Through a preparatory program
Admission through the University of Haifa mechina programs — direct admission to a degree(our wording)
- Average grade of 95 or higher in the University of Haifa mechina
- English level placement: exemption in English (grade 134 or higher) based on the Amirnet exam or the English section of the psychometric exam
- Hebrew level placement: a score of 120 or higher on the Yaelnet exam, a Hebrew placement test at the University of Haifa, or successful completion of an academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
- ∙ Admissions interview
For adults and those who have studied before1
Admission for applicants who hold a degree from a recognized academic institution
- Degree average: 90 or higher
- ∙ Admissions interview
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
- Essay writing
The Hebrew terms
sekhemסכםwaitlist rangeטווח המתנהlevel placementסיווג רמהexemptionפטורAmirnet examאמירנטpsychometric examפסיכומטריYaelnet examיעל"נטplacement testמבחן סיווג רמהmechinaמכינהacademic yearשנת הלימודים
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- Source:The institution's siteadmissions.haifa.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
What you study
In the bachelor's degree program at Ofakim, you will explore various academic disciplines, develop exceptional writing and analytical skills, and deepen your critical thinking.
The degree combines courses in both fields, with a wide range of options to choose from. Courses in the degree program include: in the social sciences—courses in psychology, sociology, political science and international relations, communications, management, and education; in the humanities—history, literature, philosophy, art history, Jewish studies, linguistics, film, music, theater, and more.
- Source:The institution's siteadmissions.haifa.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Management of Other Professional Servicesmost commonPlanning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the provision of professional and technical services.
- Office Managementmost commonSupervising and coordinating the activities of employees in the office.
- Prison Guardingmost commonSupervising prisoners and maintaining order in prisons and correctional institutions.
- Teaching in elementary schoolmost commonTeaching a range of subjects at the elementary-school level.
- Office Administrationmost commonPerforming a variety of clerical and administrative tasks in accordance with standard procedures.
Which industries they work in
- Local government25%
- Public Administration and Security; Compulsory National Insurance13%
- Education12%
Employment rate is above average 90% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates' salaries are similar to the average: ₪15,700 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation(average across all institutions)
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
Admitted students and graduates
average across all institutions
- Program length: 3 years
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 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.
- Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/מוסדות מתוקצביםchecked 4 Oct 2026
- Source:Council for Higher Educationche.org.il /…/שכר-הלימודchecked 4 Oct 2026