Philosophy, Politics and Economics

University of HaifaBachelor of Arts (B.A)

No psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 110 or moreRegistration closedas checked on 2 Oct 2026

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Admission requirements

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

Regular track

Admission based on sekhem score

Sekhem: 640 or higher (waitlist range: 620–639)
English level placement: Basic level 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 or the University of Haifa Hebrew placement test (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an Academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
∙ Mathematics bagrut: a grade of 80 or higher at 4 units, or a grade of 70 or higher at 5 units

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Direct admission without a psychometric exam based on the bagrut average

A full bagrut certificate with a weighted bagrut average of 110 or higher
English level placement: Basic level 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 or the University of Haifa Hebrew placement test (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an Academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
∙ Mathematics bagrut: a grade of 80 or higher at 4 units, or a grade of 70 or higher at 5 units

Through a preparatory program

Admission through the University of Haifa mechina programs — direct admission to a degree(our wording)

Grade average of 93 or higher (without bonus points) in the University of Haifa mechina
English level placement: Basic level 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 or the University of Haifa Hebrew placement test (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an Academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
∙ A grade of 80 or higher in a 4-unit Mathematics course
∙ Admission interview (if required)

Through a preparatory program

Admission to the Ofek track toward a degree through the mechina

Grade average of 85–92 (without bonus points) in the University of Haifa mechina
English level placement: Basic level 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 or the University of Haifa Hebrew placement test (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an Academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
∙ A grade of 80 or higher in a 4-unit Mathematics course
Successfully pass 5–6 courses with a grade of 70 or higher during the first semester of studies
Only after completing the pre-academic track will you become a regular student

Special track

Admission through the Ofek track toward a degree — based on a bagrut certificate — without a psychometric exam(our wording)

A full bagrut certificate with a weighted bagrut average of 90 or higher
English level placement: Basic level 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 or the University of Haifa Hebrew placement test (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an Academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
∙ Mathematics bagrut: a grade of 80 or higher at 4 units, or a grade of 70 or higher at 5 units
Successfully pass 5–6 courses with a grade of 70 or higher during the first semester of studies
Only after completing the pre-academic track will you become a regular student

Special track

Admission through the Ofek track toward a degree — based on a sekhem below the cutoff(our wording)

Sekhem: 570–629
English level placement: Basic level 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 or the University of Haifa Hebrew placement test (conditional admission in the first year until a score of 120 is achieved), or successful completion of an Academic Hebrew course as part of the university mechina
∙ Mathematics bagrut: a grade of 80 or higher at 4 units, or a grade of 70 or higher at 5 units
Successfully pass 5–6 courses with a grade of 70 or higher during the first semester of studies
Only after completing the pre-academic track will you become a regular student

For adults and those who have studied before1

Admission through the transfer pathway from The Open University of Israel

Applicants with a full bagrut certificate may apply based on their achievements at the Open University. Anyone who completes a group of courses at the Open University from a list available from the program secretariat, and meets the requirements with an average grade of at least 80, may apply. Admission will be to the first or second year, at the discretion of the program head. Applicants must also meet the university's admission requirements, including Hebrew and English level placement. For more information, contact the secretariat of the PAKAM program.

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.

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The Hebrew terms

sekhemסכםwaitlist rangeטווח המתנהlevel placementסיווג רמהBasic levelבסיסיAmirnet examאמירנטpsychometric examפסיכומטריYaelnet examיעל"נטplacement testמבחן סיווג רמהmechinaמכינהbagrutבגרות

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What you study

The bachelor's degree in PPE is an ideal program for those who see themselves making decisions in public and government service, the business sector and international organizations. It equips students with the skills they need to navigate a complex global strategic environment.

A bachelor's degree in Philosophy, Economics and Political Science (PEP) provides tools and an interdisciplinary knowledge base for understanding how societies and social institutions function or should function. The program combines knowledge in economics, public policy and politics. The curriculum includes core studies and elective courses in all 3 fields: economics, philosophy and political science. Courses in the degree include Introduction to Economics, Introduction to Political Science: Concepts and Approaches, Introduction to Ethics and Political Philosophy, History of Modern Philosophy, Principles of Political Economy 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

Economicsmost commonResearch, monitoring data, analyzing information, preparing reports and plans, and providing advice to solve business and economic problems. Developing models to analyze patterns in the economy, explain them and predict them.

Which industries they work in

Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services46%
Head Office Services; Management Consulting Services11%

Employment rate above average: 89% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across universities)

Graduates’ salaries above average: ₪28,300 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
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 96 points
Average psychometric score: 630 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.

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