Political Science and International Relations
The Open University of IsraelBachelor of Arts (B.A)
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Admission requirements
Open admission
Open admission(our wording)
- No need to present previous achievements
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.
- Source:The institution's siteopenu.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026
What you study
The degree focuses on analyzing, understanding, and explaining phenomena, processes, and actors in the international arena, beyond what happens in a single country: globalization and the declining status of the nation-state, global protection of human rights, international security issues, diplomacy, international institutions, zones of peace, and more. The curriculum includes introductory courses, such as Introduction to International Relations and International Relations in the 20th Century, followed by courses in international political economy, international law, Israel in the Middle East, research methods in international relations, as well as the option to specialize in a particular region or field.
- 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.
- Sales and Marketing ManagementPlanning, directing, and coordinating marketing and sales work within or for a company or organization.
- 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.
- Public RelationsPlanning, developing, implementing, and evaluating information and communication strategies in order to clarify the nature of businesses, organizations, products, or services and create positive attitudes toward them.
- Office ManagementSupervising and coordinating the activities of employees in the office.
Which industries they work in
- Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services19%
- Legal and Accounting Services15%
- Public Administration and Security; Compulsory National Insurance13%
Employment rate above average 83% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies
Graduates’ salaries are about average 16,600 ₪ average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation
Most graduates go on to a master's degree(average across universities)
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- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/421“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
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Admitted students and graduates
for this program at this institution
- Program length: 3 years
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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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