Political Science, Government and International Relations

Tel Aviv UniversityBachelor of Arts (B.A)

No psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 97 or more

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Admission requirements

Intake for the 2026/27 academic year

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

Regular track

suitability score

suitability scoreacademic year: 2026/27Acceptance threshold: 535Rejection threshold: 534

Regular track

Eligibility for a bagrut certificate and a psychometric score

Psychometric score (general) of 680 or higher and eligibility for a bagrut certificate

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Eligibility for a bagrut certificate with an average of 102 or higher

Without a psychometric examEligibility for a bagrut certificate with an average of 102 or higher

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

2 online courses

Without a psychometric examEligibility for a bagrut certificate with an average of 97 or higher, and 2 online courses (one from each cluster, as specified) with a grade of at least 85 in each: Cluster 1: Economic Growth and Distributive Justice, A History of the Muslim Peoples—from Tribes to Empires, Introduction to Psychological Sciences; Cluster 2: First Steps in Computer Science, The Brain: The Most Amazing Machine of All.

Special track

Exceptional admission

Your credentials do not meet the requirements? You may want to check the conditions for consideration for exceptional admission

For adults and those who have studied before4

Partial academic education

Partial studies at a recognized academic institution recognized by the CHE, comprising at least 30 semester hours, with an average of at least 85 in all courses taken, and a general psychometric score of at least 520. Or eligibility for a bachelor's degree from a recognized academic institution recognized by the CHE, with an average below 80, and a general psychometric score of at least 600

Eligibility for a bachelor's degree

Without a psychometric examEligibility for a bachelor's degree from an academic institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education, with an average of at least 80

Eligibility for a master's degree

Without a psychometric examEligibility for a master's degree from an academic institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education, with an average of at least 85

Transfer track from The Open University of Israel

Students admitted through the transfer route from The Open University of Israel must reach at least Advanced B level in English by the first day of the academic year.
Details about the transfer procedures are available on The Open University of Israel website.

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

The Hebrew terms

suitability scoreציון התאמהeligibility for a bagrut certificateזכאות לבגרותbagrutבגרותpsychometric scoreציון פסיכומטריpsychometric examפסיכומטריrecognized academic institutionמוסד אקדמי מוכרCouncil for Higher Educationמל"גsemester hoursש"סbachelor's degreeתואר ראשוןmaster's degreeתואר שני

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What you study

Good question—with our degree in Political Science, Government, and International Relations from Tel Aviv University, you can achieve the aspirations and goals you have set, because it gives you a comparative advantage over others.

Political science deals with political systems, nationalism and the nation-state, as well as the structures of societies and communities. The studies provide knowledge, understanding, and the ability to analyze phenomena, institutions, and political behavior in Israel and around the world, and equip students with tools and skills for analyzing situations and making decisions. Topics covered in the degree include: Political Systems, Public Policy, Political Behavior, Political Thought, Political Communication, Political Psychology, Political Economy, and more.

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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 services20%
Education8%
Public Administration and Security; Compulsory National Insurance7%

Employment rate above average: 85% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies

Graduates' salaries are above average: ₪31,400 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation

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Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

Program length: 3 years
On-time graduation rate: 70% of students
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 98 points
Average psychometric score: 600 points

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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.

The tuition page

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