Social Work

Ariel University in SamariaBachelor of Social Work (B.S.W)

No psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 105 or more

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Admission requirements

Intake for the 2026/27 academic year

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Average: 105

Average: 105
A background in English and mathematics in the bagrut will be taken into account during the review.

Regular track

Combined score

Combined score: 600
The required psychometric score for admission is at least 550.

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Placement on the waiting list until the start of the academic year

Bagrut average: 103–104
Admission after being placed on a waiting list will be based solely on available places and subject to the decision of the departmental admissions committee. You may be required to attend an interview during the waiting period.

Special track

Admissions committee for exceptional cases

Applicants with a psychometric score of at least 580 who do not meet the combined score requirement of 600.

Special track

Exceptional admission

The department reserves the right to consider applicants who do not meet the admission requirements through exceptional admission, subject to a limit of up to 10% of the admission quota, in accordance with Council for Higher Education guidelines. Each case will be reviewed individually by the departmental admissions committee.

For adults and those who have studied before3

Graduates with a bachelor's degree from an academic institution recognized by the Council for Higher Education

Average of 80

Transfer after completing an academic year in social work at another institution

The following documents must be presented: annual average grade of 85 in Social Work.
Recommendation from the field training instructor.
A letter from the Social Work department at the same institution confirming the applicant's eligibility to advance to the next academic year.

Transfer after completing a full academic year at The Open University of Israel in the same field

Transfer after one full academic year at The Open University of Israel in the same field, earning at least 30 credit points, with an average of 85 and a minimum grade of 70 in each course, subject to the other requirements listed above.
In this category, the applicant will be considered based on available places in the department.

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

For every track

An English level placement of at least 85 on the NITE level placement test is a required condition for admission.
A Yael exam score of at least 120 is required for applicants who completed high school where the language of instruction was not Hebrew, and/or who took the psychometric exam in a language other than Hebrew. Applicants with a score of 110–119 may be admitted under “Semester Admission” and will be required to enroll in the Hebrew course “Scientific Reading and Writing” in the first semester and complete it with a grade of at least 75.
Age 20 or older at the time of registration.
Eligibility for a full bagrut certificate, including English at 4 units with a passing grade, is mandatory.

The Hebrew terms

bagrutבגרותcombined scoreציון משולבadmission scoreציון קבלהpsychometric scoreציון פסיכומטריpsychometric examפסיכומטריadmissions committeeועדת קבלהreview of exceptional casesועדת חריגיםacademic yearשנת הלימודיםbagrut averageממוצע בגרותdepartmentחוג

Source:The institution's sitecampuscore.ariel.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026intake 2026/27

What you study

Social work studies provide theoretical, research-based, and practical knowledge in therapeutic and preventive work in a range of settings: communities, groups, families, and individuals (adults and children), together with professional experience. At most institutions, students choose during their studies between an individual and family track and a community track. Topics covered in the degree include introductory studies and research studies in the social sciences and humanities, behavioral sciences, welfare studies, social care, social policy and legislation, research methods, statistics, and more. Students also take part in practical experience with a range of populations: older adults, prisoners, families, at-risk youth, and more.

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

After the degree

What graduates work as

Social Work and Counseling in Social Welfaremost commonProviding advice and guidance to individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations in response to personal and social difficulties. Helping people obtain skills, resources, and support services for welfare and social problems.
Welfare and Social Services ManagementPlanning, directing, and coordinating programs that provide social and community services, such as assistance to families and child welfare services.
PsychologyThe study of mental processes and the behavior of individuals or groups, in order to promote personal, social, educational, and occupational adjustment and development.

Which industries they work in

Local government28%
Residential Care17%
Social Welfare and Relief Services Without Accommodation15%

Employment rate is above average 94% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies

Graduates' salaries are below average: ₪11,500 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies

Most graduates go on to a master's degree

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/440checked 2 Oct 2026
Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il /…/102checked 2 Oct 2026

Admitted students and graduates

for this program at this institution

Program length: 3 years
On-time graduation rate: 85% of students
Average bagrut score of admitted students 101 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.

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