Software Engineering

BRAUDE – College of Engineering, KarmielBachelor of Science (B.Sc)

No psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 101 or morePeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuitionWho: 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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Admission requirements

Intake for the 2026/27 academic year

You can be admitted through one of these tracks:

Regular track

Threshold requirements: psychometric exam and bagrut(our wording)

550 in the general multi-domain psychometric score and 550 in the quantitative-oriented psychometric score
110 in the quantitative component
85 in the English component of the psychometric exam or Amirnet exam
An applicant who takes the psychometric exam in a language other than Hebrew and whose bagrut certificate is from an institution where the language of instruction is not Hebrew is required to have a score of at least 100 on the Yael exam.
Bagrut cutoff scores (weighted bagrut average, without bonus points)Bagrut average – 70
Mathematics – a grade of 80 at 4 units or 70 at 5 units (alternatively, a grade of 80 in the College’s pre-engineering mechina)
English – 70 at 4 units or 60 at 5 units
An additional advanced-level subject besides mathematics and English – a grade of 60

By bagrut, no psychometric exam

Admission route without a psychometric exam (optimal bagrut average)(our wording)

Bagrut average (best, including bonus points) – 101
Mathematics – a grade of 80 at 4 units or 75 at 5 units; alternatively, a grade of 80 in the College’s pre-engineering mechina
English – a grade of 75 at 4 units or 70 at 5 units
An additional advanced-level subject beyond mathematics and English – grade 70
An applicant whose bagrut certificate is from an institution where the language of instruction is not Hebrew is required to have a score of at least 110 on the Yael exam or Yaelnet exam.
English placement test (Amirnet exam), score of 85
These admission tracks are not intended for applicants in the Academic Reserve program. These admission tracks require meeting all registration requirements. Applicants whose scores fall short of the requirements cannot be admitted.
To calculate the best possible bagrut average, add 12.5 points to a science subject at the 4-unit level and 25 points to a science subject at the 5-unit level.

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

eligibility for a bagrut certificate

The Hebrew terms

psychometric examפסיכומטריbagrutבגרותgeneral (multi-domain) psychometric scoreרב-תחומיquantitative-orientedבדגש כמותיquantitative reasoningחשיבה כמותיתAmirnet examאמירנטapplicantמועמדbagrut certificateתעודת בגרותYael examיע"לbagrut averageממוצע בגרות

Source:The institution's sitew3.braude.ac.ilchecked 2 Oct 2026intake 2026/27

What you study

Computer science combines theoretical knowledge with practical, applied knowledge of using computer systems, as well as designing and building them. During the program, students must choose 1 or more specializations. Institutions offer various specializations, such as software development, internet technologies, signal processing and machine learning, artificial intelligence and machine learning, big data, communications and the internet, cybersecurity, hardware design, computer systems, signal and image processing, computer communications, software systems, and more. The curriculum includes foundational subjects in science—mathematics, physics, and computer science; in engineering—linear systems, digital systems, and electrical engineering; as well as theoretical and practical courses related to the areas of specialization. The program also includes a final project in the last year of study.

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

After the degree

What graduates work as

Software Developmentmost commonResearching, analyzing, and evaluating requirements for software applications. Designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software solutions that meet those requirements.
Application ProgrammingWriting and maintaining code for software applications and operating systems.
Management of Services in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) IndustriesPlanning, directing, and coordinating the acquisition, development, maintenance, and use of computer and communications (telecommunications) systems.
Systems AnalysisResearching, analyzing, and evaluating requirements, procedures, or problems in the field of information technology. Developing and implementing proposals, recommendations, and plans to improve existing and future information systems.
Management of Other Professional ServicesPlanning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the provision of professional and technical services.

Which industries they work in

Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services72%
Scientific Research and Development7%
Manufacture of Computers, Electronic and Optical Equipment7%

Employment rate is above average 90% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across colleges)

Graduates' salaries are above average: ₪35,000 average monthly salary 5–6 years after graduation(average across colleges)

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“colleges” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

Admitted students and graduates

average across colleges

Duration of studies: 3–4 years
On-time graduation rate 60% of students
Average bagrut score of admitted students: 97 points
Average psychometric score: 570 points

Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“colleges” tabchecked 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.

Periphery 44 grant

Periphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuition

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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