Studies of Sustainability
University of Kiryat Shmona in the GalileeBachelor of Arts (B.A)
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Admission requirements
You can be admitted through one of these tracks:
By bagrut, no psychometric exam
Bagrut average
- Eligibility for a bagrut certificate with an average of 85. The admissions committee range starts at an average of 67
By bagrut, no psychometric exam
Bagrut average – admissions committee consideration range(our wording)
- Eligibility for a bagrut certificate with an average of 85. The admissions committee range starts at an average of 67
- The admissions committee will consider applicants who do not meet the full admission requirements.
Regular track
Weighted score
- Psychometric score, composite score or weighted score of 450. The admissions committee range starts at a score of 400
Regular track
Weighted score – admissions committee range(our wording)
- Psychometric score, composite score or weighted score of 450. The admissions committee range starts at a score of 400
- The admissions committee will consider applicants who do not meet the full admission requirements.
Special track
Exceptional applicants
- The admissions committee will consider admitting exceptional applicants in special cases, including improving access to higher education, applicants from specific populations, or personal circumstances unique to the field of study. Exceptional applicants may not exceed 10%.
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.
The Hebrew terms
bagrutבגרותeligibility for a bagrut certificateזכאות לבגרותbagrut certificateתעודת בגרותadmissions committeeועדת קבלהapplicantמועמדweighted scoreציון משוקללpsychometric scoreציון פסיכומטריpsychometric examפסיכומטריreview of exceptional casesועדת חריגים
- Source:The institution's sitetelhai.ac.ilchecked 3 Oct 2026
What you study
The degree provides a broad understanding of the challenges that affect our lives, such as climate change, legislation, energy, water, food, transportation, and smart and sustainable cities, among others, while developing an entrepreneurial approach to creating solutions. Students must choose between 2 specializations: Sustainability and Governance or Sustainability and Economics. Courses in the degree include: Urban Sustainability, Introduction to Sustainability, Introduction to Ecology, Introduction to Earth Systems, Introduction to Environmental Thought, Environmental Administration and Planning in Israel, Introduction to Microeconomics, Sustainability Considerations in the Energy Sector, Technology, Big Data and Sustainability, Sustainability Considerations in the Water Sector, Air, Water and Soil Pollution, Information Technology and the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Introduction to Green Entrepreneurship, Globalization and Environmental Regulation, Corporate Responsibility and Impact Investing, as well as courses in the chosen track.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
Which industries they work in
- Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services29%
Above-average employment rate: 88% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates' salaries are above average: ₪20,900 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
Admitted students and graduates
average across universities
- Program length: 3 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 92 points
- Average psychometric score: 530 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” 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
This institution is not part of the Periphery 44 grant
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Links
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