Arabic - Language and Literature
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Where to study it
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- Bar-Ilan UniversityArabicBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 90 or moreAlso required: English, Hebrew
- Hebrew University of JerusalemArabic Language and LiteratureBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- Tel Aviv UniversityArabic and Islamic StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 102 or moreIntake 2026/27Other requirements apply
- University of HaifaArabic Language and LiteratureBachelor of Arts (B.A)Haifa region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
What you study
The studies provide extensive knowledge of the Arabic language, both theoretical and practical, across its different forms: classical, literary, modern, and spoken Arabic. They also provide knowledge of literature written in Arabic and of Arab culture. Courses in the degree include language and linguistics courses: Arabic and the Semitic languages, Arabic grammar through modern and classical approaches, and the dialects spoken in the East and West; as well as literature courses: classical Arabic literature, in both prose and poetry, modern Arabic literature, theories of translation, the history of Muslim thought, and polemical literature.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Teaching in elementary schoolmost commonTeaching a range of subjects at the elementary-school level.
- 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.
- Preschool EducationPromoting the social, physical and intellectual development of young children through educational activities and games.
- Special Education TeachingTeaching people of all ages with physical or mental disabilities, learning disabilities or special needs, and promoting their social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
- Other work in the field of teachingProviding individual instruction in other subjects and educational counseling in schools.
Which industries they work in
- Local government30%
Graduates’ salaries below average: ₪8,600 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Most graduates go on to a master's degree(average across all institutions)
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
In short, in plain words
Arabic studies cover the Arabic language—Classical, Modern, and spoken—as well as Arabic literature and culture.
Courses include Arabic grammar, spoken dialects, poetry and prose in Classical Arabic, and theories of translation.
Graduates of the field work in elementary school teaching.
A plain-words retelling of the Avodata data
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
Admitted students and graduates — by type of institution
average across universities
- Program length: 3 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 96 points
- Average psychometric score: 500 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 3 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 96 points
- Average psychometric score: 500 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data