Archaeology
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- Ariel University in SamariaArchaeologyBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 85 or moreIntake 2026/27Also required: English, Hebrew and more
- Bar-Ilan UniversityLand of Israel Studies and ArchaeologyBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 90 or moreRequirements only partly collectedIntake 2026/27Also required: English, Hebrew and more
- Ben-Gurion University of the NegevArchaeologyBachelor of Arts (B.A)South region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 85 or moreIntake 2026/27Also required: English, Hebrew and more
- Hebrew University of JerusalemArchaeologyBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- Hebrew University of JerusalemArchaeology and the Ancient Near EastBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- Tel Aviv UniversityArchaeology and Ancient Near Eastern CulturesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 102 or moreIntake 2026/27
- University of HaifaArchaeologyBachelor of Arts (B.A)Haifa region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 75 or moreAlso required: English, Hebrew, interview
What you study
Archaeology studies ancient cultures that existed in Israel and around the world by finding, documenting, and analyzing material and environmental evidence. The degree provides broad and varied knowledge of the archaeology of the Land of Israel and the Mediterranean basin throughout history, from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages: prehistoric archaeology, archaeology of the biblical period, and archaeology of the Classical and Byzantine worlds. The curriculum combines theoretical studies with practical work in the field or in laboratories. Courses in the degree include history, anthropology, philosophy, linguistics, the study of religions, geography, and more.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Sociology and Anthropologymost commonResearching and describing the structure and origins of societies, and the interdependence between environmental conditions and human activity. Advising on and formulating economic and social policies.
Which industries they work in
- Operation of Libraries, Archives, Museums and Other Cultural Activities36%
Graduates’ salaries are below average 11,900 ₪ 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
In archaeology, students learn about ancient cultures through the discovery, documentation, and analysis of material and environmental evidence.
Studies include prehistoric archaeology, archaeology of the biblical period, and archaeology of the classical and Byzantine worlds.
Archaeology studies include both theoretical coursework and practical studies in the field or in laboratories.
Graduates of the field work in sociology and anthropology, studying the structure of societies.
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
- On-time graduation rate: 55% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 95 points
- Average psychometric score: 550 points
average across colleges
- Program length: 3 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 92 points
- Average psychometric score: 510 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 3 years
- On-time graduation rate 65% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 95 points
- Average psychometric score 540 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tab“colleges” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data