Art History
Education and Higher EducationMedia, Culture and Design
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- Ben-Gurion University of the NegevArt HistoryBachelor of Arts (B.A)South region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 85 or moreIntake 2026/27Also required: English, Hebrew and more
- Ben-Gurion University of the NegevVisual Arts: Art History and Studio ArtsBachelor 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 JerusalemArt HistoryBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- Tel Aviv UniversityArt HistoryBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 87 or moreIntake 2026/27Other requirements apply
- The Open University of IsraelArt HistoryBachelor of Arts (B.A)Sharon regionOpen admission
- University of HaifaArt HistoryBachelor of Arts (B.A)Haifa region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 100 or moreAlso required: English, Hebrew
College of education1
What you study
The studies provide extensive knowledge of the history and philosophy of art across different periods and cultures, from prehistoric times to the present day. Students develop skills in analyzing, understanding, and evaluating works of art, as well as learn a range of research methods for analyzing and interpreting works of art in their historical and cultural contexts. The curriculum touches on many fields and usually focuses on 4 major periods: antiquity and the classical period, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance and Baroque periods, and modern and contemporary art. Courses in the degree include Introduction to Greek Art, The Formation of Islamic Art, 19th-Century Art, Introduction to Hellenistic and Roman Art, Portraits in the Greek, Roman, and Early Christian Worlds, and more.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Visual Artmost commonSculpting, painting, drawing, and engraving works of art and caricatures.
- Graphic design and multimedia designmost commonCreating graphics, special effects, animations, and images for computer games, films, music videos, print media, and advertisements.
- Other work in the field of teachingmost commonProviding individual instruction in other subjects and educational counseling in schools.
Which industries they work in
- Education20%
- Social Welfare and Relief Services Without Accommodation11%
Employment rate is above average 93% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates’ salaries below average: ₪10,000 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 art history, students learn about the history and philosophy of art in different periods and cultures, from prehistoric times to the present day.
Students develop the ability to analyze and interpret works of art in their historical and cultural contexts.
Graduates work in visual arts, such as sculpture and drawing, as well as in graphic design and multimedia design.
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: 70% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 98 points
- Average psychometric score: 530 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 3 years
- On-time graduation rate: 70% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 98 points
- Average psychometric score: 530 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data