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- Ben-Gurion University of the NegevCognitive and Brain SciencesBachelor of Science (B.Sc)South region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 115 or moreIntake 2026/27Also required: mathematics, English, Hebrew and more
- Hebrew University of JerusalemCognitive and Brain SciencesBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Jerusalem regionAdmission without the psychometric exam — see belowRegistration closed
- The Open University of IsraelCognitive SciencesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Sharon region3 yrsOpen admission
- University of HaifaCognitive SciencesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Haifa region3 yrsRegistration closed
- University of HaifaCognitive SciencesBachelor of Science (B.Sc)Haifa region3 yrsRegistration closed
What you study
Cognitive science seeks to explain mental abilities such as perception, learning, memory, language, thinking, decision-making, creativity, emotions, group relationships, and consciousness. The studies explore the processes people go through as they receive, process, and act on information. The curriculum is multidisciplinary and includes foundational studies in statistics, research methods, and mathematics, as well as courses in various fields: computer science and information systems, psychology, philosophy, linguistics, cognitive science, and brain science.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
Which industries they work in
- Education44%
Graduates’ salaries above average: ₪21,400 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
In short, in plain words
In cognitive science, students learn to explain perception, learning, memory, language, thinking, and emotions.
In their studies, students examine how people take in information, process it, and act on it.
The curriculum includes courses in various fields, such as computer science, psychology, and philosophy.
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- 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 105 points
- Average psychometric score 670 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 3 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students 105 points
- Average psychometric score 670 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data