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- Bar-Ilan UniversityAsian StudiesBachelor 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
- Hebrew University of JerusalemAsian StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- Tel Aviv UniversityFar-East StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 102 or moreIntake 2026/27
- University of HaifaAsian StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Haifa region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 100 or moreAlso required: English, Hebrew
- University of Kiryat Shmona in the GalileeFar-East StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)North region3 yrs
What you study
The degree provides comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the history, geography, economy, culture, politics, security, international relations, religion, and art of East Asian countries. At most institutions, the program focuses on China, Japan, India, and Korea. It also includes language studies. Courses in the degree include the history of ancient China, the history of ancient Japan, the wars between North and South Korea, the Vietnam War and its regional effects, an introduction to Buddhism, modern China, modern Japan, relations among these countries and between them and countries around the world, the effects of the development of these regions on the State of Israel and the Middle East, and more.
- 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 services24%
- Education12%
- Wholesale Trade, Except for Motor Vehicles and Motorcycles6%
Employment rate above average: 86% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates’ salaries similar to average: ₪17,000 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 East Asian studies, students learn about the history, economy, culture, politics, and religion of East Asian countries.
The program also includes language studies, and most institutions focus on China, Japan, India, and Korea.
Degree courses include Ancient Chinese History, Introduction to Buddhism, and the Wars between North and South Korea.
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 60% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 97 points
- Average psychometric score: 570 points
average across colleges
- Program length: 3 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 88 points
- Average psychometric score: 460 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: 560 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tab“colleges” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data