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- Bar-Ilan UniversityGeography and Environmental StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 95 or moreRequirements only partly collectedIntake 2026/27Also required: English, Hebrew and more
- Ben-Gurion University of the NegevGeography and Environmental DevelopmentBachelor of Arts (B.A)South region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 100 or moreIntake 2026/27Also required: English, Hebrew and more
- Hebrew University of JerusalemGeography, Environment and GeoinformaticsBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- University of HaifaGeography and Environmental StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Haifa region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 100 or moreAlso required: English, Hebrew
What you study
The studies cover human and physical phenomena that shape the Earth’s space, as well as the study of human activity and the interaction between human activity and the landscape and space. The curriculum includes many fields of knowledge, such as Earth sciences, natural sciences, and social sciences, and combines theoretical content with practical field experience. Topics covered in the degree include climate and climate change, economics, Earth sciences, biology, urban planning, environmental planning, political geography, transportation, agriculture, and more.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Teaching in secondary schoolmost commonTeaching at the secondary-school level, excluding the teaching of subjects intended to prepare students for work in specific fields of employment.
- Urban and Transportation Planningmost commonDeveloping and implementing plans and policies for the controlled use of urban and agricultural land and for transportation systems. Researching and advising on economic, environmental, and social factors that affect land use and traffic flow on roads.
- Teaching in elementary schoolTeaching a range of subjects at the elementary-school level.
- Sales and Marketing ManagementPlanning, directing, and coordinating marketing and sales work within or for a company or organization.
- Civil EngineeringResearching, planning, and managing construction, operation, and maintenance work, and advising on these matters. Investigating and advising on the technological aspects of materials.
Which industries they work in
- Architectural and Engineering Services; Technical Testing and Analysis13%
- Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services11%
- Education9%
Employment rate above average: 85% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates’ salaries are about average 15,400 ₪ 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 geography, students learn about human and physical phenomena that shape the spaces and landscapes of the Earth, and about the connection between human activity and the landscape.
Topics covered include climate and climate change, urban planning, transportation and agriculture, as well as hands-on fieldwork.
Graduates work in secondary school education and in urban and traffic planning.
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 80% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 94 points
- Average psychometric score: 570 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 3 years
- On-time graduation rate 80% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 94 points
- Average psychometric score: 570 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data