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Health Systems Management

Health, Therapy and Complementary MedicineManagementCommunity and Social Services

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Where to study it

University2

College (state-funded)2

College (not state-funded)5

What you study

The degree provides in-depth knowledge and understanding of Israel’s health system, together with theoretical knowledge of management and practical management tools suited to managing health systems. At some institutions, students can choose a specialization, such as clinical research management or applied gerontology management, among others. Courses in the degree include: management fundamentals and health institution management, public administration, an economic perspective, logistics, monitoring and control, health systems marketing, interpersonal communication, teamwork, human resource management, epidemiology, ethical aspects of health, health system law and legislation, health economics, health information systems, medical technologies, and more.

After the degree

What graduates work as

  • Nursing (Registered Nurses)most commonProviding care, support, and nursing services to patients. Planning and managing care, supervising healthcare workers, and collaborating with medical and other teams.
  • Office ManagementSupervising and coordinating the activities of employees in the office.
  • Medical SecretaryUsing knowledge of medical terminology and medical care procedures to support communication, documentation, administration, and internal coordination at medical institutions and other health organizations.
  • Medical Imaging and Therapeutic Equipment TechnologyExamining and operating radiography, ultrasound, and other imaging equipment to diagnose and treat injuries, diseases, and disabilities, as well as providing radiation therapy.
  • Healthcare Services ManagementPlanning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating clinical medical services and community health services in hospitals, private clinics, public health funds, and similar organizations.

Which industries they work in

  • Health services41%
  • Public Administration and Security; Compulsory National Insurance18%
  • Retail trade, except for motor vehicles and motorcycles6%

Above-average employment rate: 92% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)

Graduates' salaries are about average: ₪14,800 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)

In short, in plain words

In health systems administration, students learn about Israel’s healthcare system in depth, as well as tools for managing it.

Courses in the degree program include principles of management, healthcare systems marketing, health economics, health ethics, and human resource management.

Graduates of the field work in nursing, which involves caring for patients and supporting them.

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Admitted students and graduates — by type of institution

average across universities

  • Program length: 3 years
  • On-time graduation rate: 85% of students
  • Average bagrut score of admitted students: 92 points
  • Average psychometric score: 440 points

average across colleges

  • Program length: 3 years
  • On-time graduation rate: 90% of students
  • Average bagrut score of admitted students: 86 points
  • Average psychometric score: 400 points

average across all institutions

  • Program length: 3 years
  • On-time graduation rate: 90% of students
  • Average bagrut score of admitted students: 87 points
  • Average psychometric score: 410 points
  • Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tab“colleges” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data

An unofficial guide. Every fact comes from a public source — the institutions' sites, the Council for Higher Education, the Labor Ministry's Avodata, the Ministry of Defense — and links to it. Requirements change: check the institution's site before you apply.

How the data was collected

  • The Council for Higher Education register of institutions and programs — 2 Oct 2026
  • Avodata, Ministry of Labor: fields, employment and pay — 2023 data, collected 2 Oct 2026
  • Institutions' sites: admission requirements — checked 2 Oct 2026–5 Oct 2026
  • The Russian, English and French text is machine-translated and reviewed; where they differ, the Hebrew original prevails

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