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- Bar-Ilan UniversityGeneral HistoryBachelor 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
- Ben-Gurion University of the NegevGeneral 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
- Hebrew University of JerusalemHistoryBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- Tel Aviv UniversityGeneral HistoryBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 102 or moreIntake 2026/27
- The Open University of IsraelHistoryBachelor of Arts (B.A)Sharon region3 yrsOpen admission
- University of HaifaGeneral HistoryBachelor of Arts (B.A)Haifa region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 100 or moreAlso required: English, Hebrew
What you study
The degree provides broad historical knowledge alongside methodological tools for understanding, analyzing and researching history, and for critical thinking. Studies generally focus on the history of Western culture, from antiquity to the modern era, as well as encounters with other cultures. Topics covered in the degree include: the history of Greece and Rome, the history of Central and Western Europe from antiquity to the present day, colonialism, the French Revolution, World War II, the history of Christianity, the history of Russia and Eastern Europe, the United States and Latin America, 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.
- Teaching in elementary schoolTeaching a range of subjects at the elementary-school level.
- Other work in the field of teachingProviding individual instruction in other subjects and educational counseling in schools.
- JournalismResearching, reporting and interpreting news and current affairs in print and online newspapers, on television, on the radio and in other media.
- Office ManagementSupervising and coordinating the activities of employees in the office.
Which industries they work in
- Education21%
- Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services13%
- Public Administration and Security; Compulsory National Insurance7%
Employment rate above average 76% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates’ salaries are about average 16,300 ₪ 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
History studies focus mainly on the history of Western culture, from antiquity to the modern era, as well as its encounters with other cultures.
Topics in the program include the history of Greece and Rome, the French Revolution, World War II, and the history of Russia.
Graduates in the field work in teaching in secondary schools.
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: 95 points
- Average psychometric score 540 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 3 years
- On-time graduation rate 60% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 95 points
- Average psychometric score 540 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data