Israeli History
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- Ariel University in SamariaHistory of the Jewish PeopleBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem regionNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 85 or moreIntake 2026/27Also required: English, Hebrew and more
- Bar-Ilan UniversityJewish 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 NegevHistory of the Jewish PeopleBachelor 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 JerusalemHistory of the Jewish People and Contemporary JewryBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- Tel Aviv UniversityHistory of the Jewish PeopleBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 102 or moreIntake 2026/27
- University of HaifaHistory of the Jewish PeopleBachelor of Arts (B.A)Haifa region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 100 or moreAlso required: English, Hebrew, interview
What you study
Studies cover different periods and events in the history of the Jewish people, from the biblical period to the 21st century, in Israel and around the world. History is studied and researched from different perspectives, such as social, political, economic, religious, cultural and geographic history, and others. Topics covered in the degree include: the biblical period, the Second Temple period, the period of the Mishnah and Talmud, the Arab and Crusader periods, Jews in Christian Europe, Jews under Islamic rule, World War II, waves of immigration to the Land of Israel, the establishment of the state, the State of Israel and the Diaspora, 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.
Which industries they work in
- Education50%
Graduates’ salaries are about average 15,300 ₪ 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
In Israeli history, students study periods and events in the history of the Jewish people, in Israel and around the world.
Topics include the biblical period, World War II, waves of immigration to Israel, and the establishment of the state.
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 50% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 95 points
- Average psychometric score: 550 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 3 years
- On-time graduation rate 50% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 95 points
- Average psychometric score: 550 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data