Land of Israel Studies
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- Ariel University in SamariaLand of Israel StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 85 or moreIntake 2026/27Also required: English, Hebrew and more
- Bar-Ilan UniversityLand of Israel StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrs
- Bar-Ilan UniversityLand of Israel Studies and ArchaeologyBachelor 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 NegevState of Israel StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)South regionNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 85 or moreIntake 2026/27Also required: English, Hebrew and more
- University of HaifaIsrael StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)Haifa region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 100 or moreAlso required: English, Hebrew
College (state-funded)2
- Ashkelon Academic CollegeLand of Israel StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)South region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 80 or morePeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuitionAlso required: English, Hebrew
- Kinneret Academic CollegeLand of Israel StudiesBachelor of Arts (B.A)North region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 85 or morePeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuitionAlso required: English, interview
What you study
The degree provides knowledge in many fields, including history, archaeology, botany, physical geography, historical geography, social and economic geography, and the zoology of the Land of Israel. Courses in the degree include physical geography of the Land of Israel, an introduction to the biblical period, an introduction to the history of the Land of Israel in modern times, Christianity, and more. The program also includes study tours, field courses, and participation in archaeological excavations and surveys.
- 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 schoolmost commonTeaching a range of subjects at the elementary-school level.
Which industries they work in
- Education26%
- Operation of Libraries, Archives, Museums and Other Cultural Activities13%
Employment rate above average: 86% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates’ salaries below average: ₪12,600 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 Land of Israel studies, students learn about subjects such as history, archaeology, botany, and the geography of the Land of Israel.
The program also includes educational tours, field courses, and participation in archaeological excavations.
Graduates work in teaching in secondary schools and elementary 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
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 92 points
- Average psychometric score: 500 points
average across colleges
- Program length: 3 years
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 88 points
- Average psychometric score: 420 points
average across all institutions
- Program length: 3 years
- On-time graduation rate: 85% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 91 points
- Average psychometric score: 470 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tab“colleges” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data