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- Ariel University in SamariaPolitical ScienceBachelor 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 UniversityPolitical ScienceBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 98 or moreRequirements only partly collectedIntake 2026/27Also required: English, Hebrew and more
- Ben-Gurion University of the NegevPolitics & GovernmentBachelor 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 JerusalemPolitical ScienceBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem region3 yrsAdmission without the psychometric exam — see below
- Reichman UniversityGovernmentBachelor of Arts (B.A)Sharon region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 90 or moreIntake 2026/27Also required: mathematics
- Tel Aviv UniversityPolitical Science, Government and International RelationsBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 97 or moreIntake 2026/27
- The Open University of IsraelPolitical Science and International RelationsBachelor of Arts (B.A)Sharon region3 yrsOpen admission
- The Open University of IsraelPolitical Science and Public PolicyBachelor of Arts (B.A)Sharon region3 yrsOpen admission
- University of HaifaPolitical ScienceBachelor of Arts (B.A)Haifa region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 102 or moreAlso required: English, Hebrew
College (state-funded)4
- Ashkelon Academic CollegePolitics & GovernmentBachelor 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
- Jerusalem Multidisciplinary Academic CenterGovernment, Communication and DiplomacyBachelor of Arts (B.A)Jerusalem region3 yrsNo psychometric exam — with a bagrut average of 80 or morePeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuitionAlso required: Hebrew, interview and more
- Max Stern Academic College of Emek YezreelPolitical ScienceBachelor of Arts (B.A)North region3 yrsPeriphery 44 grant — a contribution to first-year tuition
- The Academic College of Tel-Aviv – YaffoPolitical ScienceBachelor of Arts (B.A)Tel Aviv region3 yrs
What you study
Political science deals with political systems, nationalism and the nation-state, as well as the structures of societies and communities. The studies provide knowledge, understanding, and the ability to analyze phenomena, institutions, and political behavior in Israel and around the world, and equip students with tools and skills for analyzing situations and making decisions. Topics covered in the degree include: Political Systems, Public Policy, Political Behavior, Political Thought, Political Communication, Political Psychology, Political Economy, and more.
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
After the degree
What graduates work as
- Management of Other Professional Servicesmost commonPlanning, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the provision of professional and technical services.
- Sales and Marketing ManagementPlanning, directing, and coordinating marketing and sales work within or for a company or organization.
- Teaching in secondary schoolTeaching at the secondary-school level, excluding the teaching of subjects intended to prepare students for work in specific fields of employment.
- Public RelationsPlanning, developing, implementing, and evaluating information and communication strategies in order to clarify the nature of businesses, organizations, products, or services and create positive attitudes toward them.
- Office ManagementSupervising and coordinating the activities of employees in the office.
Which industries they work in
- Computer programming, computer consulting, and other related services20%
- Education8%
- Public Administration and Security; Compulsory National Insurance7%
Average employment rate: 69% of graduates are employed 3–4 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
Graduates’ salaries above average: ₪18,900 average monthly salary 5–6 years after completing their studies(average across all institutions)
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.ilchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
In short, in plain words
In political science, students learn about political systems, nationalism, and political behavior in Israel and around the world.
Topics in the degree include public policy, political communication, political psychology, and political economy.
Graduates in this field work in managing professional services, planning, directing, and coordinating service delivery.
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
- Duration of studies: 3–4 years
- On-time graduation rate 80% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 97 points
- Average psychometric score: 570 points
average across colleges
- Duration of studies: 3–4 years
- On-time graduation rate: 90% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 82 points
- Average psychometric score: 440 points
average across all institutions
- Duration of studies: 3–4 years
- On-time graduation rate: 85% of students
- Average bagrut score of admitted students: 94 points
- Average psychometric score: 550 points
- Source:Avodata, Ministry of Laboravodata.labor.gov.il“universities” tab“colleges” tabchecked 2 Oct 20262023 data
The army pays for the studies
Naval Officer Course
The course lasts 2.5 years. Upon completion, graduates receive the rank of lieutenant, a bachelor's degree certificate in Political Science/Business Administration/Information Systems Management from the University of Haifa, and the coveted naval officer pin.
- Source:IDF recruitment sitemitgaisim.idf.ilchecked 4 Sept 2026