Admission Requirements for Undergraduates Studies for Those With a Foreign Matriculation Diploma (2023-2024)

Undergraduate Studies Taught in Hebrew

Registration for studies begin on Sunday, 29/01/2023

Registration Form 2023-2024 (Regular programs)

Registration Form 2023-2024 (Built-In programs, Chez / Yanshufim / Yahalom / Chacham / Rom)

General Request Form - Admission with a Foreign Diploma

Admission to the university is conditional upon:

Successfully passing a Hebrew proficiency exam
Successfully passing an English proficiency exam
Meeting the admission requirements of one of the acceptance options:

Admission for graduates of Mechinat Olim
Admission based solely on Psychometry/SAT/ACT scores
Admission based solely on a foreign diploma
Admission based on a combination of Psychometry/SAT/ACT scores and foreign diploma

Please note conversions of SAT/ACT and foreign diplomas below

You are welcome to contact the Department for Olim with any further questions

tel: 077-3643586

Proficiency Exams

Hebrew Proficiency Exam

Acceptance to the university is conditional upon successfully passing the Hebrew proficiency exam (YAEL / YAELNET) of the National Institute for Testing & Evaluation (NITE) with a minimum score of 105.

A score of 105 is the threshold for admission, but during your studies you will have to take additional courses or obtain an exemption. Exemption from studying Hebrew based on the YAEL/YAELNET exam is a score of 132 or higher.

Who does not need to take a Hebrew proficiency exam for admission (but might be required to take an exam through היחידה להבעה אקדמית ואולפן)?

Graduates of a Mechina for Olim recognized by Bar-Ilan University (with a level 5 at least)
Graduates of the 30+ Preparatory Mechina
Graduates of the Behina Yerushalmit with a minimum score of 80
Graduates from a recognized Ulpan who received an exemption from Hebrew courses
Those that took the Psychometric examination in Hebrew

Notes:

You may register for your academic studies before you receive your exam scores – However, acceptance will be based on availability.

It is possible to take intensive summer courses to improve your Hebrew level. If you're interested, please send an email to [email protected]

English Proficiency Exam

Acceptance to the university is conditional upon successfully passing the English proficiency exam (AMIR/AMIRAM) of the National Institute for Testing & Evaluation (NITE) with a score of at least 85.

** Excluding the Department of English Literature and Linguistics, for which a score of at least 120 is required & Medical Imaging, for which a score of at least 100 is required

Sign-up for AMIR exam

Sign-up for AMIRAM exam

Alternative exams to the AMIR/AMIRAM:

Name of exam	Minimum score (passing)
TOEFL	70
IELTS	5.5
ACT Average score between the Reading and English section	31
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score	450
Psychometry English section	85

The minimum score in the English proficiency exams in English are the threshold scores for admission. As part of the requirements for completing your BA studies, you will be required to take courses in English.

High school graduates from English-speaking countries are exempt from the English proficiency exam.

Conversion of SAT/ACT scores and Foreign Diplomas

Conversion of SAT/ACT score to Psychometry score

Important note:
SAT or ACT scores must be sent through the official channels during registration.

Screenshots of scores are not considered official.

SAT scores, please request through College Board: College Board (code: 0967)
ACT scores, please request through ACT board: ACT Board (code: 0967)
Psychometric scores, if not requested at exam registration time, please request through NITE: NITE

Psychometry	SAT	ACT
800	1590	36
780	1540	35
730	1500	34
720	1460	33
715	1430	32
700	1400	31
685	1370	30
670	1340	29
655	1310	28
640	1280	27
620	1240	26
605	1210	25
590	1180	24
570	1140	23
555	1110	22
540	1080	21
520	1040	20
500	1010	19

ACT math score (1-36)	SAT math score (200-800)	Psychometry - math score (0-150)
30	690-693-700	130
28	660-666-670	125
27	630-640-650	120
26	610-620	116
25	590-600	112.5

It is highly recommended to take the exam no later than April – otherwise, admission is based on availability!

Conversion of Foreign Diplomas

Below is a list of foreign diplomas that can be converted to an Israeli Bagrut equivalent.

Applicants from countries not listed below must apply with an SAT/ACT/Psychometric score:

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Below are the possible admission channels

Admission for Graduates of Mechinat Olim

Graduates of Mechinat Olim

You can calculate your chances of admission here in the Bar-Ilan University Admissions calculator

How to input scores:

Overall grade from the Mechinat Olim (ציון בגרות משוקלל)
Mathematics score and units (ציון בגרות במתמטיקה, יח"ל )
English score and units (ציון בגרות באנגלית, יח"ל) - Those who received an exemption from English course (4 or 5 יח"ל), should input a score of 95 with 5 יח"ל
Psychometry, overall score (ציון בחינה פסיכומטרי)
Psychometry, mathematics score (ציון מתמטיקה בפסיכומטרי)

Note:

• Graduates who receive a Mathematics score in a 4 יח"ל course, receive a bonus of 5 points to the overall grade

• Graduates who receive a Mathematics score in a 5 יח"ל course, receive a bonus of 10 points for the overall grade

• Graduates who received an exemption from studying English (4 or 5 יח"ל), should input a score of 95 with 5 יח"ל

• Courses of study that require psychometric scores - also apply to graduates of the Mechinat Olim

At any stage, you are welcome to contact the Department for Olim and schedule an appointment: [email protected]

Admission Based Solely on Psychometry/SAT/ACT Score

Applicants must present a high school diploma/matriculation certificate

Table

Admission requirements are listed as psychometry scores. SAT/ACT scores can be converted to psychometric scores above.
Faculty	Department/Program	Psychometry Score	Psychometry - math score	Additional Requirements
Life Sciences	Biotechnology	580	120 SAT math = 640	Graduates of Mechina for Olim: Grade of 80 (4 יח"ל) in math Grade of 65 in (5 יח"ל) in math
	Computational Biology	650	130 SAT math = 693
	Life Sciences	580	120 SAT math = 640	Double major with Psychology, Chemistry, Physics and Brain Science – must be accepted to both programs
	Optometry	580	120 SAT math = 640	+ Personal interview
Engineering	Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Industrial and Information Systems Engineering Data Engineering	650 (double major with mathematics or physics, or Quantum Engineering track = 680) 650 650 650	130 SAT math = 693	Summer courses for those without a suitable background in physics and mathematics is required for all programs (non-automatic admission in all programs)
Social Sciences	Economics	500	120 SAT math = 640 ACT math= 27
	Social Work	580		+ Personal interview
	Psychology Single major Double major	680 630		Admission is also possible based solely on math scores: Single major: Psychometry = 127.5 SAT math = 680 ACT math = 29 Double major Psychometry = 120 SAT math = 630 ACT math = 27
	Sociology and Anthropology	580
	Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences Individual ("Prat") track Human Resources Management Medical Imaging	580 580 580	120	+ Personal interview + Personal interview + Personal interview For those who must take English proficiency exam = 100 or above
	Criminology	580
	Geography and Environmental Studies	550
	Communications	600
	Multidisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences (Built-In programs) Multidisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences (Security Forces)	500		Chez / Yanshufim / Yahalom / Chacham / Rom Nitzavim \ Tzofen \ Magen \ Human Resources
	Political Sciences	560
	Logistics Management Technology Management	600
	Multidisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences Financing and Banking track Hi-Tech Sciences track Health Systems Management track	450 450 550	100 100

Humanities	General History	550
	Music	500		+ Entrance exam
	General Philosophy	500
	Comparative Literature	550
	Information Studies	600
	Classical Studies	550
	Multidisciplinary Studies in Humanities	500
	French Culture	500
	English Literature	600 SAT = 1200 ACT = 57 (Reading + English)		SAT = EBRW score of 650 or above
	English Linguistics	620 SAT = 1250 ACT = 25		SAT = ERW score of 600 or above, and Math score of 600 and above ACT = ELA score of 22 and above, and STEM score of 23 and above
Exact Sciences	Physics (non-automatic admissions)	600	125 SAT math = 666	For those lacking background - Summer mechina in Physics is required
	Chemistry (non-automatic admissions)	580	120  SAT math = 640	A background in science courses is required
	Computer Sciences	690	130 SAT math = 693	Graduates of Mechinat Olim - not automatic, must go through an exceptions committee
	Mathematics (non-automatic admission)	630	130

Jewish Studies	Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology	550
	Bible Studies	500
	Talmud	500
	Jewish Oral Law	500
	Jewish History	500
	Hebrew & Semitic Languages	500
	Literature of the Jewish People	500
	Jewish Thought	500
	Jewish Art	500
	Multidisciplinary Studies in Jewish Sciences	500		Honors program: "Cramim" program
	Middle-Eastern Studies	550
Brain Research Center	Brain Sciences	685	125 SAT math = 666
Education	General Education	560		+ Personal interview
	Educational Counseling Education, Leadership, Organizational Development and Policy in Education Special Education	580		+ Personal interview
Law	Law	720		+ Admissions committee

Admission Based Solely on Foreign Diploma

Departments not listed - Admissions based on a foreign diploma is not possible, and applicants must apply with SAT/ACT/psychometric scores

Table

Department	Minimum Israel Bagrut average (after conversion)	Additional requirements / comments
Jewish Art	80	Those who have 4 art courses in their transcript with a minimum grade of 85 or B will be considered, even if they don't meet admission requirements
General Education	96	+ Personal interview
Special Education	98	+ Personal interview
Educational Counseling	98	+ Personal interview
Leadership, Organizational Development and Policy in Education	98	+ Personal interview
Communications	98
English Literature	98	+ Letter of intent Students from non-English speaking countries: English proficiency exam = 120 TOEFL = 90 IELTS = 6.5
English Linguistics	98	Students from a non-English speaking countries: English proficiency exam = 120 TOEFL = 90 IELTS = 6.5
Geography and Environment	95
Interdisciplinary - Social Sciences  Individual "Prat" track	98
Interdisciplinary - Social Sciences  Human Resource Management Program	103
Multidisciplinary Studies in Jewish Studies	90
Multidisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences (B.A.) (Security forces)	82	Admissions requirements
General History	95
French Studies	90
Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology	90	For those with a tour guiding license / standard tour guiding certificate = 85
Middle Eastern Studies	90
Information Studies (single major) Information Studies (double major) Information Studies and Internet Technology (double major)	95 (for all programs)
Classical Studies	90	Applicants with a high average can be accepted on the condition of the head of department's approval
Hebrew and Semitic Languages	90
Political Science	98
Music	90	+ Entrance exam
Jewish philosophy	90
Mathematics (non-automatic admission)	100	+ Requires department approval + Background in mathematics studies required
Logistics Management Technology Management	100
Sociology and Anthropology	98
Comparative Literature	90
Literature of the Jewish People	90
Philosophy	90
Physics (non automatic admission)	Those lacking in physics studies background, are required to do summer courses	+ Requires department approval + Background in mathematics and physics studies required
Criminology	98
Jewish History and Contemporary Jewry	90
Jewish Oral Law	90
Talmud	90
Bible	90
Multidisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences (Built-in Programs)  Chetz Yahalom Yanshufim Chacham Rom	82 84 82 85 87
Multidisciplinary Studies - Humanities	89


Multidisciplinary Studies in Jewish Sciences	90
Multidisciplinary Studies in Jewish Sciences  (Cramim Program)	109	Cramim program Those with a Psychometry score of 650 = Bagrut average 100
Multidisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences (Health Systems Management track)	95
Multidisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences (High-Tech Sciences track)	95
Multidisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences (Financing and Banking track)	87

Admission Based on a Combination of SAT/ACT/Psychometric Scores and Foreign Diploma

Combination of SAT/ACT/Psychometric scores and Foreign Diploma

If you cannot be admitted based solely on foreign diploma or solely SAT/ACT/psychometry - we can check your request for admission individually and individually, only after registration has taken place.

Information about the various programs can be found in the Bar-Ilan Program Catalogue