Undergraduate (Bachelors Degree)
Undergraduate Degree in Archaeology
Learning period: 3 Years | Type of Program: Double major | Enrollment Status: Registration begins January 29, 2023.| Department web site
Archaeology investigates the ancient cultures in Israel and the rest of the world via the material culture left behind by humans (different types of structures and artifacts).
The Archaeology Department provides theoretical studies and practical experience in the field and laboratory. The Archaeology Department offers students a broad and comprehensive education on a variety of subjects related to the archaeology of Israel and its neighboring countries and the countries of the Mediterranean area, from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages.
General Admission Requirements:
1. Complete Matriculation Certificate/ high school diploma or an equivalent recognized by the Israeli Ministry of Education or by the Registration Department.
2. Psychometric Entrance Examination/ SAT or ACT.
3.Knowledge of English– The level of English is determined within the framework of the Psychometric Entrance Examination, the English Placement Tests (AMIR /AMIRAM) or SAT, TOFEL, IELTS, ECRL tests.
The minimum level of English required for admission to the university is Basic (a score of at least 85). Certain departments require a higher level of English.
4. Knowledge of Hebrew – Applicants who took the Psychometric Entrance Examination in a language other than Hebrew and graduated from high schools where the language of instruction was not Hebrew, must prove satisfactory knowledge of Hebrew before the beginning of the academic year by passing a Hebrew Proficiency Test (YAEL/ YAELNET/ Hebrew classification test of the University of Haifa* ). The score required for admission to the University of Haifa is a score of at least 120 on the YAEL/ YAELNET/ Hebrew classification tests.
Applicants whose scores on the YAEL/ YAELNET/Hebrew classification tests range from 90-119 and their Psychometric score was at least 500 will be conditionally admitted and will have to pass the Hebrew Proficiency Test at the required score by the end of the first year of their studies. These students also have the option of studying a Hebrew literacy course within the framework of the University of Haifa preparatory program (Mechina) . Those who meet the course requirements and their final score in the course will be 85 and above will be exempt from the Hebrew condition.
Please note that certain departments require a higher level of Hebrew and that some departments do not approve admission with a Hebrew condition.
*The Hebrew classification test and Hebrew literacy course is valid at the University of Haifa only.
5.Departmental Entrance Examinations/Special admissions requirements– Certain departments require applicants to take a departmental Entrance Examinations and/or attend an interview or meet other departmental requirements.
For more information about the general admission requirements please read the supplement.
In addition to the general university admission requirements, the candidate must meet individual departmental admission requirements.
- A weighted grade of 500 or special admission requirements of the Faculty of Humanities.
- Departmental requirements—a Tour Guide certificate for the tour guide specialization.
- Outstanding graduates of the University of Haifa’s pre-academic preparatory program will be accepted (for more information click here).
- For the calculator that rates the likelihood of your admission, click here.
Admission Requirements for Students who have a Matriculation Certificate** but have not taken the Psychometric Exam:
Holders of a matriculation certificate can be accepted to the pre-undergraduate track and will be required to take courses (4 credits).
Students must earn an average of 75 in the pre-undergraduate track courses, and they will be accepted to the Bachelor of Archaeology the following semester. These courses will count towards their degree.(full details on the department website).
*The University reserves the right to change or amend the admission regulations, fees and tuition at any time without prior notification.
** Matriculation certificate = Israeli matriculation certificate or equivalent.
The Department of Archaeology offers three B.A. options:
- double major
- single major (after the second year),
- a tour guide specialization.
Employment options upon graduation:
Graduates can fill positions in the Antiquities Authority, in tourism, as schoolteachers and “SHELACH” instructors (for certified teachers), in museums, in archaeology education and geography of Israel, and in academic research.