Undergraduate (Bachelors Degree)
Undergraduate Degree in Art History
Learning period: 3 Years | Type of Program: Single major, Double major | Enrollment Status: Registration begins January 29, 2023| Department web site
History of art is a wide academic field, that spans centuries and continents. The department of art history gives students an understanding of the history of Western culture and Islamic culture throughout the centuries. History of art is taught through a thorough analysis of paintings, sculptures, and architecture. Within their studies, students examine the link between historical and cultural events and works of art throughout the centuries and they acquire tools to develop their visual perception and critical thinking skills.
The department is very proud of the high quality teaching, the individual attention students receive, and the close and immediate relations between professors and students.
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.
- English: Only for the Psychodali program: candidates’ knowledge of English must meet the proficiency standards set at the level termed “Basic”.
- 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.
The departmental admission requirements are as specified in the department’s website
Admission Requirements for Students who have a Matriculation Certificate** but have not taken the Psychometric Exam:
Applicants will be able to apply to the department based on courses taken during their first semester. To continue their studies, they must pass these courses with a minimum grade of 75.
For the Psychodali program, a minimum Advanced A Level of English is required.
*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
- Double major program.
- The Psychodali program.
Employment options upon graduation: Graduates can work in education, as museum guides, as curators, in tourism, in the media, in auction houses, and in the community.