Undergraduate (Bachelors Degree)
Undergraduate Degree in Statistics
Learning period: 3 Years | Type of Program: Single major, double major | Enrollment Status: Registration begins January 29, 2023.| Department web site
Statistics is the science of collecting, presenting, processing, analyzing data, and drawing conclusions. The curriculum provides theoretical and practical tools and trains graduates to work as data scientists in hi-tech industries, biomedicine, insurance, and more. It is important to note that in recent years data scientists have become among the most sought after professionals in the job market.
The Bachelor’s program provides students with the probabilistic, statistical, and mathematical tools that employers require. There are also courses in statistical programming, statistical models, statistical learning, and the theory relevant to these disciplines. The studies provide the foundation for a Master’s degrees in the various fields of statistics and probability. The Statistics curriculum is varied and is one of the country’s most innovative curricula.
Data Sciences Program: The program leverages the strengths of three departments: computer science, information systems, and statistics. There are three core components of the data science discipline requiring mastery. The program within the Department of Statistics pinpoints on inferring knowledge from big data.
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.
Single major/double major
- A weighted grade of 650 and higher.
- A score of 75 in the matriculation exam in math (4 or 5 units).
- Outstanding graduates of the University of Haifa’s pre-academic preparatory program will be accepted (for more information click here).
Data science program:
- Weighted score 705
- Matriculation in mathematics 5 credits with a grade of 80 or 4 credits with a grade of 90
- YAEL / YAELNET 120 or passing a Hebrew literacy course, for candidates whose language of instruction was not Hebrew.
- Raw psychometric in quantitative calculation 675, quantitative component in psychometric test 130.
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*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 Statistics offers a single major program, a double major program, and special programs.
Data Sciences Program
Employment upon graduation: Positions in banks, insurance, high-tech, data processing and analysis companies.