Undergraduate (Bachelors Degree)
Undergraduate Degree in Asian Studies
Learning period: 3 Years | Type of Program: Single major, double major
| Enrollment Status: Registration begins January 29, 2023 | Department web site
The 21st century, also known as the Asian century, is not only the century in which China and India rose to prominence, but also the century which saw the rise of other parts of this continent, which is home to over half the world’s population. China is expected to overtake the USA and become the world’s largest economy in a few years.
Israel has diplomatic relations, and economic, military, technological, and scientific ties with most Asian countries. However, while Asia is becoming increasingly important to Israel and the Middle East in general, Israelis remain lacking in knowledge about Asian countries. Israel has an increasing need for scholars who are experts in Asian politics, Asian society, the Asian economy, and local Asian culture to meet the requirements of the private and public sectors as well as for academic research.
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 530 or the special admission requirements of the Faculty of Humanities.
Interview for the Business in Asia program
- 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:
Candidates with a minimum average grade of 75 in their Matriculation Certificate and a minimum average grade of 80 in 4 study-units of English:
Applicants are required to complete three courses in the department’s single-degree track, or for students doing a double major, they will be required to take two courses in the department and two courses in their second department.
At the end of the spring semester of 2021, students must earn an average of 75, and a minimum grade of 70 in each level 1 or level 2 elective courses offered in the department
(course schedule: http://asia.haifa.ac.il/index.php/en/)
These courses will count towards their degree.
*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 offers a single major program, and a double major program
- Business in Asia program
- Combined Law Program – Undergraduate law students combined with the Department of Asian Studies will be able to obtain approval to begin a law internship if they meet all the university and faculty requirements for studies, earning 112 credits in the Faculty of Law and at least 30 credits in the Department of Asian Studies. Upon graduation, which is conditional on the fulfillment of the duties in each of the departments, will receive a bachelor’s degree in law and a postgraduate degree in the Department of Asian Studies.
Employment options upon graduation: Research,employment in the private and public sectors, teaching.