Undergraduate (Bachelors Degree)
Undergraduate Degree in Human Services
Learning period: 3 Years.| Type of Program: Double major. | Enrollment Status: Registration begins January 29, 2023.| Department web site
Service organizations and service processes are an important component of modern society in the world in general and in Israel in particular. People spanning across all of the social spectrum receive services from public, business, and voluntary organizations, whose quality and characteristics are highly important for the state and for society in general, as well as for the welfare and quality-of-life of individuals. In addition, service organizations constitute the largest part of employers in the Israeli economy, but they are undergoing many rapid changes. In light of this, the department aims to provide students with knowledge and understanding of issues and processes in the unique area of human services, to contribute to their ability to become effective employees and advance in the executive ranks of this dynamic field, and to advance the theoretical and professional knowledge and the quality and variety of services provided to citizens in all sectors of the economy.
The BA program is aimed at providing the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required for planning, developing and managing human services organizations.
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.
- Weighted grade of 565
- 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:
• Those with an average minimum grade of 100 in their matriculation certificate.
• English Requirement: 4 study-units with a minimum grade of 90, or 5 study-units with a minimum grade of 80.
English at Basic level
In addition, candidates may be admitted to the pre-undergraduate study track.
Candidates who meet the following conditions may be admitted to this track:
Matriculation average 95-99.
English requirement: English 4 credits with a score of at least 90 or 5 credits with a score of at least 80.
“Basic” level at least in terms of knowledge of English
A score of at least 120 in the Hebrew knowledge test
In this track, the candidates will be required to study courses in the year 2022/2023:
1. Introduction to human services (5 credits, with a grade of 70)
2. Statistics (4 credit points, with a passing grade)
If they meet the required grades in the prerequisite courses, they will be able to be admitted to a bachelor’s degree. The courses they study will form part of the degree.
Those with a psychometric test score will not be able to request that the department ignore the score.
*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
Employment options upon graduation: Public and private service organizations and associations.