Digital Humanities is a new field that deals with the integration of information technologies and the fields of humanities and cultural heritage. Digital Humanities deals with the preservation, documentation, accessibility, and computerized research of spiritual and cultural treasures, from ancient times to the present day, in all media and in all fields, from archaeology to digital art, from ancient texts to social networks. Studies in the program combine in-depth learning in some field in the humanities with studies in the Department of Information Systems, and unique courses that deal with the combination of the two. The Digital Humanities Program at the University of Haifa is unique. he first of its kind in Israel, it is funded by Yad Hanadiv. Outstanding students in the program will receive a trip abroad to a related summer program and assistance in financing their final project.

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 Level Placement Tests  (AMIR /AMIRAM) or the SAT, TOFEL, IELTS exams. The minimum level of English required for admission to the university is Pre- Basic. Please note that 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.

In addition to the general university admission requirements, the candidate must meet individual departmental admission requirements.

For more information about the general admission requirements please read the supplement.

Departmental admission requirements:

1.  Weighted grade: 680

2. Full matriculation certificate . 5 study-unit matriculation exam with a grade of 80, or 4 study-unit with a grade of 90.

3. A score of 120 in a Hebrew Proficiency Exam (YAEL or Yalent).

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• Students must meet the admission requirements of the Department of Information Systems and the Departments of the Faculty of Humanities (Ofakim Program for Excellence, Creative Arts, Archaeology, School of the Arts, School of History, General History, Asian Studies, Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, Israel Studies, Multidisciplinary Studies, Hebrew Language, Music, Bible, Philosophy, English Language and Literature, Arabic Language and Literature, History of Art, History of Israel, Theater).

*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 Digital Humanities Program allows students to focus on their fields of preferred interest. They can choose from: Ofakim Program for Outstanding Students, Creative Arts, Archaeology, School of the Arts, School of History, General History, Asian Studies, Middle Eastern Studies And Islam, Israeli Studies, Multidisciplinary Studies, Hebrew Language, Music, Bible, Philosophy, English Language and Literature, Arabic Language and Literature, History of Art, History of Israel, Theater, together with the required courses in the Department of Information Systems (similar to the scope of studies for a dual-major track in Information Systems).

Graduates of the program will take the lead integrating the worlds of high-tech and the humanities that is currently taking place in top companies, universities, heritage bodies such as museums, libraries and websites in the field, and the information industry. You can choose a career that focuses on the humanities or the fields of computing and high-tech. Studies in Digital Humanities will qualify you to engage in research and/or roles that require knowledge and understanding of both the humanities and the world of technology. This degree offers a unique opportunity to delve into achievements of the spirit and human culture, but also to build a career in high-tech and to strike out on a promising professional and economic future.