Admission Requirements for Undergraduates Studies for Those With a Foreign Matriculation Diploma (2026-2027)

Undergraduate Studies Taught in Hebrew

Registration for studies begins on Sunday, 01/02/2026

Registration Form 2026-2027 (Regular programs)

Registration Form 2026-2027 (Built-In programs, Chez / Yanshufim / Yahalom / Chacham / Rom)

General Request Form - Admission with a Foreign Diploma

Admission to the university is conditional upon:

Meeting the required Hebrew proficiency level
Meeting the required English proficiency level
Meeting the admission requirements of one of the acceptance options:

Admission for graduates of Mechina L'Olim
Admission based solely on Psychometry/SAT/ACT scores
Admission based solely on a foreign diploma
Admission based on a previous accredited academic degree
Admission based on active reserve duty and those in security forces during the Iron Swords war

Please note conversions of SAT/ACT and foreign diplomas below

You are welcome to contact the Department for Olim with any further questions

Tel: 077-3643586

Whatsapp: 077-364-3585

Email: Nili.Meir@biu.ac.il

Proficiency Exams

Hebrew Proficiency Exam

Admission is subject to successfully passing a Hebrew proficiency exam with a score of 105+

Medical Imaging program, Psychology single-major, Social Work, and Economics (single-major and dual-degree), JPPE (Jewish Philosophy-Philosophy-Political Sciences-Economics) program = score of 120+

The following are exempt from the YAEL\YAELNET exam, but might have to do an internal Hebrew exam:

Mechinat Olim graduates (completed Rama Daled or Hey at least)
Examinees of the Psychometry in Hebrew
Bar-Ilan Mechina 30+ graduates
B'china Yerushalmit with a score of "Good"
Ulpan graduates from a recognized university with an exemption in Hebrew
Individual cases will be evaluated on an individual basis

Some years an intensive summer mechina is available for those interested. Please be in contact with Habaa.Unit@biu.ac.il for more information.

English proficiency Exam

High school graduates from English-speaking countries are exempt from an English proficiency exam

Acceptance to the university is conditional upon successfully passing the English proficiency exam (AMIRAM/AMIRNET) of the National Institute for Testing & Evaluation (NITE) with a score of 85+ **

** Excluding the Department of English Literature/Linguistics = score of 120+

** JPPE (Jewish Philosophy-Philosophy-Political Sciences-Economics) program = score of 110+

** Medical Imaging program = score of 100+

Sign-up for AMIRAM exam (link active between April-July)

Alternative exams to the AMIRAM/AMIRNET:

Exam	Minimum score
Psychometry (English section)	85	English Literature/Linguistics = 120 JPPE program = 110 Medical Imaging = 100
ACT (Average score between the Reading and English section)	31
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) score	450
TOEFL	70
IELTS	5.5

The minimum score in the English proficiency exams in English are the threshold scores for admission, not for an exemption level in English.

As part of the requirements for completing your BA studies, you will be required to take courses in English.

Below are the possible admission channels

Conversion of SAT/ACT scores and Foreign Diplomas

Conversion of SAT/ACT score to Psychometry score

Important note:
SAT or ACT scores must be sent through the official channels during registration.

Screenshots of scores are not considered official.

Instructions on how to send scores:

SAT scores, please request through College Board: College Board (code: 0967)
ACT scores, please request through ACT board: ACT Board (code: 0967)
Psychometric scores, if not requested at exam registration time, please request through NITE: NITE

Psychometry	SAT	ACT
800	1590	36
780	1540	35
730	1500	34
720	1460	33
715	1430	32
700	1400	31
685	1370	30
670	1340	29
655	1310	28
640	1280	27
620	1240	26
605	1210	25
590	1180	24
570	1140	23
555	1110	22
540	1080	21
520	1040	20
500	1010	19

ACT math score (1-36)	SAT math score (200-800)	Psychometry - math score (0-150)
30	690-693-700	130
28	660-666-670	125
27	630-640-650	120
26	610-620	116
25	590-600	112.5

It is highly recommended to take the exam no later than April – otherwise, admission is based on availability!

Conversion of Foreign Diplomas

Below is a list of foreign diplomas that can be converted to an Israeli Bagrut equivalent.

Applicants from countries not listed below must apply with an SAT/ACT/Psychometric score:

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Admission Based Solely on Psychometry/SAT/ACT Score

Applicants must present a high school diploma/matriculation certificate

Table

Admission requirements are listed as psychometry scores. SAT/ACT scores can be converted to psychometric scores above.
Faculty	Department/Program	Psychometry Score	Psychometry - math score	Additional Requirements
Life Sciences	Biotechnology	580	120 SAT math = 640	Graduates of Mechina for Olim: Grade of 80 (4 יח"ל) in math Grade of 64 in (5 יח"ל) in math
	Computational Biology	650	130 SAT math = 693
	Life Sciences	580	120 SAT math = 640	Double major with Psychology, Chemistry, Physics and Brain Science – must be accepted to both programs
	Optometry	580	120 SAT math = 640	+ Personal interview
Engineering	Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Industrial and Information Systems Engineering Data Engineering Materials Engineering Software Engineering	650 Electrical engineering double major with mathematics/physics, or Quantum Engineering track = 680	130 SAT math = 693	Summer courses for those without a suitable background in physics and mathematics is required for all programs Materials Engineering and Software Engineering - no requirement for 5 יח"ל physics (non-automatic admission in all programs)
Social Sciences	Economics		118	JPPE: Jewish Philosophy-Philosophy-Political Sciences-Economics program: Psychometry score = 650 Psychometry (mathematics) score = 118* + Minimum score of 110 in Psychometry English section or AMIRAM\AMIRnet * Graduates from Mechina L'Olim also have the option to be admitted based on 4 units math (score = 95) or 5 units (score = 80)
	Social Work	580		+ Personal interview
	Psychology Single major Double major	680 630		Admission is also possible based solely on math scores: Single major: Psychometry = 127.5 SAT math = 680 ACT math = 29 Double major Psychometry = 120 SAT math = 630 ACT math = 27
	Sociology and Anthropology	580
	Interdisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences Individual ("Prat") track Human Resources Management Medical Imaging	580 580 580	120	+ Personal interview + Personal interview + Personal interview For those who must take English proficiency exam = 100 or above
	Criminology	580
	Geography and Environmental Studies	550
	Communications	600
	Multidisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences (Built-In programs) Multidisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences (Security Forces)	500		Chez / Yanshufim / Yahalom / Chacham / Rom Nitzavim \ Tzofen \ Magen \ Human Resources
	Political Sciences	560
	Logistics Management Technology Management	600
	Multidisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences Financing and Banking track Hi-Tech Sciences track Department of Social & Health Sciences	450 450 550	100 100

Humanities	General History	550
	Music	500		+ Entrance exam
	General Philosophy	500
	Comparative Literature	550
	Information Studies	600
	Classical Studies	550
	Multidisciplinary Studies in Humanities	500
	French Culture	500
	English Literature	600 SAT = 1200 ACT = 57 (Reading + English)		SAT = EBRW score of 650 or above
	English Linguistics	620 SAT = 1250 ACT = 25		SAT = ERW score of 600 or above, and Math score of 600 and above ACT = ELA score of 22 and above, and STEM score of 23 and above
Exact Sciences	Physics (non-automatic admissions)	600	125 SAT math = 666	For those lacking background - Summer mechina in Physics is required
	Chemistry (non-automatic admissions)	580	120  SAT math = 640	A background in science courses is required
	Computer Sciences	690	130 SAT math = 693	Graduates of Mechinat Olim - not automatic, must go through an exceptions committee
	Mathematics (non-automatic admission)	630	130

Jewish Studies	Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology	550
	Bible Studies	500
	Talmud	500
	Jewish Oral Law	500
	Jewish History	500
	Hebrew & Semitic Languages	500
	Literature of the Jewish People	500
	Jewish Thought	500
	Jewish Art	500
	Multidisciplinary Studies in Jewish Sciences	500		Honors program: "Cramim" program
	Middle-Eastern Studies	550
Brain Research Center	Brain Sciences	685	125 SAT math = 666
Education	General Education	560		+ Personal interview
	Educational Counseling Education, Leadership, Organizational Development and Policy in Education Special Education	580		+ Personal interview
Law	Law	720		+ Admissions committee

Admission Based Solely on Foreign Diploma

Departments not listed - Admissions based on a foreign diploma is not possible, and applicants must apply with SAT/ACT/psychometric scores

Table

Department	Minimum Israel Bagrut average (after conversion)	Additional requirements / comments
Economics	For graduates of Mechina L'Olim only, without the need for psychometry/SAT/ACT: (1) Final overall grade from the Mechina L'Olim (including bonuses) = 100 (2) 4 יח"ל mathematics, final grade = 95 OR (2) 5 יח"ל mathematics, final grade = 80	The option to be admitted based on final Mechina L'Olim grade is relevant for graduates of Mechina L'Olim in BIU. The requirement includes both conditions, for a final overall grade of 100 and one of the 4 or 5 יח"ל grade requirements
General Education	96	+ Personal interview
Special Education	98	+ Personal interview
Educational Counseling	98	+ Personal interview
Leadership, Organizational Development and Policy in Education	98	+ Personal interview
Communications	98
English Literature	98	+ Letter of intent Students from non-English speaking countries: English proficiency exam = 120 TOEFL = 90 IELTS = 6.5
English Linguistics	98	Students from a non-English speaking countries: English proficiency exam = 120 TOEFL = 90 IELTS = 6.5
Geography and Environment	95
Interdisciplinary - Social Sciences  (Individual "Prat" track)	98
Interdisciplinary - Social Sciences  (Human Resource Management Program)	106
Multidisciplinary Studies in Jewish Studies	90
Multidisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences (B.A.) (Security forces)	82	Admissions requirements
General History	95
French Studies	90
Land of Israel Studies and Archaeology	90	For those with a tour guiding license / standard tour guiding certificate = 85
Middle Eastern Studies	90
Information Studies (single major) Information Studies (double major) Information Studies and Internet Technology (double major)	98 (for all programs)
Classical Studies	90	Applicants with a high average can be accepted on the condition of the head of department's approval
Hebrew and Semitic Languages	90
Political Science	98
Music	90	+ Entrance exam
Jewish philosophy	90
Mathematics (non-automatic admission)	100	+ Requires department approval + Background in mathematics studies required
Logistics Management Technology Management	100
Sociology and Anthropology	98
Comparative Literature	90
Literature of the Jewish People	90
Philosophy	90
Physics (non automatic admission)	Those lacking in physics studies background, are required to do summer courses	+ Requires department approval + Background in mathematics and physics studies required
Criminology	98
Jewish History and Contemporary Jewry	90
Jewish Oral Law	90
Talmud	90
Bible	90
Multidisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences (Built-in Programs)  Chetz Yahalom Yanshufim Chacham Rom	82 84 82 85 87
Multidisciplinary Studies - Humanities	89


Multidisciplinary Studies in Jewish Sciences	90
Multidisciplinary Studies in Jewish Sciences  (Cramim Program)	109	Cramim program Those with a Psychometry score of 650 = Bagrut average 100
Department of Social & Health Sciences	95
Multidisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences (High-Tech Sciences track)	95
Multidisciplinary Studies in Social Sciences (Financing and Banking track)	87
Jewish Art	80	Those who have 4 art courses in their transcript with a minimum grade of 85 or B will be considered, even if they don't meet admission requirements

Admission for Graduates of Mechinat Olim

Graduates of Mechinat Olim

You can calculate your chances of admission here in the Bar-Ilan University Admissions calculator

How to input scores:

Overall grade from the Mechina L'Olim (ציון בגרות משוקלל)
Mathematics score and units (ציון בגרות במתמטיקה, יח"ל )
English score and units (ציון בגרות באנגלית, יח"ל) - Those who received an exemption from English course (מתקדמים א, ב, פטור), should input a score of 95 with 5 יח"ל
Psychometry, overall score (ציון בחינה פסיכומטרי)
Psychometry, mathematics score (ציון מתמטיקה בפסיכומטרי)

Note:

• Graduates who receive a Mathematics score in a 4 יח"ל course, input a bonus of 5 points to the ציון בגרות משוקלל

• Graduates who receive a Mathematics score in a 5 יח"ל course, input a bonus of 10 points for the ציון בגרות משוקלל

• Graduates who received an exemption from studying English (4 or 5 יח"ל), should input a score of 95 with 5 יח"ל

• Courses of study that require psychometric scores - also apply to graduates of the Mechina L'Olim

At any stage, you are welcome to contact the Department for Olim and schedule an appointment: Olim.Wellbeing@biu.ac.il

For those interested in studying Economics:

For graduates of Mechina L'Olim only, without the need for psychometry/SAT/ACT:

(1) Final overall grade from the Mechina L'Olim (including bonuses) = 100

(2) 4 יח"ל mathematics, final grade = 95

(2) 5 יח"ל mathematics, final grade = 80

Admission Based on a Previous Accredited Academic Degree

Admission based on an academic degree recognized by the Higher Education Council

Admission is evaluated on an individual basis and the academic relevance of the existing degree to the degree in which the candidate wishes to study. List of department in which there is admission based on a previous academic degree
Admission is without psychometry\SAT\ACT (except in the Faculty of Law, detailed information on the faculty website) and based on an academic exemption from English language studies in the previous degree
A degree taught in the Hebrew language will grant the candidate an academic exemption from the obligation to study Hebrew

Admission for those in active reserve duty and security forces during the Iron Swords war

Admission based solely on all foreign diplomas

Bar-Ilan University salutes you—the men and women of the reserves, career personnel, and all those serving in the security forces who have been dedicated for the past months to the mission of defending the country.

This vital mission has prevented you from dedicating the time necessary to study for the Psychometric Entrance Test. To ensure your chances of admission are not affected and to support your personal future, we have created a special admissions track for undergraduate degrees for the 2026–2027 academic year that does not require a Psychometric score.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility will be granted to the following:

Reservists: Those who have served 60 days or more starting from October 1, 2025, or anyone who has served over 300 days since the beginning of the war
Career Personnel (Keva): Men and women with certification of "exceptional service scope" during the years 2025 or 2026. This is approved for those serving in Frontline Units (Ye'udi Kidmi) only
Security Forces: Members of the security forces are not eligible. In exceptional cases only, contact persons within the Mossad and Shin Bet (ISA) will provide the Admissions Department with certifications for relevant candidates, and their admission under this framework will be approved
Active Duty (Mandatory) Soldiers: Those serving in Frontline Units who completed their military service from December 1, 2025 and onwards, subject to the presentation of a Combatant Certificate (תעודת לוחם) and an IDF Discharge Certificate.

Preliminary Review

You may send an email to Nili.Meir@biu.ac.il to perform a preliminary eligibility check and grade conversion.