SUPPLEMENT
TO REGISTRATION PROCEDURE
FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
FIRST SEMESTER 2015/2016
Registration begins January 25th, 2015.
For updated information and modifications, it is recommended that you contact the
Registration Office at tel: 04-8240324 or by e-mail to: [email protected]
Registration for Undergraduate Studies, Diploma Studies, and the Teacher Training
Program will be open as long as vacancies are available, with the exception of the following
departments whose deadlines for registration, entrance examinations and the submission of
Matriculation Certificates and other required documents are specified below:
Department
Deadline for
registration
Arabic Language and Literature
Biology
Communication Sciences & Disorders
Counseling and Human Development
Economics- Accounting
Economics- Double major
Economics- Business Administration
English Language and Literature
Faculty of Law***
Human Services
Leadership and Policy in Education
Learning, Instruction and Teacher Education
Medical Sciences
Nursing
Administartio
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
School of Social Work
Special Education
03.09.2015
31.08.2015
31.05.2015
31.07.2015
31.05.2015
31.08.2015
31.08.2015
03.09.2015
17.08.2015
15.08.2015
30. 07.2015
31.07.2015
31.08.2015
30.06.2015
31.05.2015
30.06.2015
30.04.2015
31.07.2015
Deadline for
psychometric
entrance
examination*
July 2015
July 2015
April 2015
July 2015
April 2015
July 2015
July 2015
July 2015
July 2015***
July 2015
July 2015
July 2015
July 2015
April 2015
April 2015
April 2015
April 2015
July 2015
Deadline for
submitting
documents and
certificates**
30.09.2015
31.08.2015
31.05.2015
31.07.2015
15.07.2015
31.08.2015
31.08.2015
30.09.2015
17.08.2015
01.09.2015
30.09.2015
31.07.2015
31.08.2015
30.07.2015
30.06.2015
30.06.2015
31.05.2015
31.07.2015
With the exception of soldier-students and candidates completing the “Mechina” PreAcademic Preparatory Program at the University of Haifa, or those participating in the
Psychometric Entrance Examination in the French or Spanish Language who may take
the July 2015 session.
** With the exception of soldier-students and candidates completing the “Mechina” PreAcademic Preparatory Program at the University of Haifa who may submit documents
and certificates until August 31, 2015
*** The Faculty of Law reserves the right to disregard the results of the Psychometric
Entrance Examination’s July 2015 session in case the quota for 1st year students has
been reached at that time.
*
The deadline for submission of High School Diploma or Matriculation Certificate is August
31, 2015 with the exception of the above mentioned departments.
For your information: Application forms will be considered upon their arrival at the
Registration Office, or on their internet registration date.
Other departments will end registration with no former announcement. All departments
reserve the right to end registration before the given deadline, in case all vacancies have been
filled. It is recommended to apply early!
It is also recommended that you check for updates on the Registration Department
internet site: http://harshama.haifa.ac.il or at the Information Center for applicants:
[email protected]
General Admission Requirements
1.
2.
High school diploma or equivalent
Psychometric Entrance Examination or SAT
For information about the Psychometric Entrance Examination and examinations
schedule please visit the National Institute for Testing and Evaluation (NITE) Website:
www.nite.org.il
Applicants may forward their SAT results as a substitute for the Psychometric Entrance
Examination.
3.
Knowledge of English- The English Placement Test within the framework of the
Psychometric Entrance Examination or the English Proficiency Test (AMIR/AMIRAM)
determines the applicant's level of English..
The minimum score required for admission to the University for the academic year
2015/2016 is 50 on the Psychometric/AMIR/AMIRAM exams. Applicants who are
exempt from the Psychometric Entrance Examination must take an AMIR/AMIRAM
exam as one of the admission requirements for classification levels. Each student must
reach the "Exemption" level in order to obtain a Bachelor's Degree (see table below)
Score in English Placement Test
134 and above
120-133
100-119
85-99
70-84
50-69
Level determined
8 [Exemption]*
7 [Advanced B(“'Mitkadmim Bet”)]
6 [Advanced A(“Mitkadmim Alef”)]
55 [Basic (“Bsisi”)]
42 [Pre-Basic B(“Trom Bsisi Bet”)]
41 [Pre-Basic A(“Trom Bsisi Alef”)]
Note: A student who was admitted with a "Pre-Basic A" or "Pre-Basic B" level will be
conditionally admitted and will have to reach the "Basic" level until the end of the first
year of study.
The Departments of Communication Sciences and Disorders, English Language and
Literature, Law, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, "Psychodali"
program and Social Work require different level of English.
For further information about the "AMIR" Proficiency test, time schedule and
registration please visit the National Institute for Testing and Evaluation (NITE)
website: www.nite.org.il
For further information about the "AMIRAM" (Computerized English Proficiency
test), time schedule and registration please contact the "Mechina" Pre-Academic
Preparatory program at the University of Haifa at tel: 04-8240433.
4. Knowledge of Hebrew:
Applicants who take 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) in the framework of the
Psychometric Entrance Examination. The score required for admission to the University
for the academic year 2015/ 2016 is at least a minimum of 120 on average between the
two sections of the Hebrew Proficiency Test YAEL (the "open" and the "closed"
sections).Applicants with scores that range from 90-119 on the YAEL test and their
Psychometric score was at least 500 will be conditionally admitted and will have to pass
the Hebrew Proficiency Test (YAEL) at the required level by the end of the first year of
their studies.
Please note that some of the departments require a higher level of Hebrew. For further
information about the "YAEL" Proficiency Test, time schedule and registration please
visit the National Institute for Testing and Evaluation (NITE) website:
www.nite.org.il.Applicants who are exempt from the Psychometric Entrance
Examination and who graduated from high schools where the language of instruction was
not Hebrew are also required to take the Hebrew Proficiency Test.
5.
Additional requirements: Some departments have additional admission
requirements such as interview and/or departmental entrance exam and/or age
limitation and/or different level of English and/or different required score at the Hebrew
Proficiency Test (YAEL) and/or special mathematical requirements
For further information please look over the following table carefully. Personal notices
will not be sent out for the departmental entrance examinations.
Timetable for departmental examinations
for the first semester 2015/2016:
Departments
Arabic Language and Literature
English Language and Literature
(candidate can take only two sessions)
Nursing
Communication Sciences and Disorders*
Fine Arts*
Music*
Occupational Therapy*
OFAKIM Honors Program*
Philosophy Single Major**
Physical Therapy*
Social Work*
Theatre*
1st session
2nd session
3rd session
29.05.2015
06.09.2015
09:00
13:00
03.05.2015
13.07.2015
04.09.2015
16:30
13:00
09:00
24.03.2015
19.05.2015
16.06.2015
10:00
10:00
10:00
Personal interview
Personal interview ,portfolio presentation
and practical test in drawing
Personal interview and entrance exam
Written +Personal interview
Personal interview
Personal interview
Personal interview
Group interview
Personal interview and entrance exam
*The applicant will be assigned to a session by the secretary of the Department
** The applicant is to refer personally to the Department.
Sessions for the Second Semester 2015/2016 will be published at http://harshama.haifa.ac.il
It is necessary to register to departmental entrance exams at http://harshama.haifa.ac.il
The classes and locations of the exams for the English Language and Literature, for the
Arabic Language and Literature and for the Nursing departments will be published at that
same internet site.
Upon arrival at the Exam, the applicant must bring:
1. Identity card/passport
2. Pen.
Admission requirements of individual departments for the
academic year 2015/2016:
Department
Arabic Language and Literature*
Archaeology
Art History
Score Requirement
570
500
Evening Studies
500
("Psychodali" program*)
Asian Studies
560
(Business in Asia program*)
Biblical Studies
Biology* (”Oranim” Campus)
Biology**
Communication Sciences and Disorders*
Communication
Computer Science**
Counseling and Human Development*
Economics** - Accounting
Economics** - All other tracks
English Language and Literature*
Faculty of Law*
Fine Arts*
General History
Geography and Environmental Studies
Hebrew and Comparative Literature*
Hebrew Language*
History of the Jewish People
History of the Middle East
Human Services
Information Systems**
Jewish Thought
Land of Israel Studies
Land of Israel Studies - Single Major*
Leadership and Policy in Education
Learning, Instruction and Teacher Education*
Mathematics Computer Studies Teaching**
Mathematics**
Mathematics-Physics-Teaching**
Medical Sciences**
Multidisciplinary Studies
Music*
500
560
680
715
580
670
620
680
660
600
665
500
510
540
500
530
500
500
565
650
500
500
565
580
580
550
620
500
680
500
510
500
500
Department
Nursing*
Nursing for licensed nurses*
Occupational Therapy*
OFAKIM - Honors Program*
Philosophy
Score Requirement
600
520
690
720
560
Physical Therapy*
Psychology
School of Political Sciences
School of Social Work*
Sociology and Anthropology
Special Education
Statistics**
Theatre*
680
650
540
615
550
620
590
500
Evening Studies
500
500
* Departments with additional admission requirements such as interview and/or
departmental entrance exam and/or age limitation and/or different level of English and/or
different required score at the Hebrew Proficiency Test (YAEL)
** The general Psychometric score is not taken into consideration. The final evaluation is
determined according to the results of the sub-tests within the Psychometric Entrance
Examination. Those departments also require a good High School level of Mathematics.
For further information, please contact the Registration Office at: [email protected]
SECOND SEMESTER 2015/2016
Registration for all degrees including Diploma Studies begins November 1st, 2015.
Only certain departments and certain courses within the departments are open for registration
this semester.
REGISTRATION FEES
ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016
New applicants-all degrees
414 NIS
Pre-academic students at the University of Haifa
(During the 2014/2015 academic year)
207 NIS
Applicants from abroad must enclose a bank cheque in the amount of 110 $ (U.S.D).
(Cash or postal orders are not acceptable.) The above fee does not include payment for the
Psychometric Entrance Examination. Applicants who have not enclosed receipt of payment
with their registration form will not be considered.
Registration fees are not refundable and are not transferable from year to year.
GRADUATE DEGREE AND DIPLOMA STUDIES
FIRST SEMESTER 2015/2016
Registration begins January 25th, 2015.
For updated information and modifications, it is recommended that you contact the
Registration Office at e-mail address: [email protected]
Registration for Graduate Studies and Diploma Studies will continue until September 1st,
2015 with the exception of the following departments whose registration period ends at an
earlier stage as specified below:
Name of department
Arabic Language and Literature
Deadline for
registration
03.09.15
Business Administration - MBA
31.05.15
Child Development*
Communication
English Entrance Exam sessions
29.05.15
06.09.15
31.03.15
06.03.15
17.04.15
30.06.15
Personal Invitation
Communication Sciences and Disorders**
31.05.15
06.03.15
27.03.15
01.05.15
05.06.15
Community Mental Health**
31.07.15
06.03.15
27.03.15
01.05.15
05.06.15
Counseling and Human Development*
07.06.15
17.04.15
08.05.15
12.06.15
Economics
30.08.15
English Language and Literature*
03.09.15
25.07.15
12.09.15
Gerontology**
31.07.15
27.03.15
01.05.15
05.06.15
15.07.15
Human Biology
31.08.15
Human Services**
30.06.15
27.03.15
01.05.15
05.06.15
15.07.15
Information and Knowledge Management
30.08.15
Law
Except for the programs : Law & Technology;
Law & Health ; Adjudication & criminal proc.;
Civil & administrative law
Leadership and Policy in Education*
01.10.15
15.07.15
31.05.15
17.04.15
08.05.15
12.06.15
Learning Disabilities*
03.05.15
17.04.15
08.05.15
Learning, Instruction and Teacher Education*
05.07.15
17.04.15
08.05.15
12.06.15
Mathematics Education*
15.5.15
17.04.15
08.05.15
12.06.15
Nursing**
16.07.15
27.03.15
01.05.15
05.06.15
15.07.15
Occupational Therapy*
30.06.15
27.03.15
01.05.15
05.06.15
15.07.15
Peace and Conflict Management Studies
31.05.15
Physical Therapy**
01.08.15
06.03.15
27.03.15
01.05.15
05.06.15
Psychology
25.02.15
School of Creative Arts Therapies**
31.05.15
06.03.15
27.03.15
01.05.15
05.06.15
School of Criminology**
30.06.15
06.03.15
17.04.15
15.07.15
School of Political Sciences ***
31.05.15
School of Public Health**
30.07.15
27.03.15
01.05.15
05.06.15
School of Social Work (including supplementary studies)**
26.04.15
06.03.15
27.03.15
01.05.15
Sociology and Anthropology*
30.04.15
17.04.15
08.05.15
Special Education*
03.05.15
17.04.15
08.05.15
*Candidates are allowed to take only one of the Entrance Exam sessions
**Candidates are allowed to take only two of the Entrance. Exam sessions
*** The registration deadline for the following programs: MPA programs, International
Relations and Supplementary studies is 18.10.15.
Registration might end at an earlier stage in certain departments where vacancies are
no longer available. It is recommended to apply early!
Instructions for the Entrance Exam:
- Applicants can take the exam only after registering for the program.
- It is recommended to take the exam as early as possible following registration.
- It is necessary to register to the Entrance Exam at: http://harshama.haifa.ac.il.
The University does not undertake to consider applications that will be submitted to the
Registration Office after the deadline of registration dates as cited above.
Applications will not be considered without the required certificates and documents which are
to be signed by the issuing authorities and forwarded by the submission deadline.
Candidates whose certificates and documents will be submitted after the set deadline dates
will be considered only if there are vacancies in the departments.
For your information: Application forms will be considered upon their arrival at the
Registration Office, or on their internet registration date.
Other departments will end registration with no former announcement. All departments
reserve the right to end registration before the given deadline, in case all vacancies have been
filled. It is recommended to apply early!
It is also recommended that you check for updates on the Registration Department
internet site: http://harshama.haifa.ac.il or at the Information Center for applicants:
[email protected]
Registration for Ph.D. studies
begins January 25th, 2015.
For further information regarding both our Graduate Studies and the admission
criteria please visit the Graduate Studies Authority website: http://graduate.haifa.ac.il/
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN ENGLISH
(Full Degrees)
The University of Haifa has announced a forward-looking vision for internationalization that
entails a unique partnership between the various faculties and departments of the University
and the University of Haifa International School (UHIS).
The International MA programs reside in the respective University departments, offering first
rate courses of study over one to two-years of study. The courses are taught by leading
international scholars, who are part of the University of Haifa Faculty.
List of the English-Language programs at the University of Haifa can be found on our
website: http://harshama.haifa.ac.il/index.php/registration-guide
SECOND SEMESTER 2015/2016
Registration for all degrees including Diploma Studies begins November 1st, 2015.
Only certain departments and certain courses within the departments are open for registration
this semester. For updated information and modifications, it is recommended that you
contact the Registration Office at e-mail address: [email protected]
REGISTRATION FEES
ACADEMIC YEAR 2015/2016



New applicants for all degrees - 414 NIS
Applicants from abroad must enclose a bank cheque in the amount of 110 $
(U.S.D). Cash or postal orders are not acceptable.
Applicants who have not enclosed receipt of payment with their registration form
will not be considered.
Registration fees are not refundable and are not transferable from year to year.
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