The successful completion of the Preparatory Program (Mechina) in the 2018-2019 academic year will allow for direct admission to HebrewU for the 2019-2020 academic year without the Psychometric Exam. Admission will be based solely on Preparatory Program (Mechina) grades. In order to be eligible for direct admission for HebrewU programs, students must successfully complete the required courses and maintain the minimum grades necessary for the program of choice. See below for HebrewU program grade requirements.
The following programs allow direct admission:
| Hebrew University Faculties Providing Direct Admission | Required Mechina Grade |
| Humanities (except for Amirim, Revivim, and Cognition programs). | 85 |
| Geography, International Relations, Political Science, Sociology and Anthropology, Statistics, Communications, and Criminology | 87 |
| Earth Science, Environmental Science and Plant Science, Agro-ecology, Earth and Water Science, Agricultural Economics, Animal Science, Biochemistry and Food Science, Nature preservation and Open Space Management, and Hotel Management | 90 |
| Economics, School of Business Management (Including Accounting and the Business combinations), Chemistry, Biology, and Nutrition | 92 |
| Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry-Biology Combination, Physics-Chemistry Combination, and Bio-Medical Sciences | 94 |
| Psychology | 95 |
The following are the required courses for direct admission:
| | Mandatory Courses |
| Science Track | Math | Basic Calculus (C1) - 8 Credits |
| Advanced Calculus (C2) - 8 credits |
| Science | Physics/Biology - 8 credits per semester |
| History | 4 credits |
| Humanities - Social Science Track | Academic Writing | 2 credits |
| History | 4 credits |
| Probability | 4 credits |
| Elective in Social Science | 4 credits (minimum) |
| Business/Economics Track | Academic Writing | 2 credits |
| History | 4 credits |
| Introduction to Calculus | 8 credits |
| Elective in Social Science | 4 credits (minimum) |
| | Electives |
| Humanities - Social Science Track | Option A | 3 electives in Social Science and Humanities – 10-12 Credits |
| Option B | Basic Calculus (C1) - 8 credits |
| Elective in Social Science/ Humanities - 4 Credits |
| Option C | Hebrew level Bet or Gimel - 7 Credits |
| Elective in Social Science/Humanities - 4 Credits |
| Business/Economics Track | Option A | 2 electives in Social Science and Humanities – 8 Credits |
| Option B | Math Course - 8 credits |
| Option C | Hebrew level Bet or Gimel - 7 Credits |
As a Mechina student, you’ll take intensive language courses in Hebrew and English. (Those who graduated from an English-speaking secondary school are exempt from English courses.) You’ll also take Jewish history and Israel studies; statistics or mathematics; and introductory courses which may be recognized by certain departments in HebrewU’s faculties of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Science. Learn more about the curriculum.
All courses are taught in basic Hebrew, with the exception of Jewish history, which is also offered in English, French, Russian, and Arabic.
You will take one of three tracks of study:
- Humanities and Social Sciences
- Exact and Life Sciences
- Business/Economics
In addition to preparing you for academic study, our program helps you adjust to life on campus and in Israel. Our multilingual staff of experienced advisors offers personal support throughout the year and will help you transition successfully to living in Israel independently.
Furthermore, a team of specially selected, multilingual Israeli students, called madrichim, reside in the dormitories and will help you become better acquainted with Israeli society and culture. Your madrichim are a good resource for all things fun and exciting in Jerusalem, and they plan extracurricular activities, including cultural and social events, holiday celebrations, and tours.
