Admission and registration for bachelor's degree studies in the Department of Management - ORT program -

Bachelor’s Degree Completion for Practical Engineers (Handesaim): Continuing Studies Program at Bar-Ilan University (ORT Program)

Admission and registration for Bachelor’s degree studies in the Department of Management (ORT Program) – the following information applies exclusively to students who began their studies in the ORT preparatory program and proceed directly to Bachelor’s degree studies the following year, within the Logistics Management or Technology Management tracks. Should a student not continue to Bachelor’s degree studies the following year, there may be changes to admission requirements, the curriculum, the program schedule (including departmental courses, English courses, foundational Jewish studies courses, and the Hebrew expression course), and tuition fees.

Please note that the information published on this website is updated from time to time. It is the responsibility of applicants and students to monitor these updates and ensure they possess the most current information.

The information provided on these pages is based on the best data and estimates currently available to us. The University administration reserves the right to modify or update information regarding admission to the University and studies in preparatory programs at any time, in accordance with University policy, guidelines, and the directives of the relevant authorized bodies.

Admission Requirements – Bachelor's Degree for Practical Engineers

Candidates eligible for admission and registration for the bachelor’s degree continuation program for *Handesaim* (practical engineers) in the Department of Management—specifically within the Logistics Management and Technology Management tracks—are those who meet the following requirements:

University Admission Requirements:

1.Applicants must have completed a *Handesaim* program (lasting at least two years) in one of the following fields: Industrial Engineering and Management, Electronics, Software, Electricity, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering. Additionally, candidates who completed a *Handesaim* program (at least two years) in fields approved by the Exceptions Committee for the preparatory program are also eligible.

2.Candidates for whom more than 5 years have passed since the completion of their *Handesaim* studies must submit documentation of continuous professional experience in the relevant field; their files will be reviewed by the Exceptions Committee to determine eligibility for admission.

3.Applicants must have achieved a weighted average of 80 or higher in their internal courses, with a passing numerical grade in every course.

4.For admission to the Logistics Management and Technology Management tracks, a passing grade (60) is required in all preparatory courses, along with a weighted average of 78. This applies regardless of the year in which the candidate was admitted to the supplementary studies program at ORT colleges.

5.*A score of over 85 on the English section of the Psychometric Entrance Exam, the AMIR test, or the AMIRAM test. Passed the AMIR/AMIRAM/AMIRNET exam, or completed an equivalent English course recognized by the university’s Department of English as a Foreign Language, with a grade of 60 or higher.

6.Possess a matriculation certificate (*Bagrut*) or have completed the "30+" preparatory program at Bar-Ilan University with a grade of 75 or higher. (Students holding a non-Israeli matriculation certificate must submit it along with official confirmation from the Ministry of Education stating that the certificate is equivalent to a full secondary education/matriculation).

7.Must have completed at least 4 study units (*yehidot limud*) in English as part of their matriculation, with a grade of at least 56—regardless of the year in which the candidate was admitted to the supplementary studies program at ORT colleges.

8.For students holding a *Handesaim* (practical engineer/technician) diploma but lacking a matriculation certificate: the *Handesaim* diploma will serve as a substitute for the matriculation certificate; however, these students are still required to complete the 4-unit English requirement.

9.Completed all obligations as stipulated in the agreement signed upon entry into the preparatory program.

*We strongly recommend taking the AMIR/AMIRAM/AMIRNET exam as early as possible, to allow for proper preparation for university studies.

Very important: The number of English courses offered at various levels by the Department of Management is extremely limited. Therefore, priority for registration in English courses—scheduled to align with the days and hours of the undergraduate degree program—will be given only to students who present a score of 85 or higher on the AMIR/AMIRAM/AMIRNET exam by the July 2026 test date.

Please note that, in any case, English courses take place outside the scheduled days and hours of the Department’s undergraduate courses.

For your convenience, several important links are provided below:

Link to the National Institute for Testing and Evaluation (NITE) website: https://www.nite.org.il/test-dates-and-prices/

Link to the English proficiency level classification table (based on AMIR scores) provided by the University’s Department of English as a Foreign Language: https://efl.biu.ac.il/node/1230

A candidate who meets all the conditions detailed above may register for studies for the upcoming academic year.

Registration for undergraduate degree tracks will close no later than September 10, 2026.

*The Department does not guarantee admission for the 2026–2027 (תשפ"ז) academic year to candidates who submit their applications after these dates.

*Please be advised that submitting an application does not guarantee your admission to the University.

*Notification of acceptance to undergraduate studies will be issued exclusively by the University’s Admissions Committee. 

Registration for Continuing Studies for *Handesaim*

The admission and registration process for the study program is conducted via the university’s website; it is a personal process carried out directly by each applicant.

The registration steps for the bachelor’s degree program for *handesaim* are as follows:

1.Access the university’s registration website.
2.Choose a username and password, and provide your email address.
3.Select the study track for which you are registering: "Department of Management – ​​Logistics Track" or "Department of Management – ​​Technology Management Track.                                                                       4.You must complete the application forms and pay the attached payment voucher in the amount of 560 NIS.
 

Please note: At this stage, do not attach any additional documents! Even if the system sends you a notification regarding missing or non-original documents, do not attach any documents at this time!

Upon completing the registration, you must send an email to the representative of the Department of Management, Ms. Avigail Yochai, at ba.lm@biu.ac.il. Please include the payment confirmation you receive (which should contain your personal details and a payment reference number). 

If a candidate fails to send this confirmation, their application will not be processed!
Once registration is complete, you will be entered into the university’s registration system as new applicants for the 5787 (2026–2027) academic year.

Please note! As participants in the ORT project, you may initially receive rejection letters. Only after you have fulfilled all your obligations—as agreed upon when you were accepted into the preparatory program—will you receive a final acceptance letter, along with an initial payment voucher from the Admissions Office confirming your admission to the study track.

Candidates who receive an acceptance letter from the Admissions Office based on their basic credentials (matriculation grades and Psychometric Entrance Exam score) are still required to fulfill all the obligations they previously agreed to. ...upon their admission to the preparatory program.

A candidate who fails to fulfill the requirements specified in the acceptance letter, yet wishes to begin their university studies in the 2025–2026 academic year, will not be considered a student within the framework of this program. Instead, they will be classified as a regular university student and will be subject to all university regulations applicable to students with that status.

Please note that course registration for the 2025–2026 academic year will also be conducted online. This process may only take place following receipt of a final acceptance letter from the Admissions Committee and payment of a tuition deposit.

Below is information regarding the courses taught within the bachelor’s degree tracks for *Handesaim* (practical engineers) – ORT:
Important Notes for All Applicants

-The university schedule does not include English language studies. English courses require attendance on additional days and at additional times, depending on each student’s proficiency level. The Department of Management makes no guarantees regarding the scheduling of English courses or the specific semesters in which they will be held. English courses at the basic level (85–99) will require attendance twice a week, in addition to the days and hours scheduled for Department of Management courses. 

-Detailed information regarding the summer semester curriculum, registration dates, and similar matters will be provided separately, closer to the summer semester registration period.
-For the avoidance of doubt, the summer semester in the ORT track takes place from July to October and does not align with the university's summer semester schedule.
-Please note! In addition to departmental courses, all students are required to complete foundational courses in Jewish Studies, English courses (based on each student's individual proficiency level), and a course in Hebrew expression (also based on the student's individual proficiency level).
-Students admitted to the university must register for undergraduate English courses appropriate to their proficiency level. Registration for these English courses is a prerequisite for registering for undergraduate courses in the Department of Management; it is not possible to register for departmental courses until registration for the university's English courses has been completed.
-Students who began their studies prior to the 2015–2016 academic year (5776) are required to take an examination in foundational Jewish Studies.
-It is the student's responsibility to handle registration for these courses and examinations with the relevant university units and departments.
-For the avoidance of doubt, it is the responsibility of each student to review the curriculum and ensure they are fully registered for all required courses.
-Duration of Studies The ORT project spans one academic year, consisting of three consecutive semesters (Semester A, Semester B, and a Summer Semester—which runs concurrently with the examinations and assignments of Semester B).
-Tuition for this academic year is 200%, subject to university regulations and the policies of the Tuition Department.
-Tuition does not include fees for English courses or the Hebrew Expression course.
-Taking the "Advanced II" (Mitkadmim II) course during the summer term incurs an additional fee; detailed information regarding the specific tuition amount and associated charges can be obtained exclusively from the Tuition Department.
-A student who fails to complete all degree requirements by the end of the summer semester of the year in which they began their studies will be subject to additional tuition fees and required to take further courses beyond those specified above.
-Please note that presenting an *Handesai* (Practical Engineer/Technician) diploma is a mandatory requirement for graduation and eligibility for a Bachelor’s degree. For the avoidance of doubt, a student who has completed all other requirements for the Bachelor’s degree will not be issued a certificate of eligibility for the degree until the *Handesai* diploma has been presented.
-University honors (*Cum Laude* distinction) are awarded to students who have completed at least 80 academic credits (40 weekly hours) within the degree program and have achieved the grade point average required for honors, as stipulated in the regulations of the University Registrar’s Office. The University administration has decided that the "Distinction" (honors) designation for the ORT track will be available only to students whose combined credits from the preparatory program (*Mechina*) and their degree studies on campus total 80 academic credits (40 weekly hours). Students in the "Industrial Management" *Handesaim* (practical engineering) track complete 15 academic credits (7.5 weekly hours) during the preparatory program; therefore, they fall short of the required 80-credit (40-weekly-hour) threshold by 2 academic credits (1 weekly hour). Consequently, only students who actually completed more than 15 academic credits in the preparatory program—specifically by taking one of the following courses: *Introduction to Probability* or *Introduction to Statistics B*—will be eligible for the "Distinction" designation, provided they meet the grade average required by the Registrar’s Office regulations.

Important Note: Students are advised to check the announcements posted on the Department of Management website on a daily basis.

Courses in the Logistics Track – Practical Engineers (Handesaim) from All Specializations

(Not final – subject to change)

* For the avoidance of doubt, the summer semester in the bachelor’s degree track for *Handesaim* (practical engineers) – ORT, takes place from July to October and does not align with the university’s summer semester schedule.

The summer semester runs concurrently with the examinations and assignments of the second semester.

Courses in the Technology Management Track – Practical Engineers (Handesaim) from All Specializations

(Not final – subject to change)

* For the avoidance of doubt, the summer semester in the ORT track takes place from July to October and does not align with the university’s summer semester schedule.

The summer semester runs concurrently with the exams and assignments of the second semester.

For more information regarding the completion of a bachelor’s degree for ORT *handesaim* (practical engineers), or to register for continuing studies for *handesaim* at Bar-Ilan, please contact us today, and we will get back to you shortly.

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