Academic Program

Tracks of Study in the Mechina

There are four tracks of study in the Mechina:

  1. Exact Sciences
  2. Life Sciences 
  3. Social Sciences
  4. Humanities 

 Opening of the Tracks  and Courses depends upon number of students admitted.

  • The Exact Sciences track - Designed for students who wish to study at the University in the faculties of Exact sciences and Engineering. This track actually enables registration to all faculties and courses in the University.

 

  • The Life Sciences track - Designed for students who wish to study at the University in the Faculty of Life Sciences and in the faculty of Medicine including: School of Dental Medicine, Physical Therapy, Department of Communication Disorders, Occupational Therapy and Department of Nursing. This trend actually enables registration to all courses apart from Engineering, Physics, Geophysics and General Science.

 

  • The Social Sciences track - Designed for students who wish to study at the University in one of the following faculties: Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Management, School of Education, Faculty of Law, School of Architecture in the Faculty of Arts, School of Social Work and in the Department of Nursing, in the Faculty of Medicine. The Humanities track - Designed for students who wish to study at the
  • University in the Faculty of Humanities, the Faculty of Arts (apart from the School of Architecture) and in the school of Education

Applicants should enroll in the track that corresponds to the field in which they wish to specialize. The language of instruction is Hebrew.

Program of Study

The program of study comprises two stages:


The program comprises two stages: 1st stage – An intensive two-months Hebrew language course (Ulpan) – 5 days a week, Sunday – Thursday. The Ulpan is mandatory for all students. 2nd stage – Two semesters of Hebrew and general studies that include full day studies from sunday to Thursday.

 

All courses are conducted in Hebrew!

Exact Sciences Track 

Following is the list of courses taught in the Exact Sciences track and their weekly hours. All courses are compulsory.

Name of course

Weekly Hours

Annual/semester course

Mathematics (5 units)

14

Annual

Physics

13

Annual

Political Science and Political System of Israel

2

Semester

Jewish History

2

Semester

Hebrew – The student will study according to his level as follows:

Levels “bet – hey” (two semester)

12-18

Annual

Level “vav” (one semester)

8

Semester

Exempt

English – The student will study according to his level as follows:

Levels A –Advanced A (two semesters)

4-8

Annual

Advanced B level (one semester)

4

Semester

Exempt

 

The Life Sciences Track

Following is the list of courses taught in the life Sciences track and their weekly hours. All courses are compulsory.

* The opening of this track depends upon the number of students admitted.

 

 

Name of course

Weekly Hours

Annual/semester course

Mathematics (4 units)

11

Annual

Physics

10

Annual

Chemistry

9

Annual

Political Science and Political System of Israel

2

Semester

Jewish History

2

Semester

Hebrew – The student will study according to his level as follows:

Levels “bet” – “hey” (two semesters)

12-18

Annual

Level “vav” (one semester)

8

Semester

Exempt

-–

English – The student will study according to his level as follows:

Levels A – Advanced A (two semesters)

4-8

Annual

Advanced B level (one semester)

4

Semester

Exempt

 

The Social Sciences Track

Following is the list of courses taught in the Social Sciences track and their weekly hours. The student’s schedule will consist of these courses, depending on his level in Hebrew and English. The compulsory courses are marked in *

 

 

Name of course

Weekly Hours

Annual/semester course

*Mathematics (4 units)

11

Annual

*Mathematics (3 units)

9

Annual

*Political Science and Political System of Israel

2

Annual

*Political Science and Political System of Israel (For students with low level of Hebrew)

2

Semester

*Jewish History

4

Semester

*Jewish History (for students with low level of Hebrew)

2

Semester

Middle East in the Modern Era (extended)

4

Annual

Middle East in the Modern Era

4

Semester

Introduction to Sociology

4

Semester

Introduction to Psychology

4

Semester

Introduction to Psychology (extended)

4

Annual

Introduction to Economics

4

Semester

Enrichment Studies (Introduction to Law, Introduction to Communication, Introduction to Management)

2

Semester

* Hebrew – The student will study according to his level as follows:

Levels “bet” – “hey” (two semesters)

12-18

Annual

Level “vav”(one semester)

8

Semester

Academic Writing (For students who are exempt from Hebrew)

2

Semester

Exempt

* English –The student will study according to his level as follows:

Levels A – Advanced A (two semesters)

4-8

Annual

Advanced B level

4

Semester

Exempt

 

The Humanities track

Following is the list of courses taught in the Humanities track and their weekly hours. The student’s schedule will consist of these courses, depending on his level in Hebrew and English. The compulsory courses are marked in *

 

 

Name of course

Weekly Hours

Annual/semester course

Mathematics

3

Annual*

*Political Science and Political System of Israel

2

Annual

*Political Science and Political System of Israel (for students withlow level of Hebrew)

2

Semester

*Jewish History (For students with low level of Hebrew)

2

Semester

*Jewish History

4

Semester

*Middle East in the Modern Era (extended)

4

Annual

*Introduction to Sociology

4

Semester

*Introduction to Psychology

4

Semester

*Introduction to Psychology (extended)

4

Annual

Enrichment Studies (Introduction to Law, Introduction to Communication, Introduction to Management)

2

Semester

* Hebrew – The studentwill study according to his level as follows:

Levels “bet” – “hey” (two semesters)

12-18

Annual

Level “vav” (one semester)

8

Semester

Exempt

Academic Writing (For students who are exempt from Hebrew studies)

2

Semester

* English – The student will study according to his level as follows:

Levels A – Advanced A (two semesters)

4-8

Annual

Advanced level

4

Semester

Exempt

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Academic Advisory and Counseling Service

Academic advisors are assigned to all students for personal assistance, as well as academic counseling, the Mechina and future studies in Israel.

Final Certificate

To be eligible for the Mechina final certificate, students must pass all final examinations and fulfill all academic requirements of the program.

Passing grade is 60.

 

The Mechina Final Certificate is always valid for Tel Aviv University. 
It is emphasized, that the final exams of the Mechina are internal exams and that the final marks can not change marks in the Israeli matriculation certificate which is granted by the Ministry of Education.

 

Admission to Undergraduate Studies at Tel Aviv University

The Tel Aviv University Admission Committee recognizes successful completion of the Mechina as equivalent to an Israeli matriculation certificate.

Graduates must also meet all regular requirements for admission, including Hebrew and English proficiency levels, the psychometric entrance examination and any departmental requirements. All candidates must present original high school final certificate.

Students of the Mechina who wish to study Medicine, can apply only fro February 2015. This is due to the admission requrenents of the school of Medicine to rereive the final cetificate by April 2014. 

It is emphasized that the University is not obliged to admit Mechina students.

Mechina students may, of course, apply individually to any other institution of higher education.

The Mechina does not grant credits towards academic studies.

The Mechina does not take any responsibility as to its final marks being recognized by other institutions of higher education.

 

Possibilities of registration to undergraduate programs at Tel-Aviv University tracks study in accordance with the tracks of the Mechina. 

The Mechina reserves the right to change, add or delete any information contained herein without prior notice.

The Mechina Office: 30 Haim levanon st. Ramat Aviv , Tel-Aviv

Tel: 03-640-6681/2, Fax: 03-640-9783, E-mail: doritst@ex.tau.ac.il