Admission

The candidate has a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from a recognized academic institution for higher education in Israel, or abroad and obtained a weighted grade of at least 87 in the master's degree studies. The candidate wrote a research dissertation (thesis) at a recognized academic institution in Israel or abroad that was awarded a grade of at least 87 ("very good" grade).
Exceeding the admission conditions as detailed above requires a recommendation from the PhD committee and the approval of the Dean for Advanced Studies.
A candidate who wishes to enroll in PhD studies from related disciplines will be required to complete 2-3 courses of up to 6 hours per week with a grade of at least 87 as part of the degree. The committee will coordinate the curriculum with the supervisor(s).
A candidate who wishes to enroll in PhD studies that are not from related disciplines or who completed his master's degree studies 10 or more years ago will be required to participate in supplemental courses in the scope of 8-10 hours per week with a grade of at least 87 as part of the degree. The committee will coordinate the curriculum with the supervisor(s).
Candidates with a master's degree from a recognized institution of higher education without a thesis will be required to complete a preliminary research study course before starting their doctoral studies.

Candidates with a master's degree from a recognized institution of higher education without a thesis will be required to complete a preliminary research course before starting their doctoral studies.