Honors
Final grade point average calculation
The final grade point average is calculated by multiplying the number of weighted hours (credits) for each course and the grade obtained by the student for that course. The products are summed together and the outcome is divided by the total number of weighted hours (credits) for all courses.
A grade of 60 or higher must be obtained for all courses (other than those whose passing grade is above 60), including courses in basic Jewish studies, English courses (for non-majors[יב1] [TF2] ), Hebrew expository writing and general courses.
Please note that it is the latest grade that counts and appears on the official transcript.
Policy details are available on the Exam Office website[יב3] [TF4] .
Grade point average calculation for the bachelor's degree:
The final grade point average for the degree shall include all courses taken by the student throughout their studies in a double major, single major and post-degree major, basic Jewish studies and general courses.
Courses not included in the grade point average:
- English as a Foreign Language
- Hebrew expository writing
- Surplus courses: Students who wish to remove courses from their average must request this when submitting their request for graduation. These courses will not be included in the final grade point average for the degree but will appear on the transcript as surplus courses.
Grade point average calculation for the master's degree:
The final grade point average for the degree shall include all courses taken by the student throughout their studies. The following will not be included in the grade point average:
- Basic Jewish studies
- English as a Foreign Language
- Prerequisite courses for the degree
Honors
Honors are determined on the basis of the final weighted grade point average of the degree. Grades are not rounded when determining honors eligibility.
Honor will be granted for the bachelor's degree and the master’s degree but not in certificate studies nor teaching certificate studies.
Bachelor's degree:
Honors will be granted to students based on their grade point average if they have taken at least at least 40 credits (נק”ז[יב5] [TF6] ) on campus as part of their degree.
This directive also holds for double majors and for post-degree majors.
For students in a double major track – honors will be determined based on the department and faculty indicated by the student in the system when submitting their request for graduation.
For programs combining two degrees – honors will be determined based on the track listed in student admissions / School of Graduate Studies.
Honors are determined in accordance with cutoffs for the year the diploma is awarded.
Master's degree:
In Track A with research work – the thesis grade shall be included in the grade point average of the master’s degree graduate; the average shall be calculated as a weighted average of thesis grade and coursework for each faculty as shown below.
Track B – not research-based – honors level with distinction is not awarded.
In the combined track – only excellence level honors are awarded; there is no honors level with distinction.
In the direct PhD track – no honors are awarded.
Bar-Ilan University is entitled to change the percent weight of the thesis and honors per its academic discretion.
Below are the absolute values required for being awarded honors for graduation ceremonies held in 2024 through 2026
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Bachelor's degree |
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Faculty |
Excellence |
Distinction |
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Jewish Studies, Humanities, Social Sciences, Education, Exact Sciences, Life Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies |
92 |
97 |
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Law, Engineering |
90 |
94 |
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Master's degree |
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Faculty |
Excellence |
Distinction (with thesis only) |
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Social Sciences, Education |
93 |
96 |
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Jewish Studies, Humanities, Life Sciences, Interdisciplinary Studies, Medicine |
94 |
97 |
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Law |
90 |
94 |
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Engineering , Exact Sciences |
95 |
98 |
Note: Honors are determined by the year the diploma is awarded.
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