Overview

At Desert Studies at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev the Albert Katz International School for Desert Studies (AKIS) at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev was established in 1999 as part of the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research (BIDR).

Key Facts

The Desert Studies degree from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev key facts:

AKIS is located on the Sde BoKer Campus of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. The campus is situated within the picturesque Negev Highlands region, some 50 km south of the city of Beer Sheva.

AKIS offers programs for students from all over the world. International students, as well as Israeli students, experience at AKIS a special and unique educational atmosphere.

If you are looking for a unique graduate program in which to study the compelling features of the desert, you have come to the right place!

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agriculture and Biotechnology of Drylands

Irrigation and Plant Environment

Solar Energy and the Environmental Physics

Environmental and Aquatic Microbiology

Environmental Studies
Desert

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-11-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-03-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

42 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beersheba, Israel

Disciplines

Environmental Management Agriculture Environmental Sciences View 13 other Masters in Agriculture in Israel

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Other requirements

General requirements

For most specializations in Desert Studies, applicants should hold a B.Sc. degree in either science or engineering from an accredited institution. For the Environmental Studies specialization, applicants should hold a B.Sc., a B.A., or a B.Arch. degree from an accredited institution.
A TOEFL score of at least 85/120 or the equivalent score in an internationally recognized English proficiency exam is required. The English proficiency requirement is waived for applicants who received their Bachelor's degree in a program taught in English.
A copy of the applicant's undergraduate diploma
A copy of the applicant's academic transcripts
A Copy of the applicant's TOEFL/IETLS score

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4000 USD / year

≈ 4000 USD / year

Funding

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