Overview

Education

At Desert Studies - Environmental Studies from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, this track of study provides a unique academic perspective on the human and built environment in arid regions. The Desert Studies - Environmental Studies program is offered by the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Combining expertise in desert architecture and urban planning and the social sciences (sociology,anthropology, economics and policy studies), faculty and students examine the contemporary challenges of sustainable development, situating local case studies within regional and global contexts.

Programme Structure

Research Topics:

Architectural Design in Desert Environments

Urban Design in Desert Environments

Urban and Regional Planning

Disaster Management in Drylands

Pastoralism
Sedentarism

Gender and Feminism

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 Sciences View 8 other Masters in Environmental Sciences 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

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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.

Applicants are expected to contact by e-mail one or more potential supervisors with whom they would like to work on their thesis

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

5000 USD / year

≈ 5000 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

4000 USD / year

≈ 4000 USD / year

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