Overview

Opportunities

The Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research (BIDR), affiliated to the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU), are acknowledged leaders in desert studies, widely respected in the international scientific community for the quality and creativity of their research and training programs. In light of this global reputation and the worldwide need for expertise in the study of drylands, BGU and the Blaustein Institutes have established the Albert Katz International School for Desert Studies, which offers programs leading to Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Desert Studies, and Hydrology & Water Technologies. These multi-disciplinary research areas have emerged in response to the lack of science-based responses to the urgent needs of humanity.

Programme Structure

The faculty includes scientists from the BIDR and leading scholars from the international community. The innovative, multidisciplinary programs are structured to provide an integrated approach, offering students exceptional opportunities to pursue a combination of basic and applied research.

Students are exposed to a wide range of disciplines complementary to their major areas of specialization. Graduates are qualified to carry out basic and applied research, take responsible positions in the management of drylands and lead the battle to combat desertification.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beersheba, Israel

Disciplines

Climate Studies & Meteorology Environmental Management Environmental Sciences

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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

A certified copy of your diploma. If your documents are not in English, please also include an English translation that is either certified by the university or by a notary.
Certified copies of your academic transcripts. If your documents are not in English, please also include an English translation that is either certified by the university or by a notary.
Curriculum Vitae
Two letters of recommendation along with the reference form, written by academicians
Class rank if available
Official copy of TOFEL examination score or IELTS examination score

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

19081 ILS/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19081 ILS per year during 48 months.
National

19081 ILS/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19081 ILS per year during 48 months.

First and second year - 40% a year out of 17,328.75 ₪ ~ USD 5,000$ (varies according to CPI index)
Third-year and up - 10% a year out of 17,328.75 ₪ ~ USD 5,000$ (varies according to CPI index)

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Desert Studies.

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