Overview

Research

The Faculty of Natural Sciences at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev has a reputation for excellence in research. A broad spectrum of research is undertaken-both theoretical and experimental, basic and applied-having direct relevance to the development of the Negev, Israel's southern desert area.

The Natural Sciences programme is offered at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Programme Structure

The Faculty of Natural Science constantly endeavors to increase the number and quality of its students, to continually develop areas of study in order to keep pace with the demands of society, and to maintain the excellence of its teaching. In addition, the Faculty encourages interaction with the community by attempting to strengthen its ties with industry and the national educational system. Contacts and cooperative efforts with research institutions in the country and abroad are constantly increasing.

The Faculty provides a wide range of services to local schools and science- based industrries, and, in so doing, not only trains sorly-needed professionals, but also helps push back the frontiers of the desert while advancing those of science.

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

Natural 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

The candidate must have earned a Masters' degree in a program requiring the submission of a Masters’ Thesis from B.G.U. or another comparable academic institution, and must have high grades from the Masters’ studies and Thesis.

Candidates who have not yet fulfilled their Masters’ degree requirements may be accepted conditionally, contingent upon their proper completion of supplemental studies; this is a temporary status that may be conferred for only one semester.

Student insurance

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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)

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Natural Sciences.

Available Scholarships

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