Take part in a program that prepares future Arab and Jewish leaders to tackle the region's environmental challenges together.
Located in the heart of Israel's Arava desert, the Arava Institute is a unique oasis of environmental education, research, and international cooperation
Students explore a range of environmental issues from a regional, interdisciplinary perspective while learning peacebuilding and leadership skills. Studies at the Arava Institute are international in scope, with a student body comprised of Jordanians, Palestinians, Israelis, North Americans and others. The Arava Institute gives Jewish, Arab and other students a unique opportunity to study and live together for an extended period of time. In so doing, our students build networks and understanding that will enable future cooperative work and activism in the Middle East and beyond.
One Year / Semester Option (Arava Program):
A one semester or one year program in environmental studies which gives undergraduate or graduate students a hands-on experience in the Middle East, together with students from diverse cultural backgrounds. Students explore a wide range of environmental issues from a regional and interdisciplinary perspective, while learning peacebuilding and leadership skills. |
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Master's in Desert Studies-Environmental Studies Specialization:
A two-year program in conjunction with Ben-Gurion University's Albert Katz International School for Desert Studies. Coursework and thesis research focus on a variety of regional environmental issues.
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