Arava Institute Study Abroad

Arava Institute for Environmental Studies

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Program type
Study Abroad

Duration
Between 4-6 months

Language
English

Location
Ketura

Ages
18-35

Accomodation
University Dorms

About The Program

Do you believe that nature knows no borders? Do you have a passion for sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, water management, or desert ecology? The Arava Fall/Spring semester offers a unique inter-disciplinary study abroad program designed to educate future environmental leaders to solve the common challenges facing the world through cooperation and cross-cultural communication. Live and study with Israelis, Palestinians, Jordanians, and other international students on Kibbutz Ketura in the Southern Arava Valley, as you work together on transboundary environmental issues. Students participate in a rich program which includes community building activities and social events, as well as regional trips, desert hikes, gardening, camping, horseback riding, and more. Kibbutz Ketura is located near Eilat and approximately 4 hours from the center of country, which is easily accessible by public transportation.

Study Tracks

Check out the various opportunities available on this program! Click on the program names below for more information on each track and to find out which is right for you. When you’ve found the one you’re interested in, go ahead and fill out the “more info” form - a program representative will be in touch with you shortly.

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When Are You Coming

*Please Note: The prices that appear for each program are before a Masa grant or scholarship is applied

Spring 2026 Semester Program

09 Feb

2026

11 Jun

2026

Program price:
$10,000

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Safety and security

Whether you are a current or soon-to-be fellow or parent/guardian, we invite you to watch our Safety and Security video from Masa’s Chief Security Officer, Amir Keinan. This interactive video summarizes and addresses Masa’s main safety and security topics; you can choose the order in which you want to watch. Upon arrival, fellows will also receive a full safety and security briefing from their program organizer.