MSc in Desert Studies

Overview

The innovative, multidisciplinary program in Desert Studies at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is structured to provide an integrated approach, offering students exceptional opportunities to pursue a combination of basic and applied research.

Quick Facts
Duration:	2 years
Starting in:	October, February
Tuition Fee:	Total of $10,600 approx.
Location:	Beersheba Campus (Beersheba, Israel)

The Albert Katz International School for Desert Studies

The Albert Katz International School for Desert Studies (AKIS) at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev was established in 1999 as part of the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research (BIDR).

AKIS is located on the Sde BoKer Campus of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. The campus is situated within the picturesque Negev Highlands region, some 50 km south of the city of Beer Sheva.

AKIS offers programs for students from all over the world. International students, as well as Israeli students, experience at AKIS a special and unique educational atmosphere.

If you are looking for a unique graduate program in which to study the compelling features of the desert, you have come to the right place!

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