Academic Environmental Studies Program
The Arava Institute offers several accredited environmental studies programs.
All programs are conducted in English:
All programs are conducted in English:
- Arava Program (one semester or one year program)
- Master's in Desert Studies, with an Environmental Focus
- Summer Program--Israel and the Environment: Development Challenges in the Southern Arava Desert
Top Ten Reasons to study at the Arava Institute:
- Gain hands-on experience
- Receive individual attention in small classes
- Visit significant environmental sites in the region
- Network with top environmentalists in the region
- Learn peacebuilding and leadership skills
- Participate in an active alumni network in the Middle East and the world
- Experience kibbutz life in the beautiful Arava Desert
- Study with faculty who are experts in their field
- Live and learn with students from around the Middle East
- Be part of a growing group of environmentally knowledgeable young leaders with the skills to meet today's environmental challenges