Overview

At Desert Studies - Irrigation and Plant Environment from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev we know that food and water are essential to human existence. The availability of these resources is jepordized by the growing global population. Considering the current rate of increase, earth's human population will reach 9 billion by 2050 and will be faced with the declining quantity and quality of water resources available for human consumption and agriculture.

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To mitigate the consequences of this upcoming water shortage, water productivity must be increased through the sustainable management of available resources. Irrigation constitutes 70% of total water use worldwide.

The primary aim of irrigation is to provide optimal production conditions for crops. Accurately replenishing the water utilized by the agricultural system can ensure its environmental sustainability. The Desert Studies - Irrigation and Plant Environment program is offered by the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

Programme Structure

Research Topics:

The influence of dripper discharge rate on the yield and quality of vegetables and fresh herbs irrigated with saline water

The effect of irrigation water salinity on the yield and quality of pomegranate fruits and products

Irrigation scheduling of date palm trees using heat dissipation sensors

Deficit irrigation of olives and water stress management strategies

Irrigation via compost-filled trenches, distinguishing between physical and chemical benefits

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-11-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-03-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-01 00:00:00

More details

Applications open on February 11, with rolling admissions.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

42 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beersheba, Israel

Disciplines

Botany Environmental Sciences View 11 other Masters in Environmental Sciences in Israel

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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

For most specializations in Desert Studies, applicants should hold a B.Sc. degree in either science or engineering from an accredited institution. For the Environmental Studies specialization, applicants should hold a B.Sc., a B.A., or a B.Arch. degree from an accredited institution.

A TOEFL score of at least 85/120 or the equivalent score in an internationally recognized English proficiency exam is required. The English proficiency requirement is waived for applicants who received their Bachelor's degree in a program taught in English.

Applicants are expected to contact by e-mail one or more potential supervisors with whom they would like to work on their thesis

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Tuition Fee

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International

5000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5000 USD per year during 24 months.
National

4000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4000 USD per year during 24 months.

Funding

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