Overview

The Desert Studies - Agroinformatics at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev major prepares students to lead in the rapidly evolving field of smart agriculture, a multidisciplinary domain that bridges agriculture, environmental science, and advanced computational technologies. Combining principles from mathematics, computer science, physics, and engineering, the program offers a unique blend of theoretical foundations and hands-on research experience. Students gain proficiency in a broad set of cutting-edge tools, including remote sensing, image processing, computer vision, data science, artificial intelligence, geographic information systems (GIS), and programming. The curriculum integrates core scientific courses with practical applications, addressing real-world environmental and agricultural challenges.

The Scope of Agro-Informatics:

Modern agriculture produces vast and complex datasets from diverse sources such as field-based sensors, UAVs, multi- and hyperspectral satellite imagery, and genomic analyses. Agro-Informatics focuses on managing and analysing this data using computational and information technologies. The goal is to equip students with the knowledge and tools to harness “Big Data” for improving decision-making in agricultural systems, particularly in the context of sustainability and resilience in arid and semi-arid regions.

Students learn to process and integrate diverse data streams through algorithms, statistical models, and artificial intelligence methods, including machine learning and deep learning. These skills enable a deep understanding of biological, climatic, and environmental processes, supporting precision agriculture and smart resource management.

This specialization is ideal for students passionate about using advanced data-driven methods to solve critical agricultural and environmental problems. Graduates will be well-positioned to contribute to sustainable food production and ecosystem preservation in the face of climate and resource challenges.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Environmentally Oriented Electrochemistry

Water Microbiology

Physiology of aquatic microbes

Insect ecology

Behavioral Ecology

Biofilms

Theory and Applications of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Field Methods in Hydrology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-26 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

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85

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beersheba, Israel

Disciplines

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) Agriculture View 14 other Masters in Agriculture 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

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 equivalent 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.
The candidate must secure an advisor from the faculty's staff. Please visit the BGU Research Portal to identify and contact potential advisors in fields relevant to your research interests. They recommend including your CV and transcripts (with an explanation of your university’s grading system and GPA) when introducing yourself.

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