Overview

The Marine Geosciences programme from University of Haifa is the largest academic center of marine sciences in Israel, and the only one to be included in the prestigious 2023 Shanghai Academic Ranking. It ranks among the top 200 globally in Oceanography, and in the top 30 for Sustainable Development goal 14 “Life below the water”, in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022.

The world class researchers provide students with the necessary knowledge, tools, skills, and experiential learning to become groundbreaking marine scientists.

Highlights

A challenging academic opportunity incorporating classroom study with hands-on real-time scientific exploration at sea and on shore, laboratory research in a multidisciplinary environment.

Mastering geological and geophysical survey planning, data collection processes and seismic data interpretation using the best-practice geophysical software for today’s competitive global arena.

An opportunity to develop unique expertise in a specialized geoscience field, expand knowledge of interacting earth systems, develop teamwork, leadership skills, and original problem solving.

Attractive scholarships and living stipends for eligible students.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Geophysical Investigation of the Marine Environment

Seismic Data Interpretation

Geology of Marine Sediments

Tectonics of Oceans

Geochemical Oceanography

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-10-11 00:00:00

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More details

Early application: 31 Dec (75% application fee waiver)
First deadline: 15 Mar
Second deadline: 31 May
Rolling basis: 1 Jun – 12 Oct (depending on the programme)

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

89

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Haifa, Israel

Disciplines

Marine Science Oceanography

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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

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89

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

BSc degree in in Geology, Geophysics, Marine Science, Engineering, or other related sciences with a minimum of 3.0 GPA, 80% (B) (Israeli system), or equivalent in all undergraduate courses.

Department pre-requisites are a basic knowledge of science in the following areas: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Atmosphere, English, and Computers.

Good command of the English language.

Copy of undergraduate diploma and official transcript of BA degree showing full list of courses, date of graduation, and conferred degree.

Two recommendations letters

TOEFL – score 89 or alternative acceptable English language examination score

Personal Statement (500 words)

Research statement – goals and aims of the planned research (500-750 words)

Curriculum Vitae/Resumé

Medical forms (international students only)

Copy of valid passport

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

11800 USD / year

≈ 11800 USD / year

Living costs

Haifa

Israel

770 - 1243 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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