Study at the Arava Institute
South 319L, South Case Hall
Complimentary pizza will be provided
he Arava Institute offers an accredited university-level semester or yearlong program for both undergraduate and graduate students. Students take courses in diverse environmental fields, engage in peace-building and environmental leadership seminars, and partake in educational field trips — all with a diverse student population hailing from Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and beyond.
Students at the Arava Institute explore a range of environmental issues from an exceptional transboundary and interdisciplinary perspective. Under the guidance of leading environmental professionals and academics, students take between four to five courses in both the natural and social environmental sciences. Courses focus on the areas of water management, renewable energy, ecology, sustainable agriculture, environmental politics, and more. Students can also pursue an independent research project in the framework of a 3-credit elective independent study course. All courses are taught in English.
Academic credit from recognized academic institutions is available, and students will receive official transcripts from academic institutions.
Dr. Tareq Abu Hamed has published extensively in a wide variety of journals, and has been recognized with several awards, including the Dan David Prize. Tareq served as the Vice Chief Scientist and The Director of Engineering Research for Israel’s Ministry of Science, Technology and Space. Tareq is currently the Executive Director of the Arava Institute and a researcher at the Dead Sea and Arava Science Center.
Scholarships for study or internships at the Arava Institute are available through the Serling Institute:
Ed Levy, Jr. and Linda Dresner Levy Endowed Fund Scholarship for study in Israel