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Overview
The Sustainable Agricultural Solutions - Summer Programme at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev addresses global challenges in food and water management amid climate change, focusing on sustainable agricultural practices to combat desertification and improve resource use worldwide.
Features
- Drylands cover about 40% of the Earth's terrestrial surface and are home to over 2 billion people, facing challenges like population growth, over-exploitation, drought, and desertification. Tackling these issues is vital to ensuring the availability of essential resources such as food and water for a growing global population.
Programme Structure
Curriculum:
- The program focuses on four key areas: Soil and Atmosphere, Plants Under Stress, Aquaculture, and Precision Agriculture.
- Students will explore these topics through engaging classes, hands-on fieldwork, and cutting-edge research to address global sustainability challenges.
- A blend of fieldwork and laboratory research ensures students apply their learning in real-world contexts.
- These experiences culminate in a concluding seminar, where participants present their insights and solutions, fostering collaboration and innovation.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 26 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Beersheba, Israel
Disciplines
Hydrology & Water Management Environmental Management AgricultureWhat students do after studying
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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
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's degree students: Transcripts from bachelor's degree with cumulative GPA
- Master's degree students: Diploma and cumulative GPAs for both bachelor's and master's degrees
- Doctorate students: Diplomas and cumulative GPAs for all degrees (bachelor's, master's, and doctorate).
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Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents2000 USD / full≈ 2000 USD / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents2000 USD / full≈ 2000 USD / full
Additional Details
- The cost of the course is $2000, which includes accommodation, meals, transportation from/to the airport, and tuition.
Funding
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