Program Overview
The Desert Studies: Solar Energy and Environmental Physics at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of natural sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Desert Studies: Solar Energy and Environmental Physics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Israel and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 17,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Beersheba, Israel
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Desert Studies: Solar Energy and Environmental Physics programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Electro-Diffusion of Ions and Membrane Desalination Processes
- Partial Differential Equations in Mathematical Physics
- Geography of Desertification
- Applications of Symmetry Methods to the Problems in Mathematical Physics
- Pattern Formation and Spatial Ecology
- Satellite Image Processing
- Heat Transfer
- Introduction to Physics of Atmospheres
- Introduction to Geophysical Fluid Dynamics
- Remote Sensing for Agriculture, Rangeland and Forestry
- Introduction to Statistics and Probability
- Topics in Environmental Fluid Mechanics - Continuation Course
- Optimization Methods
- Stochastic Processes in Physics
- Remote Sensing in the Changing Environment
- Statistical Analysis in Climate Research I
- Introduction to Numerical Solution of Partial Differential Equations
- Statistical Analysis in Climate Research II
- Physics of Solar Cells
- Physical Optics
- Solution Methods in Mathematics
- Statistical Methods
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- A certified copy of your diploma.
- Certified copies of your academic transcripts.
- Curriculum Vitae
- Two academic letters of recommendation (three letters of recommendation for the Environmental Studies track).
- If available, please submit an official document from the university in which you studied that ranks your final degree average grade in relation to the other graduates of the department.
- TOFEL examination score or IELTS examination score or alternatively an official letter from your university indicating your competence in understanding, speaking, reading and writing English.
- One-page statement describing your research proposal for the tracks of study.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 17,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 17,750 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; EUR 14,500 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Ben-Gurion University of the Negev directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Be'er Sheva, Israel
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-01-18
- Start Date 2018-03-10
- Language English
- Duration 24 months