Arava Institute Study Abroad Program
- Israel
About Program
The Arava Institute for Environmental Studies is the premier environmental studies and research program in the Middle East. The Arava Institute houses academic programs, research centers, and international cooperation initiatives focusing on a range of environmental concerns and challenges.
With a student body comprised of Jordanians, Palestinians, Israelis, and students from around the world, the Arava Institute offers students an exceptional opportunity to learn from leading professionals while forming friendships and developing skills that enable them to lead the region and the world in solving today’s most pressing environmental challenges. Participants spend a semester or academic year in our study or internship program living as a part of our institute and kibbutz community. The Arava Institute prepares students for careers in non-governmental organization
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Program Highlights
- Participate in the most open, honest, and sustained conversation happening in the Middle East.
- Gain access to higher level courses in Conflict Resolution, Natural Science, and Social Science.
- Study at our institute based on Kibbutz Ketura, one of Israel's traditional models of international and sustainable living, situated just 30 minutes north of the port city of Eilat.
- Explore the environmental and cultural complexities of the region through educational field trips, included in your program fees.
- Join over 1,000 alumni around the world who are dedicated to trans-boundary environmental cooperation.