The program provides students with opportunities to study and research various environmental topics, with an emphasis on pollution treatment, overexploitation of natural resources and the influence of agriculture on these issues. The program encompasses chemical, physical, ecological, economical and ethical aspects. The program offers courses taught at the Advanced School of Environmental Studies of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
Study tracks: Non-Thesis (40 HUJI credits) / Thesis (24 HUJI credits)
Duration of studies: 2-4 years in both tracks
Language of instruction: English (as long as there is an English-speaking student enrolled in the course)
Associated faculty research departments/institutes: Plant Sciences and Genetics in Agriculture; Entomology; Plant Pathology and Microbiology; Soil and Water Sciences; Environmental Economics and Management
Admission requirements:
Bachelor's degree in environment or in the various agriculture, natural sciences, engineering or economics and management programs. Students with a different background will be assigned an individual complementary studies program by the teaching program Study Committee.
Non-Thesis Track:
Thesis Track:
*Securing a Supervisor: Before submitting the application, the candidate should contact a Faculty member that agrees to supervise him/her.
Without a supervisor agreement, the application will not be considered.
Tuition:
Non-Thesis Track: Approx. $5,300 for international students per year / Approx. $4,300 for Israeli students/olim hadashim per year
Thesis Track: Approx. $280 per year
How to apply:
International Students (with a bachelor's degree from abroad)