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.

Here, the idea that nature knows no political borders is more than a belief. It is a fact, a curriculum, and a way of life.
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 organizations, civil service, and environmental industries by offering professional development opportunities, career-relevant courses, and a connection to their vast and committed alumni network.

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