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Prospective Students

Welcome!

Thanks for reaching out! We’re excited to tell you more about AKIS — The Albert Katz International School for Desert Studies — and what makes our campus and community so special.
At AKIS, you’ll join a unique research environment in the heart of the desert and choose from our innovative M.Sc. programs in:

  • Desert Studies
  • Hydrology & Water Quality
  • Environmental Physics & Solar Energy
  • Ecology & Nature Conservation

We invite you to explore our website for detailed information about each program, including admission requirements and research opportunities.

All AKIS M.Sc. students conduct research under the guidance of an academic advisor, and your thesis is an essential part of the program.
To begin:

  1. Explore potential advisors
    You can find the list of researchers here. Look for faculty members whose research areas match your interests.
  2. Reach out to advisors
    Once you identify potential advisors, send each of them an email introducing yourself.
    Make sure to include:
    • Your CV
    • Academic transcripts (with an explanation of your grading system and GPA)
    • A short description of your academic background and research interests
    • Any relevant information about your background
  3. Meet your potential advisor
    Many researchers invite prospective students for an online meeting or interview to discuss mutual research interests.
  4. Contact more than one advisor
    It is completely acceptable, and even recommended, to contact several researchers at the same time.
  5. Secure an advisor and apply
    Once a researcher confirms that they are willing to supervise your M.Sc. studies, you can proceed with your application to the relevant program.

If any of your documents are not in English, please include an English translation certified by your university or by a notary.

You will need to prepare:

  • A certified copy of your bachelor’s diploma
  • Certified copies of your academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • A copy of the photo page of your passport
  • A passport-size photograph (for your student ID if accepted)
  • Two letters of recommendation from academic supervisors or faculty members
  • Class ranking (if available)
  • English proficiency:
    • TOEFL score of at least 80 (new system) or 550 (old system), or an IELTS score of at least 6.5, if your university’s language of instruction was not English.
    • OR an official letter from your university confirming that your studies were conducted in English