--- title: BSc in Renewable Natural Resources in English at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev | Studyil description: Ben-Gurion University’s new English-taught BSc in Renewable Natural Resources in the Negev: water, soil, energy and climate, at Sde Boker and Beer-Sheva. Accreditation status and olim aid. canonical: https://studyil.com/degrees/ben-gurion-university/bsc-renewable-natural-resources/ last-updated: 2026-11-09 --- # Renewable Natural Resources BSc **Ben-Gurion University of the Negev** Sde Boker & Beer-Sheva Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research, Ben-Gurion University The short answer A new three-year, English-taught BSc at Ben-Gurion University on the sustainable use and conservation of soil, water and ecosystems, based at the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research in the Negev and at the Beer-Sheva campus. The degree title still needs Council for Higher Education approval; if it isn’t approved, graduates receive a BSc in Earth and Environmental Sciences. BGU doesn’t publish the tuition on the program page. Taught in English ✓ Olim: Student Authority aid Gov funding: Partial Checked against Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s official pages, September 2026 Independent listing At a glance New, English-taught **Degree** BSc Pending approval **Length** 3 years Full-time **Language** English International program **Where** Sde Boker And Beer-Sheva **Tuition** Ask BGU Not on the program page **Focus** Water, soil, energy Climate and drylands Check my eligibility → ✓ **Olim benefit Student Authority aid** For olim under 27 within three years of aliyah, if the program is recognized by the Student Authority. ~ **Government funding Partial** Student Authority aid, up to the standard state tuition. – **Masa grant Not confirmed** Not listed on the program page. Overview ## What is the BSc in Renewable Natural Resources? The program builds a scientific foundation in the natural sciences with practical tools for managing soil, water and ecosystems. Its home is the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research at Sde Boker, a research center for hydrology, renewable energy, environmental science, sustainable agriculture and water technologies, and a living laboratory for climate change, water scarcity and desertification. It’s designed for international students and prepares graduates for government, consulting, industry, NGOs, startups or further study. ### ✓ A good fit if you… - Care about climate, water, food security or sustainability - Want a hands-on science degree in a real desert environment - Want an English-taught BSc at an Israeli university - Are an oleh or olah under 27 within three years of aliyah ###! Think twice if you… - Need a guaranteed degree title. It depends on Council for Higher Education approval. - Want city life. Much of the program is at the Sde Boker campus in the desert. - Need the tuition before applying. BGU doesn’t publish it on the program page. What you learn ## What you’ll learn. Three areas of study across two campuses. Core ### Life and ecosystems Plant sciences, biodiversity, conservation and ecosystem interactions. Core ### Climate and the environment Climate, sustainability, environmental physics and chemistry, and natural resources. Applied ### Solutions Water treatment, renewable energy, food security, desert technology and sustainability innovation. Specialize ### Choose a direction Nefesh B’Nefesh lists three specializations: Environmental Agrobiology Environmental Science Environmental Technologies **Living laboratory** Study where climate, water scarcity and desertification are being tackled. **Two campuses** Sde Boker and Beer-Sheva. **Research center** The Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research. **Career paths** Government, consulting, industry, NGOs, sustainability startups or an MSc/PhD. Funding ## Can olim get funding for this degree? Ask BGU for tuition and scholarships. For olim, the Student Authority rules apply. I am… My age when studies start 21 Months since aliyah (excluding army or national service) 10 ✓ ### Likely eligible for Student Authority aid You’re under 27 with 26 months left to start. The grant covers up to the standard state tuition, so expect to pay the rest of BGU’s fee. See my full breakdown → **10 November** First Student Authority application, online **1 October** Renewal each following year **Under 27** BA age limit, starting within 3 years of aliyah A guide, not a ruling. The program must be recognized by the Student Authority. The 3-year window doesn’t count regular army service, national service or Masa programs. If you get any grant, tell BGU’s tuition office so it can revise your payment plan. **Student Authority (olim)** Olim under 27 within three years of aliyah can get aid up to the standard state tuition, if the program is recognized. **BGU scholarships** BGU lists scholarships for international students on its study pages. **Aliyah@BGU** BGU runs a support track for olim students. A guide, not a ruling. Confirm your eligibility with the provider and the relevant ministry or funding body before you pay. Costs ## What it costs. As published by Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. Prices can change. **Tuition** Not published on the program page. Ask BGU. Ask BGU **Dorms** At Sde Boker (BIDR hospitality) or the Beer-Sheva campus. Ask BGU *!* **Get the fee in writing.** Because the program is new, ask BGU for the tuition, fees and dorm costs before you commit. How to join ## How to get started. *✓* **High school credentials** Israeli matriculation, or international diplomas with separate criteria where a quantitative score can’t be calculated. *✓* **English** You need to meet the English language requirement. *✓* **Exceptions policy** Applicants up to 20 points below the admissions threshold may be reviewed individually, subject to space. *✓* **Accreditation declaration** Applicants sign a declaration that they understand the degree title is pending approval. - **Check your fit** See your olim eligibility and this program’s numbers on Studyil. - **Ask about tuition** BGU doesn’t publish it on the program page. - **Apply to BGU** Through BGU’s full-degree admissions. - **Arrange housing** Sde Boker or Beer-Sheva dorms. FAQ ## Questions about this program. ### ### Is the BSc in Renewable Natural Resources accredited? The degree title is subject to Council for Higher Education approval. If it isn’t approved, BGU says graduates receive a BSc in Earth and Environmental Sciences. ### ### Is it taught in English? Yes. It’s an interdisciplinary, English-taught program designed for international students. ### ### Where do students study? At the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research in Sde Boker and at BGU’s Beer-Sheva campus. ### ### How much does it cost? BGU doesn’t publish the tuition on the program page, so ask its admissions team. Compare ## Other programs to consider. 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One of our advisors will be in touch shortly. Nothing to wait for in the meantime — here is your breakdown. A guide, not a ruling. Confirm the figures with the institution before you pay. Free, with no obligation to apply Your olim funding checked for this program You choose who contacts you [Or view the official page ↗](https://www.bgu.ac.il/en/study/content-pages/rnr-bsc/) ## Not sure it’s the right program? Answer three questions and we’ll match you with English-taught options across Israel, with your olim funding on each. [Get matched →](https://studyil.com/#match) --- Source: https://studyil.com/degrees/ben-gurion-university/bsc-renewable-natural-resources/ · Published by Studyil. Cite as "Studyil" with a link to the page.