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Our program
The MA Program in Israel Studies goes beyond traditional disciplinary contours and explores Israel’s history, society, cultures, politics from a range of perspectives with an emphasis on
independent study and original research.
Your career
Our graduates work in public and non-profit sectors in
government, diplomacy, civil, or educational positions
related to Israel, the Middle East, or the Jewish World.
The MA Program in Israel Studies goes beyond traditional disciplinary contours and explores Israel’s history, society, cultures, politics from a range of perspectives with an emphasis on independent study and original research.
Israel embodies an unusual blend of contradictions.
It is an ancient country, yet a young state and new society.
It is modern and traditional.
It is vibrantly secular, and a Holy Land to many religious groups.
Israel as a case study
Master's Degree
in Israel Studies
The Woodman-Scheller Israel Studies International Program (WSISIP)
integrates historical and contemporary perspectives.
Our location
Located in Israel at the heart of the Negev Desert, the Sde-Boker campus of
Ben-Gurion University is an oasis of learning and research in a breathtaking landscape.
In addition to the WSISIP, the campus is also home to the Jacob Blaustein Institutes for Desert Research and a vibrant community of international students and researchers.
Overlooking the spectacular biblical Zin Valley, our campus provides a unique academic environment and an unparalleled learning experience.
Full Scholarships
Your resources
Students are able to take advantage of the unique on-site resources including:
"For the past three years, I have greatly enjoyed the almost other-worldly patience and attentiveness of my supervisor Ben, incredible support from the teaching committee and administration, the privilege to access to the one-and-only Ben-Gurion Archives, and extremely supportive communal spirit of our institute. Continuing my research further with the institute now pursuing a Ph.D. degree, I can’t possibly be grateful enough."
Yuri Keum, Graduate 2018
Classes begin October 2023
The 'Ben-Gurion' Archives
A specialized library
Multidisciplinary scholars and experts
A warm and international community
Proximity to breathtaking nature
Israel as a case study
Master's Degree
in Israel Studies
goes beyond traditional disciplinary contours and explores Israel’s history, society, cultures, politics from
a range of perspectives with an emphasis on
independent study and original research.
Your career
our graduates work in public and non-profit sectors in
government, diplomacy, civil, or educational positions
related to Israel, the Middle East, or the Jewish world.
Our graduates work in public and non-profit sectors in government, diplomacy, civil, or educational positions related to Israel, the Middle East, or the Jewish world.
Located in Israel at the heart of the Negev Desert, the Sde-Boker campus of Ben-Gurion University has a superior research infrastructure and comfortable accommodations in a stunning location. Overlooking the spectacular biblical Zin Valley, our campus provides a unique academic environment and an unparalleled learning experience.
The 'Ben-Gurion' Archives
A specialized library
Multidisciplinary scholars and experts
A warm and international community
Proximity to breathtaking nature
Israel embodies an unusual blend of contradictions.
It is an ancient country, yet a young state and new society.
It is modern and traditional.
It is vibrantly secular, and a Holy Land to many religious groups.
We offer full tuition scholarships, as well as a
generous monthly stipend and subsidized rent
in our on-campus housing.
We offer full tuition scholarships, as well as a
generous monthly stipend
and subsidized rent
in our on-campus housing.
