Below you will find information regarding tuition and fees for both the academic program and internships available. If you have any questions, please contact Laura Shulton, Admission Coordinator, for more information at admissions@arava.org.
- Program fees for North Americans: Program fees are $10,000, which includes tuition, room, board (a full meal plan in the kibbutz dining room), health insurance, and the cost of educational field trips. Please see our scholarships page for information on scholarships.
- Program fees for Jewish Israelis: The Arava Institute provides a partial scholarship for Jewish Israeli students. Program fees are 8600 NIS per semester. This includes tuition, room, board (a full meal plan in the kibbutz dining room), and the cost of educational field trips. Please see our scholarships page for information on scholarships.
- Program fees for Arab Israelis, Palestinians, and Jordanians: The Arava Institute offers a full scholarship for students who are Arab Israeli, Palestinian, or Jordanian. Please email Laura Shulton, Admission Coordinator, for more information at admissions@arava.org.
- Program fees for Europeans and other International Students: Please contact Laura Shulton, Admissions Coordinator, for more information at admissions@arava.org.
Internships are self-funded. The program cost is $6000 per semester, which covers room, board (a full meal plan in the kibbutz dining room), office space, supervisory and administrative expenses, health insurance, and participation in academic activities and field trips.
Internships at the Arava Institute are competitive. Applications must be submitted by April 17th for the Fall semester, and by October 8th for the Spring semester. A non-refundable $1500 deposit is to be paid 2 weeks after the invoice is issued . The remainder is due June 1st for Fall semester and November 1st for Spring semester.
Please contact Laura Shulton at admissions@arava.org with any questions.
Arava Institute Refund Policy (as of 03 August, 2022)
Should a student, at any time or for any reason, determine not to avail him/herself of the entire program, or should that student for any reason be unable to do so, any concession or refund shall be in accordance with the AIES refund policy:
· The announcement of withdrawal has to be presented to the Program Director in writing & dated
· 70% refund if notice is received up till 14 days after the first day of orientation
· 0%4 refund if notice is received from 15 days to 30 days after the first day of orientation
No refund will be given after 30 days
Internship payment
Due to a limited number of internship positions all international interns are required to pay an initial non refundable payment of $1500. Payment is due 2 weeks after receipt of their invoice. This payment must be made on time in order to secure the internship position.
