Brandeis University
University Information
The Office of Study Abroad supports Brandeis students who participate on any of our 300 approved programs in some 65 different countries around the world.
On average 40% of the junior class studied abroad during the academic year while still more students took advantage of various international opportunities in the summer. There is a huge diversity of transformative experiences that Brandeis students have engaged in abroad including studying biodiversity conservation hands on in Panama, conducting ethnographic research on sacred figures in Mongolia, interning with Parliament in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, and interning in special education classrooms in Sydney, Australia to name a few.
Whatever your story, journey or adventure is destined to be, come by our office to learn more about the steps to going away!
Additionally, by logging in to Abroad101, all approved programs will be tagged with an "Approved" badge.
Important Dates and Deadlines
The Study Abroad Application Deadline for Fall, Academic Year, and Spring is mid-February.
The summer study abroad application deadline is mid-March.
"I gained a ton of friendships, lots of independence, and plenty of examples of how I can balance working hard and having fun."
Miriam G Brandeis University
"I became more independent and I was able to grow a lot. I learned that I am capable and that I can do hard things and that anxiety doesn't stop me. It is okay to do things alone it doesn't mean you have no friends. Do what you want to do but also try new things with your friends. So incredibly worthwhile. Will never stop talking..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned much more independence, not only cooking and basics, but also how to work through more day-to-day things, as the time difference was hard. "
A student Brandeis University
"I experienced the process of film production and gained an introduction into the film industry."
A student Brandeis University
"My language skills improved immensely. I became a lot more comfortable listening to and speaking with native speakers. My classes at APA made use of the location to deepen our learning."
Ardelia D Brandeis University
"A lot of essay writing and it was worthwile"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained the ability to cook for myself, how to create a routine, and how to be an adult in a different country. It was extremely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"100000% worth it. I learned about topics I was passionate about through a completely new lens that I didn't even know existed, and I see the world and major themes/issues very differently than I did prior to going abroad. I navigated a type of independence that you cannot quite understand until you are living in a place where yo..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learn a lot about personal and social independence, it was absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was completely worthwhile. I learned how to live more independently, including cooking for myself for the first time which was a real adjustment but something I'm grateful for now. Academically, the group projects and the intensity of the courses pushed me in ways I hadn't experienced before and I genuinely learned so much th..."
Briyant B Brandeis University
"I learned French, the ability to be independent and adapt, and the ability to be able to rely on myself and only myself for all aspects of life and academics."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned more about the EU, and the policies surrounding it. Personally, it is a very easy town to live in as an American, and it isn't challenging personally. I enjoyed living with other international students, and hearing persepctives from around Europe was interesting. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained intercultural knowledge and navigating a new city/country"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to adapt to other cultures. "
A student Brandeis University
"Yes it was absolutely worthwhile. I experienced a lot of personal growth, made friends from all over the world, and had a blast learning more about and exploring Singapore. Singapore is also in a great location to explore the rest of Southeast Asia. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to travel solo, I booked many flights and coordinated many things on my own. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a more european perspective on international relations that i felt like I was severely lacking before this experience. As an IR major, this experience completely opened my eyes to the world outside of just the US."
Carolyn J Brandeis University
"Adapting to a new culture, confidence in navigating new cities in an unfamiliar language, connecting with people even if we couldn't understand each other, and feeling at ease in situations that were new to me. Embrace the insecurity of not understanding and transform it into an opportunity to absorb everything. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself, mostly how to travel and exist alone without feeling lonely. It was definitely worthwhile, and I would recommend it to everyone."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned and gained so much from my experience abroad. I experienced so many firsts. Whether it came from the Oxford culture with tutorial systems, formal dinners, balls that I attended, or traveling by myself for the first time and visiting amazing cities like Brussels, Maastricht, Paris, York, Edinburgh, London, or Glasgow - ..."
Noa R Brandeis University
"New culture and people broadened my horizons"
benvogelman Brandeis University
"I learned that I am very resilient in the face of difficult experiences, but it has been hard to make the best of this semester."
A student Brandeis University
"New perspectives, new people and new places. Definitely worthwhile"
Tanvi R Brandeis University
"I learned a lot in my classes, and got to tour around Europe. The university introduced me to people from so many different countries and for once I was NOT in the majority as an american."
A student Brandeis University
"Definitely!"
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