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 proved to myself that I am ready to be independent and manage a career and a life outside of that. "
A student Brandeis University
"From this program I gained new insight and understanding of the Japanese language and broader culture. I gained new friends and had amazing experiences, it was definitely worthwhile. "
Kimora M Brandeis University
"It was extremely worthwhile, I rediscovered my academic passions and and enjoyment in being social."
Ren S Brandeis University
"I learned so much about my host culture in a location that truly felt like home. It passed by quickly but every moment was so fun, educational, and unlike anything else I've experienced"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained so much confidence and independence while abroad. At the beginning of the program I found myself struggling with extreme social anxiety and homesickness. At the end of the program, I found myself trying to stretch out my final moments in Granada and with the friends that I found there and through IES. "
A student Brandeis University
"yes so so worthwhile i just loved being in london and learned so much in my classes"
A student Brandeis University
"I got to live in another culture and see some really cool places. Not sure if it was worth the homework."
A student Brandeis University
"This was my first experience outside of North America, and I had an amazing time learning about the local culture and history of Georgia. To me, that was priceless."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained independence, confidence, and maturity. These are all invaluable qualities that you really can't maximize without leaving your comfort zone like this in my opinion. "
A student Brandeis University
"broader perspective"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much about Australian culture and studies."
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much about Italian culture and it really broadened my perspective on other cultures and people."
Rob K Brandeis University
"Independence and self discovery. Yes"
A student Brandeis University
"Extremely worthwhile! During my time abroad, we participated in intensive field work and research, which was quite new to me and helped me understand much more about the whole research process within environmental and biological fields of study. Additionally, we learned a lot of insightful, interesting, and important informat..."
Finley L Brandeis University
"I gained life skills and improved my Chinese speaking ability. It was 100% worthwhile and an amazing experience."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about my own ability to work with and get along with other people that I may not have much in common with, as well as how to be more independent. "
A student Brandeis University
"I became very good with metros. Yes, this was definitely worthwhile. I now understand every country's position within the EU and understand why the leaders make the decisions they do. I also learned how laws are passed and implemented. I have learned how to work in teams to swiftly find detailed solutions in high-pressure situat..."
Grant D Brandeis University
"Learned a lot about public transportation in italy and budgeting."
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile! I learned that I could live abroad, but I would need some sort of support network. Going on a program where I didn't know anyone was hard, but worth it!"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that the world is a lot bigger and a lot older than we realize and that there is so much to see and to learn from travel. "
Matthew C Brandeis University
"I improved my spanish a lot and gained new perspectives "
Ashleigh L Brandeis University
"I feel that it was worthwhile just for the fact that I now feel proficient in a second language. There were also aspects of it that challenged me and helped me learn more about myself even when it wasn't super fun. "
A student Brandeis University
"I met amazing people, I integrated into a local community, my french is better and I have memories for the rest of my life. "
A student Brandeis University
"I was immersed in some of the most beautiful and impactful places in the United Kingdom. It was very worthwhile."
Ava S Brandeis University
"It was nice, not lots of gain"
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