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.
"Learned to live in an international setting. The cultural differences and culture shocks were life long lessons"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about how I interact with people in different political settings and I gained a lot more confidence in handling hostility."
A student Brandeis University
"From studying abroad I definitely gained a greater sense of confidence in myself and my capabilities. I learned that I can operate in a new environment completely on my own and that making connections with different people and culture excites me. The experience is a pivotal point in my life so far and is one of the most worthwhi..."
Syeda L Brandeis University
"Gained a lot of knowledge about Spanish culture, was definitely worthwhile, wish that I spoke to more locals. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself and my ability to work out problems and live on my own"
Stefani G Brandeis University
"First of all, my German language skills improved drastically, though I still wish I had spoken more. But I also learned so much about the German people through living and interacting with them on a day-to-day basis. I also learned much about myself in being able to live independently in a busy city. It was completely worthwhile,..."
A student Brandeis University
"I grew on a personal level more than I have in my time at college. Mostly because I found myself in difficult situations a lot, which I had to take care of entirely on my own. I had to step out of my comfort zone every single day. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. "
Jimena V Brandeis University
"Was a great experience-felt very integrated"
Amalia B Brandeis University
"I had many friends but I didn't learn much in classes."
A student Brandeis University
"language skills and different perspectives; yes it was worthwhile"
rduieeouc Brandeis University
"so worthwhile, and I learned so much about Senegalese culture and met a lot of inspiring people. I learned to appreciate elders and family more, I learned how to be more independent in a foreign city. I learned a new language and I learned how to bargain well. I learned to see the world with more wonder, and to appreciate the sm..."
Jesse K Brandeis University
"A close looking about Japanese history and Japanese universities. Also, I achieve some improvement in Japanese and wanted to keep studying it in the future."
Xinru L Brandeis University
"language skill, confidence"
A student Brandeis University
"I improved my language skills, learned about life in another country and met many friends"
A student Brandeis University
"Merida allows you to shape your own experience. You can have a worthwhile experience should you be open to new ideas and experiences, while making the effort to shaping these experiences into what you want them to be."
Adrian H Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about British culture. I am a health major and I learned a lot about their health system and how passionate the British are about their insurance."
A student Brandeis University
"i learned to be independent. it was definitely worthwhile"
Brian L Brandeis University
"Studying abroad at St. Andrews is very worthwhile. Although it is in Scotland, there are many American students, so you do not feel to far away from home. Also, it is a very easy train ride from St. Andrews to Edinburgh or London and then to the rest of Europe. Being abroad, I learned what the European education system was lik..."
A student Brandeis University
"I got comfortable traveling alone for a little bit"
A student Brandeis University
"If you're doing a whole year abroad, it might be helpful to visit the school(s) just as how high school students would visit colleges. London was a great city and a great experience, but I felt the particular institution wasn't necessarily the right fit. And fit is one of the most important factors - and that comes in two compon..."
Osmond Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile, and I was able to expend my horizon both personally and academically."
Marcela D Brandeis University
"I love London."
A student Brandeis University
"It is very interesting to be in a new environment (and totally different). It definitely worth it. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was incredibly interesting to see how different Buenos Aires is from the rest of Latin America. There are areas of this that I find very positive and others that I find negative. "
A student Brandeis University
"it was worthwhile because I was able to study in my field at the graduate level and made fantastic contact/built great relationships in the field."
A student Brandeis University
