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.
"Going abroad was the single greatest experience I've ever had. It opened me up to being spontaneous and curious and adventurous. I learned that planning isn't everything. I also met some of the coolest and influential people, both in London and elsewhere. I learned the importance of travel and culture. In the end all of that exp..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learnt more about British culture. "
A student Brandeis University
"EXPERIENCE, EXPLORE"
Tian L Brandeis University
"I learned how to be on my own, explore new places, make new friends by myself, and get lost. It was worthwhile"
Sarah B Brandeis University
"Get to know a different culture, making a lot of friends in Germany. Unique internship experience and improved my German."
A student Brandeis University
"Absolutely, had a fantastic time at Oxford. Learned a lot from my tutors."
A student Brandeis University
"International context"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained more sympathy for the immigrant experience. I learned to better deal with situations where things were out of my control. I learned more conversational Spanish and I learned how to make friends in another culture. I learned how to try new things but to still be true to myself. I learned how to be away from home for ..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself. Being so far from the people I know and love, on my own, it forced me to grow as a person and discover new things about myself. Most importantly, I hope to hang on to the notion that everything isn't as important as it seems, there's no reason to be stressed out all the time, because things will wor..."
A student Brandeis University
"I grew both spiritually and personally. I developed an appreciation for traveling and experiencing new things. I would do it again in a heartbeat. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile! I had a wonderful time in Prauge and met incredible people. I would have chosen a different program in the Czech Republic, though."
A student Brandeis University
"Very worth it. Learned how to live on my own despite difficulties with the language"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to adapt to different cultures and experiences. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"Being abroad was the best experience!! It definitely made me grow up a lot because it makes you more independent. It also helped me realize how much there is to know out there and how big the world is. There is so much more to life than just studying and working and I learned that I dont need to be confined to only the US. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained so much worldly experience. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I would definitely go back; I really didn't want to leave."
A student Brandeis University
"I can't answer that question in a box. If someone would like to hear my thoughts, they can email me and we can arrange to speak in person. "
Hannah D Brandeis University
"I learned that a college full of english-speaking students in the center of a European city is not that different from the same in a US city. I wasn't expecting an eye-opening cultural experience, and I didn't get one, but what I did get was still really nice: an academically challenging semester in a great city with everything ..."
dstern117 Brandeis University
"I broadened my perspective on global issues and made amazing friends while doing it. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was absolutely worthwhile, I learned so much about myself, my values, opinions I strongly held that radically changed. I gained a huge network of friends interested in the same thing and a broader perspective about life and human nature."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much about the different societal, environmental, and social elements that make up Israel. I learned about how gratifying it is to study side by side with people who are passionate about Israel like I am. This experience was very worth while."
A student Brandeis University
"The biggest thing I learned was to be more open and global. Now I want to see other places in the world and I've made friends from all over the world that I want to visit. There are so many cool places to see and you've only got one life to try to see it all."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained knowledge about Spanish culture, daily life and met wonderful people working at my internship. "
A student Brandeis University
"Absolutely worthwhile. This program and my time in Bolivia truly did change me for the better as corny as that sounds. I feel so connected to the country and have so many Bolivian friends that I care for so deeply. I learned so much about Bolivia, South America, Spanish language, and myself. 100% worthwhile - a part of my he..."
A student Brandeis University
"How to live more independently. It was worthwhile in that regard."
A student Brandeis University
"Learned a lot in the classroom, definitely a lot of work, but lived very independently. "
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