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 learned about how a seemingly similar country can be so different. I learned that the UK is much different from the USA, in many more ways than the change in accent! (The people, the climate, the politics, the economy, the culture, etc.) "
Raya S Brandeis University
"I got to meet a lot of people from all over Europe and about other cultures of Europe."
Lucas G Brandeis University
"I developed a deeper love of ecology/science/nature, improved my Spanish, learned what it was like to live in a developing country, and made some great friends. More than anything else, it has made me consider going into an environmental field. "
Patrick D Brandeis University
"It was a great opportunity to study and stay in home country for me as a student who has been studying in the U.S. for almost a decade. Academically, it was also satisfiable because courses offered in Yonsei are something I could not learn in American university."
Bonsu C Brandeis University
"Yes. My Italian has greatly improved, as well as my understanding of Italian culture. I have become more interested in studying Italian and want to go back to Catania soon."
Tony B Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile because I could stay and efficiently study at the same time in my home country"
Bonsu Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile because I could stay and efficiently study at the same time in my home country"
Bonsu Brandeis University
"Yes, my study abroad experience was worthwhile."
Sinead S Brandeis University
"It was def. worthwhile, I just wish I could have had my home stay experience with a better program experience added into it"
Rebecca F Brandeis University
"My experience allowed for improvement in my Italian language speaking skills. Because I was immersed in a cultural experience as well, I was able to better understand Sicilians and their way of life."
Theodore C Brandeis University
"I gained many things from this experience. I think i became more confident in my abilities to live on my own in a foreign country. But mostly, I became confident and sure about my ability to succeed in any educational setting, whether it is in America or Israel. "
Gabriel P Brandeis University
"I'm looking forward to going abroad again to a country where my first language is spoken. "
Nina H Brandeis University
"I became more aware about the French culture and the differences. "
Soo L Brandeis University
"My experience was definitely worthwhile! Accommodations were great, socially it was a blast and to be honest, there is nothing better than being in Rome. I had access to Florence and Venice as well as flying abroad. My only difficulty was that the Italian class was not in a style I enjoyed, and the Roman history class was not as..."
Debra F Brandeis University
"My experience was very worthwhile. I met new people and had experiences that I could never imitate in a classroom at my home university. I pushed myself to overcome the challenge of language barriers and became more confident in myself and my knowledge of the Dominican culture. "
Maya G Brandeis University
"Yes. I am more aware of being accepting of different things. "
Wing Shan Stephenie C Brandeis University
"This program was very satisfying, and it has hardened my resolve to return to Japan in th future."
Jonathan H Brandeis University
"Definitely. "
Savannah P Brandeis University
"I became more responsible and more independent. The program was perfect for me because of all I've listed above. I would love to go back to Spain. I became a better conversational Spanish speaker. I learned a lot about culture, too and definitely did some things outside of my comfort zone, which were good experiences."
Rachel G Brandeis University
"I was always planning on doing an Italian major, which is why I went on the program. I'm really glad I got to see new aspects of Italian culture, and make new friends abroad."
Marino P Brandeis University
"I believe I became a much more well-rounded individual and developed a deeper perspective of the world. I was very satisfied with the outcome of the program because I went in without being able to carry out a short conversation in Chinese, and by the end of two weeks I could comfortably speak for hours with locals. I am so grate..."
Miriam H Brandeis University
"My experiences in Spain made me much more appreciative of cultural differences. The emphasis on time with family and friends in the Spanish culture made me rethink time I spent away from work and school. People in Spain take much more advantage of free time. With regards to future plans, my study abroad experience reaffirmed my ..."
Kara F Brandeis University
"Before this program, I had never left the United States, and had no idea what to expect. From my arrival trying to find the right bus from Florence to Siena, to living my life in a medieval town, I was amazed at how different the culture was. I think we take for granted that English is a dominant language in the world and we don..."
Jonathan E Brandeis University
"I learned about a new culture different from anywhere else I've traveled."
Rebecca L Brandeis University
"I definitely became a much more culturally sensitive person and gained an interesting perspective on the fields of education and sociology. The program is challenging and allows you to gain work experience while learning about Indian history and culture."
Samantha G Brandeis University
