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.
"Yes, I was able to develop my cross-cultural communication skills."
Sophie N Brandeis University
"It was totally worthwhile."
Sheindl S Brandeis University
"There is a whole world out there, and it's definitely one of the best, if not the best experience I've ever had"
Darwin L Brandeis University
"Honestly words cannot describe how much I learned from this experience. Of course I gained a much more proficient language ability. I also gained life long cross-cultural friendships. I had the opportunity to learn about a different cosmo-vision and set of beliefs and ways of knowing. "
Selah B Brandeis University
"The importance of curiosity instead of judgement, empathetic listening, and fun!!! "
A student Brandeis University
"Yes, I saw many great places and made great memories with new friends. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile but it was very challenging emotionally. It is not easy to go abroad and I was shocked to find out how many students study abroad after my experience because the emotional challenge that comes with it is a hefty one. It is hard to make friends and feel comfortable but I believe it was worth it because I do feel..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to give myself what I need and that I enjoy spending time with myself"
Menucha K Brandeis University
"Yes! Confidence."
Caroline S Brandeis University
"Intensive academic training. Cross-cultural perspectives. Interaction with smart and talented peers."
A student Brandeis University
"This program was so worthwhile. I see it as the biggest challenge in "adulting" i have ever faced. I cooked for myself, was responsible for figuring out how to go to the doctor, had to start a social system, and learn my limits—all in another language that, let's face it, I did not speak very well. I 10/10 recommend going abroad..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to cook for myself, explore new places, organize events with friends, how to immerse myself in a new culture, how to balance my life, and understand what is important to me."
David S Brandeis University
"be more open to differences, be more empathetic, and that insects in the desert are huge!!"
A student Brandeis University
"I think living alone in a foreign city was a good experience, and I learned a lot about doing so. I think it was absolutely worth doing. "
Casey L Brandeis University
"I took classes similar to what I'm taking back home, but especially in my politics classes I got to see a European perspective on issues that I never really got before."
Nathaniel L Brandeis University
"More comfortability with speaking Italian. I was able to see more countries than i ever had. Learning more about Italian culture. "
Alexander A Brandeis University
"I gained independence, exposure to my academic and intellectual passions, ability to use my free time in a cultural and intellectual way rather than wasting time. "
Jacklyn G Brandeis University
"I developed as a human from a very emotional and personal aspect. It has driven the desire to explore more of the world outside of America and meet different communities of people. It has challenged some habits that I have been trying to improve as well as built independency, resiliency, and determination within me. But most imp..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be more independent and to have trust in myself. New experiences are fun and adventures"
Lexi K Brandeis University
"I feel like I gained a completely different perspective on the world. It's a cliche but it's true; this program is life changing!"
Eleanor F Brandeis University
"I learned and gained a lot, including: -Confidence in traveling/going on adventures with just friends and not my family. -Happiness/feeling content in being independent and doing my own thing when I didn't have social plans. -Strong skills in the French language and a better understanding of the French culture. -The ability ..."
Mara L Brandeis University
"I gained confidence in my ability to adapt to new people, places, and situations."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about the culture, food, cheese, food, language and other ways of living! It was incredible and definitely worthwhile"
Alex K Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of knowledge about that region of the world and confidence in my ability to navigate such spaces independently!"
A student Brandeis University
