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.
"Studying abroad was an amazing opportunity I wish everyone could experience. At first, I was scared to leave for so long, and I had also considered not going overall. I am so grateful that I had this opportunity to grow as a person, experience living in a new culture, travel, and more. Amsterdam itself is beautiful and is a grea..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to navigate a country where English was not the primary language. I worked with that barrier and was able to manage it decently."
A student Brandeis University
"I was able to sample many subfields of chemistry not available at my home university, which was the main reason I chose this program."
Julian B Brandeis University
"How to be on your own, and be responsible for yourself. It's very valuable and it does teach you skills you have to face when you graduate and live on your own/outside of your home. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was a fulfilling experience getting to travel and see so many different places around the world."
A student Brandeis University
"New perspectives on healthcare, approach to life and work, etc. in Denmark and around Europe. Definitely worthwhile!"
A student Brandeis University
"learned how big the world is "
Jonah G Brandeis University
"I gained a unique perspective on my class topics by studying them in the location that they pertained to. The conversations, trips, and projects that I experienced will stick with me forever."
Ardelia D Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of patience while abroad. "
A student Brandeis University
"I felt I learned a lot about myself and in the end I felt I left a better person. Yes it was worthwile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned the workplace culture of Italy, as well as the history of Rome. It was definitely a worthwhile experience "
Maggie L Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about how I felt about situations and how I would react which I think was important."
A student Brandeis University
"I don't know what I gained. I guess greater independence. I'd say it was worthwhile, but often unenjoyable "
A student Brandeis University
"How to travel and explore other cultures, yes."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to live on my own and I also learned about being in a big city and how to deal with being away from home. I also learned about a lot of different people and cultures. I would say it was a worthwhile experience as I learned a lot about myself. "
A student Brandeis University
"I was 100% worthwhile. I made plenty of friends that I want to keep in touch with and was able to flex the skills I had been learning at Brandeis in the field."
Kyra W Brandeis University
"I learned a lot from my experience abroad. I made friends with people from all over the world (although most of them were other visiting students), many of whom I am still in touch with. I always wondered what it would be like to attend a university like Oxford and feel very lucky I've had the experience to do so. Oxford is a be..."
A student Brandeis University
"The opportunity to explore, see the world through a different language, see so many different sides of the city, look at the US from an outsider's point of view, valuable economic insights and a look at how people manage through economic crises."
Jacob G Brandeis University
"That I want to live in Europe, I am so glad I did it"
A student Brandeis University
"Definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about myself and my limits, and loved the firsthand experience of differences in daily life, especially public transport and healthcare, between the US and Europe"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of experience traveling and learning about the different political and legal processes and thought patterns across different cultures and countries."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about life in rural regions and farming. I was able to experience life in a more disconnected way, allowing us to remove ourselves from our western perspective and typical experiences for a few months. We got much more comfortable adapting to any situation, and we knew to expect challenges and long days. I became..."
A student Brandeis University
"It was worth it, but I learned that while I can be happy as an introvert, I can't do it forever. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to take care of myself and discovered more aspects of myself by hanging out with different people and living in a new country. It was worthwhile. "
Mandy W Brandeis University
"That no matter how much you travel the world there is nothing like studying or being in a place for a long time and really getting to immerse yourself in another city."
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