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.
"My experience abroad was absolutely worthwhile. I have learned so much about myself and feel much more confident in my ability to live on my own. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of local knowledge about the environment in the kimana region, research experience, new friends, and a better understanding about the way the humans and wildlife interact. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile and an experience that I will never be able to have again. I felt a great combination of comfort and support from the program, but also able to be challenged on my own in a new country. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was very worthwhile. I learned a bit about the UK and, through that, a bit about myself and the US."
A student Brandeis University
"how to live on my own and be in Europe "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained so many practical film skills that my school would otherwise never be able to give me. I learned the ins and outs of a 16 mm film camera and learned what is was like to work on a film set/crew. I fell in love with Prague and made the best friends. I want to go back to live in Prague after I graduate! "
Naomi C Brandeis University
"I gained a whole new perspective on learning and I loved how everything was immersive and hands-on."
A student Brandeis University
"Met a lot of great people and locals, learned how to travel with others and figure money matters out on my own"
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worth while, I learned to form my own opinions about people and take what society says with a grain of salt. "
Morgan C Brandeis University
"I learned about the differences between American and Danish culture. The Danish perspective on internal and external politics and matters. I learned about myself on a profound level that is difficult to describe. I loved being immersed in another culture and with people who were in a similar boat as myself"
Charles L Brandeis University
"Learning new perspectives and better understanding of South Korean history/culture"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned some Chemistry topics to a depth I would not learn in normal undergraduate courses in the United States. "
James S Brandeis University
"It was honestly the best experience of my life! I came back so much more confident and knowledgeable about myself. I cannot say enough good things about the overall experience. I would highly recommend going abroad to any college student. I gave 9 instead of 10 stars due to lack of organization on IFSA's part. "
A student Brandeis University
"I can say it was the best year of my life, making amazing friends, living in central London a city I fell in love with and studying in a prestigious university."
A student Brandeis University
"Being at Oxford allowed me to push myself both academically and personally, and I think that what really made it worthwhile for me was the independence I gained living outside of the US for the first time."
A student Brandeis University
"Absolutely a worthwhile experience. I was able to develop an international network of friends, mentors, and professional connections all around the world."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a sense of confidence in my ability to adapt to new surroundings"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much from this experience and gained many new friends. I learned how to be independent, come out of my comfort zone, and what is truly important to me. I learned more about my Jewish identity and why I practice the way I do. This was a worthwhile experience for me because I know I will take all these lessons with me..."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of cultural insight and was able to explore unique academic topics particular to the region of Granada. There was a lot of outside-of-the-classroom exposure, which was very exciting and I absorbed what I was learning better because of this. My only complaint was it was very hard to manage travel, socialization, an..."
A student Brandeis University
"Yes it was very worthwhile. Got to meet so many new people and got exposed to a lot of different type of culture. Gained language skill and life skills just becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable. "
Manolis C Brandeis University
"I gained plenty of valuable knowledge and experience from this program through the course materials as well as experiential learning. I was also lucky enough to make a lifelong friend, and get very close with some other students. Finally, I was able to learn about myself as a person, and it was an extremely eye-opening and worth..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to live and work with others in close quarters"
A student Brandeis University
"My time abroad was worthwhile. I just wish I did it at a different institution, or in a different country. I learned to teach myself a subject with little support from professors, and through my internship I learned a lot of research skills that will be really helpful in finding internships and jobs in the future. Also, being..."
A student Brandeis University
"Abroad was a great experience that I sculpted on my own terms with travelling, exploring the city, and making new friends. "
Emily B Brandeis University
"What I gained most from my study abroad experience was an appreciation for my home university. "
Solana J Brandeis University
