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 it was absolutely worthwhile. I experienced a lot of personal growth, made friends from all over the world, and had a blast learning more about and exploring Singapore. Singapore is also in a great location to explore the rest of Southeast Asia. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to travel solo, I booked many flights and coordinated many things on my own. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a more european perspective on international relations that i felt like I was severely lacking before this experience. As an IR major, this experience completely opened my eyes to the world outside of just the US."
Carolyn J Brandeis University
"Adapting to a new culture, confidence in navigating new cities in an unfamiliar language, connecting with people even if we couldn't understand each other, and feeling at ease in situations that were new to me. Embrace the insecurity of not understanding and transform it into an opportunity to absorb everything. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself, mostly how to travel and exist alone without feeling lonely. It was definitely worthwhile, and I would recommend it to everyone."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned and gained so much from my experience abroad. I experienced so many firsts. Whether it came from the Oxford culture with tutorial systems, formal dinners, balls that I attended, or traveling by myself for the first time and visiting amazing cities like Brussels, Maastricht, Paris, York, Edinburgh, London, or Glasgow - ..."
Noa R Brandeis University
"New culture and people broadened my horizons"
benvogelman Brandeis University
"I learned that I am very resilient in the face of difficult experiences, but it has been hard to make the best of this semester."
A student Brandeis University
"New perspectives, new people and new places. Definitely worthwhile"
Tanvi R Brandeis University
"I learned a lot in my classes, and got to tour around Europe. The university introduced me to people from so many different countries and for once I was NOT in the majority as an american."
A student Brandeis University
"Definitely!"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about life and living in another part of the world."
A student Brandeis University
"I miss my friends and being abroad so much! Got to meet so many amazing people and experience new things. You'll expect many things while abroad, but not everything."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned resilience, and how to find a piece of my home culture in a new place. It was a trying time for me in my personal life, and it led to some sickness and troubles while away, but that led me to lean even further into my work, which rewarded me in turn, and figure out how to take pieces of my home comforts with me, which ..."
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"I think I learned a lot about how to be flexible, and a more understanding human. I learned a lot about my field with my internship, which was by far the most educationally important aspect. I also learned deeply what is important to me, and who I am, facing a place where I was so different. "
Isabella J Brandeis University
"I learned how to be a person for myself and reorient myself when I was lost. "
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"My Japanese especially speaking, improved a lot during my time abroad and I learned more cultural norms about Japan. "
Ethen C Brandeis University
"I learned to be more independent and to trust myself and my intuition. I learned how to adapt quickly to unfamiliar environments, rely on myself, develop confidence independent of other people's opinions."
A student Brandeis University
"I am more confident to go out and travel and put myself out of my comfort zone. Looking a fool and messing up is okay, awkward moments arent that bad. "
cinthya Mabel M Brandeis University
"I think I gained some independence and spontaneity. I made friends, I traveled a lot, and I ate a lot of great food. Within my classes, I gained a greater understanding of the EU and the US within a global context. Definitely worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about Puerto Rico and the history of Spain and how it is interwoven also with American history in a way. I definitely have a lot to learn still but this program gave me some basics that I feel I should have known about the rest of the world. (About different government systems, different belief systems, religions..."
Hannah H Brandeis University
"Very worthwile!"
A student Brandeis University
"Independence and self-trust! Yes!"
A student Brandeis University
"It's hard to put into writing all that I learned and gained from studying abroad. I gained relationships with my peers that changed the way I view life, friendship, and myself. I learned about the regional environment/ecologies in the context of the community. I grew in my Spanish language skills and I grew as an individual. I g..."
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