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 the Public health issues in Mexico."
zuham Brandeis University
"I think the biggest gain from my experience abroad is independence. I grew to care less about what people thought of me, in other words gained confidence. Now I think I can work and live in almost any country and have the confidence to adapt and build meaningful relationships while there. "
Maya Iimura Brandeis University
"I learned to communicate with Korean colleagues in a professional setting."
Crystal Hariga Brandeis University
"Had an amazing time traveling around Europe and living in Amsterdam! A great experience! "
A student Brandeis University
"it was worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the Brisiths academic system. "
A student Brandeis University
"Definitely advanced my language abilities and learned a lot about Japanese culture."
A student Brandeis University
"I feel my primary area of growth was in learning how to live more independently and not rely on other people for entertainment. There were many times that I would spend large chunks of time completely alone in a foreign country, and a big are of growth for me was becoming comfortable with that. "
Samuel Zarov Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the lasting impacts of colonialism and capitalism enacted by the Global North on the Global South and how local environmental issues are so closely tied to global political and economic issues. I was also able to make some incredible friends, especially in my host families, that I hope to have lasting relat..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about linguistic typology and the syntax of Chinese, I suppose. Not much else."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself and about life and culture in a foreign place. "
A student Brandeis University
"Lots of traveling before the internship period began."
Clements Park Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about critical thinking and how to interact directly with professors. I also learned how to read and write more efficiently and process my thoughts more completely."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a greater appreciation for nature."
Lauren Kronheim Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about going with the flow. It was hard as a bit of a control freak to come to the terms with the fact that most everything was not going to be 100% on my terms and that there was going to be some form of compromise involved. The friendships I made with fellow students on my program, laughing at these uncontrollab..."
Samantha Hoinville Brandeis University
"I really improved my general language skills and it was definitely worthwhile. I'm actually considering moving to Kyoto after graduation because I love the city and my homestay was so great. I wouldn't do the program again because the academic expectations for things other than language were too high, but I will definitely head ..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be independent, gain confidence, and make mistakes. It was an environment where I got to make mistakes, both in speaking the language, navigate the culture, and with learning a new culture in general. It was 150% worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be comfortable with the unknown. I was on a different continent, speaking another language, and living with people I did not know beforehand. It is quite difficult when you do not fully understand the language yet, but that is why you have to go in the first place. By the end of my six weeks, I gained newfound c..."
Sophie T Brandeis University
"I gained perspective on the world and the ability to travel "
Rebecca Simon Brandeis University
"I gained to appreciate other cultures. Yes. "
A student Brandeis University
"major language improvement; I had a lot of Israel experience prior to this but now I feel I really know Tel Aviv"
Hannah Kressel Brandeis University
"Independence, especially since I was so integrated into the city (as opposed to being on a designated campus)."
A student Brandeis University
"what it feels like to be a foreigner"
sky c Brandeis University
"Cultural immersion, history about Australia and how to be adaptable in completely foreign environments. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained substantial knowledge about the Japanese language and culture. It was worthwhile."
Yushan W Brandeis University
