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.
"While abroad I learned how to be independent while also immersing myself in the local culture. "
Isabel B Brandeis University
"I learned that playing it safe can decrease the rate of returns on investment of your time."
A student Brandeis University
"The experience abroad was absolutely worthwhile. Most people who go abroad find it transformative in one way or another, I did at least. "
Jackson S Brandeis University
"It was totally worth to go. I grew a lot personally and mentally got stronger; learned how to survive in a completely new country; Classes were fun and I got very interested in counselling as a career over there."
Amphy P Brandeis University
"Cultural and language integration with a better understanding of the Israeli population "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to travel alone and how to be independent. Studying abroad was an eye-opener to how I want to live my life. I definitely have the travel bug now! "
Haley S Brandeis University
"It was completely worthwhile, I learned a lot about myself and how to really live fully independently, especially when it came to cooking"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned more patience and more about who I am. I was definitely worthwhile"
Eric Rosenheim Brandeis University
"How to be more independent and do activities alone that I normally would only do with a group of people."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a new language, made friends with local people and gained more confidence."
Jiachen Z Brandeis University
"I learned extensively about another culture and was able to deconstruct some of the things I previously thought about Buddhism or South East Asian countries. "
A student Brandeis University
"I developed a connection to my heritage and a new appreciation for what my family did to come to America to provide the life that I live now. I also developed many new perspectives on how the world can operate."
Shea N Brandeis University
"I learned the area of focus I wish to go into for my career. At the same time, I also really enjoyed how to become much more independent and mature. Due to a lot of time being spent alone, I was really able to focus on my classes and also make the most out of my time. It allowed me to also explore all that DC has to offer. I lov..."
A student Brandeis University
"learned how to deal with people, deal with unique experiences and difficult situations. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learnt how to embrace and immerse myself in a new culture. It is very worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"The internship was great, but this itself would not make me want to endure this program again. I have a job because of this program, but BU needs to make some serious administrative changes before anyone is able to enjoy this experience. "
Logan N Brandeis University
"I was able to go out of the country for the first time and learn so much more about Chile. I feel like I really learned about myself and was able to get a non-western perspective of life and social conflicts. I'm so grateful for this opportunity. "
Hulda F Brandeis University
"Studying abroad in Granada was absolutely worthwhile. I learned so much about language, art, communication, etc. Granada is full of so much exciting life, beauty, and culture, and the program really allows you to experience it all. I made incredible friends with whom I was able to travel and experience so many new things; the bo..."
Allison Brandeis University
"As a public health student, I learned a lot about Denmark as a model country for healthcare. "
Rebecca Nachman Brandeis University
"Independence and understanding how to live on my own was a worthwhile experience. The history was incredible. "
A student Brandeis University
"One of the main things that I learned was understanding that culture shock doesn't always come from those in another country. I think the biggest culture shock I experiences were from other American students. "
Jaila Brandeis University
"No matter how much you think you know about life in Japan, nothing compares to experiencing it firsthand. To me these experiences were, as they say in a certain credit card commercial: priceless."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the history of central Europe, a better geographical understanding, and a better understanding of different European cultures in general."
A student Brandeis University
"This was definitely worthwhile in that I have gained so many life experiences from doing this. From traveling to different to countries, living with a host family, and writing a research program. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a much more advanced language skill as well as a developed sense of responsibility and independence"
Aviva D Brandeis University
