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 Spanish skills improved immensely and I gained a lot of cultural knowledge."
A student Brandeis University
"The most important lessons were learned outside of the classroom. I learned invaluable navigation skills and street smarts which will inevitably benefit me in the future. I learned a great deal about culture and human nature during my time abroad. This time abroad exceeded my expectations. "
Kerin M Brandeis University
"Beyond the mountain of new information I learned about the public health system and the Mapuche and Aymara cultures, I also learned about interacting with people. I learned how no amount of book knowledge can beat meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds, and learning about their lives. I how to approach new experi..."
Roman L Brandeis University
"My language abilities skyrocketed, thus opening my eyes to the amount of opportunities made available to me when I can speak a second language. I got to know a variety of types of people from mexico and all over the world, reminding me how many opportunities I can create for myself beyond college. Spending less time in the class..."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a friend in myself. "
Abigail Brandeis University
"I gained insight into the workings of UK Parliament which is worthwhile for anyone interested in political systems. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained so many incredible life experiences and interacted with so many different kinds of people. I learned how to live on my own. I would say it was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"had so much fun!"
Jacob Bacon Brandeis University
"I learned that there are so many different social models that are successful and that the US world view of politics is very narrow. I also realized how Americans are perceived abroad and why there is a negative reputation. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to navigate a city by myself. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be independent. I think it was the most fulfilling experience of my life. "
Emma B Spector Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about living in a different country, getting around, being so far from home. "
A student Brandeis University
"Fun, friends, education, culture. Great time, would definitely recommend to a friend."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to take a chance and allow myself to fail or feel humility as learning a foreign language should never be about getting it perfect every single time but working through the small inconsistencies. "
A student Brandeis University
"Definitely worthwhile! I learned about my career path, cultural and language differences, and how to grow as a student as well as person"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned what it is like to live in a foreign country, how to manage money, the culture in Japan, and much more. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned many things about international organizations, and they are worthwhile."
Sichen Lin Brandeis University
"I gained an excellent international/multicultural perspective of the world and learned a lot about being independent. It was very worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"that it is ok not to stress over school all the time "
Gal Zahori Brandeis University
"It ended up being both a lesson in living by myself as well as an introspective experience"
A student Brandeis University
"Through this study abroad experience I discovered a new field that I am passionate about and will hope to pursue in continued higher education. "
A student Brandeis University
"The fact that I didn't need to focus on academics allowed me to do a lot of exploring and I learned a lot about myself and the world outside of class. It was 100% worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"It was extremely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about different cultures and health care systems, and the different European perspective. I made incredible connections that I still have to this day and will hopefully have forever."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a greater perspective on the world, specifically the many comparisons and differences between Europe and America and how interesting the welfare state of Denmark is. It was absolutely worthwhile, and was an experience that will forever shape me."
Leah Peretsky Brandeis University
