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 a lot about the importance of culture and family while abroad. The spaniards do a really nice job with making sure they are always there for each other and always make time to sit and chat with people. I think Americans, especially people from the northeastern part, are so focused on getting through their day and compl..."
Ashley Bass Brandeis University
"I gained exposure to a new culture and society, and got to play a role in dutch culture in a very real way. Absolutely worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I was surprised how much living in a post-Communist country that has undergone so many changes over the past 100 years would challenge my perspectives. This was a valuable opportunity to live in a new part of the world and shake up my routine at my home university."
A student Brandeis University
"Learned how to be independent and not be too frivolous with time or spending "
Gregory Irwin Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile to go abroad. I was able to become more fluent in spanish, as well as gain confidence when speaking it. I was pushed outside my comfort zone by having to study at a spanish university where I had to take difficult classes in the local language. I also gained a lot of "inside" knowledge about a differ..."
Leidiane De Oliveira Brandeis University
"I gained the confidence to be around a lot of people I did not know. "
Amanda Fernbach Brandeis University
"I think that this program showed me a lot about the importance of the human side of conservation, and got me really excited about conservation strategies that actually consider the livelihoods and wellbeing of people. This is an issue that is certainly not as widely discussed in the US, and I think that coming to Tanzania and do..."
A student Brandeis University
"Yes, I learned a lot about climate activism through my own research and the coursework and that is invaluable. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be open to new experiences, and it was very worthwhile! "
Leora Nevins Brandeis University
"it is definitely worthwhile. I felt that I am in quite an international place while abroad. Everybody is so nice"
A student Brandeis University
"I would say that the 3 most important things I learned from studying abroad were how to budget and allocate time and money efficiently, the best and most efficient ways to travel, and the material from my international law courses and internship. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was very worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile - I learned what its like to be independent, balance work and exploration, organizational skills, and so much more. "
A student Brandeis University
"How to be more independent, how to balance friends from all over the world, how to save money and live off not a lot, and all the culture from the countries I visited. Definitely was worthwhile "
A student Brandeis University
"It was so worthwhile! Being in a different continent for so long was life changing"
Tamar Smuel Brandeis University
"I learned how to navigate lectures given in the field and be independent in a new location."
A student Brandeis University
"Language, cultural understanding, friends, education, confidence and perspective."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about British politics and the way the British government functions, especially in during Brexit."
A student Brandeis University
"Not only did my French abilities improve ten-fold, but I feel more comfortable traveling on my own and have a better knowledge of human rights within the UN and around the world."
A student Brandeis University
"I enjoyed the internship aspect of the program and some of the classes. I am glad that I was able to experience British culture and live in the heart of Kensington. "
A student Brandeis University
"Of course it was worthwhile. I think in particular I gained access to new, transformative, and creative research processes. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about being independent and navigating new places and cultures. I learned a different perspective on life from the Spaniards I interacted with and learned how to balance experiences with self-care. It was absolutely worthwhile!"
A student Brandeis University
"Yes it was! I mostly improved my written french and how to pause when I think conflicts may arise from cultural differences"
A student Brandeis University
"It was and I learned how to navigate by yourself and experience different cultures."
A student Brandeis University
"This program in specific helped me realize that I truly enjoy research, specifically ethnographic research, by allowing me to conduct my oown reserach during the ISP period. "
A student Brandeis University
