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.
"Absolutely worthwhile. Changed my perspectives about political issues along with how we view living well. I love the experience. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself and became really self-reliant. I took risks and tried new things. I am so grateful that I took the opportunity to go abroad and have this experience. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile! I learned everything about the Australian environment from ecology to biology and anthropological associations. "
Jeremy Goodsnyder Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile. I learned more about being independent, I learned about a new culture which in itself taught me so many things, like how to not be obsessed with productivity and how to appreciate the moment. My classes taught me about Greek and Byzantine art, business ethics and philosophy etc. I feel super enriched. "
A student Brandeis University
"Definitely a worthwhile experience. I learned a lot - had to learn how to live on my own to a further extent than before, gained the ability to enjoy exploring places alone, learned to go more out of my comfort zone and take on more responsibilities."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about time management and being independent. I also learned a lot about numerous different cultures. Studying abroad was absolutely worth while."
A student Brandeis University
"I explored and visited many new places. "
Dylan Hennessy Brandeis University
"Grew as an individual and pretty much needed this to help grow and mature to where I needed to be."
Ben rosen Brandeis University
"That it wasn’t worth it leaving my home university. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was a worthwhile experience. I learned a lot about myself and used my abroad experience as an opportunity to travel to different countires. "
Lily Schmidt Swartz Brandeis University
"How can I possibly some this up... I learned some social dynamics/inequities have not only a local or national context, but also a global continuity. I learned that this world is a big, beautiful place absolutely worth exploring. I learned that human connection spans across borders and oceans and to be open to fully embracing a..."
Jehman W Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I had to learn how to navigate living in a completely foreign city and attending a school that I was not at all familiar with beforehand. Doing so taught me a lot myself and how to live independently and what to do when problems arise and there's no one you can turn to for help. In addition, being i..."
Siobhan McKenna Brandeis University
"I learned how to adult! Since I was living in a flat with a kitchen, that meant I had no meal plan. I learned how to provide for myself and since London housing tends to be far from universities, I had to plan ahead for my 25 min commute to school."
A student Brandeis University
"Definitely improved my Spanish and increased my admiration of Spanish culture, through my own effort."
A student Brandeis University
"How to be independent, while learning about myself along the way. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learnt to be independent in many new ways that i did not expect, i was surprised by many of my abilities that were tested through the program Yes it was worthwhile "
A student Brandeis University
"A new perspective and a lot to think about. It was the most worthwhile experience I have ever had. I loved it so much! "
Ellie Mendelson Brandeis University
"I learned a little Danish, about the Danish and Finnish education systems, and how to be more independent. "
Emily Eidler Brandeis University
"Incredibly worthwhile. I did abroad in a way that let me see the world, explore different cultures, learn about the history and art of the cities I visited. Some do abroad a bit differently and simply go to party. I traveled more than most and I learned more than I could have possibly learned by sitting in a classroom. You not o..."
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience, and I will return to China in the future because I had an amazing experience. My Chinese language fluency has increased a lot and the program is more intensive than at Brandeis, so you learn to read and write the characters. China is so different and so innovative. I learned so much abo..."
A student Brandeis University
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A student Brandeis University
"Living in London for a semester was incredibly helpful in providing an experience for budgeting and adjusting to independent life in a metropolitan area. While the academic aspect of this program, as it seems with many UK schools, is very dependent on major(s)/classes taken, overall there is a lot less academic work than a typic..."
A student Brandeis University
"it was worthwhile i did not just learn one single thing but it was an experience of self-exploration and growth to live and prosper in a foreign place. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to become more independent and not rely on advisors or others to help me on my work or projects but I still think it was worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"Far too much about the UK's political process."
A student Brandeis University
