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 this semester and gained a lot from studying at hebrew U and living in jerusalem. I most enjoyed just having the opportunity to really live in Israel independently and explore on my own."
A student Brandeis University
"I obtained a lot of Spanish vocabulary. "
Jean Poulard Brandeis University
"The language practice "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of insight on myself, what makes me happy, and what kind of career I want to have, and the interests that I have outside of my majors/minors/career path."
A student Brandeis University
"Yes, definitely. I learned a lot of stuff about the local culture, especially the indigenous community and how they survived the colonization up to this point. It made me reflect on my own culture even more. "
TIanhan Wang Brandeis University
"In my program, I was surrounded by American students from all around the states. This reminded me that there are people who have drastically different ways of life than me--people who don't necessarily value the same things that I and my peers at Brandeis do. It was disappointing, and eye opening, to hear the harmful things comi..."
A student Brandeis University
"New worldly perspective"
A student Brandeis University
"My experience abroad was 100% worthwhile. I gained a greater sense of self and how I work best, what makes me "tick" so to say. I think the whole "I found myself abroad" rhetoric to be kind of obnoxious and exaggerated, but I can say that studying abroad threw me into a place of discomfort, where I was encountered with living my..."
Halley Geringer Brandeis University
"I got to travel which I had never done before, I got to see other cities and get to know a new city really well. Definitely worth it. "
A student Brandeis University
"This program was extremely worthwhile. I learned about the landscapes, biodiversity, and culture of Madagascar. I learned about the ways in which conservation can have dramatic impacts on local peoples and about the ways that America and other western powers can have major impacts on the lives of people all over the world. "
Ione H Brandeis University
"I had internship at the local company. Though not being satisfied with the place I interned or the tasks I did, I was happy to learn a little bit about the local culture and improve my french. "
A student Brandeis University
"Learn how to survive in a foreign country where you don't speak any languages "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be independent/ how to cook for myself which are very worthwhile skills as I will be entering the real world soon. "
Sasha Sunday Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about Jewish history and Israeli culture."
Max Silverstone Brandeis University
"I learned how to comminate with others "
A student Brandeis University
"Knowledge"
Yiling Chen Brandeis University
"Learning about new culture and adjusting to the new lifestyle abroad. "
Ruihua Y Brandeis University
"I learned more from my experiences traveling and visiting clinics and hospitals than I did in any of my classes. I had to function independently and cook my own meals and learn how to use public transportation. I think it would've been a lot easier with more help and preparation from the program staff, but I definitely grew a lo..."
A student Brandeis University
"The Danish culture is something to learn from in itself. The way they live their life and balance work, family, social. I have tried to integrate the concept of hygge into my life back in the U.S. This was the best experience of my life!"
LEAH PEARLMAN Brandeis University
"everything about myself, spirituality, the lesson of accepting the unknown."
A student Brandeis University
"How to feel comfortable with a completely different culture, was worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"TOTALLY! I gained independence and the ability to be self sufficient, moreover I explored a part of the world that is not close to home "
A student Brandeis University
"I re-affirmed my passion for comedy. "
Mina Bond Brandeis University
"I think that living in Sweden has taught me so much about cross-cultural differences and ways individuals and society can improve as a whole. Being apart of a welcoming community that works to be inclusive and kind really opened my eyes to another world. My host family, professors, and new friends all made my experience memorabl..."
Yvette Brandeis University
"It was a great experience for me to stay somewhere that I am not so familiar with. I feel like I learned a lot of the culture there."
A student Brandeis University
