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.
"broader perspective"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much about Australian culture and studies."
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much about Italian culture and it really broadened my perspective on other cultures and people."
Rob K Brandeis University
"Independence and self discovery. Yes"
A student Brandeis University
"Extremely worthwhile! During my time abroad, we participated in intensive field work and research, which was quite new to me and helped me understand much more about the whole research process within environmental and biological fields of study. Additionally, we learned a lot of insightful, interesting, and important informat..."
Finley L Brandeis University
"I gained life skills and improved my Chinese speaking ability. It was 100% worthwhile and an amazing experience."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about my own ability to work with and get along with other people that I may not have much in common with, as well as how to be more independent. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned much about practical archaeology, and the history of medieval Scotland. This knowledge will be immensely useful in a future career as an archaeologist. "
A student Brandeis University
"I became very good with metros. Yes, this was definitely worthwhile. I now understand every country's position within the EU and understand why the leaders make the decisions they do. I also learned how laws are passed and implemented. I have learned how to work in teams to swiftly find detailed solutions in high-pressure situat..."
Grant D Brandeis University
"Learned a lot about public transportation in italy and budgeting."
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile! I learned that I could live abroad, but I would need some sort of support network. Going on a program where I didn't know anyone was hard, but worth it!"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that the world is a lot bigger and a lot older than we realize and that there is so much to see and to learn from travel. "
Matthew C Brandeis University
"I improved my spanish a lot and gained new perspectives "
Ashleigh L Brandeis University
"I feel that it was worthwhile just for the fact that I now feel proficient in a second language. There were also aspects of it that challenged me and helped me learn more about myself even when it wasn't super fun. "
A student Brandeis University
"I met amazing people, I integrated into a local community, my french is better and I have memories for the rest of my life. "
A student Brandeis University
"I was immersed in some of the most beautiful and impactful places in the United Kingdom. It was very worthwhile."
Ava S Brandeis University
"It was nice, not lots of gain"
A student Brandeis University
"I am much more academically competent, disciplined, and motivated. I feel ready for graduate school."
Guilherme A Brandeis University
"I gained an infinite amount of knowledge, respect, and experience from the community, my hosts, and the forest. It is difficult to put into words how much this experience meant to me, and how much it has impacted my thinking, ethics, and future plans. Even though it was incredibly difficult, exhausting, and complicated, I wouldn..."
A student Brandeis University
"It was a worthwhile experience because of the natural beauty of nature in South America and the culture in a highly developed city. Everyone values connections with others and doesn't live within a fast-paced environment, which was something I was so grateful to experience. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to travel independently and feed myself and I just grew as a person. I learned that i am capable and I can do hard things. SO worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned independence in a way I hadn't quite experienced before, travel skills and confidence, my French improved greatly, and I met some truly incredible people. I am very grateful for this experience and all the ways in which I grew. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much about independence and other cultures and think it was 100% worthwhile!"
A student Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile. Berlin is genuinely one of the best cities in the world and I learnt so much from just being there. I highly suggest."
A student Brandeis University
"For me, it was worthwhile to go abroad because it gave me the chance to craft my life abroad. I was able to push myself in ways I didn't know were possible and navigate my own life. "
Rachel N Brandeis University