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.
"A lot. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about Indian culture both in and out of the classroom. But most importantly, I gained amazing relationships with my host family who made the whole semester worthwhile. "
Talia Bornstein Brandeis University
"I learned about my ability to speak the language and I think going to Korea to learn Korean was worthwhile."
Joie Rhon Cascayan Brandeis University
"I gained some life long friends and learned Spanish. It was definitely one of the best experiences in my life. "
sekou24 Brandeis University
"I learned a lot!"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to cook, how to speak/understand Danish, how to budget my money, and how to take control of my life. Definitely worthwhile."
Genesis Tan Brandeis University
"I learned that the people in your program will make the trip. Try your best to make friends within your program. These are people that you will see 75%-80% of the time so make an effort to get along with them."
Deborah-Virginia K Brandeis University
"To see that the western perspective on Africa is not correct. Ghana is not what is shown on TV with sick children and poverty, it is beautiful."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about what it means to be a woman of color in a world that is not safe for women with my racial identity. Cape Town is not an easy place to be for women of color (no cities really are honestly) and I really did learn a lot about myself during this time. "
A student Brandeis University
"It is so worth it. By immersing myself in a complete Japanese environment, I learned to live with Japanese people, and Japanese. "
A student Brandeis University
"How to integrate myself into a new culture"
Benjamin Korman Brandeis University
"Keep an open mind and don't be afraid of trying different experiences. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile. Before I was hesitant, but now I know that I really want to work in the field of conservation. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned the language and how to be more independant. It was worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself while abroad. I am typically very shy and I very reserved, but this helped me come out of my shell. I made a lot of friends abroad, and got to network with some very cool people. This experience was definitely worthwhile. "
Brianna Brown Brandeis University
"I gained the confidence that I can adapt to and thrive in a place where I know nothing. I didn't know the language and I didn't know anyone, but I still gained lifelong friends and had a lot fun in the 4 months I spent there. "
A student Brandeis University
"Definitely Worthwhile! Lots of room for personal growth and exploring your interests in the field of medicine as well as learning how a hospital operates."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much about people. Since there were students from all over the country, it was interesting to see how we all interacted and communicated. I also learned a lot about my low, and Spanish culture. "
Regan Charie Brandeis University
"I met so many new people, realized there are so many amazing places I have never been and need to explore, and learned more about myself than I ever expected"
A student Brandeis University
"How to live in a different society and appreciate amazing adventures!"
Isaac Yglesias Brandeis University
"Learned about the history and politics more, got really connected to the land and the people, grew as a person etc. "
A student Brandeis University
"friends"
Yuke Su Brandeis University
"Learned how to be more independent and that people live very different lives in other countries; also that Irish culture is super laid back. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot of independence and coping mechanisms while abroad, and learned a lot about the world itself as well as academically. "
A student Brandeis University
"I became more independent, more functional. I learned how to cook for myself and to navigate a strange city on my own, and it felt great."
A student Brandeis University
