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 how to be more independent, to push myself beyond my comfort zones, to figure out how to solve problems on my own, to ask for help if I needed it, to communicate better even despite the language barrier , to be more proactive. My semester abroad was very worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained some independence and got a chance to travel all around Europe."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that I really appreciate my friends back at home. The experience was worthwhile."
Ethan Brandeis University
"Australians are really nice and have an amazing country "
amelie de cirfontaine Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself, and I think that was most important. It is one of the only times I will be able to spend months in Europe, so it was so worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that there is always someone more powerful and richer than you, always a world greater and further than your own. Work hard while you are young and live any of life you want."
Lorraine Li Brandeis University
"I have learned the different cultures. And I also make friends with local people and Taiwanese. It's interesting to find out a different culture and Hong Kong is really a quick speed city. Yes, it is worth while "
Qihui W Brandeis University
"How to be independent, absolutely worthwhile though I wish I prepared better"
Ulrica Sun Brandeis University
"Study abroad is really about learning to be okay with doing things on your own and also appreciating the friends you make along the way."
Callahan Brandeis University
"I gained so much!! Wonderful American friends, and experiences that have opened me up and made me a more well-rounded person. "
Orli S Brandeis University
"I definitely feel more independent and confident from simply being away from my family, friends, home, and school. I also achieved some academic and professional goals, and made many new, close friends. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how much we are shaped by our culture's history, how resilient people are, how to be a competent traveler, etc. It was absolutely worthwhile and transformative. "
A student Brandeis University
"Learned to be independent "
A student Brandeis University
"that Israel is the best & Jerusalem its best city"
Joey Barr Brandeis University
"I learned so much, but I think the most important thing was that I learned what I'm capable of when I quit my comfort zone, and that felt priceless. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a sense of perspective. It was worthwhile for sure."
Alice Nam Brandeis University
"My experience was worthwhile. I definitely gained a lot of independence and confidence in myself, along with the positive of exploring new places I might never have gone to in my life if I hadn't studied abroad. Even with the negatives, I am still very grateful for my time abroad."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about latin american culture, education, daily life, and family. I learned about myself, traveled to many beautiful places, learned patience, problem solving, and about cultural barriers. I made amazing friends, met wonderful people, and so much more. Very worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"See above. Yes."
A student Brandeis University
"I really did learn more about who I was as a person, I learned to look at the world from a more open and accepting viewpoint, I became fluent in another language, discovered a new passion for travel, and made lifelong memories with new friends. "
Zain Walker Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile! "
A student Brandeis University
"A lot about my self and independence and how to adapt "
Alev Cansever Brandeis University
"I tried my best to get to know the locals. Swiss people are very private, so it took me a long time to make friends with them. However, this gave me less time to hang out with the Americans in my program, and made them dislike me. They started to talk behind me. I've learnt that you can't have your cake and eat it. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile"
Jiahui Zhong Brandeis University
