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 definitely learned what kind of learning style fit better with me, but one of the best things about studying abroad was the opportunity to travel and learn with some amazing people."
A student Brandeis University
"Very worthwhile! For language improvement, there is no substitute for total immersion. I also became more confident living and traveling on my own."
Hannah S Brandeis University
"Being able to live on my own, meeting new people, understanding politics in a different sphere, international travel experience. Yes"
Aidan B Brandeis University
"I've never been outside of the US before and I honestly believe that there wasn't a better place for me to visit. Japan is a beautiful country with kind people. CIEE supported my transition into my host country seamlessly and assisted me along the way. They gave me autonomy to explore but provided services as needed. Our field t..."
A student Brandeis University
"Yes it was worthwhile. I was able to cook for myself. Live how I wanted. Much more freedom and opportunities to explore than by living on campus."
Nissim Ram Brandeis University
"I gained a lot more confidence in my language abilities in a native environment. I think in addition to learning from a textbook, I am also more comfortable expressing myself with strangers in which they decide our topics."
Mark Gimbel Brandeis University
"I learned how to be independent and self-sufficient. In the beginning, I had trouble being academically confident in myself. However, I did not give up and by the end I was succeeding in my classes. I also learned how to problem solve on many different levels, especially by traveling between countries, oftentimes by myself. "
Sarah D Brandeis University
"Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile. Not only did my language skills improve immensely, but I feel like I learned a lot about myself, and my independence and self-confidence grew as well. I met some great friends and got to see and experience a lot of the country I've been interested in for quite some time."
Katherine Debettencourt Brandeis University
"Learned a great deal about field work and local culture"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about Dutch culture. It was great."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to live on my own and step outside my comfort zone. It was definitely worthwhile!"
Ashley A Brandeis University
"I became fluent in Italian and I learned much more about my family's homeland and religion. I also met Pope Francis. "
Catherine Eccleston Brandeis University
"I learned the specific knowledge of economics and different culture. It is worthwhile."
Bi Z Brandeis University
"Personal agency, a better work ethic, knowledge from world-class professors, experience with people from all over the world, a crush on Britain's public transportation, and the ability to play cricket. Worth it."
Matthew K Brandeis University
"I gained a better understand of Japanese culture and language, through cultural activities, bonding with my host family, and exploring the country. It was definitely a worthwhile experience."
Mira P Brandeis University
"Experience in a culture not my own, film-making experience, city-life, friendships, yes"
Nick S Brandeis University
"I gained work experiences by taking the internship course. It was pretty worth it because I actually learned about the marketing field and Australian work place. "
A student Brandeis University
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A student Brandeis University
"My language skills increased considerably, but I came out of the program exhausted. I felt like I didn't get the chance to travel/explore the Beijing area. In my opinion, 20+ chapters is too much to cram into 2 months. We covered and regurgitated an incredible amount of grammar and vocabulary, but I'm not sure I could use/rememb..."
A student Brandeis University
"I experienced another culture in way which I have never experienced it before. Travelling and living in another country has really developed me as a person and I feel more mature as a result. "
Alexander Tiberius Diwan Brandeis University
"I gained an appreciation of my own motivation and writing skills as well as learned how to spend more time alone and managing my own time. Traveling was excellent- an awesome way to gain independence and see the world. I think it was worthwhile, because I am proud of the questions I began asking while going abroad, though I cert..."
A student Brandeis University
"I honestly do not have enough words to articulate everything that I learned while abroad. It touched me on both a spiritual and individual level. I had to be alone in a country for 4 months and figure it out. I had to figure me out in order to survive. I use the word survive because instinctually as human beings, we respond to o..."
Keturah Walker Brandeis University
"I was able to learn about tolerance and opening my eyes to a different way of living where the social norms and standards were completely different from mine. I learned how to adapt to these changes and incorporate my own way of life into this period. I frequently had to explain certain American concepts to my Japanese friends a..."
Iris C Brandeis University
"Try everything and keep an open mind. There is nothing stopping you from experiencing new culture, people, foods, adventures, etc. "
A student Brandeis University
"The friendships and memories I made were obviously the best part of my trip. I didn't know any before going to my program but when you travel Europe with a group of people it is inevitable to become close. .Balancing two jobs, school and internship made me a whole lot more responsible. The internship was amazing because many pe..."
A student Brandeis University
