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 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
"Gained independence"
Camila Lopez Brandeis University
"I got to live in an awesome city, travel to new places (like the Great Barrier Reef!), and take classes that would only be found in Australia. This semester was an incredible opportunity."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to get by in a completely new, foreign culture and how to work in an international setting. "
A student Brandeis University
"My year abroad was beyond worthwhile. I gained a sense of individual accomplishment, growth, and pride in my academic work due to the tutorial system. I also learned how to have a more balanced social life with my work since your weekly schedule is largely self-organized. With such a flexible schedule I was able to open my sched..."
Cynthia C Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about my subject, and did a lot of travelling on my own. "
A student Brandeis University
"I 100% feel more confident in my language skills. It was weird at the start of the semester, but I loved coming to be able to properly converse with my friends at the end or ask directions on the street or order food or what have you. "
A student Brandeis University
"The experience was worthwhile, and I learned a lot about the fascinating, yet unfortunate history of Australian Aboriginal people."
Chris D'Agostino Brandeis University
"The whole program was very worthwhile. I was able to experience several cultures while gaining a stronger sense of self and independence."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a sense of independence, it was worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"A lot. Yes."
A student Brandeis University
"learned to be independent, confident, observant. how to evaluate others cultures"
A student Brandeis University
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A student Brandeis University
"Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile because I was able to live with a host family and gain a better understanding of how a social welfare state works and compare it to the US. "
A student Brandeis University
"How to live in the present. "
Gabriel Goldstein Brandeis University
"Networking is a phenomenal resource that all should take advantage of. Traveling also encourages yourself to meet new people and go out of your comfort zone. "
Zachary D Brandeis University
