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.
"friends and experiences, yes"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to become more socially independent, and saw much of the world that I hadn't before. "
A student Brandeis University
"I let myself be a londoner, and I loved every second of it."
A student Brandeis University
"On a personal level, I learned how to be independent and okay with not knowing anyone/living in a new setting. Aside from learning a lot in my classes, I also learned (from living at the center) about sustainable living and efforts we can make to truly make a difference. "
Laura Broffman Brandeis University
"Absolutely worthwhile. I met all sorts of people and learned a lot about the world -- and America -- from them. I was also able to learn more about myself, too. It was sort of like living freshman year all over again, which sounds like a nightmare, but it gives you chance to explore something new about yourself, something you di..."
A student Brandeis University
"Learned responsibility and yes. "
Amy Zhang Brandeis University
"i learned how to network with people with very different backgrounds and cultures. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained better cultural understanding, having to go through some cultural barriers. I learned how to be more independent, whether in Prague or as I travelled around Europe. I could not imagine a better study abroad experience, and hope to get back to Prague ASAP"
Sarah S Brandeis University
"Very worthwhile! I became very independent"
Elizabeth Tilden Brandeis University
"I learned to listen and learn about other cultures. Not to take things too personally because you are the one entering a new space."
A student Brandeis University
"UK education system, learn more about UK culture"
A student Brandeis University
"The biggest thing I gained was so many friends that I am really close to. I also hugely improved my Japanese skills. This experience has opened my mind to the world (met so many people from all over the world while I was in Japan) and also made me decide to live in Japan in the future."
Benjamin Percival Brandeis University
"The experience definitely opened my eyes to a new culture outside of the US. It was interesting to learn about and see the values that make up Danish society, which are so different from the US. It was also interesting to hear the Danish perspectives on societal and political issues. The experience was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I felt like I learned (and LIVED) about a totally foreign area to me. I don't think I ever would have had an experience even remotely similar to this otherwise. This was the most exciting and adventurous time of my life, and definitely worthwhile!"
A student Brandeis University
"I can't express just how much I loved my experience. It was a very intense program, and forced you to put yourself out there in so many ways and be truly vulnerable. I am so thankful for that. I learned so much about comedy, writing, performance, Chicago and The Second City, but also so much about me. I was able to study under s..."
A student Brandeis University
"It was incredibly worthwhile. I learned a ton about Spanish culture from all my classes, from wandering the city/country, from living with a host family, from interning in a Spanish work environment...the list can go on! I also gained independence as I figured out how to navigate a foreign country on my own. Not to mention my Sp..."
Michelle Banayan Brandeis University
"I definitely learned that stepping out of my comfort zone was such a good thing. I feel like I can go anywhere now and have as many adventures as I want!"
Takisha Edwards Brandeis University
"I gained an international perspective on public health as we learned about healthcare systems in the Baltic region. Meeting other students from around the US also made the experience abroad worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to deal with challenges and create a home for myself in a new place. "
A student Brandeis University
"A greater sense of independence and a more worldly paradigm."
A student Brandeis University
"I made friends and experienced how foreign students learn about the same subjects that I learn in America"
A student Brandeis University
"I was able to challenge myself to reach a new level of Korean proficiency. The logistics/style of my Korean class is different from back home, so I pushed myself to perform at a higher level. I was also able to learn more about Korean culture inside and outside of the classroom, which I wasn't able to do back at my home universi..."
Rachel Attah Brandeis University
"I learned how to be more independent and self-sufficient, to make new friends in a new context and to effectively network, and gained a new appreciation for the world around me. Fantastic experience overall."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about different values and ways of expression. I learned to be more curious and to be patient. I learned a lot about respect. I gained a family from CIEE. It was SO worthwhile. I would encourage anyone who is even considering going to Senegal to do CIEE!! "
Georgia Nichols Brandeis University
