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.
"That every place has its own reality and what is true in one culture can be a lie in another and yet it is always possible to make connections with those that we cannot understand and cannot understand us as long as there is respect in between "
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"It soothed me, and I saw lovely places and met lovely people. Its left me with an appreciation for cities, and a realization: I grew up in an environment ruled by cruelty. Things need not be that way, even in educated, ritzy, historical places. Fuck new england."
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"I think it was very worthwhile. I made friends that I traveled the world with and I experienced living in a city that, though it is fairly culturally similar to the US, has distinct differences. "
Isidora Filipovic Brandeis University
"The culture in Singapore is definitely from U.S, so as the class environment. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned I liked living abroad in a city. It was definitely worthwhile to meet new types of people."
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"Not only I improved my language skills but also I got to have a glimpse of what Chinese culture looks like. Furthermore, I got to appreciate the culture and atmosphere at my home university."
A student Brandeis University
"Living in such an expensive place really helps you learn to budget. When you're abroad you're constantly thinking of where to travel to next, so budgeting definitely comes in handy! "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained friendships that will last forever, and I have become much more confident in myself and much more independent."
Isabella S Brandeis University
"Definitely worthwhile. Met very interesting people. Got to know the city and country in a personal way."
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"A real sense of worldly perspective. The protests did make me think about the education systems of South Africa and the US, as well as how systemic racism differs between the two countries. The concepts were complex and interesting, and the conversations I had were incredibly worthwhile. "
Alex McGlue Brandeis University
"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!"
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"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..."
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