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 about cultures outside of the US and how to live with a local roommate. The cultural exchange was an interesting experience. I think this kind of experience would be more worthwhile to Americans who are completely foreign to eastern Asian culture, as opposed to someone like me who is an ABC and can "blend in" more easi..."
A student Brandeis University
"It was a fantastic experience! Being able to explore for oneself a city that one hasn't been exposed to (for the extended period of a semester), is a promising, and worth-every-second, time."
A student Brandeis University
"Cultural differences are subtle but lifechanging "
A student Brandeis University
"I experienced the culture, learnt useful knowledge, and I got credit"
A student Brandeis University
"Studying abroad at Bogazici University was absolutely a worthwhile experience. I had the opportunity to explore a huge, beautiful city that I would have probably never been able to go to otherwise. I immersed myself in Turkish language and culture, met people from all over the world, ate amazing food, and learned how to cross cu..."
Saumya Datta Brandeis University
"Even though I was only in Botswana for two months, it feels like a second home. I learned so much about their culture, but more importantly, about myself. My desire to have a future in both medicine and public health heightened and I am excited to continue to travel and experience other cultures."
Ariana T Brandeis University
"I definitely became more street-smart from this program. Not only that, but this program helped shape my future academic and professional goals. I thought the program was worthwhile!"
A student Brandeis University
"I grew as a person, becoming more confident, calm, and grounded. Definitely worthwhile to gain perspective and think more critically on the aspects of the culture I am from, and learn habits that I want to bring back and integrate as best I can as I readjust to life in the states. "
Ashley Piccirillo Brandeis University
"I've learned to become more independent, to take steps outside of my comfort zone, to make unlikely friends, how to navigate a city on my own, and how to respect and participate in a different culture. "
Stephanie Sjoblom Brandeis University
"My French improved greatly over the course of six weeks. Th lifestyle in Arles is very relaxed, so it was nice to break out of the quick paced American lifestyle. The program was extremely worthwhile. "
Ben S Brandeis University
"I gained both intellectual and personal growth from studying abroad, growth that could never have occurred had I studied at home. DIS was an incredible study abroad experience, and I would definitely recommend this program to other students interested in studying abroad."
A student Brandeis University
"I saw things from a different light. I saw things from a developing country perspective. Things move slowly, but they seem much happier about it quite honestly. There are things related to the health care system that was different, and things that should be improved. Because I went on this program, I feel like I have a clearer u..."
A student Brandeis University
"I definitely learned about being independent and got to experience more cultures that allowed me to think about the world and people differently. I think it was worthwhile and gave me a chance to change up my college routine. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be independent and how to travel smart in a foreign country. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I had entered this program hoping to learn why Bhutan, a country of only 700,000 people, was considered to be the happiest country in the world. I asked many people during my study abroad experience, what is your key to happiness? One answer clearly resonated with the community, from my perspective. "Be happy with what you have,..."
Amanda Zhou Brandeis University
"First, I gained very enjoyable study experiences, because the professors were great and the classes were productive. Second, I made some international friends, who were from Korea, Hong Kong and Singapore. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of skill with my second language, I gained an appreciation for cross-cultural living in multiple settings ie here in the US, I gained a lot of confidence for being able to accomplish what, at many points, I thought would be impossible. It was a million percent worthwhile - probably my favorite thing I have done in..."
A student Brandeis University
"It is definitely worthwhile. Living and studying in a foreign speaking country for couple of month is really challenging, but you can learn a lot from those days, like the culture, the food and etc. You will have new friends and it is really to step out of your comfortable zone and to see the different part of the world."
A student Brandeis University
"This was probably the most worthwhile decision of my life. I got to experience a different country, make new friends, and gain a better appreciation for my own home country. "
Tatianna Banci Brandeis University
"I was able to study economics at one of the most renowned universities in the world for social sciences."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much. I learned about Moroccan culture, politics, history, and identity. I came to love Morocco and I am so glad that I got to experience so much of the beautiful country. Most of all, I learned about myself. Sometimes, you have to be outside of your community and your country in order to reflect on yourself and the..."
Rebecca C Brandeis University
"I learned about the basic theories of TCM and the root of Daoism and how that permeated throughout Chinese culture and history. It didn't only influence the development of how health is viewed but also the lifestyle of the people which I greatly admired and respected. I learned about the long history of the country and the local..."
Candice Jiang Brandeis University
"i learned a lot about myself and a lot about a foreign culture. one of the most worthwhile trips ever. "
Menachem Tzvi Najman Brandeis University
"Money-saving techniques and budgetting"
A student Brandeis University
"It absolutely worthwhile. I think the majority of what I learned and gained abroad revolved around personal growth rather than the kind of intellectual growth I might have had at Brandeis. Of course, academically it was incredible to learn about Communism and European History in the places these things actually happened. It real..."
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