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 a lot from my classes and I picked up some of the Australian lingo from the students I lived with. Having lived in Sydney and having had countless conversations about the country, culture, and politics, I've come to the conclusion that it's remarkably similar to California. Yes, it was absolutely worthwhile!"
David E Brandeis University
"The experience was definitely worthwhile! I learned that I am incredibly fascinated by German culture, as well as learning so much from Germany's passion for sustainable living."
Christian Romero Brandeis University
"I learned some Japanese and gained experience with being in a totally foreign environment. "
A student Brandeis University
"The experience was very worthwhile. I learned a lot about Chinese culture, and I learned to survive on my own in a foreign country."
A student Brandeis University
"Independence."
Leah Friend Brandeis University
"A new world experience of how an internship aborad was like"
A student Brandeis University
"Edinburgh is an beautiful city unlike any others. It's just enjoyable to live in the city and study there."
A student Brandeis University
"I was pushed out of my comfort zone, discovering a brand new place without knowing anyone on the program, and learned a lot from making new friends while we explored London together. Through the internship, I got to work in a professional fringe theatre environment at The Vaults, working on a major festival as well as an origina..."
A student Brandeis University
"It was absolutely worthwhile. The experience really taught me how to be an individual and get by in a foreign city and foreign culture. "
A student Brandeis University
"While I did not learned as much (or anything) from my internship, I did learn a lot about independent living and becoming friends with people outside my typical comfort zone, which is very much worthwhile. "
Rachel Feinberg Brandeis University
"An increase in independence, an idea on how to budget, evaluating the opportunity costs of traveling to one place over another, etc."
A student Brandeis University
"I learnt a lot. Germany was not as easy to fit in. I learnt how to deal with people's attitude to minority. As an Asian I feel that when people encounter me they do not treat me as a unique individual but a general Asian. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained new friends and a new perspective"
A student Brandeis University
"Making local friends and experiencing the local life."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned the Chinese culture and language, to live in Shanghai, to learn how to enjoy the little things, and to have fun."
A student Brandeis University
"Definitely worthwhile. Learned so much about Japanese culture and politics."
A student Brandeis University
"It was such a great experience from so many perspectives. I learned two new courses which interested me and taught me a lot. I made new friends from different countries, and I got to live in and experience a whole new city. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was an eye-opening experience that I am so appreciative I was able to have. I definitely became a more independent and mature me because I went. It was most certainly worthwhile, I think everyone should have the chance to live abroad for a while, and be able to come back with a broader view of the world and life itself. There..."
Alison T Brandeis University
"I gained independence and my writing skills greatly improved. "
A student Brandeis University
"Culture"
A student Brandeis University
"Studying abroad was the best college experience I had and I wish every student is able to go. Especially if you can go for an academic year, it is so worth it to fully immerse yourself because one semester will go by so quickly! I travelled to 20 countries in Europe and made some lifelong friends. I took some great classes and e..."
Amy W Brandeis University
"I learn how to make friends with people who speak different languages with me. It is totally worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile. I met a lots of friends, and know others' perception on "happiness." I also learn to research in forest science under the instruction of local researchers. "
Zhi Li Brandeis University
"Interesting to compare education between Korea an US"
A student Brandeis University
"International Work Experience, Cultural Competency, New Friends- Best decision of my life"
Jonathan Tan Brandeis University
