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 about Danish culture and the important differences between Americans and Danes, making me want to be more like them in some ways but also realizing some important flaws we both share. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of self-confidence, both traveling around Europe and navigating through my host city. Seville became a second home :)"
A student Brandeis University
"I mainly gained language skills from an intensive language program."
A student Brandeis University
"It was a great respite from the usual Brandeis struggle. I've learned it's possible to travel and be a student at the same time."
A student Brandeis University
"I gain self-confidence in this path of life I am choosing to go down. I was challenged to try disciplines I was less familiar with and discovered that I really enjoyed doing them. I made life long friends and collaborators and learned about myself and how I work. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a deeper understanding of what it means to be independent, and how to live on your own"
Ciara Williams Brandeis University
"Yes, worthwhile. Learned culture of China in general, and how it has been transitioning under different reforms of a communist regime."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about the culture and Spanish and I learned a ton about myself. It was absolutely worthwhile! "
A student Brandeis University
"My semester in Cape Town was amazing and definitely too fast. A lot of people say that abroad changes you but I think that it really just makes you a better version of yourself. "
Olivia R Brandeis University
"I definitely got to see a non American-centric view of the world, which was nice for once. It was definitely a nice changed."
A student Brandeis University
"My experience was extremely worthwhile. Mostly I learned how to be completely independent while at the same time interact and travel well with others. I also learned that there are different ways to study and learn. I had to completely adjust my study habits when it came to taking London classes especially at such an esteemed ..."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of independence, problem-solving skills, and self-worth. It was most definitely worthwhile. "
Jonathan Payne Brandeis University
"I learned so much from my experience abroad and it was very worthwhile. I became much more responsible and independent from travelling around Europe. I increased my Spanish language skills and learned a lot about Spanish culture and how it differs from American culture."
A student Brandeis University
"It was an absolutely worthwhile experience. Being in Israel gave me a greater appreciation and a deeper understanding of the forces contributing to the Israeli psyche and Israeli mentality. I learned in my courses on Palestinian Modern History and Contemporary Israeli Identities the intricacies and complexities surrounding Israe..."
Gabriel Sanders Brandeis University
"I became so much more confident in my Spanish-speaking skills. I also realized how big and diverse the world is and how so many things we have as American college students are taken for granted. "
Abigail Rothstein Brandeis University
"I learned more Hebrew in a semester than I learned in 10 years. Experienced firsthand what it's like to live in Israel and it was COMPLETLEY worthwhile."
Jacqueline Gaistman Brandeis University
"I was able to grasp a better understanding of my own interests. I set some personal goals and was exposed to things I had never previously tried, such as netball (a women's British sport). "
A student Brandeis University
"It was absolutely worthwhile! I got more comfortable living and traveling on my own, met some amazing people, and got to explore some of the most beautiful places. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. In the classroom, I learned a lot about economics of crime, economics of the environment and sustainable design. I really felt educated on and connected to Danish Culture. I was very lucky to have my particular housing set up (Socialt Kollegium), because I have made lifelong friends with the Danes o..."
A student Brandeis University
"Learned a lot of chinese and about the prospects of moving to SE Asia after college to work. it was 100% worthwile. A better investment than any of my semesters at Brandeis."
A student Brandeis University
"Yes, it was worthwhile. You learn what it means to be an 'other' and learn a lot just by interacting with your new surroundings. "
Nicole Mazurova Brandeis University
"My French got exponentially better and I really learned a lot about French culture. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"SO worthwhile. I learned that life doesn't have to be stressful. I lived a very nature-centered life here, which is sooo different than back home. I was given the opportunity to hike incredible mountains to see insane views that aren't easily accessible which is such a rewarding feeling. I felt like a pause button had been press..."
Shira H Brandeis University
"The internship was a great experience not only because I could put an internship overseas on my resume but because I met great people who love what they did and were all extremely welcoming of a foreign college student. Going abroad was absolutely worthwhile because Sydney became a second home and I wish all the time I was stil..."
A student Brandeis University
"Yes. I learned more about being independent and being a global citizen. "
A student Brandeis University
