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.
"It was amazing! I gained a new appreciation for Spanish and how fun a language it is to speak. It was incredible."
Avery F Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about what was happening in the world. I got perspective of events and trials affecting people other than Americans. And I made some amazing friends"
Jessica Kaufman Brandeis University
"I improved my language abilities, made good networking connections, and added to my resume with an internship."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to live independently and travel independently. I have also gained a better understanding of UK culture, and the cultures of the other places I traveled to. It was definitely worthwhile."
Kim Adler Brandeis University
"I had the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of a country and of a culture in a part of the world that I knew nothing about. I could have read about it in a book, and I did, but I also had the opportunity to go outside and experience what I was learning about and reading about in the the classroom. That is such a special ..."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a sense of independence and what it is like to live in Danish society. It was definitely a worthwhile and incredible experience!"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned French! The reason I went to Paris in the first place was to improve my French language skills, and I can confidently say that I achieved that goal. Though my time abroad was extremely challenging, I learned more than I ever have in the span of 5 months. Abroad is really what you make of it, and I worked very hard to m..."
Molly Winer Brandeis University
"I learned the intricacies of travel, and I learned to value local over tourism culture. I also learned quite a bit about budgeting in a slightly pricey European city. It was absolutely worthwhile and I recommend that everybody participates in a semester abroad if it's feasible for them. "
Chrissy B Brandeis University
"I was truly independent for the first time and met amazing friends, and was able to travel independently quite a bit! "
A student Brandeis University
"Learned a lot about Berlin's rapid gentrification, architecture, social issues, and history. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be more independent."
Mia Edelstein Brandeis University
"Greater understanding of Asian history, culture, and associated religion. It was definitely worthwhile. It was such a life changing experience. "
A student Brandeis University
"Learned a lot about my own independence, how to navigate a city. Definitely worthwhile, but don't underestimate how difficult moving to a new country on your own can be!"
A student Brandeis University
"I feel like I learned more about personal growth, rather than academic growth. Academically, I do not feel like I have grown. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about the aspects of my personality that make me an American. I became more accepting and understanding of cultural differences. Living with a host family was a main reason for this. By exploring Copenhagen, I became more confident navigating new and unfamiliar situations on my own. I'm also more interested in travelin..."
A student Brandeis University
"Learned to cook for myself"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of confidence to become more independent. I also became more organized as I planned weekend trips and found my way around new cities."
A student Brandeis University
"I definitely am more cultured and worldly from this experience being able to understand people and other cultures. It also gives you a new perspective on life."
A student Brandeis University
"Experiencing a new culture, learning about environmental issues in the field rather than from a book in the classroom, meeting new people through the program, expanding my Spanish skills. Definitely all worth it."
A student Brandeis University
"Independence"
A student Brandeis University
"Going to Singapore was one of the best things I have ever done. I learned so much about the world, the way I as a white american fit into it, the way I can make connections with people who live half way across the world from me through a love of food, fun and kindness. I learned if I push myself the gains can be unmeasurable. ..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned more about the types of comedy that I already knew about as well as other kinds. I also learned more about myself as a comedian. "
A student Brandeis University
"I loved studying abroad. I felt like I learned so much about myself, what I want out of my education, and my future. Because of the atmosphere at UCD, I spent a lot of time in the city on my own, and I am so grateful for the independence that I learned as a result. I also traveled at lot which was convenient since I rarely had w..."
Christa Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself, Denmark, Danish culture, and important issues happening around the world today."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained an innumerable amount of self-love and self-awareness, as well as many friends and experiences that I can never recreate in their entirety because they are so precious to my time here. "
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