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 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
"I learned A LOT about myself and what I need as a person. I need a community, I need a support system, I need people to share experiences with. Not all the time - as I knew as a self proclaimed independent before departing - but there is a difference between valuing alone time and living off of it. I also became an amazing write..."
A student Brandeis University
"It was very worthwhile, probably the best thing I've ever done. I learned more about the world and the people in it."
A student Brandeis University
"I matured significantly, learned to look at the world and its people from a new perspective, and met the best people. Would do it again if I could 100%."
A student Brandeis University
"Easily the most worthwhile decision I have made thus far in college. Gained more than just a thorough grounding in classical theatre, but also a renewed and altered philosophy in my relationship to the stage."
A student Brandeis University
"Staying smart while traveling by myself and budget. "
A student Brandeis University
"Must hold intercultural competence"
A student Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile because my Chinese improved immensely. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was so worthwhile. I know everyone says this, but you will learn so much about yourself and how to confidently operate in this world. Your perspective will never be the same. "
Amina Fahmy Brandeis University
"People, more than places, will shape how you view things and the world at large. Chile is a great place to live and learn and has an interesting model for intercultural health. There are problems society faces everywhere due to historical events and there are lots of different solutions that can be used to tackle them. "
Rebecca G Brandeis University
"Know you're in the good times before you've left them."
daniel khudyak Brandeis University
"Don't go abroad if you want to study."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about what I was capable of both academically and personally. I became a lot more responsible and worldly about my surroundings and the cultures of others, as well as those of the countries I visited. "
A student Brandeis University
"My Chinese improved immensely. I learned a lot about myself and China. Made a lot of good friends. "
Robin T Brandeis University
"I gained knowledge about a different culture, independence in traveling and seeking out events that interested me, as well as life experience in my personal life. It was beyond worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to deal with difficult situations. It was worthwhile"
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