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.
"My Spanish definitely improved, and through the independent project I gained confidence in myself and my research and writing abilities. It was worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"My journey in South Africa was a humbling one. I learned about the health system, explored a topic of interest during my independent study project, and made friends and family that will last a lifetime. My host families openly shared their personal experiences with me, which not only taught me about their traditions and culture,..."
Joleen C Brandeis University
"Good skills on the resume. Tons of fun Aussie slang. A lot of cool adventures."
A student Brandeis University
"Despite issues such as money and free time, I would consider my time abroad life altering. The general experience of learning to live in a foreign country is not something you can pass up. This is not dependent on a specific program, however. "
Andrew S Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of confidence and independence. "
Lylah S Brandeis University
"I improved my language and made some valuable connections there. Academically though it was not particularly satisfying."
A student Brandeis University
"the friends i made at my climbing gym and what i learned there/from them was great. i'm glad i studied abroad"
Jessica S Brandeis University
"I learned how to be independent, adaptable, and appreciative."
Evan G Brandeis University
"I learned that our American "freedoms" have profound effects on other's rights to be accepted and equals in society. One person's right to be different, "better", or an individual, impacts another person's ability to feel adequate as themselves."
A student Brandeis University
"Of course it was worthwhile, every decision we make it our lives is worthwhile because we learn from them... if someone regrets their decision or wishes they did something else, then they're blind to what they could have learned from their experience."
A student Brandeis University
"The best thing i've ever done."
Benjamin L Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about being independent and reflective. About speaking up when I feel injustice. I also value the education and mentoring I'm receiving at my institution more. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned I am capable of anything, it might be difficult and hard, but I can survive it and learn from it and treasure the experience for how it shaped me"
A student Brandeis University
"The most important thing I gained from this trip was improving my language skills"
Erica G Brandeis University
"There isn't time enough to be embarrassed or shy. JUST DO IT!"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself who I am as a person and a friend. Getting thrown into an experience and learning how to be self-reliant was important for my personal development. It was worthwhile and while the classes were not the most intensive. I learned so much from my abroad experience and many of the memories I made help me ..."
A student Brandeis University
"Yes it's clichéd, but it was the best experience of my life."
A student Brandeis University
"This was the most worthwhile experience of my life! I had never been abroad before nor had I had that level of independence from my family. It was great pushing my comfort zone and what I thought I was capable of doing. I feel stronger and more confident in myself after this, and I feel like I've also gone to another level of un..."
A student Brandeis University
"I became fluent in Spanish; learned an incredible amount about Argentina's social, political and economic history; integrated myself into Argentinian culture; saw and experienced things I never would have dreamed of; and made the most incredible memories that I still think about every single day."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about me and doing things on my own. I got a great grasp on how a different society lives their life and could see how the media skews their stories sometimes. I think this is the most worth while experience anyone could have and would encourage anyone to do it. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a better understanding of the language and Spanish culture in general. I would consider it an invaluable experience and one of the best experiences I have had to date. "
A student Brandeis University
"Gained a sense of independence"
aaron h Brandeis University
"Definitely worthwhile! "
Nurit B Brandeis University
"My experience abroad was very worthwhile. I had the freedom of discovering a new city completely on my own. It was a very thrilling experience not only in terms of freedom but exploring the culture of a completely new country and city. The education system was very different from the one I am currently in, it was a new challenge..."
Aishwarya S Brandeis University
"I gained an appreciation for Australian culture. "
Emily W Brandeis University
