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 worth every minute of preparation and every cent plus more. I still can't believe I was lucky enough to be able to experience it. I have never felt more excited than I did everyday that I was abroad."
A student Brandeis University
"Gain more insight to the other part of the world"
Qiushi Y Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the person that I hope to be and the career I want to pursue. I was very independent throughout the semester and learned that it's okay to spend time alone and reflect on experiences. I had the opportunity to travel throughout Europe and see the world in ways that I don't think I otherwise would have been a..."
Genesis L Brandeis University
"I went to Yonsei University, which is special because of its location in Seoul. I learned a lot of Korean culture, and it was worthwhile."
Nijing S Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about a different culture in all aspects of the country "
Eric L Brandeis University
"I gained such great perspective: I am now able to appreciate everything I have more. I am also much more confident with my language, especially listening. "
Maria J Brandeis University
"Improved language study and interaction with local Chinese culture"
Hin Hon W Brandeis University
"I got to know how Germans live and their cultures. It is worthwhile."
Hengyang F Brandeis University
"I learned to value personal time and free time again. I learned there are many different ways of doing things even in what are thought to be similar cultures. I learned that just because a country is westernized it doesn't say almost anything about the actual place or culture. I learned I love to explore. I learned I can be on m..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the language and about another culture, as well as about the lives of people who group up in other parts of the world that were also doing the program."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained confidence and various skills, including the improvement of my Spanish. It was SO worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I met a lot of new people, saw a lot of new places, and gained more independence. It was very worthwhile."
Jeremy K Brandeis University
"I was able to be immersed in a German-speaking environment, which alone made the experience worthwhile. Meeting many people of various backgrounds and ideas was also a valuable experience. "
A student Brandeis University
"Gained a feeling of independence and self-reliance. "
A student Brandeis University
"Because the program was very poorly directed and run, my peers and I had to figure out how to make the experience worthwhile on our own. We planned our own trips and excursions and had the most amazing time with things we planned ourselves. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was amazing! I learned so much and I am really happy that I went."
A student Brandeis University
"just a new perspective on life"
A student Brandeis University
"This experience was very worthwhile. Academically, I learned how to make my essays more concise. Socially I pushed myself and was able to being more independent. "
A student Brandeis University
"Exposure to the local Jewish community, met interesting and amazing people, made important friendships "
A student Brandeis University
"Learned more Chinese, learned about the culture, met my Chinese family, and interned in a chem lab"
A student Brandeis University
"I have improved my language skills, met amazing friends and had many great sightseeings. Definitely worthwhile. "
qianran y Brandeis University
"This experience abroad truly changed my life. Our staff members were truly so excellent and our Bhutanese staff will always be in my heart. The Buddhist culture is so simple, peaceful, and pure. Life in Bhutan is slower, less stressful, and more meaningful. I will never forget something our driver (perhaps the most compassionate..."
A student Brandeis University
"New friends. a deeper understanding of the major I study. "
A student Brandeis University
"I really enjoyed living in London. I learned how to live on my own in a new country. I became more confident and took the initiative more often. I also learned how to adjust to a new environment and different academic system. It was difficult at first to adjust to living in London, but I had an amazing experience. I highly recom..."
Leora S Brandeis University
"Definitely a worthwhile experience. Studying abroad enables students to gain independence and enrich their knowledge of other cultures."
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