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 learnt a lot about myself and gained much international experience "
A student Brandeis University
"Any experience in a foreign country for a year will undeniably make you learn a lot about yourself and collect a tonne of experiences, and that was certainly the case for me. In addition, Australia is an incredibly beautiful country with a welcoming culture and kind people, so it's an ideal place for a year abroad. It was all de..."
A student Brandeis University
"My experience was absolutely worthwhile. It was hard at times. I have been away from home a lot before, but none of my experiences were like this one. I was thrown completely out of my comfort zone, was miserable for bits of the time, but I wouldn't change a single day. I learned to silence my mind and just observe and learn; I ..."
Molly P Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned a very different culture than US."
A student Brandeis University
"People talk about how spending time abroad completely changes you and your perspective. For me, this was very untrue. Perhaps it is because I had the opportunity to live in multiple countries abroad growing up, but I am not sure. I found that being abroad gives you a better understanding of who you are by challenging and questio..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the New Zealand Film Industry, since my internship was at Script-to-Screen (a fantastic nonprofit organization for people in the industry). While the Study abroad program was a bit everywhere, the people that I met through the program as well as the internship that they provided and the location I was study..."
mcat8 Brandeis University
"It was a worthwhile experience"
A student Brandeis University
"I vastly improved my language skills and understanding of China. It was SOOO worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I made a ton of new friends that I hope to stay in touch with as well as see in the future. It was definitely worthwhile."
Drew F Brandeis University
"I'm not sure"
A student Brandeis University
"Gained great independence, learned a ton about Argentina and it's political system, it's society, and daily life, had amazing excursions. "
A student Brandeis University
"Most definitely worthwhile. I can't say a lot to a cultural experience, but never before I have I felt so in touch with my own strength and with nature."
A student Brandeis University
"I think it was entirely worthwhile and experiencing life abroad for a year instead of just one semester was much more valuable. I felt that I was truly living in the city and culture and got a better experience of immersion. Getting the chance to be abroad, travel and experience different cultures at this age is also something..."
A student Brandeis University
"No matter where you go abroad, you will learn countless skills--from living without wifi to navigating the crazy streets in a place where you do not speak the language and you lost your map. You learn to be independent and how to fend for yourself. You also learn a lot about your own biases and culture by constantly experiencing..."
A student Brandeis University
"My Spanish fluency increased tremendously, which made it worthwhile. I definitely would recommend people the year program--that way you can come out 100% fluent!"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be truly independent, how to meet new people who are completely different from myself and open up to them and how to view people and customs with an open mind. It was very worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained great professional experience that was very worthwhile "
A student Brandeis University
"Overall, I learned more about French language and culture in Paris than I ever could have in the United States. For that reason alone, studying abroad was worthwhile. But there are also many other reasons study abroad was an amazing experience, such as the personal growth, the new friends, the opportunity to travel, and so much ..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how important it is to get in touch with my family's culture and how important it is to integrate and get comfortable using a language I am not 100% comfortable with"
A student Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile; the internship was incredible"
A student Brandeis University
"How to integrate with foreign cultures, absolutely"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to fully involve myself with my ecology, that nothing is separate from myself. I walked into much more of myself, my creative work, my voice, and my identity. I learned so much about humanity, friendship, love, armor, resistance, and survival. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Brontë V Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself both as an independent traveler as well as a person. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be adventurous and approach new situations with confidence. "
A student Brandeis University
"A lot of time to explore a new space on my own Professional skills at my internship Groomed my strengths Knowledge of Australia through a very hands on academic lens Seeing one of the most beautiful landscapes Visiting/Attending Hillsong Church Friendships with fellow abroad students and Australians (at work) A different ..."
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