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.
"Cultural exposure, friends, experiencing a different academic system, etc."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much not just about the UK and the history and culture there, but also about how the other world perceives the US and our culture. I got to travel around Europe and see all the history there. I ate so much good food. I can't even explain how amazing this year was."
Joy L Brandeis University
"The whole world does not run the same way the US does. There is a deeper appreciation for the city, the food, culture, and for others. It was an amazing experience, one in which I learned so much about the world and about how I view it. "
A student Brandeis University
"Over the course of my time abroad, I learned so much that I didn't even expect to touch on. The biggest thing I gained was personal growth. I expected to only improve myself in terms of language skills and new friends, but I ended up learning so much about who I am as a person and who I want to be in the future. Being in Seoul w..."
A student Brandeis University
"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. My comprehension in French is much improved, and more importantly, I am a more confident French speaker. I made many amazing friends through APA and traveled to places I'd only dreamed of seeing. Through study abroad, I learned a lot about myself and about the world outside of my ..."
A student Brandeis University
"Learned an immense amount about English literature and gained a deep appreciation for scholarly researach."
Naomi S Brandeis University
"Gush I've gained so much from this adventure abroad. But I think I learned the importance of being true to yourself, and accepting your successes, flaws, as well as failures. I have been able to share my personal narrative with the danes and thru this have made some life long friends. The Danes have opened my eyes to the idea of..."
A student Brandeis University
"I got to know the culture of London, and I really feel the difference of the education between US and UK. It is a wonderful experience."
A student Brandeis University
"Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I ever made. After this semester I am confident that wherever I go in my life I will be able to handle myself in new situations, navigate new places, and befriend people from all over. London is an amazing city and I can see myself living there at some point in my life. "
Rebecca L Brandeis University
"How to plan and travel alone. "
A student Brandeis University
"On my program I was able to learn about Australia as a culture and how to handle myself while living in a new city. The internship part of the program was great and I was able to have a very hands-on experience."
Nicole L Brandeis University
"Not only did I get a chance to explore London and the United Kingdom while studying abroad, but the whole continent of Europe was at my disposal. Most people enrolled in college have excelled at scoring highly on tests and papers. But many haven't had to deal with losing their phone in Switzerland or traversing through hills of ..."
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"It was incredibly worthwhile. I gained a solid foundation in marine biology and a lot of hands on experience in the field. I really loved my research project while on South and I will be continuing to be active in that research going forward which is also so very exciting. I have friends that will last a lifetime and memories..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about different cultures and perspectives through which people see the world. I learned a lot about the history and continuous struggles in South Africa."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be more observant and aware of other people and cultures. I made some really great friends from Denmark that I have been in touch with since my return. This was very worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"It was completely worthwhile. It was a lot of work and I learned so much. I became a much more independent person. "
A student Brandeis University
"My experience abroad was more than anything I could have expected. Never had I been more uncomfortable before, as I was in a country where I could neither understand the language fully, nor could I express myself accurately. It was as frustrating as it was immensely humbling. Alliance made my experience in Shanghai was it was, a..."
A student Brandeis University
"My experience was absolutely worthwhile. It was a wonderful learning and growing opportunity, academically and personally. I made great friends, gained a new and wonderful family and had a fabulous experience. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned about human rights and social movements, how to participate in social change, and how to be an independent and strong person."
A student Brandeis University
"Learned a lot about British democracy, but also about myself: how to manage an office environment and conflicts, how to stay self-disciplined and motivated, and how to live to a new city."
A student Brandeis University
"I truly believe that applying to be a part of this program was the best decision that I have made thus far in my life. Everyone told me that I would change, grow, and learn so much during my 9 months abroad. I agreed but I had no idea in which ways that would happen. Now, I know myself (and the world) so much better than I ever ..."
Helen G Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about Scottish culture and history. It's a very interesting country with a unique culture."
A student Brandeis University
"The main reason I wanted to go to NI was to learn about it's history and what happened between the UK and Ireland. I also wanted to discover more about myself as a writer, and surprisingly figured out what I want to do after I graduate. Yes, some things pissed me off and money was hard to manage, but I am so grateful that I was ..."
Katie L Brandeis University
"I learned a lot from my experience abroad. I learned to challenge myself beyond my comfortable limits and learned a lot about tolerance and living on my own. It was extremely worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was most definitely worthwhile. I learned that there is much to learn about other cultures and its best to learn about these other traditions, and take what you loved and apply it to your own life. I learned how to look at my own traditions, culture, lifestyle, and see what I can improve on. I learned to appreciate traveling ..."
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