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 many things from my experience abroad, one would be how the greater sense of community in other societies play a role in many aspects of life, including health. It was definitely worthwhile."
Joel B Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself and seeing myself as a student and as a social person. I learned a little bit of balance between the two."
Justin B Brandeis University
"Gained a sense of the magnitude of development issues facing India and the need for my role as a western student to be as informed in the classroom as on the ground. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a new language and figured out my thesis"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that I want to pursue a career that allows me to work in a hands on manner and maximize my time outside! I also gained valuable ecological skills. Lastly, my love for travel was deepened profoundly. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained friendships, ability to acclimate to uncomfortable situations and environment, growth in language capabilities, more knowledge of China and its culture and economy."
Zachary S Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile but there are some things I would have done differently. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned Chinese. I learned how to adapt and understand a culture very different from mine. It was very worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned alot about myself and gained experience living on my own while cooking, working, staying in shape, etc."
A student Brandeis University
"if I were studying art, Siena School could've been a good option, but for sustainability it was a sham. I learned to trust myself more and not take anyone too seriously. Essentially, I learned to be more self-reliant and independent."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much academically--I want to pursue a career in clinical psychology but most of the psychology courses at Brandeis aren't clinically focused, so I really enjoyed my classes at DIS. The learning is hands on and experiential and I felt like I learned more about careers and the "real world" while abroad that at my home..."
Sophie B Brandeis University
"I learned how to take care of myself and how to be more independent. "
Abby K Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about comedy in america."
A student Brandeis University
"The past four months in Denmark have truly exposed me to another culture in addition to allowing me to become more independent as an individual. The first weeks were full of adjustment as I gradually got acclimated to the country and the particular way Danes approached life. Through my experience, I have come to truly appreciate..."
A student Brandeis University
"Absolutely! I learned a lot about Spanish culture and also was able to see much of Europe. I believe I have become much more independent as a result of navigating Europe. Most importantly, my Spanish has improved so much! My abilities in speaking and understanding Spanish were quite limited before the program began, but now ..."
Nate R Brandeis University
"definitely worth while, everyone should go abroad!"
A student Brandeis University
"My experience abroad taught me that there is so much life, culture, and beauty that this world has to offer. I am so grateful to be a part of its growth and will take every chance I get to live it up."
Dana L Brandeis University
"I learned so much about how to conduct myself in an international community in the world headquarters of public health, I learned a tremendous amount about international public health and cultures that I could not learn in the class room from my internship, and I've gained incredible networking and work experiences from the inte..."
A student Brandeis University
"My French language has greatly improved and I have got a much better understanding of the French culture and the European Union (EU). I have realized some major behavioral differences and ideological similarities between the French and the Americans. Although my internship in Paris only partially met my expectations, it was stil..."
David Libang H Brandeis University
"I absorbed a lot in the classes that I took, however most of what I learned was with other experiences. The list includes: how to survive in a city, public transportation, cooking for myself, the Australian workplace. It was extremely worthwhile for my overall growth. "
A student Brandeis University
"Not only did I learn abut the Japanese language and culture, but, more importantly, self discovery and independence. It was definitely worthwhile living in a new country, a new environment. "
Frances C Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the world and about the culture in Europe, something that I never really understood before. It was an amazing experience that was worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was defiantly worth while however I wish I had more money to be more social since a lot of time everyone else in the program was engaging in activities. "
solanny.sanchez Brandeis University
"I learned to have connect with others around me and look outside of what has been given to me. It was fun to experience my own learning through experience within the community. The people of Kenya were very open and were more than welcoming in sharing there culture and customs. It was a worthwhile exhange."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the culture, adapting to new environments, living in the moment, and trusting myself. It was amazing and worthwhile and I would do it again!"
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