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.
"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."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned Korean. That is great"
A student Brandeis University
"I had experienced a different culture and I think this is really good"
Qihui W Brandeis University
"I greatly improved in Italian language and learned about the history of Siena. Very worthwhile and nice to take a break from science. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a massive amount about what it's like to live and grow up in another culture. It was absolutely worth it, Japan is a great country to study abroad in because it is so safe and unique. There are so many cool things there, I only wish I had time to see them all!"
Eric P Brandeis University
"I learned how to properly apply myself and how to speak without worrying about mistakes."
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned a great deal about independence and traveling alone"
A student Brandeis University
"How to make a startup, how to see yourself as an entrepreneur, how to present in public, Israels business model and history. and how to apply all that we learned. "
A student Brandeis University
"Nearly every study abroad student I know has the time of their life while study abroad no matter where they go and that's no different for me. It was without a doubt worthwhile and I learned so much about London, England, Europe, and the world as well as a great deal about myself."
Alex E Brandeis University
"It was definetly worthwhile. I learned to adapt. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was my first time in Europe, so I was able to travel to places I've always wanted to go to, so I gained exposure to the culture and sights that I have always wanted to see. "
A student Brandeis University
"I think my experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I really enjoyed the opportunity to learn more about Europe while in Europe, and I also really liked the less formal class structure - the classes were more like discussions as opposed to lectures. "
A student Brandeis University
"First of all, I haven't seen such a long reading list for one week.... It intimidated me in the beginning of the year; however, I could find myself getting comfortable with the materials and actually enjoyed for some interested topics. And the tutorials were very helpful because I was able to ask all the questions and interact ..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to make time for the things I really wanted to do in Japan and in Tokyo. I was there to study, but I didn't want that to take about from exploring the country."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of perspective, and learned I am in the right major for me. It was definitely worthwhile."
Jenny W Brandeis University
