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.
"The most important thing that I learned was that the majority of people are, in one way or another, ignorant to how to treat someone unfaimilar to them as a human being rather than a spectacle, fetish, or means to their own personal gain."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself. It was worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"JCU is a fine program, there may be other schools worth looking into. "
Christiana K Brandeis University
"I learnt a lot of math and made friends with other students from many top North American university who also loves Math. Also two months' of staying in Budapest gave me a comprehensive understanding of this city. I am glad that I've chosen this program because it was really a wonderful experience from many aspects."
Yunxiang W Brandeis University
"Independence, ability to navigate foreign cities"
Rose L Brandeis University
"I've learned to challenge myself in ways I've never thought possible. I went camping, hiking, mountain climbing, surfing. It was perfect. I didn't know what I was capable of until I went abroad and found myself in the middle of this beautiful land. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained independence and improved my french. "
Maitri Rose S Brandeis University
"I got to meet people from other places of the world and talk to them about Korea. While learning about how foreigners see Korea, I also got a glimpse into the life of a Korean student. It was like seeing what I could have become if my family never moved away. I could see firsthand how similar and different I was from Koreans liv..."
Julia K Brandeis University
"I definitely learned a great deal about myself. Yes it was beyond worthwhile. I would do it again in a heartbeat. "
A student Brandeis University
"Professional skills, how to navigate in a new city, how to cook! "
A student Brandeis University
"How to be more open minded and not take things for granted. Also to just live and enjoy myself more because opportunities like this do not come often. "
Emil B Brandeis University
"I learned the usual things about yourself that you learn while traveling, but in particular who I am as a person under stress. This was mostly to do with my lower level of French. I gained a few good friends that I still talk to, both Senegalese and American, and a better understanding of Western African politics, environment, p..."
Natasha G Brandeis University
"I learned how to succeed in the British teaching style."
A student Brandeis University
"I loved being abroad and I learned a lot about myself. It was definitely worthwhile and gained new language skills and friends."
Elise S Brandeis University
"I got to make a lot of awesome friends there and the living environment in general in great as well."
Xin T Brandeis University
"I am better at speaking Spanish, went on wonderful excursions, and made good friends. I did not learn much."
Petra N Brandeis University
"it live and travel by self"
Zachary C Brandeis University
"Time management and independence. The UK system is very different than that in the States. You have to study by your own and plan a ahead, since there are no midterms and nearly no assignments in the first two semesters. "
Xu G Brandeis University
"I gained so much from being abroad. Everything from new experiences and trying new foods, to really improving my proficiency in Spanish. Being abroad was very worthwhile. I was able to experience the Argentine culture first hand and spend a lot of time trying new things, exploring who I am. I made Argentine friends that invited ..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to make abroad become home and everyday since I've left Denmark, I feel a great loss in my heart. I miss my host family like I would miss my own family. I also love them like my own. It's crazy how four months abroad can change your view of yourself because I had to spend so much time reflecting as an Asian Ameri..."
Susan L Brandeis University
"I learned a great deal about the realities of archaeology but I also learned a lot about myself. The intense environment of the program allows for a lot of personal reflection and growth. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that British schools do not function as American schools do. And I realized how blessed I am to study in America! "
Natacha B Brandeis University
"The obvious answer would be that it's much easier for me to write research papers. The ISP process is an invaluable experience that I wish for everyone to have, and I have learned that I want to conduct research in the future. But I also gained a lot of confidence outside of the area of academia. I feel much more comfortable ..."
Bethany C Brandeis University
"I learned how to navigate unfamiliar bureaucracies independently, how to budget for travel, and how to share in other people's unique cultures."
A student Brandeis University