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 a lot about myself and being independent. Most of all I achieved my goal of improving my Chinese proficiency and integrating into the culture."
A student Brandeis University
"It helped me being more independent "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a sense of independence and a huge sense of confidence in terms of exploring the world and making new friends on my own. This experience gave me a greater sense of what I want out of life - a greater balance between work and leisure. "
Hannah C Brandeis University
"Academically, my time abroad shed light on interests I would like to pursue in the future by providing me with real world and hands on experiences. My view on many aspects of life were broadened and I am now more of a global thinker, being able to analyze and appreciate different cultures. "
Beatriz L Brandeis University
"I learned how to be more independent. Overall, it was a worthwhile experience."
A student Brandeis University
"KCJS is definitely a worthwhile program. If you are looking to increase your Japanese language ability then this is the way to go."
Kensai H Brandeis University
"That the world is much more available to us than we believe."
D'Andre Y Brandeis University
"Fluency"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be much more independent and self-reliant. It was definitely worthwhile and I absolutely loved it, even though SOAS ended up not being my favorite choice for a school."
Hillary P Brandeis University
"It was more than worthwhile. I learned what I'm capable of in terms of adjusting to a completely new culture and way of life. I learned much and more about one of the largest groups of humans on the planet. I learned that I'm fortunate to live the life I do."
alec s Brandeis University
"Learned a lot about Bolivia. Learned a lot about how differently people can see the world. Got a better perspective on what the US appears like internationally. Spanish skills are much better. Learned to be more independent. Worthwhile for sure. "
A student Brandeis University
"I discovered the meaning of Love through connecting with nature and with everything around us. I reconnected with the ocean and with my roots and my culture. I rediscovered the Peace and Joy in flowing with everything that life brings us. Worthwhile doesn't begin to discover all I gained from this experience."
A student Brandeis University
"It was very hard to break into such a large university in one semester. While exchange students were paired with a buddy, visiting students are not. I spent the first week of class just trying to locate buildings -- I pretty much felt like a freshman. Montreal is a terrific city, but McGill (especially in the wintertime) might n..."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained very valuable internship experience abroad. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I became much more independent and self-reliable. I know that I will be able to pull through for myself, and that I will alway be there for myself. I am much more autonomous and emotionally independent, as I only had myself to cry to for 5 months (family and friends were very supportive, but they couldn't be there with me). I am..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be independent and survive in a completely foreign environment. "
A student Brandeis University
"French"
A student Brandeis University
"What I need to live my life."
A student Brandeis University
"A 100% worthwhile experience if you are interested in truly immersing in another culture and conducting your own research!"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself. I realized how strong I was and how much I have to offer. It was definitely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat."
Aliya N Brandeis University
"I think my time abroad could be described as a "vacation" that I needed. It gave me time away from others (family and friends) to understand myself and to see where I stand at this moment in life. I gained a lot from one semester abroad and there were multiple times where I contemplated staying a bit longer. Of course, there are..."
wymooi Brandeis University
"Being abroad is a great experience and is definitely worthwhile. It's hard to explain everything I learned, but I think in general a gained more confidence and knowledge about a different culture. "
Leah M Brandeis University
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience and I learned a lot about the culture and way of life of the French people and I also learned a lot about myself. "
A student Brandeis University
"I was so pleased to be immersed in a culture where the language was Spanish, because I ended up learning a lot! Definitely a worthwhile experience "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so many unexpected things while studying with SEA semester. Obviously, we all learned about oceanography, Caribbean history, global trade, biology, nautical science, weather, etc. But, the most worthwhile aspects of this program weren't the facts we learned or the papers we wrote (all though the academics were incredi..."
Gina G Brandeis University
