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.
"It was definitely worth it. I learned how to adapt to different situations and how to be spontaneous. "
A student Brandeis University
"I loved traveling and learning about other cultures, so it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"Everything. Knowledge about myself and my craft. Excitement about my future"
Aliza S Brandeis University
"Incredible experience--you learn so much Nepali language and begin to feel like Nepal is a 2nd home"
Andrew N Brandeis University
"I learned a lot academically but not too much culturally"
A student Brandeis University
"I learn more about myself and what I want to do in the future. "
A student Brandeis University
"a new perspective on myself, the world, and humankind in general; how to live independently in a strange new place, how to build yourself a life from the bottom up; that every person, no matter their place of origin, is motivated by the same desires; definitely, absolutely worthwhile"
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"This program was literally one of the best experiences of my life. Because the city was so small, you really got to immerse yourself within the culture and actually get to know the locals. You lived in your own apartments in a very independent setting. You were treated like adults and you had a lot of freedom, but responsibility..."
A student Brandeis University
"Not only improved language skills but also understanding of local cultures"
Xiaoyu L Brandeis University
"Gained huge lessons in independence and self-reliance. Gained a lot of perspective on American culture and history. Studying abroad is totally worthwhile because you will grow a ton- I just perhaps should have considered a different city for myself. "
Emily F Brandeis University
"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."
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"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..."
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