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 gave me a new appreciation for other cultures as well as my own home. It also made me feel a lot more confident in my abilities to live on my own and make new friends. It was absolutely worthwhile!"
Logan M Brandeis University
"I learned about tropical ecology. "
Sam G Brandeis University
"Yes!"
A student Brandeis University
"I saw and experienced the culture and lifestyle of people I wouldn't have ever met otherwise. The coursework and subject matter strengthened my perspective on issues in the USA as well."
Marcel H Brandeis University
"I gained a sense of independence because I was in charge of my food, getting to work on time, my grades, etc. It was a really good experience, and, even though it was difficult at times, I would recommend it to anyone. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot both in terms of academics, mostly from my core course, but I also learned a lot about myself and what it's like to live in another country on your own. "
Clara K Brandeis University
"Try new things, make new friends, always say yes, join clubs and meet locals!"
A student Brandeis University
"I lived in an amazing city and learn so much about different cultures. "
lyndsey t Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile "
Grace L Brandeis University
"I learned how to love being by myself. Traveling, taking public transportation, and just spending hours a day discovering new parts of London let me become very independent and okay with being alone. Obviously I was homesick, but I was able to call/text my family whenever I could."
Caitlyn J Brandeis University
"I proved to myself that I am ready to be independent and manage a career and a life outside of that. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of friends abroad and learned a lot about community. I think it was worthwhile because of all the different experiences I was luck enough to get."
A student Brandeis University
"From this program I gained new insight and understanding of the Japanese language and broader culture. I gained new friends and had amazing experiences, it was definitely worthwhile. "
Kimora M Brandeis University
"I gained so much independence! I learned I am so capable of doing so much more than I thought. It was definitely worthwhile."
Sofia S Brandeis University
"It was extremely worthwhile, I rediscovered my academic passions and and enjoyment in being social."
Ren S Brandeis University
"I learned so much about my host culture in a location that truly felt like home. It passed by quickly but every moment was so fun, educational, and unlike anything else I've experienced"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained so much confidence and independence while abroad. At the beginning of the program I found myself struggling with extreme social anxiety and homesickness. At the end of the program, I found myself trying to stretch out my final moments in Granada and with the friends that I found there and through IES. "
A student Brandeis University
"yes so so worthwhile i just loved being in london and learned so much in my classes"
A student Brandeis University
"I got to live in another culture and see some really cool places. Not sure if it was worth the homework."
A student Brandeis University
"This was my first experience outside of North America, and I had an amazing time learning about the local culture and history of Georgia. To me, that was priceless."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained independence, confidence, and maturity. These are all invaluable qualities that you really can't maximize without leaving your comfort zone like this in my opinion. "
A student Brandeis University
"broader perspective"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much about Australian culture and studies."
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much about Italian culture and it really broadened my perspective on other cultures and people."
Rob K Brandeis University
"Independence and self discovery. Yes"
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