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.
"Being International."
Yuanhao Zhao Brandeis University
"Gained confidence, humility, and a sense of accomplishment for living and thriving in a totally new environment. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile! I loved traveling around Switzerland and our excursion to Greece. The classes I took on sustainable finance were interesting (sometimes repetitive though). My favorite part of the program was an assignment I did in Greece where I had to speak to the locals. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained many friendships. I learned how to speak better in Italian. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Maria Alegria Brandeis University
"Learned about the complexities of Israel, being in Jerusalem, which is really the center of Judaism worldwide. It's also incredibly diverse with a tapestry of other cultures as well. I did Nachshon, which is also a terrific program. Would highly recommend. It's an excellent supplement for anyone interested in pursuing a career i..."
A student Brandeis University
"My experience was incredibly worthwhile. The field studies along with the interactive classroom setting was very refreshing. I got to explore Stockholm and other European countries and built invaluable friendships."
A student Brandeis University
"I was able to travel extensively, become fluent in Spanish, study ecology in a megadiverse country and take incredible literature courses. "
Samuel Lieb Brandeis University
"Yes, the abroad experience was amazing. I learned to be more open minded and when looking at cultural norms and differences to ask why Danes do things a certain way rather than just accept/dismiss them. Flexibility is also a large part of study abroad (ie. the pending country-wide strike that almost prevented us from leaving the..."
A student Brandeis University
"In addition to academic learning, I learned about a very interesting country in the midst of a modernization transition by experiencing it firsthand. It was absolutely worthwhile."
Shira G Brandeis University
"I learned I can live in a foreign place away from family and thrive, and I am good at languages. Very worthwhile."
Noah M Brandeis University
"I learned about the culture, predominantly through the language and by meeting locals. It challenged my beliefs and values in a very good way."
Alek K Brandeis University
"It was interesting to function within a different academic system, but it did make me appreciate my education in the US. I also loved being able to go to so many museums and learn outside of the classroom. It was an incredible five months of living independently, getting to know London, and traveling all over."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the local cultural and Singapore's fantastic urban planning. It was worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a ton: more confidence to go out of my comfort zone, appreciation of the world and different cultures/histories, independance, strength in my Jewish identity and more friends/networks! Definitely worthwhile. This experience abroad is a door to many other opportunities in the future!!"
A student Brandeis University
"I got to understand different ways of learning. I got to understand the ways that city planning can impact citizen's relationship to the land. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained perspective on a new culture and I learned how to appreciate my culture even more. There was a lot of time for reflection, which was worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
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A student Brandeis University
"It was 100% worthwhile, and I'm so glad I chose this program. It was the perfect blend of topics of history, politics, economics, anthropology, social justice, community development, culture, and more. I learned more outside the classroom than within it, and am so grateful for the experiential learning structure that is emphasiz..."
Alexandria Brandeis University
"It was absolutely worthwhile! Because the courses I took were far less demanding than my typical Brandeis courses, I had a lot of time to just go out and explore the city. "
Courtney Brandeis University
"I learned how to make friends with foreigner and how to learn a new language. really worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"Different approach of education. It definitely worths all compliments."
Tian Zhong Brandeis University
"A greater understanding of how good and bad can exist within the same person, a better ability to flow socially and make friends quickly, a wealth of knowledge about New Zealand."
Otis Fuqua Brandeis University
"Yes- I learned how to navigate cities, how to examine the culture of different countries (including my own), and how different social and economic structures can function successfully. "
A student Brandeis University
"It is a lot fun to stay in korea for such a long time and I really enjoyed study and live in korea "
Chenxi dai Brandeis University
"Extremely worthwhile! I gained an understanding of Indian culture but more importantly, I learned on how to remain present and in the moment daily. I also learned how to be uncomfortable and to persevere through that discomfort. "
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