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 gained a lot of confidence and self assurance. So so worth it."
Alessandra F Brandeis University
"I learned about Cuban culture in a very meaningful way. I was also able to gain insight on the complicated place that Cuba is, particularly in its relationship to the United States."
A student Brandeis University
"It was all worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I became much more comfortable living independently in a city and planning trips either by myself or with others. I also learned so much about Aotearoa and the amazing work Maori peoples have been doing to preserve their sovereignty and language in the wake of colonization."
Christy Brandeis University
"It was the most experiential, and beneficial semester of my life. I highly recommend this program, especially in the Fall semester because you get to show up and go to the beach everyday after class."
Dennis A Brandeis University
"Peoples' core values can be extremely different and resolutely impact their approach to life (deepened my understanding of American and Russian cultures). Sooooooo worthwhile."
Eve L Brandeis University
"I learned about the Danish culture. It was worth it"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about a different lifestyle and culture and got to compare it to my past experiences living in other countries. "
A student Brandeis University
"I really liked experiencing the UK education system. It helped me decide what I'd like to do in the future for my postgrad degree and even career."
Hannah Y Brandeis University
"I learned new perspectives, and lifestyles, met people for life, and grew as an individual. It was definitely worth it. "
Isabelle S Brandeis University
"Career direction & better understanding of the world. definitely was"
A student Brandeis University
"It was amazing! The classes were great and the atmosphere at SOAS is wonderful! So many students from all over the world come to study there which makes the learning environment so much more interesting"
Nelly S Brandeis University
"Definitely worthwhile! I learned about my career path, cultural and language differences, and how to grow as a student as well as person"
A student Brandeis University
"Cultural awareness, appreciation for a culture I had known nothing about before, pride in what I've accomplished, a sense of reliance. Absolutely worthwhile!"
Jessica S Brandeis University
"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. I feel a greater appreciation for the little things that make me feel comfortable at my home university. There are so many things that I take for granted on a regular basis and living and studying in a new environment made me realize this. I also met so many amazing that gave me ne..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned an abundant amount of material related to my field of study and simultaneously garnered a brand new perspective on international policies concerning climate change, renewable energy, and sustainability"
A student Brandeis University
"The internship component allowed me to connect with locals and learn first hand about British culture. Students who can go abroad and choose not to should reconsider and take advantage of this amazing opportunity. You learn so much while doing everything for yourself, including traveling."
Gabriel R Brandeis University
"I gained new friends and a new perspective"
A student Brandeis University
"It was the best experience of my life. I learned about myself and about the world. It was absolutely worthwhile--it opened my eyes. "
Jack H Brandeis University
"Yes it was completely and utterly worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"My Arabic language skills improved greatly and I learned a lot about local culture and history. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that your experience with other cultures will only be as great as the amount of energy you put into it."
A student Brandeis University
"Absolutely worthwhile! I learned so much about the area and about myself. I gained a new perspective on conflict, and I gained several new best friends."
A student Brandeis University
"I met so many people from around the world and got to really be my extroverted self. I tried so many new foods and traveled to so many other countries I would have never gotten to go to otherwise. I found out I LOVE Lisbon and I never would have gone there if it hadn't just been the cheapest flight in March!"
Jaramie C Brandeis University
"Learned to be on my own and how to travel"
Rebecca G Brandeis University
