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.
"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
"I gained a lot of confidence to become more independent. I also became more organized as I planned weekend trips and found my way around new cities."
A student Brandeis University
"Learned to be on my own and how to travel"
Rebecca G Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned so much about who I am and realized I can do anything now! I also learned a lot of local Spanish. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile, I improved my language skills and got outside of my comfort zone."
Julia McDermott Brandeis University
"Know you're in the good times before you've left them."
daniel khudyak Brandeis University
"it was worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"Worth every minute, and made me a better person. "
Hannah B Brandeis University
"I learned so much about myself and about another culture. It was the most life changing experience. I plan on going back in just 3 short months."
A student Brandeis University
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I got to completely immerse myself in the language. I became conversationally fluent during my time abroad, and I would not have wanted it any other way"
Sydney Goldman Brandeis University
"It was absolutely worthwhile. I learned a lot about life in the UK and felt very immersed in local culture."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned where my deficiencies in Hebrew were, and how I can work to improve them. I also met many different people who were learning Hebrew. I also was finally able to have entire conversations in only Hebrew with strangers. Though my reading is better, it could use work. I really need to work on my writing. It was very much w..."
Nathan Y Brandeis University
"I learned about myself. It was completely worth it. "
Sohaima K Brandeis University
"I have seen a different kind of life - thoughtful, energetic, beautiful and relaxed at the same time. Studying with the American students in Italy helped me see the contrasts between the two culture, which not every program can help to see. So the experience was definitely worthwile."
Sara B Brandeis University
"Fun, friends, education, culture. Great time, would definitely recommend to a friend."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of confidence in my own abilities and I learned a lot about myself and how far I can push my limits. I learned so much just by being in a different environment, immersed in a different culture and exploring various ecosystems. It was one of the best decisions I've made."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained another loving family (my host family) and the knowledge of another country that I could love to visit again. I know way more about Denmark than I would have if I went to another country. I have found another home and I cannot wait to go back. "
A student Brandeis University
"experience living on my own (cooking), experiencing Israel"
Samuel M Brandeis University
"Everything! YES YES YES !!"
Sarah H Brandeis University
"Yes it was worthwhile. I learned how to be more self-sufficient and to be unafraid to seek out opportunities wherever they are. "
A student Brandeis University
"Nothing is quite like studying abroad. I had a very special circumstance, but no matter who you are, you get to visit a foreign country, learn a new culture, adopt that culture, and learn a lot about yourself. STUDY ABROAD!! I wish I could go again!"
Jake A Brandeis University
"A new understanding of culture, a new family and new friends, as well as a new perspective on a field that I love very much"
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