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.
"A different geographical setting gave me a different perspective in viewing many things; Also, London/ UK is a culturally prosperous city/country, which means you could enjoy history, museums, arts..."
A student Brandeis University
"I loved the program - I was able to experience London, work there, and really get to know the city through my architecture class where we went around the city for 6 hours every week as well as my internship that let me travel around the city."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained so many incredible life experiences and interacted with so many different kinds of people. I learned how to live on my own. I would say it was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that there are so many different social models that are successful and that the US world view of politics is very narrow. I also realized how Americans are perceived abroad and why there is a negative reputation. "
A student Brandeis University
"I am not the same person as I was before. This was the best decision I could have made!!!! IT WAS MORE THAN WORTHWHILE... it was necessary!"
ilana.pomerantz Brandeis University
"My language abilities skyrocketed, thus opening my eyes to the amount of opportunities made available to me when I can speak a second language. I got to know a variety of types of people from mexico and all over the world, reminding me how many opportunities I can create for myself beyond college. Spending less time in the class..."
A student Brandeis University
"How to be more independent, how to balance friends from all over the world, how to save money and live off not a lot, and all the culture from the countries I visited. Definitely was worthwhile "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to succeed in the British teaching style."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained the confidence to be around a lot of people I did not know. "
Amanda Fernbach Brandeis University
"I believe I became a much more well-rounded individual and developed a deeper perspective of the world. I was very satisfied with the outcome of the program because I went in without being able to carry out a short conversation in Chinese, and by the end of two weeks I could comfortably speak for hours with locals. I am so grate..."
Miriam H Brandeis University
"Beyond the mountain of new information I learned about the public health system and the Mapuche and Aymara cultures, I also learned about interacting with people. I learned how no amount of book knowledge can beat meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds, and learning about their lives. I how to approach new experi..."
Roman L Brandeis University
"I gained many different professional skills in terms of dealing with people with a different background than I, and working through any stereotypes that may or may not come with it. I got professional experience in an international political system. I learned how to survive and live on my own (with assistance if needed) and grew..."
Samantha B Brandeis University
"it live and travel by self"
Zachary C Brandeis University
"I can't emphasize enough how worthwhile this experience was. I was able to meet all sorts of people from all corners of the world and learn about their views, perspectives, and ideas. Too many to count. For example, university systems in other countries. I met students who went to university and still had money (they made themse..."
hklin3 Brandeis University
"I learned about cultures of different countries and gained a more worldly perspective. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"Accepting spending a lot of time alone, working more loosely, learning how to live in a city. Yes it was worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to navigate a city by myself. "
A student Brandeis University
"Going to Singapore was one of the best things I have ever done. I learned so much about the world, the way I as a white american fit into it, the way I can make connections with people who live half way across the world from me through a love of food, fun and kindness. I learned if I push myself the gains can be unmeasurable. ..."
A student Brandeis University
"This experience was absolutely worthwhile. I went into this experience as the only one from my university. I really needed to get out of my comfort zone, meet new people, and explore a new place, and this program proved that I could do it. The people on my program were some of the most amazing people I have ever met, and I can h..."
David F Brandeis University
"A great intro to the language, an amazing time exploring Tokyo and a lot of friendships along the way. "
Cynthia L Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile! I learned to think more critically about topics which interested me, I learned to better understand different cultural perspective on issues at hand, and I learned how to be more independent."
A student Brandeis University
"most of it is to have the sense of being independence abroad. Yes."
Hanyuan Z Brandeis University
"How to live on my own in a new place and adapt, it was 100% worthwhile"
Naomi H Brandeis University
"My experiences in Spain made me much more appreciative of cultural differences. The emphasis on time with family and friends in the Spanish culture made me rethink time I spent away from work and school. People in Spain take much more advantage of free time. With regards to future plans, my study abroad experience reaffirmed my ..."
Kara F Brandeis University
"LSE has a strong, slightly competitive work ethic culture. It inspired me to study harder and focus on my career as well. My experience was extremely worthwhile and I had the best year. Living in London gave me some of the best memories"
Isabelle Brandeis University
