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 fluency in Mandarin Chinese and made great friends. Mostly, I discovered a city that I want to go back to. It was totally worthwhile. "
Shinhye (Lana) O Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile. I can't easily describe everything I gained and learned while abroad. But rest assured it was very worthwhile"
Sujin S Brandeis University
"I learned a LOT about how dynamic Indian society is. It was VERY worthwhile."
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"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
"Lots of Chinese language ability I did not have before. In this sense, it was worthwhile, although someone who wanted to explore Beijing more might have not had the opportunities he/she was expecting"
A student Brandeis University
"It was more than worthwhile. I learned more about myself. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a sense of independence and a deeper connection to Israel. Yes it was worthwhile!"
A student Brandeis University
"i gained a lot of independence and a lot of self confidence. it was incredibly worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be independent and valuable insight of cultures."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be independent and advocate for myself, and I experienced Germany's diversity, both in terms of landscapes and people. My experience was absolutely worthwhile and greatly enriching."
hilaryec Brandeis University
"I gained independence, and got to experience a different teaching style. I also got to study at one of the best Universities in the world. And I got 8 credits that will transfer to my home school. It was worthwhile. "
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"living independently, cultural integration; yes "
A student Brandeis University
"I got the opportunity to practice my Spanish and to take some wonderful trips - it was worthwhile because of the great experiences I had and the friends I made while traveling during school breaks. "
A student Brandeis University
"Yes. I learned a little more about the world and how people are all the same yet different because of cultures."
Andrew P Brandeis University
"being independent and meeting people from all over the world"
A student Brandeis University
"It was absolutely worthwhile. HK is such a convenient location because it's close to all these other interesting countries and I got to travel and see places that I had previously only dreamed of going to. I also loved getting to meet other international students from very diverse backgrounds and speaking to them about their liv..."
Betty K Brandeis University
"yes it was"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself in terms of what types of experience I can handle. This program puts you in an extreme environment where you are around the same people all the time, there really is no privacy or true relief from the heat. I found ways to cope with this however, one was that having headphones is key, and also I woul..."
Devora G Brandeis University
"I gained so much independence, I learned how to travel and was exposed to so many new cultures, and it was completely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself and what sort of quality of life I want. I also learned international communication skills and gained close friends with different cultures and backgrounds. This was the best decision I have made in my entire college experience, it was 100% worthwhile!"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a completely different perspective on the Chinese and American political systems and I found myself much more able to think critically about Chinese and American culture."
Michael R Brandeis University
"A whole new network of people and friends in Auckland New Zealand! "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about a new culture, gained friends, had amazing adventures and did some really fun things (travel around Africa, went bunjee jumping, wine tasting, mountain hiking, ect) and most importantly, learned more about the world and about myself. "
A student Brandeis University
"I experienced living in a major city as a student. It was definitely worthwhile. "
William C Brandeis University
"The Independent Study portion of the trip was the best learning experience I have maybe ever had. It was a wonderful opportunity to put myself in a position out of my comfort zone, and I was nervous for the first few days. But it ended up being the best part of the trip, I got to work with endangered sea turtles, and I met and g..."
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