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 learned how to be independent. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be independent and do things on my own which was an amazing experience. Working with UK people was also a great experience in the internship. Definitely worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be present where I am and to take hold of different experiences. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"The traveling gave me a new perspective on life. In addition unlike most I went abroad without my friends so I made lots of new great friends. A very lovely experience. "
Alex Lipnick Brandeis University
"That every place has its own reality and what is true in one culture can be a lie in another and yet it is always possible to make connections with those that we cannot understand and cannot understand us as long as there is respect in between "
A student Brandeis University
"It soothed me, and I saw lovely places and met lovely people. Its left me with an appreciation for cities, and a realization: I grew up in an environment ruled by cruelty. Things need not be that way, even in educated, ritzy, historical places. Fuck new england."
A student Brandeis University
"I think it was very worthwhile. I made friends that I traveled the world with and I experienced living in a city that, though it is fairly culturally similar to the US, has distinct differences. "
Isidora Filipovic Brandeis University
"The culture in Singapore is definitely from U.S, so as the class environment. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned I liked living abroad in a city. It was definitely worthwhile to meet new types of people."
A student Brandeis University
"Not only I improved my language skills but also I got to have a glimpse of what Chinese culture looks like. Furthermore, I got to appreciate the culture and atmosphere at my home university."
A student Brandeis University
"Living in such an expensive place really helps you learn to budget. When you're abroad you're constantly thinking of where to travel to next, so budgeting definitely comes in handy! "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained friendships that will last forever, and I have become much more confident in myself and much more independent."
Isabella S Brandeis University
"Definitely worthwhile. Met very interesting people. Got to know the city and country in a personal way."
A student Brandeis University
"A real sense of worldly perspective. The protests did make me think about the education systems of South Africa and the US, as well as how systemic racism differs between the two countries. The concepts were complex and interesting, and the conversations I had were incredibly worthwhile. "
Alex McGlue Brandeis University
"friends and experiences, yes"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to become more socially independent, and saw much of the world that I hadn't before. "
A student Brandeis University
"I let myself be a londoner, and I loved every second of it."
A student Brandeis University
"On a personal level, I learned how to be independent and okay with not knowing anyone/living in a new setting. Aside from learning a lot in my classes, I also learned (from living at the center) about sustainable living and efforts we can make to truly make a difference. "
Laura Broffman Brandeis University
"Absolutely worthwhile. I met all sorts of people and learned a lot about the world -- and America -- from them. I was also able to learn more about myself, too. It was sort of like living freshman year all over again, which sounds like a nightmare, but it gives you chance to explore something new about yourself, something you di..."
A student Brandeis University
"Learned responsibility and yes. "
Amy Zhang Brandeis University
"i learned how to network with people with very different backgrounds and cultures. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained better cultural understanding, having to go through some cultural barriers. I learned how to be more independent, whether in Prague or as I travelled around Europe. I could not imagine a better study abroad experience, and hope to get back to Prague ASAP"
Sarah S Brandeis University
"Very worthwhile! I became very independent"
Elizabeth Tilden Brandeis University
"I learned to listen and learn about other cultures. Not to take things too personally because you are the one entering a new space."
A student Brandeis University
"UK education system, learn more about UK culture"
A student Brandeis University
