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 that all students disregarding where they came from display a strong willingness to work hard and speak up in class and with other students/professors while in a foreign country. "
Eric Yoon Brandeis University
"I gained amazing Chinese skills, long lasting friendships, valuable professional relationships, and resources to help me with continual Chinese learning overtime."
Minnie N Brandeis University
"I think that living in Sweden has taught me so much about cross-cultural differences and ways individuals and society can improve as a whole. Being apart of a welcoming community that works to be inclusive and kind really opened my eyes to another world. My host family, professors, and new friends all made my experience memorabl..."
Yvette Brandeis University
"I learned how to be independent/ how to cook for myself which are very worthwhile skills as I will be entering the real world soon. "
Sasha Sunday Brandeis University
"I learned so many things while I was abroad, a lot of which came from outside of the program. Some of the learning I did was indeed within the program, but it wasn't book learning. It was more about learning who are the people I would like to surround myself with, it was learning about the qualities I look for in others. Outside..."
Gabriella S Brandeis University
"Studying abroad helped me learn more about who I am, and it also helped me practice my cultural awareness skills. It was a very worthwhile experience, and I highly recommend it."
Christina Jiang Brandeis University
"I learnt how to embrace and immerse myself in a new culture. It is very worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned more about Korean culture and its language. I think it was worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a ton from my experience abroad. I learned a ton about South Africa, and this helped me to think about the U.S. in a different way. I learned that I can go through difficult situations without my usual support systems and still make it through. I gained independence, confidence in my abilities, more knowledge about the..."
Michaela Cabral Brandeis University
"I gained a lot from my experience abroad in Singapore, but in specific being on Exchange allowed me an incredible freedom. A typical American study abroad program would have you live with other Americans and go on many fixed trips or exhibitions. As an exchange student, I was treated as a regular student at the university, livin..."
Cooper Setterlund Brandeis University
"I obtained a lot of Spanish vocabulary. "
Jean Poulard Brandeis University
"Definitely! I gained exposure, broadened perspective, respect, historical understanding and more confidence. "
Maegann S Brandeis University
"Yes"
yuchen x Brandeis University
"I learned so much about French language and culture living with a host family and taking French classes, while making close American friends and having the support of a strong program. I directly experienced the political world of France, studying at a time when gilet jaunes were protesting frequently, but I always felt safe and..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to take risks. While the entire experience was a risk, I learned to not be afraid to speak to people in broken Korean and make completely new friends."
Gianghi LeNguyen Brandeis University
"Yes, I learned a lot about climate activism through my own research and the coursework and that is invaluable. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about new cultures and made great friends"
A student Brandeis University
"Language, communication, culture"
Yiyu Chen Brandeis University
"Spanish, broadened world view, problems are complex and have multiple solutions. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the lasting impacts of colonialism and capitalism enacted by the Global North on the Global South and how local environmental issues are so closely tied to global political and economic issues. I was also able to make some incredible friends, especially in my host families, that I hope to have lasting relat..."
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile, because it allowed me to accomplish a dream I've had since elementary school. I also gained a lot of valuable academic knowledge, and I learned about the Australian culture through my interactions with my lab partners. "
Heather G Brandeis University
"My study abroad experience was extremely worthwhile. I had amazing and incredible opportunities in the field, and I gained many fieldwork techniques and information that I will be able to apply at home. I also gained many connections and research opportunities that has me grow in my field. The opportunities that I had and the pl..."
A student Brandeis University
"It was worth-while. I gained valuable skills largely regarding how to be an independent and self sufficient adult, while still, obviously, having a blast. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained so much! I feel my time was incredibly worthwhile. I gained new friends and experiences along with practice scuba diving, knowledge from my courses, and spanish speaking skills. "
Alexandra A Brandeis University
"My experience abroad was absolutely worthwhile. The multidisciplinary approach to learning enabled me to critically examine interconnectedness, particularly concentrating on the shape-shifting omnipresence of white supremacy. My learning was also deeply rooted in relationship building, with folks on and off the program. I feel a..."
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