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 so much not just about the UK and the history and culture there, but also about how the other world perceives the US and our culture. I got to travel around Europe and see all the history there. I ate so much good food. I can't even explain how amazing this year was."
Joy L Brandeis University
"Keep an open mind and don't be afraid of trying different experiences. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to trust my instincts and take risks"
Alek B Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of confidence in my ability to do things on my own. That includes traveling, doing everyday activities in a new place, as well as making friends outside of my university bubble. I think this was really worthwhile because I got to challenge myself in a way that I wouldn't have at my home university. That also gave ..."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained independence and life experiences and friendships that we definitely worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a better understanding of what kind of person I want to be in ten years, which made the trip worthwhile in a way I did not expect at all. "
Harrison Rosengard Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about Scottish culture and history. It's a very interesting country with a unique culture."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained an appreciation for Australian culture. "
Emily W Brandeis University
"I was truly independent for the first time and met amazing friends, and was able to travel independently quite a bit! "
A student Brandeis University
"My greatest life lessons learned abroad came from my travels as opposed to my classes. Traveling was absolutely worthwhile, and I am very grateful for the lessons I learned while abroad. The classes however, were very mundane; each was 4 hours long and could have been easily cut in half."
Jordan Brodie Brandeis University
"I gained the confidence to use and practice the local language!"
Arlenne Serna Brandeis University
"The whole program was very worthwhile. I was able to experience several cultures while gaining a stronger sense of self and independence."
A student Brandeis University
"The experience definitely opened my eyes to a new culture outside of the US. It was interesting to learn about and see the values that make up Danish society, which are so different from the US. It was also interesting to hear the Danish perspectives on societal and political issues. The experience was definitely worthwhile. "
A student 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
"Gush I've gained so much from this adventure abroad. But I think I learned the importance of being true to yourself, and accepting your successes, flaws, as well as failures. I have been able to share my personal narrative with the danes and thru this have made some life long friends. The Danes have opened my eyes to the idea of..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself and seeing myself as a student and as a social person. I learned a little bit of balance between the two."
Justin B Brandeis University
"It was fun, and I improved my spanish writing skills and grammar"
A student Brandeis University
"Overall I absolutely loved my study abroad experience, mainly because I love to travel. I'm really glad I finally got to experience the UK academic system first hand because I hear a lot about it from friends who are permanent students there. However, I was not that impressed with the Informatics department at the University of ..."
A student Brandeis University
"Through traveling I learned a lot about being independent while exploring the world. I also learned a lot from the internship component of the program. I would say it was worthwhile and that I would do it again, if only for those components"
A student Brandeis University
"I really integrated with local culture and met some great Italian friends."
A student Brandeis University
" It was worthwhile to live in a different country where I didn't speak the main language. "
A student Brandeis University
"My experience abroad was very worthwhile. I learned how to adapt to a different society and culture, to learn about there customs, and become immersed in them."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about my ability to speak the language and I think going to Korea to learn Korean was worthwhile."
Joie Rhon Cascayan Brandeis University
"I learned about Indian culture both in and out of the classroom. But most importantly, I gained amazing relationships with my host family who made the whole semester worthwhile. "
Talia Bornstein Brandeis University
"I learned alot about myself and gained experience living on my own while cooking, working, staying in shape, etc."
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