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.
"How to be independent, absolutely worthwhile though I wish I prepared better"
Ulrica Sun Brandeis University
"I learned so much, but I think the most important thing was that I learned what I'm capable of when I quit my comfort zone, and that felt priceless. "
A student Brandeis University
"I really did enjoy my time abroad. Although I interned 5 hours in the morning Mon-Thurs and had classes in the afternoon Mon-Thurs I was able to travel and explore from Fri-Sun which was very nice. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that there is always someone more powerful and richer than you, always a world greater and further than your own. Work hard while you are young and live any of life you want."
Lorraine Li Brandeis University
"Not only did I improve my Spanish skills and learn about Argentinian culture during my time abroad, but I gained so much independence and learned how to navigate through unfamiliar situations. Being able to follow along and earn good grades in college class with Argentinians was such a booster for my language skills. I feel so ..."
Lauren C Brandeis University
"I gained a more complete sense of identity my time abroad. It was eye-opening, to say the least, to explore my Korean roots as a Korean-American college student. It definitely tied up a lot of loose ends while opening up more questions."
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"It was worthwhile because we got to live abroad, not just study abroad. The internship integrated us into local society in ways just taking classes couldn't. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot more than I expected about Japanese culture and language. I learned how to be a part of a very different community and it was very worthwhile."
Jonathan R Brandeis University
"I think that I learned more from spending my time outside of campus than I did in class. I gained street skills and shortcuts to adapting to an unfamiliar culture. I definitely think that it was a worthwhile experience and would not hesitate to do it again if the opportunity presents itself. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned a very different culture than US."
A student Brandeis University
"It was 100% worthwhile. It was amazing to immerse yourself in a different culture."
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
"Helped me be more independent and confident. I learned to speak Portuguese!!!"
A student Brandeis University
"Independence, self-reliance, flexibility, spanish, maturity. I wish I could go back"
A student Brandeis University
"Independence. It was very worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained so much!! Wonderful American friends, and experiences that have opened me up and made me a more well-rounded person. "
Orli S Brandeis University
"Independence. Easy-goingness"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about comedy in america."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be more independent, to push myself beyond my comfort zones, to figure out how to solve problems on my own, to ask for help if I needed it, to communicate better even despite the language barrier , to be more proactive. My semester abroad was very worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I got to learn more about the UK and its culture. Had a awesome academic experience as well."
Xin T 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
"Study abroad was an opportunity for me to meet new people, and add on another layer to my University experience. It was an opportunity that I was not going to miss; there are not many times in your life where you are offered a chance to go abroad to study. The best part about studying abroad was attempting to make such a foreign..."
Emilia B Brandeis University
"I learned mainly more about myself and what I care most about. It made me want to be more active in my work and the social justice work I want to do."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much from my experience abroad and made amazing friends. I wish that I could have made more local friends. "
A student Brandeis University
"I was able to become more autonomous - I learned better how to live by myself."
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