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 about Dutch culture. It was great."
A student Brandeis University
"I believe that my French speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills were significantly improved while in Paris. My university classes were very challenging but "
Emma Hanselman Brandeis University
"I learned how to live on my own and step outside my comfort zone. It was definitely worthwhile!"
Ashley A Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned that I loved exploring Japan and will definitely return."
A student Brandeis University
"It is very interesting to be in a new environment (and totally different). It definitely worth it. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a little more insight into my personal background as a Korean-American and a look into cultural customs. It was worthwhile and a memorable experience! The only reason I wouldn't choose the same program is because of personal reasons; as a Korean-American I wish I had chosen somewhere a little more out of my comfort zone..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to survive in London on my own and adjust to the cultural and language differences. I also learned how to study within a UK university and how to take assessments at the graduate level. I also learned a lot about other cultures from traveling to other cities and countries during my breaks, many of which I would nev..."
A student Brandeis University
"Definitely Worthwhile! Lots of room for personal growth and exploring your interests in the field of medicine as well as learning how a hospital operates."
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience. I gained the experience of living in another country, which is something I have always planned to do, and I will take that experience with me to the next place I end up."
A student Brandeis University
"Despite the difficulties, the programme was definitely worthwhile. I made great connections and learnt a lot through my internhsip. "
A student Brandeis University
"Gained a greater sense of independence, definitely worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"Learned more Chinese, learned about the culture, met my Chinese family, and interned in a chem lab"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to properly apply myself and how to speak without worrying about mistakes."
A student Brandeis University
"While I'm not sure my German got exceptionally better (partly because I'm already at a high level, so progress is slower now), my vocabulary did expand, and I got more comfortable/less embarrassed speaking in my second language. I learned how to be more self-sufficient with cooking. I learned how to book and plan trips. I learne..."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained tons of confidence, felt that I grew a lot because of what I was exposed, gained new amazing friends, gained knowledge about a country I can go back and tour people around a city, learned the benefits of my citizenship and it was just another learning experience thats a must, in order to understand. "
Cristal H Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about Sweden through my host family and through my courses. It was really cool to learn about the fields I have chosen to study, through a Swedish lens. I loved my host family, I loved the friends I made (a lot of whom were also homestay students), and I loved Stockholm. This program was definitely worthwhile. "
Mariel Andrea Guzman Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about the intersection of Korean history and culture especially related to the effects of Japanese colonialism and American neo-colonialism. These two periods of Korean history alone have shaped so many different aspects of Korean society including governance. This was one of the reasons why I was really excited ..."
A student Brandeis University
"My experience was definitely worthwhile! Accommodations were great, socially it was a blast and to be honest, there is nothing better than being in Rome. I had access to Florence and Venice as well as flying abroad. My only difficulty was that the Italian class was not in a style I enjoyed, and the Roman history class was not as..."
Debra F Brandeis University
"I learned how other people are in another culture and what they deal with on a day to day basis; what they worry and what they don't worry about. and it was worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about non-westernized culture and was integrated a way that I was not able to when touring or studying in my home country."
A student Brandeis University
"A better sense of self, more willing to take initiative."
A student Brandeis University
"Yes! Confidence."
Caroline S Brandeis University
"Being able to live on my own, meeting new people, understanding politics in a different sphere, international travel experience. Yes"
Aidan B Brandeis University
"I was able to learn about tolerance and opening my eyes to a different way of living where the social norms and standards were completely different from mine. I learned how to adapt to these changes and incorporate my own way of life into this period. I frequently had to explain certain American concepts to my Japanese friends a..."
Iris C Brandeis University
"First of all, I haven't seen such a long reading list for one week.... It intimidated me in the beginning of the year; however, I could find myself getting comfortable with the materials and actually enjoyed for some interested topics. And the tutorials were very helpful because I was able to ask all the questions and interact ..."
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