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 some personal things about myself and I also got a sense of what it's like to live in a country which I hope to move to some day."
A student Brandeis University
"Yes, very worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"Overall cultural immersion and just how different the world is. It was 100% worthwhile."
Peter W Brandeis University
"I learned how to omit the logic. Yes, I must say it was very worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to become more cultural sensitive and to try new things. "
A student 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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"people are so nice, which makes me much easier to communicate with them. professors are great, and my international trade's professor is from Tuft. He is kind and i like the lecture very much. it is absolutely worth."
A student Brandeis University
"I made some life-long friends"
Xiaoyu L Brandeis University
"I can't begin to explain all that I've learned from this program. It's much more than a language summer program. It was honestly life changing, because I knew I wouldn't return to America the same person. I have made such amazing friends with such great ambitions! I have learned how to handle adversity, motivate myself to be my ..."
Elyse J Brandeis University
"I learned how to live in a foreign country, and deal with people that I am not normally accustomed to dealing with."
A student Brandeis University
"It was all worthwhile because I was able to constantly practice my Spanish. I was not confident in my Spanish speaking skills going into the program but after four months, I believe my skills have significantly improved."
A student Brandeis University
"being on my own somewhere new for the first time, knowledge of a different culture"
A student Brandeis University
"Yes, I completed the QR requirement. "
A student Brandeis University
"My experience in Brussels was definitely worthwhile. I'd say the most important thing I took away was the connections and friendships I forged with the local students. I tried hard to not always hang out with people from my program but make as many European friends as possible."
A student Brandeis University
"Definitely worth it. I learned a language, and I learned about a culture through that language. "
A student Brandeis University
"i learned how to enjoy exploring on my own sometimes as not everyone is interested in what you want to do. i learned that sometimes you have to put your needs before others and do what will make you happy and enjoy your experience. "
A student Brandeis University
"-Embarrassment is a key motivator to learning a new language -It won't be easy to live in Tokyo for a gaijin, so you shouldn't slack off -You meet the most interesting people in unexpected places"
Katherine Z Brandeis University
"This experience was incredibly worthwhile. I gained the internship experience of working in the House of Lords and also just the experience of studying in London - and perhaps most importantly from my perspective, the personal growth to be able to do things on my own, such as travel, study, and other experiences."
A student Brandeis University
"Gained a greater sense of independence, definitely worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to adapt to new cultures, I learned how to accept different systems of education and growing up and how to work with them, I learned how I fit into the world as a American world citizen, and I learned how to make and keep friendships that I like to think will last even across an ocean!"
Emma L Brandeis University
"I learned a lot of Spanish. It was a good experience."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned what I have to sacrifice to get what I want. As a student abroad, it was my decision that brought me there and only my effort could make it a good experience -- who in Japan was really going to take responsibility for my happiness? (no one). So I learned a lot about being humble, speaking up, creating plans, being proa..."
Sarah R Brandeis University
"After my 6 weeks in Madrid, my Spanish and knowledge of Spain improved dramatically. This experience was worthwhile since I was able to understand their culture much more while having plenty of time to explore this unique country."
A student Brandeis University
"Language skills and a lifelong friendship with my host family."
A student Brandeis University
"We learned a lot of academic information, but the most important thing that I learned is how different everything is in Bhutan, while people are at least just as happy. It put American life in perspective, and made me wonder what happiness actually is. I also enjoyed learning about the Buddhist culture of Bhutan, and how that af..."
Esther M Brandeis University
