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.
"LOTS of gains in my skills with Shakespeare, text analysis, and physical comedy. And weirdly, my writing ability got a good deal better as a result of Dramatic Criticism."
Daniel J Souza Brandeis University
"There's too much to say about what was gained and learned, but certainly time abroad is always worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about my subject, and did a lot of travelling on my own. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to become more independent and not rely on advisors or others to help me on my work or projects but I still think it was worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a greater sense of independence and practiced cooking for myself more than usual. I also met lots of really interesting and kind people, and I hope to stay in touch with my friends."
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"I would never have seen Australia, New Zealand or Thailand otherwise, so of course."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained perspective on the world and the ability to travel "
Rebecca Simon Brandeis University
"I learnt to be independent in many new ways that i did not expect, i was surprised by many of my abilities that were tested through the program Yes it was worthwhile "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about a new culture and new language. it was an amazing experience and I am so glad I got the opportunity to study abroad in Japan."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about classical acting and living truly on my own in a new city. It was definitely worthwhile to focus solely on theater and give it the attention I always want to give it when I'm at school but also studying other things. "
A student Brandeis University
"Yes, it exposed me to other cultures and gave me enough time to think critically of them. I now not only know that America is the greatest nation in the world, I can tell you why."
Ned L Brandeis University
"I gained the cultural experience. It was worthy."
Michael A Brandeis University
"I learned that my experience is really what I made of it. I also learned that sometimes, many things can go wrong, and to learn to accept that possibility and deal with it. "
Jenny C Brandeis University
"Take classes with very experienced professors."
A student Brandeis University
"Living in London for a semester was incredibly helpful in providing an experience for budgeting and adjusting to independent life in a metropolitan area. While the academic aspect of this program, as it seems with many UK schools, is very dependent on major(s)/classes taken, overall there is a lot less academic work than a typic..."
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"I gained a closeness with my family abroad in Israel. I worked hard on my Hebrew language skills, and successfully navigated a foreign country in a language other than my mother tongue. It was worthwhile, and I am so proud of it!"
A student Brandeis University
"While I did not learned as much (or anything) from my internship, I did learn a lot about independent living and becoming friends with people outside my typical comfort zone, which is very much worthwhile. "
Rachel Feinberg Brandeis University
"Experience of British culture. yes."
A student Brandeis University
"My place in world Jewery as an American Jew - the comparison between a history of relative privilege versus almost continual prosecution"
Reizl H Brandeis University
"I learned how to live on my own! "
A student Brandeis University
"I think the biggest gain from my experience abroad is independence. I grew to care less about what people thought of me, in other words gained confidence. Now I think I can work and live in almost any country and have the confidence to adapt and build meaningful relationships while there. "
Maya Iimura Brandeis University
"I learned how to adult! Since I was living in a flat with a kitchen, that meant I had no meal plan. I learned how to provide for myself and since London housing tends to be far from universities, I had to plan ahead for my 25 min commute to school."
A student Brandeis University
"Learned a lot in the classroom, definitely a lot of work, but lived very independently. "
A student Brandeis University
"Edinburgh is an beautiful city unlike any others. It's just enjoyable to live in the city and study there."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much about my own cultural values, as well as the culture in Korea. It was a terrific experience."
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