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 a lot about how Indian view America and American culture. U also learned a tremendous amount about the Indian Educational System."
A student Brandeis University
"Not only did I learn abut the Japanese language and culture, but, more importantly, self discovery and independence. It was definitely worthwhile living in a new country, a new environment. "
Frances C Brandeis University
"Learned a lot about renewable energy and Icelandic culture, gained some amazing friends, and saw incredibly cool and unique places. Definitely worthwhile. "
Dina M Brandeis University
"I really appreciated trying to live on a student budget and gaining lab experience "
Caitlyn Brandeis University
"Learned a great deal about field work and local culture"
A student Brandeis University
"Besides more language experience, I think I learned a lot about just living in a foreign country, in a city, and how to sort of cope with that. I would say it was definitely worth it in the end."
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned about human rights and social movements, how to participate in social change, and how to be an independent and strong person."
A student Brandeis University
"I am glad I went abraod because it challenged me in many ways and I learned a lot, bu it was not the easiest experience."
A student Brandeis University
"My fluency noticeably improved, as well as my confidence in using the language. Academically, I gained experience in completing my own research project."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to do research, gained some amazing life experiences and met some wonderful Indians "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of self-confidence. 10/10 recommend. "
Vanessa P Brandeis University
"Understanding of Japanese culture. Yes it was worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I improved my Spanish greatly and learned important skills necessary in an independent lifestyle. Yes."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that our American "freedoms" have profound effects on other's rights to be accepted and equals in society. One person's right to be different, "better", or an individual, impacts another person's ability to feel adequate as themselves."
A student Brandeis University
"global citizen awareness. yes"
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
"Learned how to travel better, make new friends and new experiences."
Shriraj Shah Brandeis University
"I improved my French skills greatly which was my goal of going abroad and therefore I found it worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"Korean culture. Yes"
Haixin Yu Brandeis University
"I learned about other cultures in Europe. I especially learned just how big the world really is, which is something you can only really grasp once you have traveled."
Eric P Brandeis University
"My language speaking and comprehension (oral and written) progressed significantly. I can read academic books/catalogs, listen to entire lectures and understand everything including technical vocabulary. I speak more fluidly and with greater variation in vocabulary and style. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. particularly the home stay."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained understanding of a wider variety of opinions & cultural backgrounds; it was definitely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"You can make anywhere your home! You just need to let yourself become a part of your surroundings and try and immerse yourself as much as possible. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a sense of independence and a deeper connection to Israel. Yes it was worthwhile!"
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