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 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
"I was worth it, but really hard."
A student Brandeis University
"I feel my primary area of growth was in learning how to live more independently and not rely on other people for entertainment. There were many times that I would spend large chunks of time completely alone in a foreign country, and a big are of growth for me was becoming comfortable with that. "
Samuel Zarov 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
"Yes, it was worthwhile. You learn what it means to be an 'other' and learn a lot just by interacting with your new surroundings. "
Nicole Mazurova Brandeis University
"I learned many things about international organizations, and they are worthwhile."
Sichen Lin Brandeis University
"Studying at the LSE was a brilliant and worthwhile experience. The best part about it was being around such a diverse and cosmopolitan student body and city."
A student Brandeis University
"Korean culture. Yes"
Haixin Yu Brandeis University
"Campus life in Korea. Yes"
Dongwoo K Brandeis University
"Internship experience. Yes"
A student Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile! I got to practice my Hebrew, be immersed in Israeli culture, and see places in Israel I hadn't been before."
Elana I Brandeis University
"The internship experience was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed being a part of an office in another country. The professors were all very knowledgable and helpful, and I liked being able to hear their perspectives on issues. "
A student Brandeis University
"How to plan and travel alone. "
A student Brandeis University
"it was worthwhile because I was able to study in my field at the graduate level and made fantastic contact/built great relationships in the field."
A student Brandeis University
"As a scholar of critical race studies and queer studies, I was able to apply the general key concepts I had learned to Danish society."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained an international understanding for business"
Benjamin Zeltser Brandeis University
"Naturally. There is always an element of perspective leveling when one studies abroad. I've got great comprehension skills now, but my linguistic ones really aren't as strong as I'd hoped. It's also a really great exercise in independence and inter social skills. "
Carmen A Brandeis University
"I got to know how Germans live and their cultures. It is worthwhile."
Hengyang F Brandeis University
"I think living alone in a foreign city was a good experience, and I learned a lot about doing so. I think it was absolutely worth doing. "
Casey L Brandeis University
"The British educational system is very different to the American one. I learned how to organize my way of learning especially with the courses that only required one final exam at the end of the year to determine ones grade. It was difficult, however, the skills I've learned- especially the study skills- will be useful to me for..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be independent and self-sufficient. In the beginning, I had trouble being academically confident in myself. However, I did not give up and by the end I was succeeding in my classes. I also learned how to problem solve on many different levels, especially by traveling between countries, oftentimes by myself. "
Sarah D Brandeis University
"Exposure to the local Jewish community, met interesting and amazing people, made important friendships "
A student Brandeis University
"Chinese language and culture learning."
A student Brandeis University
