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.
"Not only did I improve my Spanish and learn a lot from the classes in my program, but the CIEE TDP program taught me how to be a good teacher and all nine of us in the program really got a chance to bond and compare notes on how we were teaching our classes."
A student Brandeis University
"Improved my Spanish, met great people, experienced another culture"
emmanouilidou Brandeis University
"The friends I made and the situations I encountered during my internship allowed me to broaden my perspective and learn more about myself in a working environment. It was definitely a worthwhile experience. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much, not from classes and lectures, but from living in and experiencing South Africa. Living with host families did a lot for my understanding of the various cultures of South Africa."
A student Brandeis University
"The best things that I got out of my study abroad experience had little or nothing to do with my classes or my program. The best relationships I made were with other people in the city who I met through walking around, and doing things I loved to do. "
A student Brandeis University
"Yes it was worthwhile. Everyone should study abroad."
Claire F Brandeis University
"I gained invaluable perspective on the world and on myself. I learned how to live independently in an unfamiliar place, and I had the most fun of my life! It was extremely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat. "
Andrew O Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of hands-on experience with archaeology. It was great to apply my anthropology knowledge outside of the classroom. The program was amazing, the work was amazing, and the people were amazing. I would do it all again in a heartbeat."
Gina G Brandeis University
"I learned that I can live and thrive everywhere. Extremely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"My French is much improved."
Rebecca J Brandeis University
"I learned more about Italian language and culture and got a really great internship out of it."
Julian C Brandeis University
"By exploring the world outside my ideal comfort zone (which, in Scotland, would be curling up under lots of blankets and drinking tea), I made some life long friends with whom I explored the country, learned local customs and cultural differences, and shared loads of creative energy. While traveling, you have a wealth of resourc..."
Zoey H Brandeis University
"The internship experience was amazing and I learned a lot from it, however, I did not learn much from the classes at all. "
Alex G Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of film knowledge in addition to traveling to foreign countries and learning about Czech/central European culture."
A student Brandeis University
"Some classes were worth while, I learned about Israel and Palestine more. It was not worthwhile though."
Deena K Brandeis University
"Learnt a lot about DC, it was amazing, would do a DC program again but likely a different on (Foreign Policy, American Politics, or coexistence)"
A student Brandeis University
"Yes, I learned about the differences between American culture and Danish culture while exploring myself in Denmark and around Europe. "
Sharan S Brandeis University
"I made friends that I hope to keep in touch with and had a lot of fun. It was very much worthwhile. Also my language proficiency grew exponentially."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about Wildlife Management which was the academic topic of the semester. I also think that I learned a lot about myself by stepping out of my comfort zone and trying something completely different. The people there have a much different perspective on life and it was great to be able to see the world through their..."
Kristina B Brandeis University
"independence"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much both academically and about my self. It was the most amazing experience I could ask for. I made great friends and got to live in such a great city."
Marissa L Brandeis University
"Lots of skills. It was."
A student Brandeis University
"Yes"
A student Brandeis University
"How to manage my money/time, keywords to open up conversations with the french, why it's so important to listen to learn a language well/ how sponges feel. Of course it was worthwhile!"
A student Brandeis University
"I have to be more out-going and make more local friends. "
Danfeng S Brandeis University