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.
"Gained a ton of travel experience and confidence, improved my Spanish immensely, learned a lot about myself "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be more understanding and less judgemental of the culture I was immersing in. It was worthwhile."
Patricia A Brandeis University
"It was a great experience, but maybe I would choose to go in the Spring time if I had the opportunity to pick again!"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned lot about myself personally. "
A student Brandeis University
"Of course! I had a really good time traveling and just being in Europe in general"
A student Brandeis University
"Chinese language and culture learning."
A student Brandeis University
"Exposure to the local Jewish community, met interesting and amazing people, made important friendships "
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
"It was worthwhile but it was very challenging emotionally. It is not easy to go abroad and I was shocked to find out how many students study abroad after my experience because the emotional challenge that comes with it is a hefty one. It is hard to make friends and feel comfortable but I believe it was worth it because I do feel..."
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
"It was worth. "
A student Brandeis University
"I would say that the 3 most important things I learned from studying abroad were how to budget and allocate time and money efficiently, the best and most efficient ways to travel, and the material from my international law courses and internship. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot this semester and gained a lot from studying at hebrew U and living in jerusalem. I most enjoyed just having the opportunity to really live in Israel independently and explore on my own."
A student Brandeis University
"It was defiantly worth while however I wish I had more money to be more social since a lot of time everyone else in the program was engaging in activities. "
solanny.sanchez Brandeis University
"Definitely worthwhile. The internship made it worth it."
Ceara Genovesi Brandeis University
"It was extremely worthwhile! I think the biggest things I learned were personal- I felt so much personal growth and development, gained so much independence, and established my love and connection to the country. I also learned about living in someone else's home, how to overcome language and cultural barriers, in addition to ev..."
A student Brandeis University
"I strengthed my spanish speaking skills. I formed a beautiful bond with my host family and internship supervisor, and I learned to spend time with myself and love myself. Being abroad and facing many uncomfortable challenges forced me to grow in unique ways. I'm very thankful for my experience and would do it again."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained some independence and got a chance to travel all around Europe."
A student Brandeis University
"I got to know how Germans live and their cultures. It is worthwhile."
Hengyang F 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
"-Spend time with people who celebrate you rather than tolerate you -Do not tear yourself down to make other people content"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a broader aspect of the world. It was certainly worthwhile, as I had the opportunity to travel within Austria as well as to bordering countries, and learn about the various cultures. I also made a lot of new friends!"
A student Brandeis University
"New appreciation for European history"
A student Brandeis University
"From my internship, I learned a lot about Japanese work/life culture, I learned how to navigate the transit system, I tried new foods every day and literally was exposed to something different each day. "
Samantha G Brandeis University
"I learned more Spanish specific to Spain and I learned a lot more about Spanish culture and daily life. "
Mirra B Brandeis University
