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.
"This question is hard to answer because there is no way I can truly verbalize what I have gained from my experience abroad. But I will try. Because of my semester at Sarah Florence, I have a different outlook on life and a nostalgia for a place that seems like a dream. I have learned so much about myself and others and the world..."
Sarah P Brandeis University
"The experience abroad was invaluable and irreplaceable for me. Even if I were to travel to Seoul again I don't think it would be the same. It may still be great, but not the same, so this was 100% worthwhile for me. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot about a new culture. "
Nafiz R Brandeis University
"Major independence"
A student Brandeis University
"I finished my second year Japanese classes in two months and had some basic ideas of japanese daily life and culture. More importantly, I met some graduated students and PHD and learnt a lot from their experience. I feel I will keep studying Japanese and East Asian Studies."
Xinru L Brandeis University
"I learned how to push myself to look for new experiences. It was worthwhile. "
Rena S Brandeis University
"I learned so much, its really hard to answer that question. It was one of the best decisions I've made in my life. Definitely worthwhile."
Harrison G Brandeis University
"I learned how to live not only on my own, but in a different country with a very different culture. It was most definitely worthwhile."
Casey M Brandeis University
"I gained more confidence in my abilities to speak Japanese and hold a conversation with native speakers. I also made a lot of great friends that I will keep in touch with. I would not trade the experience for anything. "
A student Brandeis University
"I found myself. I now know who I am and who I want to be. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained life skills, new friends, the ability to be able to say I lived and studied in another country for five months, and an amazing experience to look back on. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"More independence, fun, some great memories of just traveling around Europe"
Max G Brandeis University
"yes, i had the best semester of my life"
lexy B Brandeis University
"Yes"
A student Brandeis University
"i learned to be independent and i really got to explore the world and expand my academic study of art"
A student Brandeis University
"language skills and how to live with the others"
Katherine W W Brandeis University
"i feel more comfortable being on my own in general and travelling. it was definitely worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained fluency in Mandarin Chinese and made great friends. Mostly, I discovered a city that I want to go back to. It was totally worthwhile. "
Shinhye (Lana) O Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile. I can't easily describe everything I gained and learned while abroad. But rest assured it was very worthwhile"
Sujin S Brandeis University
"I learned a LOT about how dynamic Indian society is. It was VERY worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"Cultural awareness, appreciation for a culture I had known nothing about before, pride in what I've accomplished, a sense of reliance. Absolutely worthwhile!"
Jessica S Brandeis University
"Lots of Chinese language ability I did not have before. In this sense, it was worthwhile, although someone who wanted to explore Beijing more might have not had the opportunities he/she was expecting"
A student Brandeis University
"It was more than worthwhile. I learned more about myself. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a sense of independence and a deeper connection to Israel. Yes it was worthwhile!"
A student Brandeis University
"i gained a lot of independence and a lot of self confidence. it was incredibly worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
