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.
"It was honestly the best experience of my life! I came back so much more confident and knowledgeable about myself. I cannot say enough good things about the overall experience. I would highly recommend going abroad to any college student. I gave 9 instead of 10 stars due to lack of organization on IFSA's part. "
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"I can say it was the best year of my life, making amazing friends, living in central London a city I fell in love with and studying in a prestigious university."
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"Being at Oxford allowed me to push myself both academically and personally, and I think that what really made it worthwhile for me was the independence I gained living outside of the US for the first time."
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"Absolutely a worthwhile experience. I was able to develop an international network of friends, mentors, and professional connections all around the world."
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"I gained a sense of confidence in my ability to adapt to new surroundings"
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"I learned so much from this experience and gained many new friends. I learned how to be independent, come out of my comfort zone, and what is truly important to me. I learned more about my Jewish identity and why I practice the way I do. This was a worthwhile experience for me because I know I will take all these lessons with me..."
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"I gained a lot of cultural insight and was able to explore unique academic topics particular to the region of Granada. There was a lot of outside-of-the-classroom exposure, which was very exciting and I absorbed what I was learning better because of this. My only complaint was it was very hard to manage travel, socialization, an..."
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"Yes it was very worthwhile. Got to meet so many new people and got exposed to a lot of different type of culture. Gained language skill and life skills just becoming comfortable with the uncomfortable. "
Manolis C Brandeis University
"I gained plenty of valuable knowledge and experience from this program through the course materials as well as experiential learning. I was also lucky enough to make a lifelong friend, and get very close with some other students. Finally, I was able to learn about myself as a person, and it was an extremely eye-opening and worth..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to live and work with others in close quarters"
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"My time abroad was worthwhile. I just wish I did it at a different institution, or in a different country. I learned to teach myself a subject with little support from professors, and through my internship I learned a lot of research skills that will be really helpful in finding internships and jobs in the future. Also, being..."
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"Abroad was a great experience that I sculpted on my own terms with travelling, exploring the city, and making new friends. "
Emily B Brandeis University
"What I gained most from my study abroad experience was an appreciation for my home university. "
Solana J Brandeis University
"Gained a ton of travel experience and confidence, improved my Spanish immensely, learned a lot about myself "
A student Brandeis University
"This program was very unique in that the academics were very engaging, the host family situation was wonderful, you are allowed a lot of flexibility in independent study or internship, and can engage in independent European travel. "
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"Worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained confidence in myself, and my ability to handle any challenges. I traveled all over Europe and got to experience so many beautiful places. It was absolutely worth it."
Kyla S Brandeis University
"I learned about Scottish culture, that I don't need a ton of stuff to be happy, and that if you show up for people they will show up for you. It was definitely worthwhile."
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"It was definitely worthwhile! I think the thing I gained the most from this was becoming more independent and trusting myself more with living my life and making my own decisions. "
Allison M Brandeis University
"I improved a lot in French and learned to be more independent."
Claire R Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of language learning skills and skills as a global citizen. It was definitely worthwhile. "
Dara G Brandeis University
"Studying abroad was definitely worthwhile. Perhaps the most significant thing I learned while abroad included how to be independent and travel on my own/with friends. I had to deal with stressful new situations, make new friends and connections, understand accents and important words in other languages, try new foods, and keep t..."
Aviva W Brandeis University
"It so worth while. I learned about my own capabilities for adjusting to new environments and made me feel very independent and capable. "
Hallie K Brandeis University
"Upon my acceptance into DIS, I was expecting a unique and immersive experience of Danish culture. Within my three months of attending DIS, my expectations have been surpassed. To describe DIS as “immersive” understates their intense efforts. Before coming to Copenhagen, I was only expecting my core course, Medical Practice and P..."
Tina P Brandeis University
"- I learned to be more comfortable with going with the flow and living in the moment. - Understanding the pros/ cons of international development in the context of Thailand. - Understanding a government so different from our own. - The importance of working with and learning from locals in order to fully understand th..."
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