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 that I can push myself in new ways. I learned that there are ways of life that are different -- in small and big ways -- from those I'm used to here. I learned that friendship means different things in different cultures. I came to see different ways societies can be structured. I learned how to adapt when I remove jus..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much from my experience abroad and made amazing friends. I wish that I could have made more local friends. "
A student Brandeis University
"Helped me be more independent and confident. I learned to speak Portuguese!!!"
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. My language proficiency improved and gained internship experience."
A student Brandeis University
"I believe that my French speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills were significantly improved while in Paris. My university classes were very challenging but "
Emma Hanselman Brandeis University
"Going abroad was definitely worthwhile. Most of the experience i had to pay for myself, which made it more worthwhile to know i had earned my trip. Also the confidence i gained and knowledge to know i could get myself around on my own was invaluable. "
A student Brandeis University
"Study abroad was an opportunity for me to meet new people, and add on another layer to my University experience. It was an opportunity that I was not going to miss; there are not many times in your life where you are offered a chance to go abroad to study. The best part about studying abroad was attempting to make such a foreign..."
Emilia B Brandeis University
"It was very interesting and a culture shock. It was cool to compare and contrast lifestyles."
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"Once in a life time opportunity. "
A student Brandeis University
"Yes. Although I myself is from a whole different culture, the difference between western cultures, American and British (and also European, because I traveled a lot through western Europe) is clear and interesting to me. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be more independent and to appreciate cultures other than my own. I had a great experience!"
A student Brandeis University
"My Japanese has improved a lot, which results from a good speaking environment and experienced professor. The experience helped me to form a new impression on Japan"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that it is important to take initiative to experience new things. I think it was definitely a worthwhile experience."
Elizabeth Koshelev Brandeis University
"I got to see parts of the world I didn't know much about and learn more about what's important to me."
A student Brandeis University
"That food and fitness are very important to me"
A student Brandeis University
"My Spanish-speaking improved immensely. I became close friends with many Cubans and learned and grew from their culture. I was able to see a side of Cuba unavailable to the normal tourists. I can't wait to go back."
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"While I'm not sure my German got exceptionally better (partly because I'm already at a high level, so progress is slower now), my vocabulary did expand, and I got more comfortable/less embarrassed speaking in my second language. I learned how to be more self-sufficient with cooking. I learned how to book and plan trips. I learne..."
A student Brandeis University
"Korean culture. Yes"
Haixin Yu Brandeis University
"I've thought about this question a lot since I got back, and I'm still not entirely sure how to answer it. What I gained isn't something that can easily be described. I definitely learned a lot about Bhutan and their conservation practices, and now I can say I've participated in this once-in-a-lifetime research experience, but I..."
Heather G Brandeis University
"My language skills improved and I really do have a broader perspective now."
Hannah Brown Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile. I learned a lot from my courses from the local university, they were challenging but still manageable. "
A student Brandeis University
"My Japanese language skills improved considerably through Japanese class and living with a host family. I'm also glad that I met students from other American colleges who were not in the CIEE program, foreign students who were Sophia students, and Japanese Sophia students."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to survive in London on my own and adjust to the cultural and language differences. I also learned how to study within a UK university and how to take assessments at the graduate level. I also learned a lot about other cultures from traveling to other cities and countries during my breaks, many of which I would nev..."
A student Brandeis University
"Generally speaking, I learned how to speak Chinese, Chinese culture, Chinese student life, Chinese cuisine, and the Chinese life style."
Kenneth H Brandeis University
"I loved the ability to have an internship in Sydney and fully immerse myself in the Australian workplace for some weeks. That provided a great cultural and professional experience for me."
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