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 was absolutely a worthwhile experience. Staying in a bubble will not help you grow as a person or as a life-long learner. Experiencing and actively learning about different cultures is key to forming a wider worldview."
Lily M 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
"I gained many friends at BU and also learned so much about Spanish culture and the Spanish workplace. My Spanish improved so much I am very proficient, and I will never forget all of the places I traveled in Spain (9 different cities other than Madrid!). "
Rani B Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. Although the UK is similar to the US in many aspects, I felt I was able to experience a different side of the world. An example- I would never take public buses in the US, but in Bath, that was my main mode of transportation. Additionally, I was able to study and immerse myself in the local culture,..."
Felicity H Brandeis University
"appreciation for the world"
Anna M Brandeis University
"Academically, it was a great experience to learn from British faculty and experience a different culture of learning. Also, with such a writing-intensive nature to both my courses, I think that I became a better, faster writer. I made so many amazing friends and felt very connected to the community; I can see myself returning to..."
A student Brandeis University
"Yes, it was worthwhile. The greatest gift I learned abroad was independence, how to live in a city and a larger understanding of cultural differences. "
A student Brandeis University
"It was a very worthwhile experience. I gained a whole new outlook on the world in terms of different living education systems and cultural beliefs and values- such as hygge. "
A student Brandeis University
"Yes, I was able to develop my cross-cultural communication skills."
Sophie N Brandeis University
"It was totally worthwhile."
Sheindl S Brandeis University
"There is a whole world out there, and it's definitely one of the best, if not the best experience I've ever had"
Darwin L Brandeis University
"Honestly words cannot describe how much I learned from this experience. Of course I gained a much more proficient language ability. I also gained life long cross-cultural friendships. I had the opportunity to learn about a different cosmo-vision and set of beliefs and ways of knowing. "
Selah B Brandeis University
"The importance of curiosity instead of judgement, empathetic listening, and fun!!! "
A student Brandeis University
"Yes, I saw many great places and made great memories with new friends. "
A student 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
"I learned to give myself what I need and that I enjoy spending time with myself"
Menucha K Brandeis University
"Yes! Confidence."
Caroline S Brandeis University
"Intensive academic training. Cross-cultural perspectives. Interaction with smart and talented peers."
A student Brandeis University
"This program was so worthwhile. I see it as the biggest challenge in "adulting" i have ever faced. I cooked for myself, was responsible for figuring out how to go to the doctor, had to start a social system, and learn my limits—all in another language that, let's face it, I did not speak very well. I 10/10 recommend going abroad..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to cook for myself, explore new places, organize events with friends, how to immerse myself in a new culture, how to balance my life, and understand what is important to me."
David S Brandeis University
"be more open to differences, be more empathetic, and that insects in the desert are huge!!"
A student Brandeis University
"I think living alone in a foreign city was a good experience, and I learned a lot about doing so. I think it was absolutely worth doing. "
Casey L Brandeis University
"I took classes similar to what I'm taking back home, but especially in my politics classes I got to see a European perspective on issues that I never really got before."
Nathaniel L Brandeis University
"More comfortability with speaking Italian. I was able to see more countries than i ever had. Learning more about Italian culture. "
Alexander A Brandeis University
"I gained independence, exposure to my academic and intellectual passions, ability to use my free time in a cultural and intellectual way rather than wasting time. "
Jacklyn G Brandeis University
