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 live independently in a foreign country, and that I am more capable than I thought. I also fell in love with the city of London and it was the time of my life!"
A student Brandeis University
"My experience abroad was certainly worthwhile. Not only did I learn about myself but I also learnt a good amount about Australian culture. During my time abroad, I gained personal confidence from the validation that I received from my internship advisor and my boss. Moreover, I gained insight into the Australian workplace, and a..."
A student Brandeis University
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Leo K Brandeis University
"I really enjoyed the program overall and how it combined all the things I wanted to do (travel around Spain and Europe both with the program and on my own, improve my Spanish, have an internship etc.)"
A student Brandeis University
"I really improved my Spanish skills and visited some amazing places. I also learned to be more independent which was useful. Definitely worthwhile."
Leah L Brandeis University
"A holistic view of a unique culture that also gave me perspective on my own issues and beliefs rooted in America."
Remy L Brandeis University
"Learned how to live on my own and be independent. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned SO MUCH. This was my first time out of the country and I really feel like my entire worldview and perspective has changed. I would go back in a heartbeat."
Imogen R Brandeis University
"My Spanish definitely improved, and through the independent project I gained confidence in myself and my research and writing abilities. It was worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"My journey in South Africa was a humbling one. I learned about the health system, explored a topic of interest during my independent study project, and made friends and family that will last a lifetime. My host families openly shared their personal experiences with me, which not only taught me about their traditions and culture,..."
Joleen C Brandeis University
"Good skills on the resume. Tons of fun Aussie slang. A lot of cool adventures."
A student Brandeis University
"Despite issues such as money and free time, I would consider my time abroad life altering. The general experience of learning to live in a foreign country is not something you can pass up. This is not dependent on a specific program, however. "
Andrew S Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of confidence and independence. "
Lylah S Brandeis University
"I improved my language and made some valuable connections there. Academically though it was not particularly satisfying."
A student Brandeis University
"the friends i made at my climbing gym and what i learned there/from them was great. i'm glad i studied abroad"
Jessica S Brandeis University
"I learned how to be independent, adaptable, and appreciative."
Evan G Brandeis University
"I learned that our American "freedoms" have profound effects on other's rights to be accepted and equals in society. One person's right to be different, "better", or an individual, impacts another person's ability to feel adequate as themselves."
A student Brandeis University
"Of course it was worthwhile, every decision we make it our lives is worthwhile because we learn from them... if someone regrets their decision or wishes they did something else, then they're blind to what they could have learned from their experience."
A student Brandeis University
"The best thing i've ever done."
Benjamin L Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about being independent and reflective. About speaking up when I feel injustice. I also value the education and mentoring I'm receiving at my institution more. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned I am capable of anything, it might be difficult and hard, but I can survive it and learn from it and treasure the experience for how it shaped me"
A student Brandeis University
"The most important thing I gained from this trip was improving my language skills"
Erica G Brandeis University
"There isn't time enough to be embarrassed or shy. JUST DO IT!"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself who I am as a person and a friend. Getting thrown into an experience and learning how to be self-reliant was important for my personal development. It was worthwhile and while the classes were not the most intensive. I learned so much from my abroad experience and many of the memories I made help me ..."
A student Brandeis University
"Yes it's clichéd, but it was the best experience of my life."
A student Brandeis University
