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 how to be truly independent, how to meet new people who are completely different from myself and open up to them and how to view people and customs with an open mind. It was very worthwhile."
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"I gained great professional experience that was very worthwhile "
A student Brandeis University
"Overall, I learned more about French language and culture in Paris than I ever could have in the United States. For that reason alone, studying abroad was worthwhile. But there are also many other reasons study abroad was an amazing experience, such as the personal growth, the new friends, the opportunity to travel, and so much ..."
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"I learned how important it is to get in touch with my family's culture and how important it is to integrate and get comfortable using a language I am not 100% comfortable with"
A student Brandeis University
"It was worthwhile; the internship was incredible"
A student Brandeis University
"How to integrate with foreign cultures, absolutely"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to fully involve myself with my ecology, that nothing is separate from myself. I walked into much more of myself, my creative work, my voice, and my identity. I learned so much about humanity, friendship, love, armor, resistance, and survival. It was absolutely worthwhile. "
Brontë V Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself both as an independent traveler as well as a person. It was definitely worthwhile. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be adventurous and approach new situations with confidence. "
A student Brandeis University
"A lot of time to explore a new space on my own Professional skills at my internship Groomed my strengths Knowledge of Australia through a very hands on academic lens Seeing one of the most beautiful landscapes Visiting/Attending Hillsong Church Friendships with fellow abroad students and Australians (at work) A different ..."
A student Brandeis University
"Cultural exposure, friends, experiencing a different academic system, etc."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much not just about the UK and the history and culture there, but also about how the other world perceives the US and our culture. I got to travel around Europe and see all the history there. I ate so much good food. I can't even explain how amazing this year was."
Joy L Brandeis University
"The whole world does not run the same way the US does. There is a deeper appreciation for the city, the food, culture, and for others. It was an amazing experience, one in which I learned so much about the world and about how I view it. "
A student Brandeis University
"Over the course of my time abroad, I learned so much that I didn't even expect to touch on. The biggest thing I gained was personal growth. I expected to only improve myself in terms of language skills and new friends, but I ended up learning so much about who I am as a person and who I want to be in the future. Being in Seoul w..."
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"My experience abroad was definitely worthwhile. My comprehension in French is much improved, and more importantly, I am a more confident French speaker. I made many amazing friends through APA and traveled to places I'd only dreamed of seeing. Through study abroad, I learned a lot about myself and about the world outside of my ..."
A student Brandeis University
"Learned an immense amount about English literature and gained a deep appreciation for scholarly researach."
Naomi S Brandeis University
"Gush I've gained so much from this adventure abroad. But I think I learned the importance of being true to yourself, and accepting your successes, flaws, as well as failures. I have been able to share my personal narrative with the danes and thru this have made some life long friends. The Danes have opened my eyes to the idea of..."
A student Brandeis University
"I got to know the culture of London, and I really feel the difference of the education between US and UK. It is a wonderful experience."
A student Brandeis University
"Studying abroad was one of the best decisions I ever made. After this semester I am confident that wherever I go in my life I will be able to handle myself in new situations, navigate new places, and befriend people from all over. London is an amazing city and I can see myself living there at some point in my life. "
Rebecca L Brandeis University
"How to plan and travel alone. "
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"On my program I was able to learn about Australia as a culture and how to handle myself while living in a new city. The internship part of the program was great and I was able to have a very hands-on experience."
Nicole L Brandeis University
"Not only did I get a chance to explore London and the United Kingdom while studying abroad, but the whole continent of Europe was at my disposal. Most people enrolled in college have excelled at scoring highly on tests and papers. But many haven't had to deal with losing their phone in Switzerland or traversing through hills of ..."
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"It was incredibly worthwhile. I gained a solid foundation in marine biology and a lot of hands on experience in the field. I really loved my research project while on South and I will be continuing to be active in that research going forward which is also so very exciting. I have friends that will last a lifetime and memories..."
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"I learned a lot about different cultures and perspectives through which people see the world. I learned a lot about the history and continuous struggles in South Africa."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be more observant and aware of other people and cultures. I made some really great friends from Denmark that I have been in touch with since my return. This was very worthwhile."
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