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 completely worthwhile. It was a lot of work and I learned so much. I became a much more independent person. "
A student Brandeis University
"My experience abroad was more than anything I could have expected. Never had I been more uncomfortable before, as I was in a country where I could neither understand the language fully, nor could I express myself accurately. It was as frustrating as it was immensely humbling. Alliance made my experience in Shanghai was it was, a..."
A student Brandeis University
"My experience was absolutely worthwhile. It was a wonderful learning and growing opportunity, academically and personally. I made great friends, gained a new and wonderful family and had a fabulous experience. "
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"It was definitely worthwhile. I learned about human rights and social movements, how to participate in social change, and how to be an independent and strong person."
A student Brandeis University
"Learned a lot about British democracy, but also about myself: how to manage an office environment and conflicts, how to stay self-disciplined and motivated, and how to live to a new city."
A student Brandeis University
"I truly believe that applying to be a part of this program was the best decision that I have made thus far in my life. Everyone told me that I would change, grow, and learn so much during my 9 months abroad. I agreed but I had no idea in which ways that would happen. Now, I know myself (and the world) so much better than I ever ..."
Helen G Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about Scottish culture and history. It's a very interesting country with a unique culture."
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"The main reason I wanted to go to NI was to learn about it's history and what happened between the UK and Ireland. I also wanted to discover more about myself as a writer, and surprisingly figured out what I want to do after I graduate. Yes, some things pissed me off and money was hard to manage, but I am so grateful that I was ..."
Katie L Brandeis University
"I learned a lot from my experience abroad. I learned to challenge myself beyond my comfortable limits and learned a lot about tolerance and living on my own. It was extremely worthwhile. "
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"It was most definitely worthwhile. I learned that there is much to learn about other cultures and its best to learn about these other traditions, and take what you loved and apply it to your own life. I learned how to look at my own traditions, culture, lifestyle, and see what I can improve on. I learned to appreciate traveling ..."
A student Brandeis University
"Studying abroad in Copenhagen made me realize that I am very adaptable and can make a home anywhere. This experience has given me the courage and reassurance to move in the future if desired. I also grew as a person, learned a lot about myself and gained confidence and independence.I really appreciate the progressive and open-mi..."
Cassidy S Brandeis University
"It was great living in Europe for an extended period of time like this"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned about the cultural differences between Europe and the US. Yes, it was worthwhile!"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that I was more capable than I thought- that I could live in a country that did not speak English and that I could work through a language. I would not have traded my semester abroad for the world."
A student Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. particularly the home stay."
A student Brandeis University
"Living in Copenhagen for several months is definitely worthwhile! You learn the meaning of a welfare state, and pick some healthy habits such as biking and walking everywhere and in every weather condition."
A student Brandeis University
"This was the most forming semester I've had. I learned a lot about myself and what is important to me. I know I want to pursue a career in medicine now, so yes, definitely worthwhile. "
Katherine L Brandeis University
"I really integrated with local culture and met some great Italian friends."
A student Brandeis University
"I really did enjoy my time abroad. Although I interned 5 hours in the morning Mon-Thurs and had classes in the afternoon Mon-Thurs I was able to travel and explore from Fri-Sun which was very nice. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a greater understanding of what I care about and who I am as a person. I feel more confident in my identity and my beliefs after getting to know so many people, and live in a country where the beliefs I am typically surrounded by are absent!"
Arianna P Brandeis University
"A better sense of how big the world is, how to interact with people in different situations, how to be alone (in a big city like this, you will quite possibly spend more time alone than ever before, but not necessarily in a bad way), how to make decisions and take initiative..."
A student Brandeis University
"You can a new perspective on the world. completely worth while"
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"While I believe I did gain a lot of independence skills, I am not sure I couldn't have learned them while living in a similar housing situation at my home university. If I could go back and do it again I think I would not have gone abroad at all. I would have been better off staying at my home university. "
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"I learned how to live on my own in a foreign city, and that I would love to move to London in the future! I also learned a lot about the field of film production through my internship. Finally, I learned how to plan my own trips and travel on a budget, and I got to experience the world on my own for the first time."
Hannah W Brandeis University
"I got a wonderful experience interning in a web-based business in Prague. I also learned a lot about Central European history and Jewish history in Central Europe. It was extremely worthwhile."
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