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 handle myself in a completely foreign place where I knew no one; how to adapt to a new environment; and how to immerse myself in a new culture while reserving any judgments I may have previously made."
A student Brandeis University
"It was a definitely worthwhile experience. It definitely helped my Spanish-speaking skills. "
Kristina J Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I gained a lot of confidence in myself and my ability to navigate the world and challenging new situations. I think the experience was very hard for me and at times draining, but I loved pushing myself and I am so happy to have gained so much confidence from the experience, and also I have gained a ..."
A student Brandeis University
"It was just nice to get a new experience and a break from my home university."
A student Brandeis University
"My French definitely improved a lot, particularly my accent. Obviously it was a ton of fun and a gained a lot of confidence in navigating Paris and other places independently. "
A student Brandeis University
"Too much to sum up here...absolutely worthwile"
A student Brandeis University
"I got to know a new culture and part of the world. It also taught me a lot about myself."
A student Brandeis University
"Of course it was worthwhile! My independence is definitely stronger and I'm more likely to take risks. Italy WILL make you fall in love with it. "
lavitaebella Brandeis University
"The short version is that, yes, it was definitely worthwhile! I loved my weekly practicum at a local school in classrooms of 6th and 9th graders. Since that particular school was one in an area heavily populated by non-ethnically Danish people (i.e. families with origins in such places as Turkey and Pakistan), I had a really..."
A student Brandeis University
"This was my first time living more independently (I don't really include living in a dorm). I learned to be more independent and confident in myself and my abilities. I began to feel more comfortable with my French."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much more about the world and culture than I thought would be imaginable. I grew as a person as well, meaning I now have more self-confidence and comfort with my own self. "
Elizabeth C Brandeis University
"I learned more about what I want out of life and how to achieve that balance."
Jennifer C Brandeis University
"I gained a greater sense of independence and adapting skills. It was definitely worth it."
Julia D Brandeis University
"Independence."
rose l Brandeis University
"I gained amazing friends, incredible memories, my French improved SO much, I got to know a new city, I traveled all over Europe, I had awesome professors, and it was 100% worth while!!! "
A student Brandeis University
"It was wonderful to experience a city I'd been wanting to visit for years. I loved the culture, and the actual experience of living in Central London. I gained a real sense of confidence and comfort, and it was totally worthwhile."
Sarian H Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about being independent and cultural differences. Managing my time was a growth. The experience was definitely worthwhile but very busy, stressful, and lonely. "
Emma E Brandeis University
"This was not my first time living abroad, so it was not very daunting to me, other than the language barrier. I had always dreamed of studying in Paris because I loved the language, and the impressionist paintings. I was always hungry for wanting to see where all this beauty and inspiration came from. However, as a city I was so..."
A student Brandeis University
"I grew as a person and so did my Arabic skills, but what I'll remember most is the friends I made and the fun I had. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about healthcare systems, the Thai educational system, friendships, self-reliance, I can't put it all here. I would do it all again in a heartbeat."
yuki w Brandeis University
"A new sense of confidence and love of travel "
Rachel H Brandeis University
"I was able to intern in a British hospital which is very rare for American students so I got to see something barely anyone gets the chance to see. I learned about British attitudes on medicine while experiencing it myself. It was definitely worth while. "
A student Brandeis University
"My experience abroad really exposed me to know what it is like to live in another country for a long period of time. "
A student Brandeis University
"I became even more independent than I was in the past. "
Zach B Brandeis University
"I learned I don't want to live in another country and it was worthwhile."
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