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.
"What I need to live my life."
A student Brandeis University
"A 100% worthwhile experience if you are interested in truly immersing in another culture and conducting your own research!"
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself. I realized how strong I was and how much I have to offer. It was definitely worthwhile and I would do it again in a heartbeat."
Aliya N Brandeis University
"I think my time abroad could be described as a "vacation" that I needed. It gave me time away from others (family and friends) to understand myself and to see where I stand at this moment in life. I gained a lot from one semester abroad and there were multiple times where I contemplated staying a bit longer. Of course, there are..."
wymooi Brandeis University
"Being abroad is a great experience and is definitely worthwhile. It's hard to explain everything I learned, but I think in general a gained more confidence and knowledge about a different culture. "
Leah M Brandeis University
"It was definitely a worthwhile experience and I learned a lot about the culture and way of life of the French people and I also learned a lot about myself. "
A student Brandeis University
"I was so pleased to be immersed in a culture where the language was Spanish, because I ended up learning a lot! Definitely a worthwhile experience "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so many unexpected things while studying with SEA semester. Obviously, we all learned about oceanography, Caribbean history, global trade, biology, nautical science, weather, etc. But, the most worthwhile aspects of this program weren't the facts we learned or the papers we wrote (all though the academics were incredi..."
Gina G Brandeis University
"How to talk to people about difficult topics. Working with the locals and helping change their perspective on sustainability. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned that even though we may have good intentions to help another country, doesn't mean we are not causing more harm than good. It was definitely worthwhile!"
Ajai S Brandeis University
"You can make friends ANYWHERE. There are wonderful people all over the world. You just have to be warm and open and don't let fear hold you back from meeting people and making friends in a different culture. You also learn so much about your study abroad country from making friends with local people. Go forth, and make friends..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned so much about myself while traveling and realized that I am capable of being completely independent. I learned so much about different cultures and met so many fantastic people. "
A student Brandeis University
"My Spanish definitely got a lot better and I was forced to learn how to be independent. It was definitely worthwhile."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be more independent, and it was nice to see the "real world", unlike at Brandeis. I do think it was worthwhile, just not on an academic level. "
A student Brandeis University
"I'm glad I went on this program because of the friends that I made and because of the things that I learned about myself. I now know that I have absolutely no interest in anything relating to International Relations. I wish that the program emphasized the importance of French or German more, and that I had been able to actually ..."
Ula R Brandeis University
"I gained valuable knowledge about the political, social, and cultural climate of Eastern Central Europe as well as a sort of global awareness of how cultures are different and similar including important problems in some parts of the world that may go by completely unnoticed in the US."
A student Brandeis University
"It was a very worthwhile experience. I cannot really put into words all that I gained or learned...but studying abroad is such a valuable experience, you learn every moment and a change of perspective and the realization that other ways of life are possible, is an amazing thing"
A student Brandeis University
"Above all, language skills! International exposure, participation in and knowledge about a new culture, connections and friendships with Chileans… Yes! It was definitely worthwhile!"
A student Brandeis University
"The program really improved my Spanish and enhanced my independence. The program staff was very supportive and provided a great orientation as well as support throughout. I think it was worthwhile, although if I did it again I would make more of an effort to immerse myself in Peruvian life, explore Lima and make more friends. Re..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself and my comfort zone as well as how to effectively live in a group setting. And I gained confidence in my language skills not only in Spanish communication as well as English."
Taylor E Brandeis University
"Because you meet people from all over the world you get a better understanding of the world from multiple perspectives, this gave me time to think about myself and not only will I be learning about my new host country but at the United States. "
Cristal H Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I had a great time here living in Spain and learning about the culture, the food and the language. I learned so much from life experience and concrete knowledge and it was definitely a growing experience to live outside of your comfort zone."
A student Brandeis University
"Everything, literally. I initially wanted to go to Shanghai because I didn't even know what was special about Kunming. But after being there and going to travel to Shanghai, I do not repent at all. Kunming shows you the real China, what the culture is like, what the people are like and most of all what China was before and is ..."
Diana L Brandeis University
"SO VERY WORTHWHILE. such a life-changing experience, especially with the research focus. I loved it."
Emily A Brandeis University
"How to be independent ! "
Ariel S Brandeis University
