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 a lot from Japanese culture and from its language components. I learned while abroad that its hard to just travel to Japan and be a tourist. Therefore learning how to live in Japan and make friends with locals was the most worthwhile aspect of the program and well worth the effort. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be independent and to understand a city and a culture from my own perspective and to take things for what they are. It was very worthwhile and if I could I would do it again."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a lot of confidence, fluency in the language, experience of taking integrated classes. "
A student Brandeis University
"I gained independence. I gained Hebrew conversational skills and vocabulary. I learned how to live in an apartment with four other girls. I learned how to live in my own apartment. I gained knowledge of myself. I learned that I have a lot to learn about myself. It was completely worthwhile"
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a better understanding of Vietnam- historically, economically, and culturally. I learned so much about the diversity of Vietnamese culture, and I am glad I explored the country of my heritage through this program. I personally gained a stronger connection and a newfound love for Vietnamese people and culture."
Christine_7485 Brandeis University
"I learned so much about London/ the UK in terms of culture, politics etc. I loved having the opportunity to live independently in a new city, navigate the tube and explore the various neighborhoods, market places museums and historical sites. I also learned a lot about myself. I now trust my ability to make travel plans/itinerar..."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned a lot about myself and self-directed learning, which I consider 2 super-important life concepts. I learned about Caribbean culture in Panama, how to comfortably talk to strangers when small-talk is appropriate, and met awesome environmental students from across the country with whom I shared fun, funny, and even sad ti..."
Nicholas M Brandeis University
"most important difference with us education is you have to do study by yourself. "
A student Brandeis University
"I learned how to be truly independent. Going off to college is one thing, but when you really are away without access to the USA, and have to juggle things like money, new classes, unfamiliar teaching styles, and meeting a completely new group of people, it can be very difficult to adjust. For me, the best days were ones during ..."
A student Brandeis University
"Wow, this is such a large question! It was absolutely worthwhile. I think one of the most important things I gained I was independence. I thought of myself already as an independent person before, however traveling by myself really taught me a lot about my own personality and who I am as a person. It also showed me how similar a..."
Lisa G Brandeis University
"It was definitely worthwhile. I got to travel a ton and meet great people, but I also learned that this probably wasn't the best program for me. "
A student Brandeis University
"This experience was definitely worthwhile and I recommend studying abroad to all students while in college. Not only did I gain an appreciation and love for another culture, I was exposed to different teaching and learning methods as well as subject perspectives, that I can use in my later studies."
Samantha D Brandeis University
"Gained a greater appreciation of space and silence. Better understanding of the socioeconomic problems affecting the poor. Learned I could take a lot more stress than I thought I could."
A student Brandeis University
"Although I still have one month left, I learned that I could adapt to a different lifestyle in a hustling and bustling in a culture worlds away from Brandeis University, and that I could push myself to meet new interesting people (both Argentine and international) and try new experiences whether it was painting a rural school in..."
A student Brandeis University
"Between life long friends and new found confidence and independence, I have gained so much from this experience. Studying abroad has been one of the most worthwhile and rewarding experiences of my college career."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a new appreciation for America. I gained a new perspective. It was worth it."
A student Brandeis University
"I learned to be more independent, to speak up when something is not right, and to respect people who devote their lives to a craft, a religion, a way of life."
Marlee R Brandeis University
"I learned how to adapt to a new city with new customs, new slang, new everything. I learned the strength of internal motivation for independent study and exploration. I came to appreciate the American educational system by experiencing that of Edinburgh. I learned about America through global eyes. I overcame unforeseen challeng..."
Rachael D Brandeis University
"I loved my experience abroad. I had an amazing time in London, and really loved living here."
A student Brandeis University
"I gained a broader aspect of the world. It was certainly worthwhile, as I had the opportunity to travel within Austria as well as to bordering countries, and learn about the various cultures. I also made a lot of new friends!"
A student Brandeis University
"The experience was an eye opener for so many aspects of my life. I ended up questioning a lot of the things I saw and also a lot of things that I did. Moving outside of the American bubble into a country that is unlike it in so many ways is like an out of body experience. "
A student Brandeis University
"Studying abroad is a real eye-opener. Learning to live by yourself in a country where English is not spoken a lot forces you to develop your Spanish speaking skills. On top of this, learning about the Spanish culture and being a worldly individual makes you more perceptive to learning about new cultures when you travel to other ..."
tramelizabethnguyen Brandeis University
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A student Brandeis University
"So much language! I am so happy to have experienced an international internship because I feel that I can do anything in terms of work now that I have experienced work in a totally different culture"
Liz S Brandeis University
