Office of Study Abroad

We are excited to prepare for the 2021-2022 academic year abroad and recognize that though we are in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic at the moment, we look forward to helping students plan for study abroad opportunities in the coming year. The Brandeis Office of Study Abroad is currently operating remotely and remains available to community members by calling 781-783-3483 or emailing abroad@brandeis.edu. Students interested in studying abroad during a future term should visit our Get Started page to begin their application.

Applications to study abroad during fall 2021 and/or spring 2022 are due on March 4, 2021.

Applications to study abroad during summer 2021, including on Brandeis-Led Programs, are due March 18, 2021.

As we plan for the coming summer and academic year, we will continue to monitor all health and safety abroad.

We understand that a number of factors may impact your decision to study abroad now or in the future. Concerns about travel restrictions, visa policies, distance from home, or health status of yourself or a loved one may have an impact on your willingness to study abroad in summer 2021 or beyond. Students who are interested in studying abroad but have reservations are encouraged to speak with a Study Abroad Advisor to discuss their interest, options, and timeline. Click here to schedule an appointment.

You remain a Brandeis student while studying abroad and any student whose study abroad plans are suspended or cancelled due to the pandemic will always have a place at Brandeis. Depending on the circumstances, staff will be able to assist with determining the availability of on-campus housing and other logistics, but students would never be forced to miss a semester at Brandeis due to their inability to study abroad.

Please note that although study abroad commitment deadlines vary, it is possible to withdraw from any fall 2021 or spring 2022 study abroad program until at least April 2021. (Rare exceptions to this may apply for specific programs - please speak with an advisor for more information.)

The Office of Study Abroad currently anticipates that it will be possible for summer Brandeis-Led Programs to run by their start dates in July 2021. For more information, please reference the specific FAQs for Brandeis in Siena and Brandeis in Copenhagen.

The Brandeis application for summer study abroad is March 18, 2021. Please note that approved affiliate summer programs may have deadlines earlier than this.

The application deadline for fall 2021 study abroad programs is March 4, 2021. By this date, all fall 2021 study abroad applicants must submit their Brandeis application and the application to their approved affiliate program.

The deadline to submit your application to Brandeis to study abroad in spring 2022 is March 4, 2021. Program application deadlines range and will likely be submitted in the late spring or summer 2021.

Brandeis students interested in studying abroad during summer 2021, fall 2021, or spring 2022 need to apply by the stated deadline in order to be eligible to study abroad. We know there are many factors to consider when deciding whether to study abroad, but students who think they might be interested are encouraged to begin the application process and meet with a Study Abroad Advisor to discuss the details of their situation and any concerns. Withdrawing your study abroad application after it has been started is possible, but it will not be possible to consider additional study abroad applications for summer 2021, fall 2021, and spring 2022 after the March 2021 application deadlines.

At this time, we encourage students to hold off on making any non-refundable payments or commitments to programs as the COVID-19 situation continues to develop. Please contact a Study Abroad Advisor if you have a question about your specific situation.

IGS has compiled a comprehensive list of options and ideas for IGS majors to fulfill their International Experience requirement. That document can be viewed here.