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Why Brandeis
Why Brandeis
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Be who you are. Become who you’re meant to be.

At Brandeis, we empower our students to do great things. It all starts with a close-knit, welcoming community — and a shared commitment to changing the world.
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Your Brandeis journey starts here.

Applying to Brandeis is about much more than transcripts and test scores. Our admissions process helps us to get to know you not just as students, but as individuals and members of your communities.
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The best way to get to know Brandeis is to experience it for yourself.
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Can I afford to go to Brandeis?

At Brandeis, we're committed to providing the best possible college education — and to making that education attainable and affordable.
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What it's like to learn at an elite university.

A Brandeis education provides you with a broad-based, liberal arts education within a research-driven, intellectually rich and experiential environment.
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Endless opportunities. A community to call home.

Brandeis is for students who aren't afraid to admit they have a lot to discover. Life here is about trying new things — lots of new things — until you find the ones you love.

Brandeisian Stories

Every day, Brandeis students find new ways to bring their ingenuity, resourcefulness, dedication and compassion to life. Their stories speak for themselves.

Lydia walks through campus wearing a mask

You can be a student, you can be a researcher — you can have it all at Brandeis

Lydia B. ’22 discovered her passion for research at Brandeis.

Matthew standing outside with a mask on.

To find where you belong, you don't have to look very far at Brandeis

Matthew B. ’22 found community at Brandeis.

Marissa outside in a mask

Brandeis brought me down a life path I never thought I'd be able to go down

Marissa T. ’22 explored career opportunities at Brandeis.

Nina outside

Kindness, Community and Mint Chocolate Chip

Nina K. ’23 offers the inside scoop on life at Brandeis.

Thomas

People, Politics and the Pursuit of Authenticity

Thomas P. ’23 reflects on the power of being yourself.

Lauren

Unconditionally Unique

Lauren L. ’22 talks close community, warm welcomes and what sets Brandeis apart.

Norah

From the Castle to the Pottery Club

At Brandeis, Norah K. ’24 has found cozy spaces and creative outlets in an ever-changing world.

Madeline

An Epic Virtual Odyssey

When Madeleine's dream of holding a 24-hour reading of the Odyssey on campus was impacted by COVID, Brandeis faculty stepped up.