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    Four Divisions, Infinite Opportunities
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    Brandeis combines the resources of a world-class research university with the personal attention of a liberal arts setting. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences offers 17 doctoral programs and more than 40 master's and postbaccalaureate programs.

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    One of the key differences at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences is our emphasis on interdisciplinary learning. You will learn the importance of connecting with people who have a broad range of expertise and experience.

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    We support all doctoral students and the majority of master’s and post-baccalaureate students who maintain satisfactory academic progress with loans and scholarships.

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    Across Boundaries

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    Doctoral students fill in skills gaps at the Rabb School for Continuing Studies.

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    Doctoral students and alumni discover meaningful careers in administrative roles.

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    NASA grant enables Vivekanand Vimal PhD'17 to train people to trust technology in space.

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    Unafraid of change, GSAS seeks to expand the possibilities of doctoral education.

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    Learn about the steps Brandeis is taking to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

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A Center for Knowledge Creation

The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences at Brandeis University is a center for pioneering investigation embedded in the cooperative environment of a student-centered, medium-size research university. We are driven by academic excellence, reverence for learning, and inclusivity — values of the Jewish tradition.

The smaller size of our doctoral, master's and postbaccalaureate programs enables scholars to build close relationships with our world-class faculty and conduct interdisciplinary research across traditional academic boundaries. We invite you to learn more about our community of scholars!

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Collaboration

Our students benefit from the close mentoring that is a hallmark of a medium-size university.

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Investigation

Our students perform pioneering research with MacArthur Fellows, Pulitzer Prize winners, and other world-class faculty.

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Our graduates maintain lifelong relationships with advisors and peers as they develop into field-leading scholars.

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Across Boundaries

Our students thrive in our smaller-size programs that encourage interdisciplinary research.

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Brandeis has more than 900 master's, Ph.D. and post-baccalaureate students in over 40 programs, with more than 6,500 alumni worldwide.

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Reconnect with GSAS and Learn about Alumni Benefits
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences boasts a network of more than 8,000 alumni around the world. All of our alumni are entitled to the benefits and services offered by the Brandeis University Alumni Association. Reconnecting with alumni is one of Dean Cadge’s priorities for GSAS over the next few years. Learn more about online town halls with the dean, events from various academic departments, and other gatherings in the near future.

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