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.
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.
We support all doctoral students and the majority of master’s and post-baccalaureate students who maintain satisfactory academic progress with loans and scholarships.
Professional development at GSAS is for PhD and MA students in all departments and in all stages of their career. Whether you are just starting or are about to finish your degree, the resources we provide are for you. Our goal is to enable students to pursue fulfilling careers in the private sector, academia, non-profits and government.
A postbaccalaureate from Brandeis expands your professional skills and prepares you for further academic study. A postbaccalaureate program is an important investment which will provide you with the much-desired and sought-after skills necessary for graduate programs. With this in mind, the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will work with you to help you to realize the greatest return on your educational investment.
Some of our postbaccalaureate programs offer merit scholarships. Awarded at the time of admission, merit scholarships do not require a separate application unless noted for a particular program. These awards are given to both international students and U.S. citizens. Scholarships usually partially cover tuition.
Merit scholarship availability and amounts may vary by department.
Our postbaccalaureate program in Mathematics offers need-based scholarships. Domestic students apply for a need-based scholarship by completing theFree Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Brandeis code is002133. We encourage applicants to fill out the FAFSA at the same time they apply to their graduate program. International applicants who receive an offer of admission to an eligible program should follow the instructions in their award letter to submit the CSS Profile to apply for need-based aid. Scholarships typically partially cover tuition.
Need-based scholarship availability and amounts may vary by department. Please note that we do not offer need-based scholarships for the studio art postbaccalaureate program.
Established in 2018, the Toshizo Watanabe International Scholarship Program (TWISP) at Brandeis University is committed to providing students from Japan with the opportunity to study at Brandeis University. Watanabe Scholars include graduate and undergraduate students from Japan who have studied, or are currently studying, at Keio University, Waseda University and other top-tier Japanese universities with which Brandeis has a partnership agreement. Read more about TWISP on the International Students and Scholars Office website.
For purposes of federal financial aid eligibility, postbaccalaureate program students are considered enrolled in "preparatory coursework to enroll in a graduate program." A student's loan eligibility is determined, in part, by their dependency status. Independent students and dependent students whose parents are denied a PLUS loan are eligible to borrow a total of $12,500 in Federal Direct Loans (up to $5,500 of which can be Subsidized). Dependent students whose parents can borrow a PLUS loan may borrow a total of $5,500 in Federal Direct Loans (subsidized and/or unsubsidized).
Postbaccalaureate students can only receive a Direct Loan for one consecutive 12-month period per Federal regulations. Students must be enrolled in at least half-time status (2 courses per semester minimum).
Postbaccalaureate students are not eligible to apply for the Direct PLUS Loan (also referred to as the GraduatePLUS loan or GradPLUS loan).
