Student Resources

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.
Keep up to date with the latest news and events from the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
Find important resources and information to help you succeed as a GSAS student.
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.
Find a member of staff who can address your questions. Meet your Graduate Department Representative and your Director of Graduate Study.
Rabb and GSAS are offering four micro-courses in Learning Experience Design with Dr. Liz Santiago! These virtual, asynchronous courses are designed specifically for GSAS PhD students, and are FREE. There are two sessions: Session 1 from June 12 - July 14, 2023, and Session 2 from July 17 - August 18. The courses available are:
From June 26-30, Brandeis University and Middlesex Community College are collaborating to bring an MLA Summer Teaching Institute in Reading-Writing Pedagogy held here at Brandeis!
This program aims to provide innovative reading and writing pedagogy training, build community and mentorship opportunities, and enrich an understanding of students at access-oriented institutions, nurturing the strategies that build cross-disciplinary and cross-vocational reading and writing skills in diverse educational settings.
Upon completing the program, participants will be eligible for the MLA Certificate in Reading-Writing Pedagogy at Access-Oriented Institutions!
Read more about the 2023 Institute locations, purposes and outcomes here.
Each Department appoints a graduate student as the Graduate Department Representative (GDR) who helps to facilitate communication between students, faculty and the Graduate School. See a list of current GDRs.
Full-time students need to enroll or waive their insurance every year. International students are automatically enrolled. The current cost of student health insurance is $3,632 for the year (8/15/22-8/14/23). If you are looking for more information on the health insurance plan, the enrollment, and/or waiver process, please visit the UHP website. If you have further questions please contact Chris Nayler at cnayler@brandeis.edu. For information about obtaining health insurance for dependents, please visit the Office of Graduate Affairs' Family Resources page.