Brandeis Online
Apply for Admission
Most Brandeis Online programs can be started during any of our five sessions throughout the year. Our rolling admissions process lets you apply and be accepted throughout the year.
Create an account to begin the Brandeis Online application. Use the "Save and Complete Later" function to save your progress.
Early Application Discounted Tuition Awards!
Apply early to any of our online master's degree programs and receive a discount tuition award for 2026 Spring-1 and Spring-2 enrollment sessions*:
| Award | Apply By |
|---|---|
| $750 ($375 off the first two courses) | December 22 |
*Students who have already applied or will receive discounted tuition through an employer or corporate partnership are not eligible. Students must enroll in either Spring-1 or Spring-2 2026.
Timeline
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We start reviewing your application immediately upon receiving all application materials.
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You'll hear from us quickly — admissions decisions are usually made within one week.
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You can take up to two courses before applying to a degree program. To count those courses toward a degree, you must apply by the end of the second course.
Required Application Materials
Additional materials may be required or suggested depending on the program.
Application Deadlines
| Master's Degree | March 2026 start (Spring-2) | June 2026 start (Summer) |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Biotechnology and Enterprise |
February 17, 2026 |
May 5, 2026 |
| Applied Leadership |
February 17, 2026 |
May 5, 2026 |
| Bioinformatics |
February 17, 2026 |
May 5, 2026 |
| Digital Marketing and Design | February 17, 2026 | May 5, 2026 |
| Jewish Professional Leadership | N/A | N/A |
| Project and Program Management | February 17, 2026 | May 5, 2026 |
| Software Engineering | February 17, 2026 | May 5, 2026 |
| User-Centered Design | February 17, 2026 | May 5, 2026 |
*Beginning in Fall-1 2025, all Brandeis Online courses will be eight weeks long, with five start times throughout the year.
Check Your Application Status
Submitted an application? Your application will be processed immediately. Our admissions committee typically makes admissions decisions within one week of receiving a completed application. Decision letters are emailed to all applicants.
If you have already submitted an application, you may log in to the Brandeis Online Application Management Center to view the progress of your application. You may also contact the Brandeis Online admissions team. Please note that the admissions committee does not begin reviewing your application until all required documents are received.
“Brandeis stood out because of its seamless application process. As a PR professional, I was impressed with how organized and enthusiastic the staff was about my educational journey. Before my acceptance, Brandeis gave me a sense of belonging and immediate community. ”
Lauren Fox MS‘23
Digital Marketing and Design