Brandeis University Admissions
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Yes, you can do that at Brandeis.
Life at Brandeis![Students walking outside the Humanities building](images/global-scholars.jpg)
Welcome to the Class of 2028!
ADMITTED STUDENT WEBSITE![A student seated with a laptop in the library](images/welcoming-you.jpg)
Welcoming you, in person and virtually.
Explore visit experiencesYour education, your way
Brandeis is a medium-sized, top-tier research university with a flexible, student-first mindset, endless opportunities and resources, and a shared commitment to making a difference. It's a world-class education that's as much about values as it is about value.
Why Brandeis?![Students walking past the Shapiro Campus Center and a tree with yellow leaves](images/ffbd-featured-event.jpg)
Fall for Brandeis Days
- Date: Select dates this fall
- Location: Waltham, MA
Fall is the perfect time to visit Brandeis, whether you're finalizing your college list or just starting your search. Hear from current students, see our campus, and learn more about the academic and research opportunities that await you here.
Get to Know Us
What does it mean to be Brandeisian? It's about intellectual curiosity, personal integrity and striving to have an impact. The rest is up to you.
We're a little bit different
Founded in 1948, at a time when Jewish students and other minorities faced discrimination in higher education, Brandeis was established by the American Jewish community. From the start, Brandeis has welcomed students of all backgrounds and beliefs.
Jewish at Brandeis![Students seated physically distanced in the study library of the Shapiro Campus Center](affordability/images/applying-aid.jpg)
Explore Your Options
With more than $71 million in funded grants and scholarships awarded to undergraduates each year, a Brandeis education can be more affordable than you might think.
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Professor Jill Greenlee speaks with students in her politics class.
An Elite Research University
Broad-based liberal arts education within an experiential, research-driven intellectual environment means hands-on learning, unprecedented access to field-leading faculty and the flexibility to create a career path that is truly your own.
By the Numbers
10:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
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200+
Student clubs and organizations on campus
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1 in 5
Undergraduates are international students
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