Brandeis University Admissions
Jewish at Brandeis
With an undergraduate student body that is approximately 35 percent Jewish, Brandeis holds a unique position in higher education. Our Jewish students come from diverse backgrounds but share one thing in common: a desire to pursue an academically rigorous college education while being able to feel safe and supported in whatever way they want to express their Judaism.
The Brandeis Experience
There's no one right way to be a Brandeis student. With flexible academic programs, a commitment to repairing the world, and a welcoming and engaged student body, students with diverse interests and passions find their place at Brandeis.
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A place to learn and grow
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Become a change maker
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Find your super powers
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Making a difference through your major
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Get involved and grow
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Embracing identity
Jewish Life at Brandeis
Learn more about what it's like to be Jewish at Brandeis from our students.
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What Does it Mean to be Jewish At Brandeis?
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The Jewish Community at Brandeis in 3 Words
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Safe and Supported at Brandeis
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Jewish Diversity at Brandeis
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My Jewish Identity at Brandeis
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Peer Support at Brandeis
Visit Campus
The best way to get to know Brandeis is to experience it for yourself. Schedule a visit to campus to learn more about our flexible academic opportunities, campus life, the application process, and more!
“Both academically and socially, it's the perfect place to be a Jewish student.”
Samantha B. '24