Brandeis University

Brandeis University is a private research university located in Waltham, Massachusetts, just outside Boston. Founded in 1948 as a nonsectarian institution with Jewish roots, it was named after Louis D. Brandeis, the first Jewish Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. The university is known for its strong commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and critical thinking, offering a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs across the arts, sciences, and professional fields. It is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), reflecting its status as a major research institution. The university maintains a relatively small student body, fostering close faculty-student interaction and a collaborative learning environment. Its suburban campus covers approximately 235 acres and features a mix of modern and traditional architecture. Brandeis emphasizes interdisciplinary study, undergraduate research, and global engagement, with numerous study abroad opportunities and a diverse international student community. The university is also recognized for its programs in neuroscience, economics, computer science, and the humanities, as well as its Heller School for Social Policy and Management and the International Business School.