IGS Brandeis

IGS Brandeis This is the official page of the International and Global Studies Program at Brandeis University.

Save the date! Hear about what classes, study abroad opportunities, and more you should do to make the most of your IGS ...
03/25/2026

Save the date! Hear about what classes, study abroad opportunities, and more you should do to make the most of your IGS major. There will be opportunities to discuss with professors, faculty, and UDRs over food! Hope to see you there.

IGS students! Please fill out the survey if you've had the opportunity to take part in an IGS-related internship while a...
03/24/2026

IGS students! Please fill out the survey if you've had the opportunity to take part in an IGS-related internship while at Brandeis. The information you share could help future students!

Please help us to better understand where our IGS students are completing internships! Tell us about your experiences, and help us build support for future IGS students! We can't wait to learn more about where you've worked!

Your response is appreciated by April 15!

IGS majors! If you're a Law, Justice, and Human Rights concentration looking for an elective, consider Prof. Kashwan's G...
12/10/2025

IGS majors! If you're a Law, Justice, and Human Rights concentration looking for an elective, consider Prof. Kashwan's Governing the Environmental Commons course next semester. This course, cross-listed with ENVS, explores ideas such as commons, private property, and shared natural resources. Registration is open!

Tomorrow! Join the IGS department either in-person or on Zoom for this semester's Kaplan Lecture with Professor Allyala ...
11/10/2025

Tomorrow! Join the IGS department either in-person or on Zoom for this semester's Kaplan Lecture with Professor Allyala Nandakumar. Light refreshments will be offered following the lecture.

What: Global Health at the Crossroads: Crisis or Opportunity
When: Tuesday, November 11 | 4-6pm
Where: Golding Judaica Auditorium
RSVP requested via the QR code

IGSers, young and old -- come have eats, catch up with your fellow majors, and share your wisdom with curious first-year...
10/22/2025

IGSers, young and old -- come have eats, catch up with your fellow majors, and share your wisdom with curious first-years!

Have you considered studying abroad in China? Come join our upcoming event with the Office of Study Abroad to learn abou...
10/28/2024

Have you considered studying abroad in China? Come join our upcoming event with the Office of Study Abroad to learn about the possibilities, all while enjoying some Chinese/Taiwanese snacks!

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Photo of a colorful traditional building in China and the Office of Study Abroad logo. The text reads, "Hear about what is past the headlines. Connecting Cultures: Learn about studying in China and Taiwan past impressions of the popular media. October 29 | Tuesday 12-1PM. At the Study Abroad Office. Chinese/Taiwanese Snacks Provided!"
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Join the IGS UDRs and Faculty for Meet the Majors! *****Image Description: Turquoise and yellow flyer with silhouette wh...
09/30/2024

Join the IGS UDRs and Faculty for Meet the Majors!

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IGS Seniors, come celebrate with us! This Thursday, IGS will hold a reception to wish you all well on your next chapter....
04/16/2024

IGS Seniors, come celebrate with us!

This Thursday, IGS will hold a reception to wish you all well on your next chapter. Light refreshments will be served.

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“International & Global Studies Senior Celebration
Thursday, April 18
5:30 - 8 PM
Alumni Lounge
Usdan Student Center”
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We have a great lineup of IGS Seniors speaking about their study abroad, internship, and thesis work at the Navigate You...
03/22/2024

We have a great lineup of IGS Seniors speaking about their study abroad, internship, and thesis work at the Navigate Your IGS Career event on Monday!

A light dinner will be provided from one of our favorite restaurants on Moody Street. Please RSVP with the link in our bio to help prepare for the event.

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Four separate blue and white graphics with photos of IGS seniors:

Image 1– Simon Eber walking in nature in Shanghai.

Image 2– Scarlett Ren standing on a scenic road in Singapore.

Image 3– Joel Stern standing in front of a building in The Netherlands.

Image 4– A professional photo of Jackson Wu wearing a suit jacket and purple tie.

All graphics include the text “ Meet our Guest Speakers. Navigate Your IGS Career Monday, March 25, 6 pm Alumni Lounge, Usdan.”

Come find out how to make the most of your time at Brandeis as an IGS Major or IGS Minor!IGS Faculty, UDRs, and upper-cl...
03/14/2024

Come find out how to make the most of your time at Brandeis as an IGS Major or IGS Minor!

IGS Faculty, UDRs, and upper-class students will offer recommendations on how to plan for study abroad, internships, and theses based on your current class year. Light dinner will be provided from a local restaurant!

Please RSVP by Friday, March 22
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdZahalqospD8oPlNYUvrbwG3GFX2cItKS7Ecb6TrLnJlrA8w/viewform

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“Navigate Your IGS Career
Monday, March 25, 6-7 pm
Alumni Lounge, Usdan”
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Learn what happens to working women in countries where traditional culture wrestles with globalization during this upcom...
03/14/2024

Learn what happens to working women in countries where traditional culture wrestles with globalization during this upcoming IGS event!

Award-winning writer Leslie T. Chang will present a lecture on how women in China and Egypt struggle with competing demands of work and community from her field experiences.

Thank you to all of our event sponsors– Brandeis Economics Department, Brandeis Journalism Program, Brandeis Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and the Ellen Lasher Kaplan ’64 and Robert S. Kaplan Endowment for Economic Growth.

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Brandeis IGS Presents an Author Talk
Factory Girls: Women and Work in Egypt and China
Thursday, March 21, 4-5pm. Mandel Forum
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Waltham, MA
02453

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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