History
Brandeis University was founded in 1948 by the American Jewish community at a time when Jews and other ethnic and racial minorities, and women, faced discrimination in higher education.
Brandeis’ visionary founders established a nonsectarian research university that welcomed talented faculty and students of all backgrounds and beliefs.
Education
Find yourself. Lose yourself. Get your answers questioned and your questions answered. A Brandeis education is a vigorous exploration in critical analysis, creativity and self-expression. Our faculty combine innovative teaching with groundbreaking research and scholarship. Immerse yourself in the liberal arts and sciences, and engage in research that excites you, with faculty leaders in their fields.
Research
Inquiry, scholarship, collaboration and a passion to improve human lives are the building blocks of our DNA. That’s why Brandeis is one of just 65 members of the Association of American Universities, an organization of elite research institutions in North America.
Career
Create the connections and get the experience to accelerate your career. Networking opportunities, funded internships and advice from successful alums in your chosen profession are just some of the resume-building strategies we offer.
Housing services
First-year students live in either Massell or North, both of which are traditional corridor-style hall living arrangements containing single, double and triple rooms. Midyear students live in various buildings, but in proximity to other Midyear students.
Library services
We provide all members of the Brandeis community with training and support for project work in video production, audio production, digital photography, graphic design, 3D printing and scanning, building prototypes, researching rare materials and more. Find support for your creative endeavors and unique research projects!
Campus life
Our rolling 235-acre campus isn’t defined by bricks and mortar. We bring spirit and passion to everything we learn and do. Events like Festival of the Arts bring us together; residence hall life, dining and lively discussions keep us connected.
Student clubs
Brandeis was founded with a commitment to improving the world. Every year, our students rack up 55,000 hours of community service. If you’re passionate about a cause, or just looking for a club.
Accreditation
Brandeis University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
The New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Commission on Institutions of Higher Education reaffirmed Brandeis University’s accreditation in fall 2006.
The NEASC Commission commended GPS on the quality of its online programs, on the uniform content and quality between online and classroom-based courses of the same course title, and on the attention given to advising and support for students enrolled in online courses.
Many online degrees at other institutions lack accreditation. We’re proud to say that all programs at Brandeis Graduate Professional Studies are accredited.
Brandeis University Overview
Brandeis University Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Top 5.2% United States
Top 5.3% Worldwide
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
301
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 301 | 301 | 301 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
401
By Times Higher Education
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 251 | 401 | 401 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
664
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 54 places compared to 2025
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 409 | 610 | 664 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
QS World University Rankings
741
By TopUniversities
Dropped 20 places compared to 2025
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 661 | 721 | 741 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Brandeis University Campus Locations
#1 Main Campus
United States Country
Waltham City
Brandeis University Student Reviews & Awards
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Amazing relationships between students.
Brandeis is a fantastic institution with outstanding faculty and students. Most of the understudy body is socially and extremely kind. Everybody is so cordial, and I feel acknowledged for having objectives. My new friends here are the best!
Very helpful university
Brandeis University offers everything you need to have a good time at college. The teachers are really proficient, available, and agreeable. The academics are phenomenal. The lecturers are warm, approachable, and extremely knowledgeable. The workload is challenging, but manageable. Excellent school. You pick up a tone from the motivation of the students.
My Academic Sojourn
My first experience was their diversity and mode of teaching which was scientific and challenging but motivating as well. What didn't really work for me was the fact that there was no school hostel
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