Brandeis University 2022-2023 Admissions: Acceptance Rate, Requirements, Deadlines, Application Process

Ans. Eligibility requirements change with programs. All programs require a completed application form and an application fee, along with statement of purpose, CV, transcripts and previous research work. However, admissions at Brandeis University are not given on the basis of meeting minimum requirements but on the overall assessment of a candidate's profile.

Ans. Degree requirements vary from program to program. While some programs require incoming students to have the same major in undergraduate (usually about 18 credits or more) some programs may not require so. Applicants must always confirm these requirements with the department they are applying to.

Ans. No. Students can only apply to one program per academic year at Brandeis University.

Ans. Applicants can expect admission notification around six to eight weeks after the application deadline of that program has passed. Since each department has their own processing timeline, it is recommended to consult them regarding an estimated time. Admission decisions are posted on the student's application status portal. Accepted students are also notified via email. Brandeis University admissions office is unable to notify applicants via telephone calls.

Ans. An ideal statement of purpose must be one to three pages, unless specified otherwise by your program instructions. Applicants should be clear and state their reasons and interest in the program in a crisp manner. Special emphasis must be given to their reasons for choosing Brandeis University and it’s program of choice. Do not forget to include your name and program of choice on all the pages of the statement. The SOP must be electronically submitted once the application has been completed.

Ans. The university has a low acceptance rate of 33.4%, indicating a highly selective admission policy.

Ans. a letter of recommendation must be from a teacher who is teaching the core subjects like Math, Science, History, Foreign Language, or English.

Ans. For an optional test if you decide to give three exams then one exam must be from a science or math, one exam must be from an English or social science, and the third exam must be of your choice.

Ans. university accepts TOEFL, IELTS, or DET as proof of English proficiency.

Ans. Depending on the course that is selected, universities may take six to eight week to communicate their decision.

Ans. application fees for undergraduation is $80 and application fees for post graduation is $75.

Ans. Yes, you can submit some of the documents after January 1. But make sure you have submitted the application form by deadline. Last date for submitting all the supporting documents is January 15.

Ans. Yes, an interview is necessary. You can give an interview through a third party InitialView or Vericant. If a student is not able to give an interview through these parties then Brandeis university offers skype interviews.

Ans. The interview must be submitted to the university by December 1 for early decision I and January 15 for early decision II and regular decision.

Ans. if an applicant has completed their high school for a year or more will have to submit a statement explaining their activity since high school.