Brandeis University is a private research institution founded in 1948 in Waltham, Massachusetts, on the outskirts of Boston. Established as America's first Jewish-sponsored, non-sectarian research university, it was built to be accessible to all students, including Jews, other ethnic and racial minorities, and women. The university operates four schools delivering rigorous undergraduate and graduate programmes that blend liberal arts education with professional preparation.
The institution combines the personal attention and close faculty engagement typical of a small liberal arts college with the research resources and ambition of a major research university. Its 235-acre campus hosts substantial research activity across disciplines, with faculty and students engaged in groundbreaking scholarship. This dual commitment to rigorous teaching and world-class research extends throughout its academic operations.
Located near Boston, Brandeis provides students with access to cutting-edge research opportunities and a vibrant academic community. The university's culture emphasises academic excellence and the pursuit of knowledge aimed at making a tangible difference in the world, reflecting its founding principles of combining scholarly rigour with social purpose.