The College of Arts and Sciences is the academic heart of Brandeis University, embodying the institution’s founding mission of rigorous inquiry, social justice, and intellectual freedom. Established alongside the university in 1948, it remains the largest and most diverse academic division, encompassing over 30 departments and interdisciplinary programs spanning the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and mathematics. Rooted in Brandeis’s liberal arts tradition, the college emphasizes critical thinking, creative problem-solving, and ethical engagement with the world, preparing students for graduate study, professional careers, and lives of purpose.
Undergraduate programs range from traditional disciplines such as English, History, and Physics to innovative interdisciplinary fields including Environmental Studies, Global Studies, and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. Graduate programs offer master’s and doctoral degrees in key areas, supporting advanced research and professional preparation. The college’s faculty includes distinguished scholars, award-winning researchers, and dedicated teachers who mentor students in small classes and research labs, fostering close student-faculty collaboration.
Research is central to the college’s identity, with students participating in faculty-led projects, independent research, and global fieldwork. Centers and institutes within the college advance interdisciplinary scholarship on topics from climate science to social inequality. Committed to global citizenship, the college offers study abroad programs, global internships, and cross-cultural coursework. Graduates pursue careers in academia, law, medicine, business, nonprofit organizations, and public service, reflecting the breadth and impact of a Brandeis liberal arts education.
College of Arts and Sciences Website(https://www.brandeis.edu/arts-sciences/)
