Brandeis University Waltham 2026: Courses, Admission, Fees, Placements, Ranking, Scholarships, ROI & Reviews

Brandeis University’s Hiatt Career Center provides robust support including career advising, internships, alumni networking, and job search resources. For the Class of 2025, 98% of graduates were employed, attending graduate school, or engaged in meaningful activities within six months. 

Nearly 40% pursue advanced degrees immediately. Top fields include healthcare, financial services, science/research, tech/computer science, counseling, and social services. Graduates secure roles at leading organizations and are admitted to top graduate programs (e.g., Columbia, BU, Northeastern). 

The Boston location offers excellent internship and employment opportunities. The university is investing further in career readiness, including required experiential learning.

Brandeis offers competitive merit-based scholarships (automatic consideration for all applicants; renewable for up to 8 semesters) and need-based aid. International scholarships are need-sensitive and awarded at admission.

Key options:

• Wien International Scholarship Program — Prestigious need-based awards for high-achieving international students with strong academics and community involvement (since 1958).
• Justice Brandeis Scholarship — Most prestigious merit award for top academic performers.
• Other merit awards: $5,000–$24,000+ per year depending on qualifications.
• Scholars Programs (e.g., Business and Economics Scholars) with additional benefits and accelerated pathways.
• Graduate scholarships: Automatic merit consideration in many programs (e.g., 100% of Brandeis IBS applicants reviewed).