1948
Waltham, MA

School Details

Brandeis University is a medium-sized private university located near Boston, known for its education and research. Established in 1948, it was founded as a nonsectarian institution by the American Jewish community, welcoming faculty and students of diverse backgrounds and beliefs. Brandeis’ core values reflect its commitment to social justice, academic excellence, and cultural diversity.

The university offers a range of traditional undergraduate programs, but it also stands out for its fully virtual graduate school called Brandeis Graduate Professional Studies (GPS). Brandeis GPS provides flexible online programs designed to accommodate the busy schedules of working professionals. Students studying with Brandeis online can choose between part-time or full-time options, with part-time programs taking less than three years to complete and some full-time options offering accelerated completion in just one year. Brandeis University’s online degree programs allow students to advance their careers while benefiting from the expertise of faculty who are leaders in their respective fields.

Brandeis University remains dedicated to its founding values while embracing the potential of online education through Brandeis GPS. As an inclusive community of learners, scholars, and teachers, it values diversity and encourages the pursuit of knowledge in a dynamic and accessible virtual environment.

The university offers degree programs through the following schools:

  • School of Arts and Sciences
  • Brandeis International Business School
  • Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
  • Heller School for Social Policy and Management
  • Rabb School of Continuing Studies

Accreditation & Licensing

Brandeis University is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

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Brandeis University is located in Massachusetts

Massachusetts at a Glance:

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Boston
7,029,917
10,554 sq mi
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85
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$15,500.00

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Online Programs offered by Brandeis University

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Art & Liberal Arts

Master of Science in User-Centered Design

Business

Master of Science in Business Analytics
Master of Science in Digital Innovation for FinTech
Master of Science in Digital Marketing & Design
Master of Science in Project & Program Management
Master of Science in Strategic Analytics

Computer Science & IT

Master of Science in Information Security Leadership

Engineering

Master of Software Engineering

Healthcare

Master of Science in Health & Medical Informatics
Master's Certificate in Healthcare Analytics

Math & Science

Graduate Certificate in Cheminformatics
Graduate Certificate in Drug Discovery Informatics
Graduate Certificate in Genomics
Master of Science in Bioinformatics