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Brown University: the applicant's brief

6 findings

  1. The short answer

    Brown University is a university in the United States that sits in the private Ivy League research-university category, based in Providence, Rhode Island. It suits students who want a research-focused institution in a major U.S. higher-education market and are comfortable confirming current programme and admissions details on the official site.

  2. What you can study

    Brown University is described as a research university, but no subject areas or degree programmes are listed. That means the programme catalogue is still being compiled here; check the university’s official website for the current majors, graduate offerings, and any subject-specific requirements.

  3. Getting in

    Admissions information for international students is not published here. Check Brown University’s official admissions pages for entry requirements, application deadlines, document lists, English-language expectations, and any country-specific instructions before applying from abroad.

  4. What it costs

    Brown University does not publish a fee range here for international students. Confirm the current tuition and required charges with its admissions office, and budget separately for living costs in Providence, which will depend on housing, food, transport, and personal spending.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it on the official website before applying. If you are moving from abroad, check whether you need a visa, what proof of funds is required, how housing is arranged, and whether your application needs translated academic records.

  6. How it compares

    Among 2,515 universities in the United States, Brown stands out as a private Ivy League research university rather than a general public institution. That makes it a stronger fit for applicants who want a research-oriented environment and are specifically comparing selective U.S. universities rather than looking for the broadest possible public option.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Brown University

What type of institution is Brown University?

Brown University is a private Ivy League research university.

Where is Brown University located?

It is in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

When was Brown University founded?

It was founded in 1764 as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations.

How many universities are there in the country?

There are 2,515 universities in the United States.

Overview

Brown University is a private Ivy League research university in the College Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island, United States. The university is the seventh-oldest institution of higher education in the United States, founded in 1764 as the College in the English Colony of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations. One of nine colonial colleges chartered before the American Revolution, it was the first American college to codify that admission and instruction of students was to be equal regardless of the religious affiliation of students.

Programs at Brown University

71 programs across 3 study levels.

Bachelor's Degree

Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Africana Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

American Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Anthropology

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Architecture

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Astronomy

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Life Sciences

Biology

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Medicine & Health Sciences

Biomedical Engineering

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Biophysics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Chemical Physics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Science

Chemistry

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Classics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Cognitive Science

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Comparative Literature

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Computer Science & IT

Computer Science

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Contemplative Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Design Engineering

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Economics & Public Policy

Development Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Early Modern World

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

East Asian Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Economics & Public Policy

Economics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Education

Education Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Engineering

Engineering

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

English

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Ethnic Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

German Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

History

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

International Relations

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Italian Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Social Sciences & Psychology

Judaic Studies

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Languages & Linguistics

Linguistics

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time
Bachelor's Degree Arts, Design & Architecture

Literary Arts

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⏱ 4 years 🎓 Full Time

Professional

Other

Computer Science & IT

Data Fluency

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🎓 Full Time

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

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Indicative living cost

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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United States.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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