Brown University is an Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island. It is best known for its Open Curriculum, which lets students design their own degree without required core classes. Graduates enter finance, medicine, tech, and public policy at top employers worldwide.
Providence, USA
Top 130 (2024)
#9 (US News 2024)
One of 8 Ivy League universities
95% — among the highest in the US
5% — highly selective
Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Economics
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Public Health (ScM)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
International Relations
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
Neuroscience
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100
MBA (Executive Format via Partnership)
Masters DegreeDuration
24 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 7.0, TOEFL: 100, GMAT: 600+
Open Curriculum — students choose every course with no mandatory requirements.
Ivy League research — $230M+ in annual research funding across all faculties.
Warren Alpert Medical School — a top-ranked MD and MD-PhD pipeline program.
Brown-RISD dual degree — unique joint program with the Rhode Island School of Design.
Graduates join Goldman Sachs, Google, McKinsey, and the CDC within 6 months of graduation.
Over 40% of Brown graduates pursue postgraduate study, including medical and law school.
Average early-career salary is $65,000–$75,000 across STEM and humanities graduates.
Strong alumni network of 100,000+ spans finance, politics, medicine, and the arts globally.
Undergrad
1st January (Regular Decision)
Postgrad
Varies by program — typically Dec–Feb
Brown's 146-acre College Hill campus sits above downtown Providence. Historic architecture mixes with modern labs and studio spaces.
Providence has a strong food scene, live music, and Amtrak links to Boston (1 hr) and New York City (3.5 hrs). Rent is significantly lower than both cities.
Valid passport (6+ months validity)
F-1 student visa required
I-20 form issued by Brown
Proof of funds for tuition and living
Health insurance — mandatory at Brown
SEVIS fee paid before visa interview
