Brown University

About Brown University

Brown University is a private Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island. Founded in 1764, it is one of the oldest higher-education institutions in the United States. Brown’s undergraduate experience is defined by the Open Curriculum, which gives students unusual freedom to design their course of study without a required core outside concentration requirements. The university also offers graduate and professional programmes, including medicine and public health through its affiliated pathways.

Undergraduate admission is highly selective and holistic. Applicants should review current testing policy, Early Decision options and financial-aid rules on admission.brown.edu. International students must confirm English-language and documentation requirements for their cycle. Brown is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). Campus life centres on College Hill in Providence, with research, arts and community-engagement opportunities across the city.

Office of College Admission mailing address: Brown University, Box 1876, Providence, RI 02912. Courier deliveries are commonly directed to 201 Thayer Street, Providence, RI 02912. Admission phone: 401-863-2378. Email: admission@brown.edu. Always verify tuition, housing costs, deadlines and visit programmes on brown.edu and admission.brown.edu for the year you plan to enrol. Families comparing Ivy League options should also review concentration options and advising structures before applying. Keep transcripts and counsellor reports organised for submission. Prospective students comparing Ivy League campuses should also review concentration declaring timelines, research and advising resources, and Providence housing patterns after the first year. Keep testing materials and activities lists updated for Early Decision if that is your plan.

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