Brown University
Providence, United States
Overview
Brown University is among the United States's private universities, based in Providence, United States and operating as a higher-education provider.
Brown University runs an extensive programme catalogue across multiple qualification levels, with teaching organised under its academic units. The breadth of its catalogue serves a varied applicant profile.
With 7,226 students on its rolls, Brown University operates as a community of learners and academics. Its campus environment shapes the daily institutional rhythm.
Location & Contact
Planning a visit to Brown University or following up with admissions? Location and contact details are listed below. Admissions email typically replies within 5–10 business days during peak season.
Academic Details
Enrolment scale, staff balance, and accreditation context for Brown University are below. Female student percentage signals admissions reach and shapes the student-life environment.
Programs Offered
Find a programme at Brown University by filter, or browse by degree level. Online and on-campus delivery modes differ in tuition, time commitment, and credential recognition — confirm which mode each programme runs in.
Bachelor's Degree
59 programmes
Browse 59 programmes at Brown University for undergraduate entry. Each combines core theory with the credits needed to progress toward honours or a master's.
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Forestry & Natural Resources
Architecture Architecture
Area Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Communication and Media Studies Communication Studies
Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer Sciences
Computer Science Computer Sciences
Education, General Education & Teaching
Engineering, General General Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Engineering Physics General Engineering
Engineering, Other General Engineering
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Linguistics & Language Studies
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
English Language and Literature, General English Language Studies
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies English Language Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Liberal Arts
Biology, General Biological Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Biochemistry
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology Biological Sciences
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Ecology & Conservation
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Neuroscience
Mathematics Mathematics
Applied Mathematics Mathematics
Statistics Mathematics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Liberal Arts
Medieval and Renaissance Studies Liberal Arts
Science, Technology and Society Liberal Arts
Behavioral Sciences Liberal Arts
Classical and Ancient Studies Liberal Arts
Cognitive Science Liberal Arts
Human Biology Liberal Arts
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Liberal Arts
Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Religion/Religious Studies Philosophy & Ethics
Astronomy and Astrophysics Physics & Astronomy
Chemistry Chemistry
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Earth Sciences & Geology
Physics Physics & Astronomy
Psychology, General Psychology
Research and Experimental Psychology Psychology
Public Policy Analysis Public Administration
Social Sciences, General Social & Cultural Studies
Anthropology Social & Cultural Studies
Archeology Social & Cultural Studies
Economics Economics
International Relations and National Security Studies Politics & International Relations
Political Science and Government Politics & International Relations
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs Urban Planning
Social Sciences, Other Social & Cultural Studies
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Visual Arts
Music Music
Public Health Public Health
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Entrepreneurship
Human Resources Management and Services Human Resource Management
History History
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
63 programmes
These 63 programmes form Brown University's master's offering, combining advanced coursework with independent work that signals readiness for leadership or research.
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Forestry & Natural Resources
Area Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Communication and Media Studies Communication Studies
Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer Sciences
Computer Science Computer Sciences
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management Information Systems & Technology
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Education & Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision Educational Leadership
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Education & Teaching
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas Education & Teaching
Engineering, General General Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Industrial Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Linguistics & Language Studies
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
English Language and Literature, General English Language Studies
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies English Language Studies
Biology, General Biological Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Biochemistry
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences Molecular Biology
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Biological Sciences
Pharmacology and Toxicology Biological Sciences
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology Biological Sciences
Biotechnology Biological Sciences
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Ecology & Conservation
Molecular Medicine Biological Sciences
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Neuroscience
Mathematics Mathematics
Applied Mathematics Mathematics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Liberal Arts
Mathematics and Computer Science Liberal Arts
Historic Preservation and Conservation Liberal Arts
Museology/Museum Studies Liberal Arts
Science, Technology and Society Liberal Arts
Behavioral Sciences Liberal Arts
Classical and Ancient Studies Liberal Arts
Cognitive Science Liberal Arts
Computational Science Liberal Arts
Data Science Liberal Arts
Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Religion/Religious Studies Philosophy & Ethics
Chemistry Chemistry
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Earth Sciences & Geology
Physics Physics & Astronomy
Psychology, General Psychology
Research and Experimental Psychology Psychology
Security Science and Technology Criminal Law & Justice
Public Policy Analysis Public Administration
Social Sciences, General Social & Cultural Studies
Anthropology Social & Cultural Studies
Archeology Social & Cultural Studies
Economics Economics
Political Science and Government Politics & International Relations
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Visual Arts
Music Music
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies Health Sciences
Public Health Public Health
Business Administration, Management and Operations Business Administration
History History
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
60 programmes
Browse 60 programmes of research-degree study at Brown University. Each culminates in a thesis defended before examiners as an original scholarly contribution.
Natural Resources Conservation and Research Forestry & Natural Resources
Area Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies Social & Cultural Studies
Communication and Media Studies Communication Studies
Computer and Information Sciences, General Computer Sciences
Computer Science Computer Sciences
Education, General Education & Teaching
Engineering, General General Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering Bio & Biomedical Engineering
Engineering Physics General Engineering
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services Linguistics & Language Studies
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
English Language and Literature, General English Language Studies
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies English Language Studies
Biology, General Biological Sciences
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology Biochemistry
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences Molecular Biology
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences Biological Sciences
Pharmacology and Toxicology Biological Sciences
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology Biological Sciences
Biotechnology Biological Sciences
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology Ecology & Conservation
Molecular Medicine Biological Sciences
Neurobiology and Neurosciences Neuroscience
Mathematics Mathematics
Applied Mathematics Mathematics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Liberal Arts
Science, Technology and Society Liberal Arts
Behavioral Sciences Liberal Arts
Classical and Ancient Studies Liberal Arts
Cognitive Science Liberal Arts
Human Biology Liberal Arts
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Liberal Arts
Philosophy Philosophy & Ethics
Religion/Religious Studies Philosophy & Ethics
Astronomy and Astrophysics Physics & Astronomy
Chemistry Chemistry
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences Earth Sciences & Geology
Physics Physics & Astronomy
Psychology, General Psychology
Research and Experimental Psychology Psychology
Public Policy Analysis Public Administration
Social Sciences, General Social & Cultural Studies
Anthropology Social & Cultural Studies
Archeology Social & Cultural Studies
Economics Economics
International Relations and National Security Studies Politics & International Relations
Political Science and Government Politics & International Relations
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Urban Studies/Affairs Urban Planning
Social Sciences, Other Social & Cultural Studies
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts Visual Arts
Music Music
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Health Sciences
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies Health Sciences
Public Health Public Health
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations Entrepreneurship
History History
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Professional Doctorate
1 programme
Browse 1 programme of research-degree study at Brown University. Each culminates in a thesis defended before examiners as an original scholarly contribution.
Medicine Medicine
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
3 programmes
This group collects Brown University's 3 programmes of certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate programmes — practical entry points or stepping stones toward a degree.
Economics Economics
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies Health Sciences
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies Health Sciences
No programmes match your filter in this level.
How to apply to Brown University
A short guide to applying to Brown University — five steps covering the path from programme selection to confirmation of receipt.
- 1 Browse the programme catalogue
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. Brown University offers 186 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
- 2 Check eligibility for your chosen programme
Each programme at Brown University has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
- 3 Get your documents ready
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
- 4 Apply through the official channel
Apply directly via Brown University's online portal at www.brown.edu. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
- 5 Reach out and track your application
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brown University
A short Q&A covering Brown University's essentials — founding, location, scale, ranking, and academic structure.
What city is Brown University in?
Brown University operates from Providence, United States.
What is Brown University's control type?
Brown University is a private institution.
How big is Brown University's student body?
Brown University serves approximately 7,226 students.
Where can I learn more about Brown University?
The institution's website is www.brown.edu.
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