Brown University
Providence, Rhode Island
Brown is known for the Open Curriculum: students design their own course of study with no distribution requirements. Strong in humanities, computer science, and the Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME).
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Location
Providence, Rhode Island
Established
1764
Degree levels
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Instruction
English-taught
Rankings
Rankings are published annually by their respective organisations and change every year. Confirm the current-year position on the official ranking website before relying on it.
How to apply
Common App / Coalition App / QuestBridge
Region
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Popular fields of study
Source: Brown University official website. Details here are for guidance only — tuition, deadlines, rankings and eligibility change every academic year, so confirm on the official university site before applying.
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