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About Brown University

Brown University is a private Ivy League university based in Providence, Rhode Island. It was ranked 49th in the world in the QS World University Rankings® 2016-2017 and 25th in the Graduate Employability Rankings 2017.

 

As indicated by the QS World University Rankings® by Subject, Brown University is particularly strong in development studies (25th), economics and econometrics (30th) and English language and literature (36th).

 

Founded in 1764, Brown University is a research intensive liberal arts college committed to sustainability. Its Brown is Green website records its progress towards achieving sustainability and reducing emissions

About Brown University

Brown University is a private Ivy League university based in Providence, Rhode Island. It was ranked 49th in the world in the QS World University Rankings® 2016-2017 and 25th in the Graduate Employability Rankings 2017.

 

As indicated by the QS World University Rankings® by Subject, Brown University is particularly strong in development studies (25th), economics and econometrics (30th) and English language and literature (36th).

 

Founded in 1764, Brown University is a research intensive liberal arts college committed to sustainability. Its Brown is Green website records its progress towards achieving sustainability and reducing emissions

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Brown University is one of the top Private not for Profit universities in , . It is ranked #69 in QS World University Rankings 2026.

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QS World University Rankings

  • 2015
    #=52
  • 2016
    #49
  • 2017
    #=49
  • 2018
    #53
  • 2019
    #56
  • 2020
    #57
  • 2021
    #60
  • 2022
    #60
  • 2023
    #63
  • 2024
    #=73
  • 2025
    #79
  • 2026
    #69
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  • 2015
    #=52
  • 2016
    #49
  • 2017
    #=49
  • 2018
    #53
  • 2019
    #56
  • 2020
    #57
  • 2021
    #60
  • 2022
    #60
  • 2023
    #63
  • 2024
    #=73
  • 2025
    #79
  • 2026
    #69
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