Brown University : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

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

Available programs

Undergraduates pursue bachelor’s degrees in 81 concentrations, ranging from Egyptology to cognitive neuroscience. Anything’s possible at Brown—the university’s commitment to undergraduate freedom means students must take responsibility as architects of their courses of study.

Arts and Humanities (5)

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Linguistics

Engineering and Technology (5)

Bachelor of Science in Cognitive Science - Artificial Intelligence

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Materials Engineering

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Life Sciences and Medicine (5)

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Biophysics

Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

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Natural Sciences (5)

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics - Biology

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics - Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics - Economics

Bachelor of Science in Biostatistics

Bachelor of Science in Chemical Physics

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Social Sciences and Management (5)

Bachelor of Science in Social Analysis and Research

Bachelor of Science in Statistical Sciences

Combined Degree of B.A./M.A. in Modern Culture and Media

Brown University has 51 doctoral programs and 32 master’s programs. The broad scope of options vary from interdisciplinary opportunities in molecular pharmacology and physiology to a master’s program in acting and directing through the Brown/Trinity Repertory Consortium.

Arts and Humanities (6)

MA in Ethnomusicology

MA in History - Academic Track

MA in History - Professional Track

Masters of Fine Arts in Acting and Directing

Business and Management (6)

M.S. Program in Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship (PRIME)

Engineering and Technology (6)

M.S. in Computer Engineering

M.S. in Computer Science

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Life Sciences and Medicine (6)

M.S. in Behavioral and Social Health Sciences

M.S. in Biomedical Engineering

M.S. in Biotechnology

M.S. in Chemical and Biochemical Engineering

MA in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry

MS in Epidemiology

Natural Sciences (6)

M.S. in Biostatistics

M.S. in Materials Science and Engineering

MA in Biostatistics

MS in Biostatistics

MS in Physics

Social Sciences and Management (6)

M.S. in Fluids and Thermal Sciences

M.S. in Mechanics of Solids and Structures

MA in Brazilian Studies

MA in Portuguese Bilingual Education or ESL Education and Cross - Cultural Studies

MA in Portuguese and Brazilian Studies

MA in Slavic Studies

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Arts and Humanities (5)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Ancient History

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Archaeology and the Ancient World

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biostatistics - Theory and Methods of Inference

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Classics - Archaeology

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Classics - Greek and Roman History

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Classics - Prose Composition in Greek and Latin

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Engineering and Technology (5)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Computer Science

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Electrical Engineering

Life Sciences and Medicine (5)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anthropology - Anthropology and Population

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Anthropology - Graduate Program in Development

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Behavioral and Social Health Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biology

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biomedical Engineering

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biotechnology

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Natural Sciences (5)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Applied Mathematics

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biostatistics

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biostatistics - Methods of Biostatistical Analysis

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Chemistry

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Science and Engineering

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Social Sciences and Management (5)

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Africana Studies - Studies in Feminism, Gender, and Sexuality

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Africana Studies - Studies in History, Politics and Theory

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Africana Studies - Studies in Literary, Expressive, and Performance Cultures

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in American Studies

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Biostatistics - Advanced Training

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Economics

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General

GRE

330+

IELTS

7+

TOEFL

90+

Bachelor

SAT

1488+

IELTS

8+

TOEFL

100+

Total students

10,621

UG students

68%

PG students

32%

International students

2,276

UG students

43%

PG students

57%

Total faculty staff

1,512

Domestic staff

68%

Int'l staff

32%

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.