Brown University

Brown University, situated in Providence, Rhode Island, provides a diverse range of educational opportunities with more than 80 undergraduate programs, including unique interdisciplinary concentrations. The university’s Open Curriculum allows students to design their own educational paths, fostering a flexible yet academically rigorous environment. Brown ranks among the top 100 universities in the nation for the number of utility patents issued in 2023, securing 22 utility patents from the United States Patent and Trademark Office that year. The School of Professional Studies offers executive education programs aimed at advancing the careers of professionals globally, while the Warren Alpert Medical School integrates medical education with immersive clinical experiences. The School of Public Health trains future leaders and advances knowledge on pressing health challenges, and the School of Engineering focuses on collaborative, world-class research in the fundamentals of engineering. The campus, located in a vibrant area, offers a variety of housing options, including program houses and Greek life houses, and features two all-you-care-to-eat dining halls, several campus restaurants, coffee carts, and convenience markets. Health Services provides holistic care, and Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) offers a range of mental health services. Brown Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ensures 24/7 emergency care, and Student Accessibility Services (SAS) facilitates accessibility for individuals with disabilities. The Swearer Center for Public Service supports community engagement and social justice initiatives, while the Carney Institute for Brain Science conducts research on brain function and diseases such as ALS and Alzheimer’s. The Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs focuses on policy solutions for societal change, and the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society addresses climate change impacts. Brown Technology Innovations supports the commercialization of faculty and researcher discoveries. Brown offers a variety of certificate programs, including those in Applied DEI Strategies, Digital Health Innovation, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teaching, and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy Teaching. Executive education programs include the ‘Leader as Coach Executive Program’ and ‘Effective Communication: Inform, Influence and Inspire’. The university also offers pre-college programs, no-cost online courses through BrownX, and numerous opportunities for undergraduate research, social justice engagement, and career exploration. Dining services emphasize fresh, sustainable foods with flexible meal plans, and the campus includes the Sharpe Refectory and Verney-Woolley dining halls.