Brown is a leading research university, home to world-renowned faculty and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity and intellectual joy of students drives academic excellence.

Brown offers more than 80 programs, what some colleges call majors. You'll sample courses in a wide range of subjects before immersing yourself in one of these focused areas.

Brown is renowned for its distinctive undergraduate experience rooted in its flexible yet rigorous Open Curriculum. Our campus is also home to the Warren Alpert Medical School and a wide array of master's and doctoral programs, executive education offerings and pre-college programs.

Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading nonprofit research university, home to world-renowned faculty, and also an innovative educational institution where the curiosity, creativity and intellectual joy of students drives academic excellence.

At Brown, we invite you to develop your own personalized course of study. You’ll sample rigorous courses in a wide range of subjects before immersing yourself in one of 80+ academic concentrations (what you might call a major) for in-depth, focused study.

Brown has earned a global reputation for its innovative undergraduate educational experience, rooted in its flexible yet academically rigorous Open Curriculum. Probe theoretical physics with a Nobel Prize winner.

If you are drawn to Brown’s special blend of challenging academics and engaging culture, we strongly encourage you to apply. We look forward to getting to know you. Learn more about the application process, financial aid and other elements of the Brown student experience by selecting a pathway below.

Brown by the Numbers. Founded in 1764, Brown is a leading Ivy League research university where students and faculty collaborate to address the defining challenges of a complex and changing world.

With innovative, student-centered academic training and a diverse and collaborative culture, Brown prepares graduate students to become leaders in their fields inside and outside of the academy.

Consider that within 10 years of graduation, 80 percent of Brown students have furthered their education through graduate school or professional study. Our 81 percent admission rate to medical school and 81 percent admission rate to law …