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International students can submit their application through 'Common Application' for Brown University admission 2025. Mentioned below are the deadlines for UG and PG admission at the university:

  • Brown University deadline for undergraduate admission is Nov 01, 2026
  • The application deadline for graduate admission varies by program at the university

Brown University Courses & Fees 2026

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
MS(15 courses)
INR 32 L - 73 LGet Fee Details
Duration12 months-2 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 7 - 8, TOEFL: 90 - 105, PTE, Duolingo
B.A.(43 courses)
INR 61 L - 64 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo
B.Sc.(29 courses)
INR 61 L - 67 LGet Fee Details
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 8 & Above, TOEFL: 105 & Above, PTE: 75 & Above, Duolingo: 130 & Above
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Q:   Which course is best at Brown University?
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As per the unofficial source, Brown University offers the best majors in specializations such as Computer Science; Economics; Mathematics; Biology; English language and literature; and more. Brown University best majors along with the graduation rates are given below:

Best course at Brown University

Graduation Rates

Computer Science

14%

Economics and Quantitative Economics

11%

Applied Mathematics

9%

International Relations and Affairs

8%

Biology/Biological Sciences

7%

Public Health

5%

Neuroscience

4%

Q:   How to get into Brown University from India?
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International students should follow the admission process to get into Brown University mentioned below

Student must find a course that fits with their qualification and interest. Once they decided, they should check the basic qualification and requirements of the program.

They can apply via Common App for uG programs, and via the university portal for PG programs. They need to submit transcripts, LOR, SOP, English language requirements, and more.

Then students must submit application fees.

Q:   Why is Brown University so popular?
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As per the unofficial source Brown University ranked #13 among National Universities, #12 in Best value schools and #43 for providing best ug Engineering programs. Along with the rankings university's graduation rate is 80% which showcases its excellent academic structure, small class experiences, and the best faculties. The university offers a range of programs in various specializations that result in research work and opportunities in big firms. 

Q:   Will I get into Brown University?
A: 

With an acceptance rate of 5%, Brown University is very selective with admissions of international students. The international applicants are required to fill and submit the online application form along with their biographical information, writing the personal essays, keeping note of the important application deadlines and submitting the required standardized test scores. 

International applicants at Brown University can apply through the Common Application portal along with the required documents. There is a set of specific questions that applicants are required to answer to complete their application and also the school forms submitted by the academic counsellors. 

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Q:   What is the rank of Brown University for engineering?
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Brown University is well-known for its Engineering courses and has been ranked by different ranking bodies over the years. The university is popular for its UG Computer Engineering, UG Mechanical Engineering courses all over the world. Given below are Brown University Engineering rankings given by different bodies:

QS Ranking 2025

Category

Ranking 2023

Ranking 2024

Ranking 2025

Engineering and Technology

189

195

NA

Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering

151

147

NA

US News & World Report Ranking 2024

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Ranking 2022

Ranking 2023

Ranking 2024

Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools

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29

30

Biomedical Engineering PG

40

29

30

Chemical Engineering PG

60

41

40

Computer Engineering PG

37

61

60

Electrical Engineering PG

37

42

41

Mechanical Engineering PG

26

47

45

UG Computer Engineering

27

29

33

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30

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Engineering

101

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Q:   Is Brown University expensive?
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Brown University is quite expensive  for international students. The tuition costs range between INR 56 L and INR 58 L for UG programs and between INR 28 L and INR 96 L for graduate programs. Students with limited budgets must choose different universities. They have to manage other expenses including transportation, housing, insurance, books and supplies etc

Q:   Is Brown University a D1 school?
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The Brown Bears compete at the highest level of intercollegiate athletics in the NCAA Division I. The student-athletes compete on 34 varsity sports and 37 clubs sports teams. A few of the men's sports are Basketball, Baseball, Ice Hockey, Tennis, Wrestling, etc. Additionally, a few of the women's sports at this university are Basketball, Fencing, Soccer, Tennis, Rugby, etc. Being a member of the Ivy League, this university does not award athletic scholarships.

Q:   Is it expensive to study at Brown University?
A: 

Brown University tuition fee for international students is between INR 55 L - 57L for UG and  between INR 27 L - 94 L for PG. The cost for housing for the undergraduate international students is INR 14 L. The cost of living for PG students is INR 81 L. so the students seeking admission to Brown University must budget their expenses accordingly. 

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Brown Uni USA does not have a separate deadline to apply for scholarships. Indian students can apply for financial aid at the same time as they apply for admission (Nov 1 - Early Decision & Feb 1 - Regular Decision).

However, for external scholarships in USA, the deadlines are different for each fina

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Yes, Indian students can pay their Brown Uni fees in installments. Students can enroll in Brown's Installment Payment Plan (IPP) to pay one semester's fees in monthly installments (without any interest).

The fee will be deducted in 4 to 5 installments, once every month. To enroll for the plan, studen

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Akash Gaur

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Yes, the Brown Uni helps Indian students find part-time work via its Center for Career Exploration. Students get access to its Handshake platform for job listings. The university also reviews resumes, and offer career counselling.

There are several assistantship, librarian, and waiter roles available

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Akash Gaur

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Yes, Indian students can enroll at Brown Uni without submitting IELTS score. Students can submit an alternative proof of English proficiency. This includes other tests like TOEFL, Duolingo, and PTE.

Given below are the minimum scores accepted for each test:

TestMinimum Score
TOEFL-iBT5.5
IELTS8.0
DET130
PTE English75
Cambridge English191

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Answered 2 weeks ago

No, for most of Brown University courses, there are fixed deadlines (for ED, it's Nov 1 each year) at Brown rather than a rolling model

Although some master's programs use a mix of priority deadlines and rolling admissions

Early applications are encouraged for international students. 

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