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Brown University
Ranking Highlights

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Commonly asked questions
On Ranking Highlight

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. 

Q:   What is the rank of Brown University for engineering?

A: 

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

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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

NA

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

UG Mechanical Engineering

30

29

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THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2024

Category

Ranking 2022

Ranking 2023

Ranking 2024

Engineering

101

74

87

 

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Brown University US News & World Report Ranking 2025

Ranked by202220232024
Global Universities
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119129153
National University14139
Best Graduate Medical Schools191435
Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools– / –2930
Biomedical Engineering PG414036
Chemical Engineering PG616067
Computer Engineering PG424138
Electrical Engineering PG474540
Mechanical Engineering PG293327
UG Computer Engineering27– / –– / –
UG Mechanical Engineering3029– / –

Brown University vs Other Universities: US News & World Report Comparison

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Brown University US News & World Report 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Brown University QS Ranking 2025

Ranked by202320242025
World University
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637379
Art and Design201201– / –
Biological Sciences201151– / –
Communication and Media Studies151151– / –
Engineering and Technology
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189195– / –
Mathematics3950– / –
Mechanical Aeronautical and Manufacturing Engineering151147– / –
Medicine101112– / –
Physics and Astronomy151151– / –
Politics5151– / –
Sociology5177– / –

Brown University vs Other Universities: QS Comparison

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Brown University QS 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Brown University THE (Times Higher Education) Ranking 2025

Ranked by202220232024
University
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646164
Arts and Humanities544863
Clinical and Health546062
Engineering
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1017487
Life Sciences126126101
PG Computer Science
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777474
Psychology676148

Brown University vs Other Universities: THE (Times Higher Education) Comparison

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Brown University THE (Times Higher Education) 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Brown University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Ranking 2025

Ranked by202220232024
Universities
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9998101
Law10176– / –
Mathematics4751– / –
Nursing201201– / –
Physics4851– / –
Political Sciences7651– / –
Sociology5132– / –

Brown University vs Other Universities: ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) Comparison

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Brown University ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) 2025: Ranking Criteria

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Brown University
Course Ranking

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B.E. / B.Tech

Ranked by202220232024
US News & World Report - Best UG Biomedical Engineering Schools-2930
US News & World Report - UG Computer Engineering27--
US News & World Report - UG Mechanical Engineering3029-

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LL.M.

Ranked by202120222023
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Law10110176

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M.A.

Ranked by202120222023
QS - Sociology-5151
QS - Politics-5151
QS - Communication and Media Studies-151151
QS - Art and Design-201201
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Political Sciences517651
ARWU (Shanghai Ranking) - Sociology425132
THE (Times Higher Education) - Arts and Humanities-5448
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Q:   Which university is better among Brown University and Yale University?

A: 

Brown University and Yale University are both highly recognised and reputed universities located in the United States of America. Brown University ranked #13 among National Universities in 2024 and Yale University ranked #5 hence, holding a higher ranking than Brown University. The Shiksha grading system has also given an overall university rank of A+ and A+ to Brown and Yale University respectively. However, there are some other parameters that need to be considered to determine which university is better such as the programs offered, the tuition fees, scholarships, and internships offered to the students, placement opportunities offered to the students, and the overall student and campus life.

Q:   Which university is better among Brown University and Harvard University?

A: 

Brown and Harvard University are well-reputed and high-ranking universities located in the United State of America. Brown University ranking among the National Universities in 2024 is around #13 and Hardvard University ranked #3 according to the top-ranking publishers. According to the Shiksha Grading system Brown University secured an overall university grade of A+ and Harvard University recieved the grading A+. Some other parameters that need to be taken into consideration to determine which university is better are the programs offered by the universities, the tuition fees, scholarships and internships offered, placement opportunities, and more. 

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