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There are total 11,000+ students at Brown University. Out of these, 7,000+ are UG students and Graduate students are 3,100+. Over 113+ countries and territories are represented by students. Also note, 14% of the Undergraduates at Brown University are international and 40% of the Graduate students are international. Brown University is home to more than 2,700 international students. It has been stated unofficially that Brown University hosts 200-300 Indian students each year.

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.

Brown Indian Students' Association is a student community that celebrates a rich culture of India through food, festivals, dance, and discussion. ISA fosters community, connections and cultural exchange by creating spaces to explore Indian history, traditions, and contemporary issues. So, students can take part in Holi and Diwali celebrations. They can also take part in cultural nights and movie screenings. Additionally, there is one South Asian Students Organization that welcomes members of Brown University who are of South Asian heritage.

International UG applicants at Brown University can apply via Common App. Students must complete the Secondary School education for admission to UG courses. On the other hand, for admission to PG courses, the applicants are required to have a Bachelor's degree. Additionally, an English language proficiency score has to be submitted too. The application fee is USD 80 for UG courses. For PG courses, check the application fee from the university's website. A few of the documents required to apply to this university are:

• Academic transcripts
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Letters of recommendation
• Resume
• Statement of Purpose
• Essay

From Fall 2025, Brown University has planned to become need-blind for all Undergraduate international students. This move is a part of the ongoing commitment to admit students irrespective of their ability to pay for tuition, and to ensure the sustainability of financial aid initiatives for future generations. Brown University meets 100% of the demonstrated financial need of the students. This university does not offer merit-based scholarships. However, students can avail any external-based scholarships.

Brown University is very competitive for admissions of international students. The acceptance rate is around 5.65% for the year 2029. It had selected more than 2,000 students and the total number of applications submitted were over 42,000. The applicants at Brown are from every US state and 167 countries. To be considered the students are required to have an excellent academic record.

MSc in Data Science course at Brown Uni is a STEM program for OPT extension purpose. This OPT STEM extension allows students who have completed a degree in a STEM programme field to extend their work authorization for an additional of 24-months, and a total of 36-months, and gain further practical experience. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required to apply to this course. The course is competitive, as this university receive 700-800 applications each year and aims for a cohort of 40-45 students.