About BU
Brown University (BU) — private non-profit university. It is located in Providence, United States. The institution is proud of its long history, as it was founded in 1764. BU is a member of 568 Group, Association of American Universities (AAU). Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), The Ivy League.
QS World University Rankings collects data on the best institutions in the world, according to which BU is on top-60. In the USA, BU is considered one of the most prestigious higher education institutions. The educational institution is in the top-60 of Times Higher Education World University Ranking.
BU does research in different fields of study and offers bachelor, master and doctorate programs.
- Location
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Providence, United States
- Establishment year
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1764
- Students
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9,788
- International students
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1,970
- Acceptance rate
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8%
Place in ratings
- Rating QS
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2023#63
- Rating in the USA
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2021#19
- Rating THE
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2022#64
BU tuition fees
The academic calendar at BU is divided into two semesters. For convenience, tuition fees are calculated per year. At BU, tuition fees are equal for everyone — from 59,238 USD per year. With the help of scholarships and financial support programs, students can partially or fully cover the cost of education. For up-to-date information on scholarships and the cost of education for each program, check the official website of the educational institution.
- Academic calendar
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Semesters
- Scholarships
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Yes
- Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
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Yes
- Bachelor
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Local60,928 USD/year
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Foreign62,386 USD/year
- Master
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Local60,928 USD/year
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Foreign62,387 USD/year
- Doctoratecitizens and foreigners
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59,238 USD/year
Additional costs
Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.
- Room and board
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on campus15,908 USD/year
- Other expensestransport, personal expenses, university fees
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on campus2,202 USD/year
Bachelor degree at BU
Before applying, you need to pass the IELTS or TOEFL exam. The minimum IELTS score is 7. The TOEFL score is not lower than 90.
- IELTS
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7
- TOEFL iBT
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90
- TOEFL PBT
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577
Master's degree at BU
When considering candidates for master's programs, the admission committee of the university pays attention to the student's academic performance during the undergraduate program. To confirm your level of English, you must pass IELTS or TOEFL. The minimum TOEFL score for admission is 100. IELTS — 7 or higher.
- IELTS
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7
- TOEFL iBT
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100
- TOEFL PBT
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577
BU campus
BU has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. The educational institution has its own library. Here, students do their homework or just have a good time reading an interesting book. The exchange of intercultural experience occupies a special place in training at BU. The educational institution regularly invites foreign students to participate in exchange programs and organizes various joint events.
- Campus Type
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Urban
- Library
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Yes
What to do after graduation
Students are allowed to stay in the country for a year after graduation. To do this, you need to extend your student visa or apply for a job seeker visa. Graduates of BU are in demand in the labor market, as the reputation of the educational institution among employers is quite high according to the results of the QS world ranking. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
