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
Providence, United States
Establishment year
1764
Students
9,788
International students
1,970
Acceptance rate
8%

Place in ratings

Rating QS
2023 
#63
Rating in the USA
2021 
#19
Rating THE
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
Semesters
Scholarships
Yes
Financial Aidallowances and other types of social assistance
Yes
Bachelor
Local
60,928 USD/year
Foreign
62,386 USD/year
Master
Local
60,928 USD/year
Foreign
62,387 USD/year
Doctoratecitizens and foreigners
59,238 USD/year

Additional costs

Also, consider other expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals, and personal expenses.

Room and board
on campus
15,908 USD/year
Other expensestransport, personal expenses, university fees
on campus
2,202 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
7
TOEFL iBT
90
TOEFL PBT
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
7
TOEFL iBT
100
TOEFL PBT
577

Doctorate degree at BU

If you decide to pursue a career in science and enroll in a doctoral program, you must pass the language exam — IELTS or TOEFL. For enrollment, you need to pass TOEFL with 90 points. The minimum score for IELTS is 7.

IELTS
7
TOEFL iBT
90
TOEFL PBT
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
Urban
Library
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.

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Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
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from  62,386 USD
to  62,387 USD
from  62,387 USD
to  83,278 USD
481Johnson & Wales UniversityUSAProvidence
 
37,886 USD
 
19,995 USD
786Rhode Island School of DesignUSAProvidence
 
53,806 USD
 
53,806 USD
826Providence CollegeUSAProvidence
 
19,995 USD
 
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977Rhode Island CollegeUSAProvidence
from  24,469 USD
to  24,746 USD
 
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Universities in this country

Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
TitleCountryCityBachelorMaster
11Harvard UniversityUSACambridge
from  7,918 USD
to  52,645 USD
from  7,748 USD
to  73,420 USD
22Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUSABoston
 
58,224 USD
 
58,224 USD
33Stanford UniversityUSAStanford
 
57,678 USD
from  56,472 USD
to  76,929 USD
54California Institute of TechnologyUSAPasadena
 
48,098 USD
 
48,098 USD
75Princeton UniversityUSAPrinceton
 
55,995 USD
 
53,876 USD