We will consider how your unique talents, accomplishments, energy, curiosity, perspective and identity might weave into the ever-changing tapestry that is Brown University. If you are drawn to Brown’s special blend of rigorous academics and engaging culture, we strongly encourage you to apply. We look forward to getting to know you.
Undergraduate Admission
Applying to Brown
Our admission process challenges us to discover how each applicant would contribute to — and benefit from — Brown's lively academic culture.
Applying to Brown
Our admission process challenges us to discover how each applicant would contribute to — and benefit from — Brown's lively academic culture.
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To apply to Brown, complete the Common Application and Brown Member section online.
Every year Brown welcomes students from around the world. In fact, about 15 percent of our students come from abroad.
Brown values the extraordinary talents, experiences and diversity that veterans bring to campus.
Brown is happy to welcome transfer students to campus each year, as they offer important and significant contributions to our campus community.
The Resumed Undergraduate Education (RUE) Program is a small, highly competitive program ideal for students who interrupted or delayed their formal education due to family commitments, financial concerns, health issues, employment opportunities or simply a compelling need to explore other paths. U.S. military veterans are highly encouraged to apply using Brown's specialized Veterans Application, available in mid-October.
Each year, Brown welcomes visiting students from partner institutions both in the United States and abroad. In addition, a limited number of students enrolled as full-time degree candidates at other colleges may apply to spend one or two semesters at Brown to pursue areas of study not otherwise available to them.
Brown University recognizes the academic contributions and valuable perspectives that students from rural and small town high schools add to our community.
While Brown defines the term "first-generation college student" as a student whose parents did not complete a four-year college degree, the first-generation community at Brown is welcoming to any student who self-identifies as having had limited exposure to the college application process and the college-going experience.
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Applications to Brown are submitted online via the Common Application. Learn how to apply and start your application.
Special Programs
The Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) is an eight-year continuum that allows students to combine both their undergraduate and medical school education at Brown.
Brown and Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) offer a combined five-year Dual Degree Program for students who wish to integrate studies in the liberal arts with concentrated work in the fine arts.
QuestBridge connects the nation's brightest underserved youth with leading institutions of higher education. Brown is delighted to be part of this very successful and worthy program.