A Brown education pushes students to be creative thinkers, intellectual risk-takers and entrepreneurial problem-solvers. 

Faculty at Brown see students as the center of academic life. Not only are they experts in their fields, professors are dedicated to high-quality, innovative teaching and learning. Perhaps most importantly, they are mentors and guides who are deeply invested in the success and growth of Brown’s undergraduates.

At most universities, students must complete a set of core courses. At Brown, you'll develop your own personalized course of study. You’ll sample courses in a wide range of subjects before immersing yourself in one of 80+ academic concentrations (what you might call a major) for in-depth, focused study.

Undergraduate Concentrations More about the Open Curriculum

Brown students learn to confront, address and solve problems facing society, the nation and the world. This dedication to making a real impact touches every part of the academic experience.

The accomplishments of Brown students are numerous and varied and include:

• Decoding the secrets of a manuscript from Timbuktu
• Synthesizing compounds to fight tuberculosis
• Inventing new musical instruments 
• Taking part in a United Nations convention on climate change

Graduates leave Brown prepared to thrive as independent, innovative leaders, no matter what path they choose.