Brown University campus
Providence, United States
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Brown University

Providence·university

#57

QS Rank

5%

Acceptance rate

14,135

Enrollment

About Brown University

Brown University is an Ivy League institution with particular strength in sciences, engineering, and liberal arts. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown combines rigorous academics with a progressive educational philosophy. The university emphasizes close faculty-student relationships and offers flexible academic pathways through the Open Curriculum. Brown's location provides access to Boston's research and business communities. The university offers excellent research opportunities and internship placements. Brown graduates enter positions in science, engineering, business, consulting, medicine, and academia.

World University Rankings

QS World University Rankings (2026)#57
Times Higher Education (THE) (2025)#90
ARWU / Shanghai Rankings (2024)#76
US News Best Global Universities (2025)#9

Campus & Location

Province

RI

Campus setting

Suburban

Cost of living: Housing: USD 1,200–2,000/mo. Food: USD 400–620/mo. Mid-size university city; affordable New England coastal city. Amtrak to Boston (1 hr) and NYC (3.5 hrs).

Optional Practical Training (OPT)

All graduates from CRICOS-registered programs qualify for 12-month Optional Practical Training (OPT). STEM-designated programs (CS, Engineering, Data Science, Mathematics, Sciences) qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension — 36 months total of US work authorisation.

Admission requirements — Nepali equivalents

A rough translation of the published minimums for Nepali applicants:

GPA 3.060%+ in NEB +2, B+ average in Cambridge A-levels, or Second Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.370%+ in NEB +2 or First Division in a TU bachelor's degree.
GPA 3.675%+ in NEB +2 or First Division with Distinction in a TU bachelor's degree.
IELTS 6.5The most common graduate minimum — achievable with 2–3 months of focused preparation. IELTS 7.0+ needed for the most competitive programs.

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Data last verified: 2026-04-29 · Source: https://www.brown.edu. Information may change — verify with Brown University’s official website before applying.