Established in 1764, Brown is a private Ivy League research university in Providence, Rhode Island. It is known for its distinctive Open Curriculum, which allows students great flexibility in designing their course of study.
Address: Prospect Street, 02912 Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Computer Science, Economics, Biology (Open Curriculum)
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Life Sciences, Mathematics, Physics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Private
Partnerships:
Ivy League institution with a unique Open Curriculum (no general education requirements, students design their own concentrations). Strong focus on undergraduate education and interdisciplinary studies. Member of AAU.
Research:
A leading research university with strengths across arts, humanities, social sciences, and sciences, particularly in computer science (graphics, AI), brain science, and public health.
Famous Alumnis:
John F. Kennedy Jr., Emma Watson, Ted Turner, Janet Yellen, John Krasinski, Laura Linney
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
3000
Current students***:
10000
Foreign students***:
20%
Cumulative former students***:
90000
Pros
Distinctive Open Curriculum fostering intellectual exploration, strong undergraduate focus within an Ivy League setting, collaborative and creative environment.
Cons
Extremely competitive admissions, located in a smaller city (Providence), less pre-professional emphasis than some other Ivies.
Best For
Intellectually curious and independent students seeking an Ivy League education with the freedom to design their own course of study through an Open Curriculum.
- Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Biology, Innovation, User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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