Brown University

Brown University is a leading private research university founded in 1764 in Providence, Rhode Island. It is the 7th oldest university for higher education in the US with 143 acres of the campus area. The university is known for its student-centered learning where the faculty, students, and staff work together for creating an impact on the world.

The university has world-renowned faculty and an innovative educational institution that improves the students in their careers through curiosity and creativity. The university has more than 12000 undergraduate, graduate, and medical students and 816 full-time faculty. The university also conducts summer sessions and online programs for about 6000 students every year. It offers 33 master's and 51 doctoral programs and is known for its Open Curriculum in undergraduate studies.

The university has about 500 student organizations, 4100 Intramural Sports participants, and 60 public service groups with a diversity of interests. Students can find a club or group according to their interests and if they can't find one they can even create their club or a group.

The University is located on a 146-acre campus in Providence (population: 177,994), 55 miles from Boston. Served by bus and train; major airport serves Boston; smaller airport serves Warwick (10 miles). School operates transportation around campus.