Graduate International Applicants – Brown University Complete Information

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Brown University has several programs that offer opportunities for incoming international students who wish to pursue their studies beyond a bachelor’s degree in the United States. Our programs include Master of Arts degrees in Environmental Studies, Public Health, International Relations (I.R.), and Latin American Studies (LAS).

Brown’s graduate international applicants are admitted to the University through the same process as domestic applicants. Brown is a highly selective university and admission to graduate education is highly competitive. While many students will receive an offer of admission from one or more programs, not all will be admitted into their first choice program; therefore, you should apply for multiple programs at once.

Academic Year Costs

Living Expenses (est.)

9 months: $24,930
12 months: $33,240

Financial aid: Brown University has a comprehensive financial assistance program that includes grants, scholarships, loans with minimum repayment terms and work opportunities for students who qualify. The average need-based scholarship award is approximately $50,000 per year. Students may also be eligible for federal student loans through the FAFSA application process; however, these do not require an admission decision from Brown University but rather from your home institution’s financial aid office.

Visa and Immigration Information

If you are applying for a visa to enter the United States, there are several things that you should know about the process. First, you must understand which type of visa is required for entry into the country. There are dozens of different types of visas; however, most international students will apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa. These two types of visas allow holders to travel in and out of the U.S., but they differ in how long they are valid (one year versus two years).

Once your application has been approved by U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP), it will be forwarded to Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE), which handles immigration matters related specifically to their agency’s domain over matters pertaining directly towards those entering America legally through legal channels such as those mentioned above!

Finances:

Expenses for international students for the current academic year at Brown vary depending on degree and program.

Doctoral Tuition Annual 2023-2024

Doctoral $65,656

Masters Tuition Per Course Rate

Tuition – Masters (unless otherwise listed below) $8,207

Biostatistics Masters Tuition $8,284

Clinical and Translational Research Masters Tuition $7,599

Computer Science Masters Tuition $9,759

Cybersecurity Masters Tuition $9,168

Data-Enabled Computational Engineering & Science Masters Tuition $9,132

Data Science Masters Tuition $9,472

Design Engineering Masters Tuition $7,257

Engineering Masters Tuition $9,452

Physics Masters Tuition $9,108

PRIME Masters Tuition $8,807

Public Affairs Masters Tuition $8,081

Public Health Masters Tuition $7,599

Public Health Accelerated Masters Tuition $6,400

Public Health Masters Generalist Tuition (delivered online) $5,000

Fees Annual 2023-2024

Graduate Student Activities Fee $80

Student Recreation Fee $80

Health Services Fee $1,090

Academic Record Fee (charged one-time to all first-time attendees in degree programs) $100

Student Health Insurance Fee (2023/2024 Annual Premium Coverage Effective August 15, 2023, through August 14, 2024)- $4,636

Students with a spring admit 2024 or spring start date will be charged the Spring 2024 Premium Coverage rate for coverage effective January 1, 2024, through August 14, 2024

Graduate students enrolled in programs that begin in the summer will be charged a Summer/Early Arrival rate of $393 in addition to the annual rate.

Doctoral Students

Incoming doctoral students receive five years of guaranteed financial support, including a stipend, tuition remission, a health services fee, and a health-insurance subsidy. Doctoral students in the Humanities and Social Sciences are guaranteed six years of support.

Dissertation Completion or Extension Proposal

You will also be required to submit a dissertation completion or extension proposal. It is a detailed description of the research you intend to conduct and its significance, methodology, and significance. The proposal should include:

A statement of purpose and relevance
A description of your proposed fieldwork or other research activities, including an outline of your planned progress (e.g., chapters) and dates for completion
A rationale for seeking support from Brown University Graduate International Applicants Program to complete this project

If approved by the Dean’s Office, your application will be forwarded by Graduate International Applicants Program Director or Associate Director for International Students & Scholars Programs (ISSP) along with any necessary forms/documents required by other departments within Brown University, such as Financial Aid Office or Human Resources Office etc., who will then process them accordingly.”

Proof of Financial Support

International students not awarded full financial assistance will not be granted final admission in their master’s program until they provide certified proof of financial support (including travel to and from the U.S.) adequate to meet annual expenses.

Family During the First Semester

For the first semester, family members can join you at the university dorms or stay in a private apartment. You can also arrange for them to stay with you in a student house, hotel or other accommodation.

Brown does not permit married graduate students to on-campus housing.
A student must be able to provide additional evidence of funding of $6,996 for the spouse’s support.
The amount required to bring in each child is $4,980.

Language Proficiency: TOEFL or IELTS

The TOEFL or IELTS test is required for all international applicants who do not speak English as their first language. The minimum scores accepted by Brown are listed below:

TOEFL: 61 (iBT) or 80 (PBT) with a minimum of 18 on each section
IELTS: 6.5 overall bands with no sub-score below 5.5

English Language Training

The Language Training Institute (LTI) at Brown University offers a wide range of English language programs for graduate students. LTI’s programs are designed to help you improve your speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills through individualised instruction geared toward each student’s needs.

LTI offers two types of courses: intensive courses and regular courses. An intensive course is a 15-week program that meets three hours daily, five days weekly. Regular classes meet one hour per day, four days per week, for one semester (15 weeks).

All graduate students who do not already have advanced fluency in English must take an intensive or regular course before enrolling in any other degree program at Brown University.