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Brown University is a private Ivy League research university located in Providence, Rhode Island, known for its open curriculum, which allows students to design their own course of study without general education requirements. With approximately 10,000 students, Brown fosters a culture of intellectual independence and creative thinking across a wide range of disciplines. The university is home to strong programs in the humanities, social sciences, sciences, and engineering.
Campus life at Brown is characterized by a collaborative, open-minded atmosphere where students are encouraged to take academic risks and pursue interdisciplinary interests. The College Hill campus overlooks downtown Providence, a city with a growing arts and food scene. Brown's admissions are among the most selective in the country, and the university is known for attracting students who are intellectually curious, socially engaged, and eager to chart their own academic path.
Brown's graduates are known for their creativity, independence, and ability to think across disciplines — qualities cultivated by the open curriculum. The university's location in Providence provides access to a growing arts and food scene, and Boston and New York are easily reachable. A tour with a current Brown student is the ideal way to understand how the open curriculum works in practice and what daily life is like on College Hill.
SchoolScoops offers private, student-led Brown University campus tours starting at $75 for one hour or $150 for two hours. Tours are available in person or by video chat and are led by a real, verified current Brown student of your choice.
