Christina Hull Paxson (Principal)President、Thomas J. Tisch (supervisor)[26]、Francis J. Doyle III (Registrar)[26]
School setting
College of Arts and Sciences, Warren Alpert School of Medicine, School of Engineering, School of Public Affairs, School of Professional Development, School of Public Health, etc[30]
Fernando Henrique Cardoso (the 34th President of Brazil)[32]、Bao Runshi (Deputy Secretary General of the World Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development)[39]、Richard Rambuss (Chairman of Virgin Group)[33]、Gordon SWood[34]、Maria T. Zuber (member of the National Science Council and vice chairman of research at MIT)[37-38]
In 1804, it received donation from N. Brown and was renamed Brown University.
1971SameCollaborationPembroke College, which only accepts female students, is merged and coeducational.CurriculumIncluding biological sciencecomputer scienceandinformation science, engineering, art, mathematics, foreign languages, literature, psychology, natural and social sciences, and interdisciplinary courses.Brown University is a Chinese countryministry of educationEducation recognized universities.[36]Rhode Island School of DesignSister schools[23]。
Lecture Hall of Brown University
It is precisely because Brown University broke away from the shackles of the church earlier, so it was able to establish its own secular purpose of running a school soon after its establishment.To sum up, the purpose of Brown University includes two principles: one is to discover and use knowledge, and the other is to introduce students into the knowledge world by means of education.To be specific, Brown University's guiding ideology for running a school is that there is an inevitable internal link between the discovery and teaching of knowledge and the education process, and the two complement each other.The first principle requires schools to pay attention to research, discover knowledge and truth through persistent and unremitting research, and then use these knowledge and truth to benefit mankind.The second principle emphasizes the social mission of the university, which is to introduce students into the palace of knowledge and truth through the teaching of knowledge, cultivate their ability to master human knowledge, and use thisknowledge service In society.If we look at these two principles abstractly, it is research and teaching.In other words, Brown University has earlier defined its own orientation of research and teaching.
Overlooking Brown University
Under the guidance of the school running purpose and direction, Brown University tried to offer graduate level courses in 1850, and formulated specific rules for awarding master's degrees.According to the regulations at that time, after completing their studies, undergraduate students can obtain a master's degree as long as they can successfully complete one year of postgraduate courses.Due to the insufficient and comprehensive preparation conditionsPostgraduate educationIt was scheduled to be suspended in 1857.After 30 years of careful preparation, Brown University restarted its postgraduate education program in 1887, and added requirements for doctoral degree in this program.Masters in modern senseDoctoral educationFrom then on, Brown University officially kicked off. Under this new plan, master students and doctoral students obtained their respective degrees in 1888 and 1889 respectively.
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After entering the 20th century, the graduate education program of Brown University has become increasingly mature and perfect.Facing the growing development of graduate education, Brown University established the Graduate Department in 1902;In 1927, this graduate department was renamed the Graduate School, and Brown University officially established itself asResearch University Status.
Brown University has complete facilities and advanced equipmentLeading technologyIt is a famous comprehensive private university in the United States with rigorous scholarship and pure style of study. In 1999 and 2000American UniversityThe latest comprehensive ranking ranked 10th and 15th respectively.It enjoys high popularity among American universities.Most of the highly educated students who graduated from these disciplines later became elites in the American academic and scientific circles.
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As aResearch University Brown University has carried out active and innovative research in a considerable number of fields, and has won a high reputation in the American academic community.
Brown University has many well-equipped modern science laboratories, among which the more famous ones include the Barus Howley Experimental Building (engineering and physics), Lincoln Field Experimental Building (geology), Prince Engineering Laboratory, and MetcalfeChemical Laboratory, medical research laboratory, biomedical center, Hunter psychological laboratory and plantsEnvironmental laboratoryEtc.
Brown University Library
Brown University is rich in books and materials. It is one of the largest university libraries in New England.There are 6 libraries in the whole university book system, including John Rockefeller Jr. Library, Brown Science Library (as shown in the right picture), John Hay Library, and Orwigmusic library, ArtslideLibrary and Population Research Library.
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Brown University is the most characteristic, innovative, open and popular university among Ivy League universities.
The most gratifying thing for the students of this school is that the failing grades will not appear on the transcripts, and only four courses are required in a semester (this is the least required course in all Ivy League schools).Brown University's regulations (almost "no regulations" to be exact), free course selection (cross department course selection is possible)educational system It has won the love and loyalty of at least two generations of undergraduates.
At Brown University, no one will tell you what classes to take or how to do;Brown's syllabus only requires students to obtain a grade higher than C in at least 30 courses before graduation, and have certainWriting abilityYou can graduate.None of Brown's studentsrequired courseThere is no plus or minus sign for the grade, and the failing grades will not appear on the transcript. Only four courses are required in a semester.
Student oriented
Brown University advocates "toStudent oriented"(student centered research).Per student basisPersonal interests, proposedResearch planAnd through hands-on test, data reviewon-the-spot investigationOr discuss repeatedly to complete the established plan.In the process of scientific research, tutors guide patiently and classmates cooperate closely, so that students' team spirit, innovation awareness and practical ability are cultivated and exercised.
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Brown University hasDivisionFine numerous colleges.Its main college is calledUniversity College, followed by medical school.The former is a college of arts and sciences, and the latter isProfessional College。Other colleges are not entities, such as graduate schoolswayland academy Etc.44 departments and departments, such as American civilizationarchaeology、applied mathematics, art, biomedicineBiostatistics, community health care, clinical neuroscience, family medicine, psychology andHuman behaviorRadiology, surgery, medicinePathologyAnd experimental medicine, chemistryClassics, comparative literature, computer scienceEast Asian StudiesEconomics, PedagogyEgyptology, engineering, English, French studies, geographical sciences, German, Spanish studies, mathematical history, history, Italian studies, mathematics, music, philosophy, physicsPolitical science, PsychologySlavic, sociology, drama and dance, etc.The school has no restrictionsTimetableEach major has its own requirements, but students can choose courses beyond these requirements from a wide range of courses offered by the whole school.of large numbermulti-disciplinaryStudents are encouraged to explore beyond their major.
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The degree that can be awarded by the school is writtenbachelorIncluding humanities, social sciences, mathematics, engineering, natural sciences andPhysical Education80 fields;Bachelor of ScienceIncluding applied mathematics, aquatic biology, biology, biochemistry, biostatisticsBiophysics, computer science, engineering, geographical science, physics, psychologyPure mathematicsEtc;Literature and scienceDouble degree, the two directions can be related or independent;Liberal artsMaster, Master of Science;Doctor of Medicine, 8 years of consistent study.In the first 4 years, I mainly studied the Bachelor of Arts and Sciences program and obtained the corresponding Bachelor of Arts/Science degree.In the next four years of medical study, you can also deepen the study of a certain other specialty;They are gettingDoctor of MedicineIt is also expected to obtain a bachelor's degree or above in some other major.
Brown University has graduate schools such as School of Mathematics and Science, School of Biology and Medicine, and School of Engineering. Its graduate courses are excellent, especially applied mathematics, classical literature, mechanical engineering, comparative literature, philosophyArt history, Russian, mathematics, English, Spanish, history, civil engineering, economics, geological science, computer science, French, material science, linguistics, German, psychology and other disciplines are ranked in the top 20.Some new majors, such as biostatistics, also benefit fromSmall class teachingAnd excellent teachers, in the community has a good reputation.The school also has dozens of undergraduate majors covering a wide range of fields, including computer science, religion, applied mathematics, etc.In addition, there are material research center, computer center, geological science research centerChemical Research InstituteBiomedical Research Center, HevrofeMuseum of AnthropologyMarine Life Research Center, Rhode Islandnuclear reactor、PortugalBrazil Research Center, Population Research and Training Center, etcscientific research institutionAnd facilities.
Community health services, neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience, human biology health and disease, biostatistics
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Sociology, Anthropology, African StudiesDevelopment researchSouth Asian Studies, Gender and Sex Studies, Science and Society, Public Policy and American Structureinternational relation-Political Economy and Society, International Relations - Security and Society, International Relations - Political Economy and Society, International Relations - Security and Society, Political Science - America, Political Science - International andComparative PoliticsPolitics Ethics
Teaching construction
Brown UniversityUndergraduate educationConsiderable attention.If the existing department of Brown University does not have what they want, students can design interdisciplinary professional courses by themselves;Brown also has some new and rare undergraduate majors, such as marine biologyMedical ethics、Egyptian、modern cultureAnd the media, and even Brazilian studies, etc., which can be called various and dazzling;Whether a professor is awarded a tenure depends not only on his academic achievements, but also on his undergraduate degreeteaching level 。
Brown UniversityTeacher student ratioAbout 1:8.Teachers not only pay attention to imparting knowledge, but also to teaching students how to learn.School implementationtutorial system, 200 at presentconscientiousnessStrong and experienced teachers are employed as undergraduate "tutors" or "consultants".The tutor hopes to be a good teacher and friend of students, help them solve problems, teach and educate people.When guiding undergraduate students to choose courses, the instructor should pay attention to teaching students in accordance with their aptitude, guide them according to the situation, and give targeted guidance.For example, the tutor will ask "what is your interest", "how to view science courses", "how to know humanities courses", or suggest "since you are interested in engineering, choose music and art courses".Tutors usually let students know that general education includes broadCourse areaBrown Universitycore curriculumModern college students should also understand.includeHistory of Western Thought, scientific tradition,American Culture, foreignLanguage culture, literature and creative arts, health care and life sciences, application of mathematics, linguistics and philosophy, values andsocial responsibility。[6]
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Brown University probably inherits the independent style of Rhode Island, which is not onlyIvy League China is also the most "left" university in the United States.Some people call it "the last person who left the 1960sIvy”。In the middle and late 1960s, Brown University abandoned its original teaching program and implemented the "Brown Program", which was quite different from the traditional teaching policy.In short, students only need to pass 30 courses in four years and prove their ability to express themselves in words to graduate.At Brown University, "no one tells you what courses to take". As long as you are interested, students can develop freely.
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In contrast, otherIvy League The rules are much stricter.For example:Yale UniversityAt least 30% of the students should have enough credits for 36 courses, and take three courses in each of the four academic fields;Colombia's "core curriculum" has made very strict requirements for students' required subjects.Other famous universities, orrequired course, or there are regulations on the distribution of courses, so that students canComprehensive development。Brown's lack of discipline and discipline has won the love and loyal support of at least two generations of undergraduates.Brown University's academic strengths include history, geology, religionComparative literatureClassical literature, modern language and English writing.Popular areas of science include engineering and premedical studies.
Free courses
All courses of Brown University allow students toSelf selectionThis is unique among regular universities in the United States.This system has been followed since the founding of the university.according toUndergraduate School Dean Paul B. Armstrong said: "Brown University allows students to choose courses independently, aiming to cultivate their ability to make judgments and decisions as soon as possible in the changing world.".After the students enter the school, the school has no rigid requirements on the curriculum, but only publishes the curriculum directory, introduction, and explains the method of selecting courses.The school gives students a two-week audition "shopping period"period）。After the audition, students will gradually form or clarify their own interests in the process of free elective courses, and establish their own professional direction from more than 90 professional directions provided by the school at the end of the second academic year.Once the professional direction is determined, students need to learn and masterRelated coursesGenerally, there are 8 to 18 required courses.In order to lay a broad foundation for students' knowledge, Brown only grants bachelor of arts orscienceBachelor.If students are willing to study for five years and meet the corresponding requirements, they can obtain two bachelor's degrees, namely, liberal arts and science.
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Discipline construction
All disciplines of Brown University are first-class among American universities, which is why Brown University is often selected into the annual ranking of the top 20 universities in the United States.Brown UniversityhumanitiesExcellent, it isClassical literature, English, history, Spanish andArt HistoryThe research in this field has always been among the best and is highly praised by scholars.In these disciplines, the faculty and research conditions of Brown University are first-class in the United States.In addition, Brown University's psychology, mathematics, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, physics, computer science andEarth scienceIt's also pretty good.
personnel training
Brown University pays attention to finding suitable candidates in each high school in advance, and many students who have won the National Outstanding Student Award or SAT excellence, and whose high school scores account for the top ten of our school, are among the candidates.However, academic performance is not the only factor for admission.Whether students have independent spirit and can adapt to the tense and stressful first year life in college is also an important factor to consider.In addition, high school teachersrecommendation、Extracurricular activitiesPerformance, sports and arts expertise, and students' personal statements are also important admission criteria.Brown also commissioned alumni from all over the country to interview applicants.According to the above criteria, the admission team will discuss collectively and select the best among the best.In general, only one tenth of Brown University applicants have succeeded.In 2002, 14600 people applied, only 1420 peopleAdmitted。Students come from a wide range of countries, including 50 states in the United Statesoverseas studentAbout 10%.
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Brown University also provides good and considerate consulting services for students. This system matches the first student with a professor and a "peer consultant".The "housing consultant" in the student dormitory will also help students when they need help.An Asian student said, "I have an Asian consultant, a female peer consultant, a housing consultant, a minority consultant and a consultant leader living on the same floor of my dormitory.".A 12 year study shows that Brown's students are quite satisfied with Brown's college education experience.Most people believe that Brown's career has made the best preparation for his futureeducational philosophy Excellent.More Browns even said that if they had a choice, they wouldMoreBrown goes to college once, and 92% of people will encourage their children to go to Brown.[5]
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The motto of Brown University is "We believe in God", which means we believe in truth as if we believed in God.This school motto comes from a sentence that appears inCivil WarThe aphorism of the period.With the expansion of the influence of Christianity, this maxim first appeared on the two cent coin issued by the United States in 1864.In 1956, aAct of CongressAfter being approved, "We believe in God" has officially become the official motto of the United States.On《United States Code》Article 302 of Part 36 reads: "'We believe in God' isNational Motto 。”One possible source of "we believe in God" isAmerican National Anthem《Star Spangled Banner》The last section of.The Star Spangled Banner was created byFrancis Scott Key Francis Scott Key was created in 1814.This song contains an early version of the phrase: "And this is our motto: 'In God is our trust'. Another possible source isAbraham Lincoln(Abraham Lincoln).As a graduate of Brown University, his school motto“In Deo Speramus”, exactlyLatinWe believe in God.This motto of Brown University has always been leading the development of Brown University. With the development of history, it has penetrated into all aspects of Brown University.
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Advocate freedom
Brown University advocates freedom in academic and non academic fields.Its undergraduate courses are therefore highly praised by the American higher education circles.Here, students are treated equally as adults, and they canSelf selectionMajors and courses that I am interested in.However, because the school is a hot spot for American students to apply for the examKey universities，AdmittedThe students who enter the school are all outstanding, so the competition among students is also very fierce.The school has nearly 8000 students, including nearly 1500 graduate students.
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As in the United StatesFirst class universitySimilarly, Brown University is emphasizing research andAttention to developmentPostgraduate educationAt the same time, the emphasis on undergraduate education has never been relaxed.Whether from Brown's school running purpose or from the university'sbasic function From this point of view, the teaching work of Brown University is indispensable.In fact, as a resulthumanitiesBrown University, a strong university, has attached great importance to the teaching work of teaching and dispelling doubts since the first day of its establishment.Before the formal start of graduate education in 1887, Brown University spent more than 100 years exploring, improving and improving teaching methods in order to achieve the best teaching results.For example, Brown University has tried out the small class discussion teaching method earlier.Even after the establishment of graduate school, Brown University has not stopped offering undergraduate studentsQuality of educationImprovement.Credit system、tutorial systemThe promotion of Brown University and interdisciplinary system in the university reflects Brown University's emphasis on teaching work to varying degrees.The total number of students at Brown University is 7700, of which only 1350 are graduate students.It can be seen that undergraduate education still plays an important role in Brown University.According to the traditional practice of Brown University, undergraduate students who study at Brown University can work as undergraduate students in the first and second academic yearsIn collegeFreely according to relevant regulationsElective Courses。In order to help students choose courses reasonably, Brown University has a special academic advisory group and personal advisory group to provide advice on learning and personal problems that students need to know[8]。Since 2012, all graduate education in Brown University hasAll haveConfigure Academic Advisor and Student Affairs Advisor for each student to provide guidance and help, the same as undergraduate.
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Normally, a new student will be assigned a teacher orTeaching SecretaryAs the student's learning consultant, he is also responsible for answering questions about the characteristics of the course.In most cases, when the school selects consultants, it is often based on theProfessional volunteerSelected, so the consultant himself is actually a new teacher.If students are not satisfied with the consultants or their professional interests are quite different, the school will try to rearrange learning consultants for students.In the same way, after undergraduate students have their own professional direction (generally, the professional direction must be determined before the end of the fourth semester of enrollment), the school will designate professors of relevant majors as learning consultants to provide students with specific reference opinions on various majors.In short, in terms of undergraduate education, Brown University always pays attention to respecting the wishes of students, whileconstructiveTo guide students so that they can find studentsPersonal interests、Career goalsAnd the best fit between the practical ability and the curriculum provided by the school.
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Main Campus
The main campus of Brown University is located in the College Hill in the east, passing through the Providence River from downtown Providence.The main campus includes 235 buildings, covering an area of 0.58 square kilometers.The distinctive feature of Brown University campus is that many departments are located in very small Victorian houses.Adjacent to the main campus of Brown University, walk west along the College Hill. Providence and the coast are the campus of Rhode Island School of Design.[48]
Pembroke College Campus
In 1971, when Pembrock College was merged into Brown University, its campus became part of the campus of the university.There are student dormitory buildings, gymnasiums, restaurants, Pembroke Hall and other building facilities in the campus.[48]
East Campus
The east campus was originally the main campus of Bryant College adjacent to Brown University. Brown College purchased the east campus of Bryant University in 1969, adding 0.04 square kilometers of area and 26 buildings, and was officially named the east campus in 1971.[48]
It isNew EnglandThe second largest in the regionCity centerAnd also the industrial, agricultural and shipping industries of Rhode IslandDevelopment stageIts hub is famous in the United States for its long history.The buildings here are unique, and the living function here is good. It is convenient to buy ordinary daily necessities or entertainment.Waterfire, the most famous activity in Providence, where Brown University is located, runs through the downtown of Pucun every year from early summer to late autumnIn the canalThere will be bonfires, concerts and night markets.Pine burningCrooningThe crackling sound and the lights on the bank and in the river make people linger.
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Take the architecture of Brown University as an example. Its 142 acre campus stands many buildings reflecting the classical architectural style.For example, the "University Hall" built in 1771 is the only remaining building in the United Stateswar of independenceOne of the former seven university teaching buildings, which typically reflects the UKKing GeorgeOfarchitectural art。Between 1776 and 1780, the university building was used as a military camp and hospital for American and French soldiers.So far, this building has been built five times, and was designated as a historic American landmark in 1963.For another example, the second building of Brown University, Hope College, was built in 1822. Its style combines the British royal architectural style with the American styleRepublicanismThought.This is a house that Nicholas Brown's sister gave to Brown University as a dormitory for students.After thorough construction in 1959, the "Hope College Building" is still used as a student dormitory.In addition, Brown University has many famous buildings built in the 19th century, such as the Maddock Alumni Center built in 1828, the Robinson Hall completed in 1838, and the Wilson Hall completed in 1891.These buildings are simple, elegant, dignified and solemn, which silently narrate the long history of Brown University to people, and at the same time, they show people the sacred momentum of Brown University, an institution of higher learning.Like most of the universities established in the colonial period, Brown University was also covered with a strong religious color at the beginning of its establishment to train and cultivateclergyThe main task of is to train talents in humanities, language and logic.But because Brown University is located inReligious thoughtIt is a cheerful place, and people there traditionally advocateSeparation of church and stateTherefore, Brown University was relatively not completely controlled by the church, but gave a considerable voice to secular forces earlier.Therefore, Brown University has offered courses in natural science before many other universities.
Film series《Harry Potter》The heroine inEmma Watson(as the heroineHermione Granger）He entered Brown University in 2009,OxfordLearn English and return to Brown in the autumn of 2012 to continue learning.
Brown University UndergraduateCommon ApplicationFor system application, the application materials required to be submitted include:
Common Application Application Form and Brown University Supplementary Application Form;
Official high school transcripts;
Midterm exam report;
Letter of recommendation: 2 letters, written by the main teacher. If you apply for a program in Medical Education, one of them must be written by a math or science teacher;
SAT/ACT+Writing Transcript: Two SAT II exam scores are required, and it is strongly recommended that applicants of the Program in Medical Education submit at least one SAT II science subject exam score;
TOEFL/IELTS Transcript: If the SAT reading scores more than 650, this material may not be submitted;
Alumni interview;
Supplementary materials: If you apply for music or visual arts, you can submit your personal works.
Pay attention to highlighting their own advantages and strengths.
Jim Miller, director of admission office of Brown University, said that each university has different evaluation methods for applicants, and there is no unified standard. Each university evaluates students' academic achievements, interviews, and potential academic performanceemphasisDifferent.Therefore, when submitting applications, students should pay attention to showing their advantages and strengths in all aspects, so that the evaluation teachers can understand themselves more comprehensively.
In addition, it is necessary to study the school to be applied for in advance and hand in a thoughtfulapplication。
acceptance rate
The enrollment competition of Brown University is extremely fierce. The undergraduate enrollment rate is 9.6%, which is the sixth lowest acceptance rate among all the universities with the right to grant doctorates in the United States.
Every year, the application for admission to the program of Library Medical Education (PLME) is accompanied by the application for admission to the undergraduate program.The acceptance rate of PLME has been around 3% for many years;The enrollment rate in 2015 was 2.66%.Students come from 50 states and more than 90 different countries in the world.
The Brown University Funding Program provides about 700 million dollars to students every year in the form of scholarships, grants, loans, etc., which enables more than 50% of students to obtain funding.[8]
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Undergraduate fees and scholarships
Tuition ($/year):
forty-three thousand seven hundred and sixteen
Whether international students can apply for scholarships
Yes
Accommodation ($/year):
eleven thousand two hundred and fifty-eight
Whether international students can apply for needed based scholarships
Yes
Book fee ($/year):
one thousand three hundred and sixty
Whether applying for a needed based scholarship affects admission:
No
Transportation fee ($/year)
one thousand seven hundred and sixty-four
Average amount of scholarship for international students ($):
forty thousand nine hundred and four
Overall annual cost ($/year):
fifty-eight thousand and ninety-eight
Whether SAT/ACT scores are required for scholarship application:
