Brown University - Office of International Programs

Study Abroad Programs

Brown's programs in 14 countries span the globe and offer opportunities for students from all academic backgrounds, In partnership with Brown faculty, the OIP has created semester and year-long programs that challenge students to step outside of their comfort zones and forge a new identity in their host community. With so many great opportunities available, you may want to start by reviewing our recommendations for finding the program that's right for you.

 

Getting Started

Browse Programs

Use the links below to explore the many options that Brown programs provide. If you would like to see additional options for study abroad programs, please see the Approved Alternative Programs list. You may also want to read about the differences between Brown and Approved programs. That and more information about your study abroad options are available in the Resources section.

Search for Programs

You may also wish to search for a study abroad program using criteria such as Concentration, Region, or Country. Please note that the concentration search only serves as a rough guide. You will need to consult with the program provider and your concentration provider to confirm that the coursework offered by the program will be accepted for credit by your concentration's department.

Brown Study Abroad Programs

BARBADOS

BRIDGETOWN

University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish

BRAZIL

RIO DE JANEIRO

Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationFall/Year
LanguagePortuguese

CUBA

HAVANA

Casa de Las Américas
A maximum of ten students are allowed to participate on this program. Minimum of HISP0600 required. This is a fall semester only program.
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSemester
LanguageSpanish

CZECH REPUBLIC

PRAGUE

Collegium Hieronymi Pragensis
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish

DENMARK

COPENHAGEN

Denmark's International Study Program (DIS)
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish

FRANCE

LYON

Université Lumière (Lyon II)
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageFrench

PARIS

Internships in Francophone Europe
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationSemester
LanguageFrench
Université de Paris III (La Sorbonne Nouvelle)
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageFrench
Université de Paris IV
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageFrench
Université de Paris VI (Pierre et Marie Curie)
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageFrench
Université de Paris VIII (Vincennes-Saint-Denis)
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageFrench
Université de Paris VIII (Vincennes-Saint-Denis)
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationSpring/Year
LanguageFrench

SAINT DENIS

Université de Paris VIII
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageFrench

GERMANY

BERLIN

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationSpring/Year
LanguageGerman

TüBINGEN

Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationSpring/Year
LanguageGerman

INDIA

NEW DELHI

Lady Shri Ram College for Women
Space is limited.
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationFall/Year
LanguageEnglish
St. Stephen's College
Space is limited.
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationFall/Year
LanguageEnglish

ITALY

BOLOGNA

Università di Bologna
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageItalian

JAPAN

KYOTO

Kyoto Consortium for Japanese Studies
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageJapanese

TOKYO

Keio University
Students are expected to have successfully completed a minimum of Japanese 40 (or higher) and demonstrated a strong proficiency in reading. Students interested in applying to the program should schedule an appointment with Yuko Jackson, Sr. Lecturer in East Asian Studies (333 Brook Street, Room 307) to discuss language proficiency issues relating to the Keio program.
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSpring/Year
LanguageJapanese

SPAIN

BARCELONA

Universitat de Barcelona, Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona, Universitat Pompeu Fabra
If you are applying from one of the Consortium member institutions (The University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Cornell University, Harvard University and Princeton University) please apply through your study abroad office. Applications from non-brown/non-consortium students may be considered provided space is available.
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageSpanish

SWEDEN

STOCKHOLM

Swedish Program at University of Stockholm
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish

TANZANIA

DAR ES SALAAM

University of Dar es Salaam
EligibilityOpen to all university students.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish

UNITED KINGDOM

ABERYSTWYTH

University of Wales at Aberystwyth
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSpring/Year
LanguageEnglish

BIRMINGHAM

University of Birmingham
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSpring/Year
LanguageEnglish

BRIGHTON

University of Sussex
Fall Semester + Pre-Session = 4 Brown Credits
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish

BRISTOL

University of Bristol
Spring entry not open for Economics, Accounting, and Law
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationYear/Limited Spring Entry
LanguageEnglish

CAMBRIDGE

Cambridge University, New Hall College
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 and a strong background in relevant subjects are required to be considered for admission.
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationYear
LanguageEnglish
Cambridge University, Pembroke College
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 and a strong background in relevant subjects are required to be considered for admission.
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationYear/Limited Spring Entry
LanguageEnglish

COVENTRY

University of Warwick
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationYear/Limited Semester Entry
LanguageEnglish

DURHAM

University of Durham
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationYear
LanguageEnglish

EDINBURGH

University of Edinburgh
Students receive only 3 Brown credits for the fall semester program, unless enrolled in the Political Internship Programme.
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish

EGHAM, SURREY

Royal Holloway, University of London
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish

GLASGOW

Glasgow School of Art
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish
University of Glasgow
Fall Semester + Pre-Session = 4 Brown Credits
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish

LANCASTER

Lancaster University
Fall semester + Pre-Session = 4 Brown Credits
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish

LEEDS

University of Leeds
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish

LONDON

Architectural Association School of Architecture
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationYear/Limited Spring Entry
LanguageEnglish
Goldsmiths College, University of London
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish
Imperial College of Science Technology & Medicine
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationYear
LanguageEnglish
King's College London
To be considered for admission, a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 is required. King's College offers a special program for Pre-Med students. King's also offers the opportunity to study at two of the world's premier locations for theatre: Shakespeare's Globe and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art for the full year or spring semester. Computer Science courses are closed to students studying at King's College for the fall semester only. The Chemistry Department will only accept full-year students. The English Department is closed for spring semester entry.
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish
London School of Economics & Political Science
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 is required to be considered for admission. If you are applying to departments or predominantly listing courses that are quantitatively based (i.e. economics, accounting and finance, mathematics and statistics) LSE is typically looking for a 3.5 or better in related courses, including higher level calculus and linear algebra.
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationYear
LanguageEnglish
Queen Mary College, University of London
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish
School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish
Slade School of Fine Art, University College London
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish
University College London
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3 is normally expected, but some departments expect at least 3.5 and a good background in relevant subjects.
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish

MANCHESTER

University of Manchester
Please see Linda Brault at OIP for limited spring entry.
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationYear/Limited Spring Entry
LanguageEnglish

OXFORD

Oxford University, Lady Margaret Hall
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a strong background in relevant subjects are required to be considered for admission.
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationYear/Limited Spring Entry
LanguageEnglish
Oxford University, Mansfield College
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a strong background in relevant subjects are required to be considered for admission.
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationYear
LanguageEnglish
Oxford University, Pembroke College
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a strong background in relevant subjects are required to be considered for admission.
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationYear
LanguageEnglish
Oxford University, St. Anne's College
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a strong background in relevant subjects are required to be considered for admission.
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationYear/Limited Spring Entry
LanguageEnglish
Oxford University, St. Edmund Hall
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a strong background in relevant subjects are required to be considered for admission.
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationYear/Limited Spring Entry
LanguageEnglish
Oxford University, St. Peter's College
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a strong background in relevant subjects are required to be considered for admission.
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationYear
LanguageEnglish

READING

University of Reading
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSpring/Year
LanguageEnglish

ST. ANDREWS

University of St. Andrews
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSem/Year
LanguageEnglish

YORK

University of York
EligibilityOpen to Brown students only.
DurationSpring/Year
LanguageEnglish
Updated: October 1, 2008