Overview
Brown University is a private research university located in Providence, United States. It is known for its flexible curriculum and strengths in the humanities, social sciences, and life sciences. Brown is not ranked in the QS World University Rankings.
Subject Strengths
Brown University's strongest subject areas, based on published research output, are Health Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Social Sciences.
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