Education Studies at Brown University

Programme overview

Education Studies is a multidisciplinary concentration that explores the role of education as both a foundational institution in society and a key influence on human development. We offer students a unique opportunity to do engaged scholarship by applying theory to real-world questions about education policy, practice, and the learning process.

Faculty: The College | Department: Education Studies | Study mode: full-time | Location: Providence, RI, United States

What you will study

The concentration requirements total 10 courses.

Career pathways

Concentrators go on to a wide range of careers including advocacy, counseling, education technology, law, politics & policy, research, and teaching as well as leadership in schools, districts, and state departments of education.

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Application information

USD 74,568 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition rate for all concentrations, 2026-27 (Fall $37,284 + Spring $37,284). Tuition only; excludes student activities, student resources, recreation and health services fees, health insurance, housing and meals. Source

First-year entry is in the fall; transfer students may enter in Fall or Spring.

First-year: Early Decision deadline November 1 (decision by mid-December); Regular Decision deadline January 5 (decision by early April). Applications go through the Common Application; the application fee is $80 (fee waivers available). SAT or ACT scores are required for first-year applicants.

Transfer: applications for spring 2027 entry close October 1, 2026; applications for fall 2027 entry close March 1, 2027, via the Transfer Common Application. Standardized tests are optional for transfer applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.brown.edu/

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