Each year, the Office of Global Engagement welcomes visiting students from international partner institutions to spend one or two semesters as non-degree seeking exchange students at Brown University.
Each year, the Office of Global Engagement welcomes visiting students from international partner institutions to spend one or two semesters as non-degree seeking exchange students at Brown University.
The International Visiting Undergraduate Exchange Program welcomes applicants who wish to enroll in undergraduate-level academic work during the fall or spring semesters.
Applications for the International Visiting Undergraduate Exchange program are now open for Fall 2025 and Full Year 2025-2026.
The Office of Global Engagement currently accepts applications from undergraduate students enrolled in degree-granting programs at the following institutions.
Notify the exchange coordinator at your home institution of your interest in applying to the Brown International Visiting Undergraduate Exchange Program. Prospective visiting students must request that their home institutions submit an official nomination to Brown's Office of Global Engagement prior to initiating their online application to Brown.
Once nominated by your home institution, submit the online Brown Visiting Student Application in ViaTRM. This will include biographical information, academic records, and an essay to describe your motivation to participate in the International Visiting Undergraduate Exchange Program at Brown University.
As part of the online application, you will be asked to to have representatives from your home institution submit the following materials on your behalf:
If you are admitted to the program, you must confirm your participation in the program in Via TRM and attend a mandatory pre-arrival orientation for visiting international exchange students.
In selecting visiting exchange students, we are particularly interested in your motivation for seeking visiting student status. You should demonstrate a strong record in all college work to date and must be able to present a specific academic reason for studying at Brown. You should be familiar with the offerings of the University and must indicate on your application the specific courses of study in which you would like to enroll.
Your decision to apply to Brown as an International Visiting Undergraduate Exchange student should be made only after you have thoroughly examined your academic and personal needs and Brown’s ability to meet them.
Please note that enrollment as an International Visiting Undergraduate Exchange student is approved on a semester-by-semester basis. This program is not intended for students who are planning to apply to transfer to Brown as degree candidates.
Students who are admitted to the International Visiting Undergraduate Exchange Program may not defer their admission, but are welcome to re-apply in the semester preceding the preferred date of entry.
There is no financial assistance available from the University for visiting students, except for those in Exchange Partner programs with special financial arrangements.
Visiting students will have access to all Brown University facilities, including libraries, athletic facilities, and special lectures.
Please consult the Bursar’s website for information on tuition and required fees.
Visiting students are expected to live in on-campus housing.
Chris Van Booven, Assistant Director of Global Programs