Brown University Graduate Study Guides
These independent guides organize public information about graduate study at Brown University and place program-specific details in a broader decision framework. Policies and offerings can change, so official Brown sources remain the authority for current requirements.
They are written by Brown University School of Public Health graduate Domenic Angelino, a member of the Brown University alumni community.
Brown graduate study
Independent, current guides to Brown graduate programs, degree structures, interdisciplinary options, and application pathways.
Brown University Graduate Programs: Master’s, PhD, and Other Paths Explained
A current, independent guide to the main types of graduate study at Brown University, how they differ, and where to verify program-specific requirements.
Application comparisonBrown Master’s vs. PhD Applications: How the Processes Differ
An independent comparison of Brown University master’s and PhD application pathways, including program-specific requirements, funding questions, and planning differences.
Program structure guideInterdisciplinary Graduate Study at Brown University: What Options Exist?
A current guide to interdisciplinary graduate study at Brown University, including cross-program research, certificates, centers, and Open Graduate Education.
Program explainerBrown Open Graduate Education Explained: A PhD Plus a Secondary Master’s
An independent explanation of Brown University’s Open Graduate Education program, including what it allows, who can apply, and what the planning burden looks like.
Decision frameworkHow to Compare Brown University Master’s Programs
A practical framework for comparing Brown master’s programs by curriculum, cost, duration, research, format, and career outcomes instead of relying on the university name alone.