International Student and Scholar Services

International Students

More than 1,800 Brown students come to College Hill each year from nearly 100 countries around the world. Whether you're preparing to come to the U.S., recently arrived, or already settled in, the information in this section will help you understand your visa and immigration requirements and other resources to help you.

Planning for Brown

Understand visa types, fees, immigration vocabulary and how you will apply for a student visa.

Arriving at Brown

We host programs and orientations to welcome you to Brown and ease your transition to Providence.

Currently at Brown

Your resource for understanding the rules, requirements, and benefits of your F-1 or J-1 student visa