Brown University Fees and Cost for Indian Students in 2026

Brown University fees for Indian students vary widely by study level, program, and mode of study. According to Brown’s official website, the annual tuition fees for undergraduate programs in the 2026-27 session are 74,568 USD (67.80 lakhs INR). This applies to all the undergraduate programs offered by Brown. Additionally, students must pay mandatory fees of 3,084 USD (2.80 lakhs INR). Hence, total tuition and fees for undergraduate programs are 77,652 USD (70.60 lakhs INR). 

For master’s programs, Brown University follows a per-course fee model due to the program structure. Unlike undergraduate programs, master’s programs are designed in such a way that students need to complete a certain number of courses (also known as credits/ modules) in a year.

For example:

The MS Data Science program has a per-course fee of 10,196 USD (9.27 lakhs), and students are required to complete 4 courses in a year. Hence, the annual tuition fees for the MS Data Science program will be 4*10,196= 40,784 USD (37.08 lakhs).

Standard doctoral tuition is listed at 74,568 USD (67.80 lakhs INR) per year, but most admitted PhD students receive full tuition remission. Brown’s Graduate School offers incoming doctoral students 5-6 years of guaranteed financial support, including a stipend, tuition remission, health-services fee, and health- and dental-insurance subsidies.

To know more about admission deadlines, requirements, and the application process, visit Brown University admissions.

Note: 1 USD= 90.93 INR is used across the article for currency conversion.

Brown University Master Fees 2026

Many master’s programs at Brown follow a per-course or per-credit tuition model, though the structure varies by department. Annual tuition fees for a few popular master’s programs at Brown University are given below, along with their per-course fee and annual course requirements.

Brown University Cost of Attendance for Master's Programs

Besides tuition fees, students also need to pay for other expenses such as living costs, mandatory fees, personal expenses, and others. Check out the estimated costs associated with master's programs at Brown University.

Brown University Fees for Professional Master’s Programs

Brown University offers 3 programs through its School of Professional Studies. Annual tuition fees for these programs are:

• Master’s in Health Care Leadership:
  • Per credit fee: 8,820 USD (8.01 lakhs INR)
  • Required credits per year: 6.5
  • Annual fees: 57,330 USD (52.12 lakhs INR)
• Master’s in Technology Leadership:
  • Per credit fee: 9,563 USD (8.69 lakhs INR)
  • Required credits per year: 6.5
  • Annual fees: 62,160 USD (56.52 lakhs INR)
• IE Brown Executive MBA:
  • 147,100 USD total (1.34 crores INR)

Note: The executive MBA program at Brown is a joint program between IE Business School, Spain, and Brown University. It is an accelerated program of 15 months, and does not have any annual credit requirements.

Brown University Fees for Online Master’s Programs

The online master’s programs at Brown University also follow the same per-course fee module. However, since they are 100% online, there is no minimum annual course requirement. Check out the annual tuition fees of these programs, along with the total courses required for degree completion.

Brown University Undergraduate Fees and Cost of Attendance

According to Brown University’s official website, undergraduate programs have a standard tuition of 74,568 USD (67.80 lakhs INR) per year and a mandatory fee of 3,084 USD (total tuition fee = 74,568 + 3,084 = 77,652 USD or 70.60 lakhs INR). Additional costs associated with undergraduate programs include the following:

The total annual cost of attendance for undergraduate programs at Brown University is 99,994 USD (90.92 lakhs INR). Brown University tuition for 4 years will be around 399,976 USD/ 3.63 crores INR (given the student completes an equal number of credits in each year and spends an equal amount of money for living expenses). 

If you are accepting an offer from the Brown | RISD Dual Degree program, the total budget is slightly different:

• Tuition and fees: 74,568 USD (67.80 lakhs INR)
• Student activity fees: 442 USD (40,190 INR)
• Student resources fee: 1,136 USD (1.03 lakhs INR)
• Student recreation fee: 110 USD (10,002 INR)
• Health services fee: 1,296 USD (1.17 lakhs INR)
• Academic records fee: 100 USD (9,093 INR)
• Other expenses, such as Student Health Insurance Plan, RISD Academic & Technology Fee, and RISD Orientation fees, are yet to be decided by RISD. 

Brown | RISD dual degree: The Brown RISD (Rhode Island School of Design) Dual Degree Program (BRDD) is a highly selective 5-year undergraduate program where students earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) from RISD and a Bachelor of Arts (AB) or Science (ScB) from Brown University.

Brown University Fee Payment

Brown University handles tuition and student account payments through its Student Financial Services (SFS) office. As an international student (including from India), you will make payments via the online Student Account Payment System once admitted, enrolled, and billed. The primary page for this is the "Make Payments" section on the official SFS site.

How to Pay?

1. Log in to the Student Account Payment System using your Brown credentials.
2. Check your outstanding balance and choose a payment method.
3. For international payments, proceed via the portal or use Flywire (recommended) to pay in local currency (INR).
4. Complete the payment (US dollars required unless using Flywire or similar services).
5. Add authorized users (e.g., family members) if they will manage or make payments.

Note: Direct wire transfers from individuals to Brown University bank accounts are not accepted and are fully discontinued from June 1, 2025. Students can make bank wire transfers through TransferMate or Flywire (see details below).

Accepted Payment Methods

• ACH (Electronic Check): Pay directly from a U.S. checking or savings account. No fee; posts within up to 48 business hours.
• Debit or Credit Card (Online): Accepted with a non-refundable processing fee (charged by the processor)
  • U.S. cards: 2.95% (minimum $3)
  • Non-U.S. cards: 4.25% (minimum $3) — can be costly for Indian cards.
• Check by Mail: Send a personal check or money order in USD, payable to Brown University, to:
  • Brown University Cashier Office, Box 1911, Providence, RI 02912.
  • Third-party and post-dated checks are not accepted.
• International Payment Services (Recommended for Indian & International Students):
  • Flywire: Pay in local currency, and get competitive exchange rates, payment tracking, and notifications. Access via brown.flywire.com.
  • TransferMate: Pay in local currency, lock exchange rates, 24/7 multilingual support, and India-compliant regulations.
• Installment Payment Plan (IPP): Opt for interest-free monthly installments for semester charges. Enrollment and a non-refundable setup fee are required.
• Third-Party Payments: Payments from sponsors require a formal sponsor letter and prior arrangement with the university.

Brown University Financial Aid

Brown University offers need-based financial aid to international students only; there are no merit-based scholarships available.

• Full demonstrated need met: Brown meets 100% of demonstrated financial need for admitted students who apply for aid during the admission process. This is provided through scholarship only- no loans are included in University aid packages.
• Need-blind policy update: Starting with the Class of 2029 (applicants entering in fall 2025 or later), Brown is need-blind for international students. This means your financial need does not affect admission decisions. (For earlier classes, it was need-aware.)
• Aid is need-based only: No awards are given for academic merit, athletics, or other talents. Eligibility depends solely on family financial circumstances.
• Application process: To be considered, apply for financial aid at the same time as your admission application. Required forms include the CSS Profile (via College Board), non-custodial parent profile if applicable, and supporting documents like international tax/income records.
• How it offsets costs: For families with low income (e.g., under certain thresholds), parent contribution can be zero or very low. Aid covers tuition, fees, housing, food, and other expenses up to the full demonstrated need, significantly reducing or eliminating out-of-pocket costs for eligible students.

Important note: Brown University provides very different funding structures for graduate (master's) and doctoral (PhD) programs. Most international PhD students receive 5 years of full funding, including tuition remission, stipend, health, and dental insurance subsidies. However, funding for master's students is much more limited and not guaranteed. There is no central or guaranteed aid for master's degrees. Student reviews on the community platforms (like Reddit, Quora) cite that one must contact the specific program's Director of Graduate Study (DGS) for details on aid in the intended master's program.

Check scholarships to study in USA for more information on financial aid and external scholarships.