Brown University is located in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, with easy access to Boston, New York City, and destinations beyond. Providence offers convenient transportation options, including an international airport, an Amtrak train station, and regional bus service. Boston’s Logan International Airport is just one hour away, making domestic and international travel especially easy. 

Providence is Rhode Island’s vibrant capital city, known for its innovative arts scene, historic colonial architecture, and exceptional culinary offerings. With the accessibility of a smaller city and the cultural and professional resources of nearby Boston and New York City, Providence offers the charm of classic New England alongside the energy of a city home to eight colleges and universities.

As the smallest state in the U.S., Rhode Island makes it easy to explore. No destination in the state is more than an hour away. Known as the Ocean State, Rhode Island offers miles of coastline and beautiful beaches, along with music festivals, bike paths, local farms and orchards, and picturesque towns. Nearby New England states, including Vermont and New Hampshire, offer easy weekend getaways for hiking, skiing, and outdoor recreation.

Brown’s picturesque New England campus features brick quadrangles, scenic greens, historic buildings, striking modern architecture, state-of-the-art laboratories, and world-class libraries. The main campus is located on College Hill, one of Providence’s most charming neighborhoods, with the medical campus a short distance away in the Jewelry District. Brown is also affiliated with eight area hospitals, all within a 15-minute drive of campus.

Ten Reasons to Live in Providence:

• Prime Location – Brown is located in the heart of Providence, Rhode Island, offering a vibrant urban experience.
• Northeast Access – Just one hour from Boston and three hours from New York City.
• Seamless Travel – Providence has T.F. Green Airport, an Amtrak train station, and bus services for convenient transportation.
• Small State – No destination in Rhode Island is more than an hour away.
• Coastal & Cultural Gems – Visit Newport for world-class music festivals or enjoy scenic beaches from Watch Hill to Little Compton.
• Outdoor Adventures – Discover farms, orchards, bike paths, parks, and quaint towns.
• Weekend Getaways – Ski or hike in the mountains of nearby New England states.
• Academic & Cultural Hub – Providence is home to eight colleges and universities.
• Campus in the City – Brown’s campus features green spaces, modern architecture, renovated centuries-old structures, state-of-the-art labs, and world-class libraries. There is a medical campus in the nearby Jewelry District, plus affiliations with eight area hospitals.
• Culinary Scene - Providence is well-known for its vibrant restaurant and dining scene.