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The exchange programs between Brown and St. Stephen's College as well as Lady Shri Ram College for Women provide an opportunity for students to study directly at institutions of higher learning in India.

 

The Brown in India Program is designed to provide students the opportunity for study in the intimate atmosphere of a small Indian college with maximum interaction with the host national students.

As part of this exchange program, Indian professors come to Brown from partner institutions to do research. These visiting scholars receive funding for their stay through the exchange with Brown and the Indian institutions.

About Delhi

Historically, at least fifteen different cities of Delhi have emerged, though only Old and New Delhi exist as the capital of modern India today. New Delhi is home of modern, British-designed avenues and the hub of the world's largest democracy. Old Delhi reflects the ancient rule of the Mughal emperors with its mosques and palaces. Today, Delhi is a bustling city struggling to keep up with its growing population circa 16 million people.

The Colleges

Founded in 1881, St. Stephen's College is the oldest college in Delhi and one of the original three of the University of Delhi. Lady Shri Ram College for Women, one of the premier institutions of higher education in India, was founded in 1956 as part of the University of Delhi. It is a women's college that emphasizes the humanities and social sciences. Sixty-five colleges are attached to Delhi University, with a total of 140,000 enrolled students. Brown is proud to feature direct enrollment into the prestigious St. Stephen's College and Lady Shri Ram College.

Both colleges are English language institutions serving approximately 1,000 undergraduates. Indian students, who are admitted on an extremely competitive basis, earn a bachelor's degree at the end of their three years. The intimate college atmosphere is enhanced by the large number of faculty members who live on or near campus.

The colleges follow a British-style educational system of tutorials and lectures. The college encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities outside of their rigorous coursework. Many sports and theme clubs exist for US students to interact with host national students.

Updated: October 1, 2008