Urban Studies
Urban Studies
The Urban Studies Program immerses students in the study of cities and urbanization in the past, present and future.
Urban Studies
The Urban Studies Program immerses students in the study of cities and urbanization in the past, present and future.
Exploration and Understanding
A quintessentially interdisciplinary program, Urban Studies equips students with the tools to seek comprehensive approaches to the complex challenges facing cities today.
Undergraduate Program
The program’s interdisciplinary curriculum provides students with the flexibility and range to craft an individualized course plan exploring their own specific interests in the urban world.
The Urban Studies Honors Program is intended for students who have been highly successful in their Urban Studies concentration coursework and who want the opportunity to pursue a research project in more depth than is possible in an undergraduate seminar.
The Urban Studies DUG is a student-run organization of concentrators who sponsor a variety of activities and contribute to a vibrant departmental life.
Recent News
Recent Highlights URBN DUG's first speaker event of the year, with URBN Concentrator Maddock Thomas ('26)
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News from Urban Studies
New Urban Studies Course
New Course here in Urban Studies, being offered by Nicole Pangborn. Details are listed in the flier seen below, and is available to all Undergraduate level students.
URBN 1100
Investigating the City: Hands-on Research Methods for Urban Analysis
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URBN 1100
Investigating the City: Hands-on Research Methods for Urban Analysis
Through the installation of educational public art in urban neighborhoods, the Brown sophomore hopes to inspire mutual understanding of the blind and visually impaired community.
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Connect With Us
The Urban Studies Program is housed in Maxcy Hall 103 (located at 108 George St, Inner Campus, Lower Green). You can also connect with us on social media.