That season stands in stark contrast to the one Browne experienced with London Welsh, who finished winless at the bottom of the English Premiership.
The 27-year-old is equally at home in the second row or the back row and acknowledges that he is keen for the new campaign to get underway.
"It is an amazing opportunity and I am looking forward to getting stuck in," Browne, who has also turned out for Harlequins and Newcastle Falcons in the past, told Ulster's official website.
"I arrived a few weeks ago but since then I have been sailing in the South of France with friends so it was a nice little break before pre-season.
"Belfast is really nice. I come from London so it's a lot different but in a good way. It is a lot greener, less traffic, the people are friendlier and it's really great to be here.
"The boys have been really welcoming so I am looking forward to getting to know them.
"The stadium itself is incredible. It's state-of-the-art and at a different level to what I have experienced before.
"It's a place that puts the players first and gives them the opportunity to reach their potential which is one of the reason why I wanted to come here."
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