TOP 10 BEAUTIFUL UNIVERSITY ACROSS THE WORLD
1.Elon University
The wooded grounds of Elon were designated as a botanical
garden in 2005, making the beauty of the campus a contributor to the
educational experience, as the landscaping is used as both an aesthetic and
educational resource. Located in the heart of North Carolina, this campus not
only offers an exceptional education but has been the site of several films,
including Spike Lee’s He Got
Game. Elon has been named the prettiest campus in the country on multiple
occasions, including landing at the top spot in rankings by the Princeton
Review and the New York Times. We can't
argue, and Elon takes the top spot in our list of the prettiest college
campuses.
2.Kenyon College has been recognized for its superior
swimming and diving teams but many people around the country may not realize
this college in Ohio is one of the most picturesque in the nation. Known for
its Gothic Revival architecture the campus features several buildings that have
inspired designers around the country. Ascension Hall is an imposing and
impressive structure and Old Kenyon Hall, built in 1827, is believed to be the
oldest Gothic Revival building in America. The setting for Kenyon is
wonderfully rustic and the college was named one of the most beautiful in the
country by Forbes in 2010.
3.Sewanee: The University of the South
It is the ultimate experience in southern living and
education. With nearly every building paying homage to classic Goth-style
architecture, the campus oozes southern charm. One of the most notable
buildings is All Saints and of course, the Tennessee Williams Center. The
Williams attraction on campus provides funding for many student experiences,
through royalties from the family endowment. Sewanee has been featured in
countless magazines as one of the most beautiful campuses in the country.
4.pepperdine University
Many visitors flock to the Catalina Islands every year for
the views of the Pacific ocean but students attending Pepperdine University can
wake up to those views everyday. Pepperdine has some of the best student dorms
in the country, and you can’t beat
living right on the Pacific ocean. True to the spirit of the Pacific, several
buildings on campus, including the Keck Science Center, feature Mediterranean architecture.
One of the most recognizable buildings on campus is the Phillips Theme Tower,
surrounded by lush landscaping that provides a welcoming environment for
students.
5.lewis and clack University
There are many excellent universities in the Pacific
Northwest but none can claims the title of “prettiest
campus” like Lewis & Clark
College can. With extraordinary view of Mt. Hood, Lewis & Clark’s campus will inspire its
students to get outside. The 130+ acre campus sits at the top of Palatine Hill,
in Portland, Oregon. Attached to the campus is the Tryon Creek State Natural
Area, an area which has inspired the college to continue “green”
efforts working to make buildings on campus LEED certified. The unique
architecture of the campus has been named the best by design experts as well as
one of the prettiest campuses by the Princeton Review.
6 . Emory University
With an awe inspiring classically gorgeous southern campus,
Emory is easily one of our top campuses in the country. This gem in the heart
of Atlanta can offer students both an exceptional education as well as
countless opportunities to expand their horizons. The Michael C. Carlos Museum
on campus houses the most extensive art collection in the Southeast, with
pieces from around the world. For the adventurous student, you can spend
countless hours at Lullwater Park, comprising over 100 acres on campus that is
dedicated to preserving the south and its natural environment. Lullwater
features walking and hiking trails as well as a view of the president of the
Universitys home.
7.loyola marymort University
Sitting on top of a bluff in the Del Rey Hills, Loyola
Marymount offers one of the top campus locations in the country. This classic
California school boasts picturesque views of both Playa del Rey and the
Pacific Ocean. Loyola’s campus is
covered in architectural and art-inspired sittings including the Sculpture
Gardens and even walk-ways between educational buildings offer students
glimpses to amazing artwork.
8. collage of William and Mary
The College of William & Mary may be considered an “old” campus but they are leading the way for elite East
Coast schools in the global sustainability field. The campus has over 1200
acres full of cozy wooded areas such as the Crim Dell pond. Most buildings on
campus consist of Georgian and Anglo-Dutch architecture, and the highlight is
the Christopher Wren building, the oldest collegiate building in the United
States. The campus also profits from tourists flocking to the historic
Williamsburg, Virginia area every year.
9 Harvard University
Now the great Harvard Established in 1636, this campus is
the oldest in America. The campus might be surprisingly urban to some, located
just a few miles northwest of downtown Boston. Students live in one of twelve
residential houses, and each house is basically self containing, with a dining
hall, space for tutors, undergrads, and grad students, and a library and other
student facilities. Notable buildings include Sever Hall, built in
Richardsonian Romanesque style, and University Hall, built from 1813-15 of
white Chelmsford granite.
10 . Furman University
With a campus full of Georgian-style architecture, Furman
University ranks among the top campuses in the country. Several buildings on
the campus surround a gorgeous lake, and iconic views of the campus Bell Tower
are a must see. Amongst the standout buildings, the James B. Duke Library
encourages study, research and community. The lush South Carolina campus has
been named several times as one of the most beautiful places in the USA (Campus
or Not) by the American Society of Landscape Architects.
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