Providence
Brown University campus tour: the Van Wickle Gates and College Hill
A guide to Brown University's campus in Providence: the Van Wickle Gates, University Hall, the College Green, the libraries, Thayer Street and how to get there.
Universities
University campus guides by country, for future students and their families: what to see, how to visit and where to stay nearby.
100 campuses in 28 countries. Every guide covers the campus and its landmarks, student life around it, how official tours and visits usually work, how to get there and where families stay. Most include a short video tour.
By country
United States31 universities · Ann Arbor, Atlanta, Austin, BaltimoreUnited Kingdom11 universities · Bristol, Cambridge, Edinburgh, GlasgowAustralia7 universities · Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, PerthCanada6 universities · Edmonton, Hamilton, Montreal, TorontoChina5 universities · Beijing, Hangzhou, ShanghaiGermany4 universities · Berlin, Heidelberg, MunichJapan4 universities · Kyoto, Osaka, Sendai, TokyoNetherlands4 universities · Amsterdam, Delft, Leiden, UtrechtHong Kong3 universities · Hong KongSouth Korea3 universities · Daejeon, SeoulSwitzerland3 universities · Lausanne, ZurichSingapore2 universities · SingaporeSweden2 universities · Lund, UppsalaAustria1 university · ViennaBelgium1 university · LeuvenBrazil1 university · São PauloCzechia1 university · PragueDenmark1 university · CopenhagenFinland1 university · HelsinkiFrance1 university · ParisIndia1 university · MumbaiIreland1 university · DublinItaly1 university · BolognaMexico1 university · Mexico CityNew Zealand1 university · AucklandSouth Africa1 university · Cape TownSpain1 university · BarcelonaTaiwan1 university · Taipei
United States
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Pasadena
Caltech campus tour: a visitor's guide to a small science campus
What to see at Caltech in Pasadena: Millikan Library and its pond, Beckman Auditorium, the Athenaeum, the Olive Walk, the student houses and Old Pasadena.
Pittsburgh
Carnegie Mellon campus tour: Hamerschlag Hall, the Fence and Oakland
A guide to Carnegie Mellon University's campus in Pittsburgh: Hamerschlag Hall, the Cut and the Fence, the College of Fine Arts, computer science and Oakland.
New York City
Columbia campus tour: a real campus in the middle of Manhattan
Visiting Columbia University in Morningside Heights: Low Library, Alma Mater, Butler Library, College Walk, the neighbourhood, and how to plan the day in New York.
Ithaca
Cornell campus tour: gorges, the Arts Quad and views over Cayuga Lake
Planning a visit to Cornell in Ithaca? The Arts Quad, McGraw Tower, Libe Slope, the gorges, where students live, getting to Ithaca and where families stay.
Hanover
Dartmouth College campus tour: the Green, Baker Library and Hanover
A guide to Dartmouth's campus in Hanover, New Hampshire: the Green, Dartmouth Hall, Baker Library and the Orozco murals, the outdoors, and how to get there.
Durham
Duke campus tour: Duke Chapel, the Gardens and East and West Campus
A guide to visiting Duke University in Durham: the Chapel and West Campus, Duke Gardens, the first-year East Campus, Cameron Indoor Stadium and practical planning.
Atlanta
Georgia Tech campus tour: Tech Tower, the stadium and Midtown Atlanta
A guide to Georgia Tech's campus in Atlanta: Tech Tower, the Kessler Campanile, Bobby Dodd Stadium, the Olympic legacy and Tech Square, plus transport and hotels.
Cambridge
Harvard campus tour: what to see on a visit to Harvard Yard and beyond
A visitor's guide to Harvard's campus in Cambridge: Harvard Yard, Widener Library, the river Houses, the museums, Harvard Square, and how to plan a visit.
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins campus tour: the Homewood campus and Baltimore
What to see on a visit to Johns Hopkins University: Gilman Hall, the Beach, the libraries, Homewood Museum, the neighbourhood, and how to plan a Baltimore trip.
Cambridge
MIT campus tour: the Great Dome, Stata Center and what else to see
Planning a visit to MIT in Cambridge? The Great Dome, the Infinite Corridor, the Stata Center, Saarinen's chapel, student life and how tours work.
Evanston
Northwestern University campus tour: Evanston's lakeside campus
A guide to Northwestern's campus in Evanston: the Arch, University Hall, the Rock, Deering Library, the Lakefill on Lake Michigan, plus transport and where to stay.
South Bend
Notre Dame campus tour: the Golden Dome, the Grotto and the lakes
A guide to the University of Notre Dame: the Golden Dome, the Basilica, the Grotto, Hesburgh Library, the stadium, residence hall life and how to get to South Bend.
New York City
NYU campus tour: what to see around Washington Square
Visiting New York University in Greenwich Village: Washington Square Park and its arch, Bobst Library, Stern, Tisch, NYU Tandon in Brooklyn, and how to plan the day.
Philadelphia
Penn campus tour: Locust Walk, the Quad and University City
A visitor's guide to the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia: College Hall, Locust Walk, Fisher Fine Arts Library, the Quad, the Penn Museum and getting there.
Princeton
Princeton campus tour: Nassau Hall, Blair Arch and the lake
How to visit Princeton University: Nassau Hall, Blair Arch, the Chapel, Firestone Library, the residential colleges, Lake Carnegie and getting to town by train.
Houston
Rice University campus tour: Lovett Hall, the colleges and the Skyspace
A guide to Rice University in Houston: Lovett Hall and the Sallyport, Fondren Library, the residential colleges, the Turrell Skyspace, Rice Stadium and the area.
Palo Alto
Stanford campus tour: what to see on a visit to Stanford
Plan a visit to Stanford: Palm Drive and the Oval, the Main Quad, Memorial Church, Hoover Tower, the Rodin garden, the Dish trail and where families stay.
Berkeley
UC Berkeley campus tour: the Campanile, Sproul Plaza and more
A visitor's guide to UC Berkeley: Sather Tower, Sather Gate and Sproul Plaza, Doe Library, Memorial Stadium, Telegraph Avenue, BART and where to stay.
San Diego
UC San Diego campus tour: Geisel Library, the colleges and La Jolla
A guide to UC San Diego's campus in La Jolla: Geisel Library, the Price Center, the college system, the Stuart Collection, Scripps and the coast, plus practical tips.
Los Angeles
UCLA campus tour: Royce Hall, the Janss Steps and Westwood
Visiting UCLA? A guide to Royce Hall, Powell Library, the Janss Steps, Pauley Pavilion, the Hill and Westwood Village, plus how to get there and where to stay.
Chicago
University of Chicago campus tour: Hyde Park, Gothic quads and the lake
Plan a visit to UChicago: Hull Gate and the Main Quadrangle, Harper Library, Rockefeller Chapel, Mansueto Library, the Midway, Robie House and where to stay.
Urbana-Champaign
University of Illinois campus tour: the Main Quad and Green Street
A guide to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: the Alma Mater, the Main Quad, Foellinger Auditorium, the Morrow Plots, engineering and Green Street.
Ann Arbor
University of Michigan campus tour: the Diag, the Big House and Ann Arbor
How to visit the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor: the Diag, the Law Quad, the Union and Burton Tower, Michigan Stadium, the Arb, getting there and where to stay.
Charlottesville
University of Virginia campus tour: the Rotunda, the Lawn and beyond
A guide to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville: Jefferson's Rotunda and Lawn, the Pavilion gardens, the Ranges, student traditions, the Corner and the city.
Seattle
University of Washington campus tour: Red Square and Rainier Vista
A guide to the University of Washington in Seattle: Suzzallo Library, the cherry trees of the Quad, Rainier Vista, Husky Stadium and the Ave, plus transport and hotels.
Los Angeles
USC campus tour: Tommy Trojan, Doheny Library and the Coliseum
A guide to the University of Southern California in Los Angeles: Bovard, Tommy Trojan, Doheny Library, the film school, USC Village, the Coliseum and Exposition Park.
Austin
UT Austin campus tour: the Tower, the Forty Acres and the Drag
A guide to the University of Texas at Austin: the Tower, the South Mall, Littlefield Fountain, the stadium, the LBJ Library and the Drag, plus transport and hotels.
Madison
UW–Madison campus tour: Bascom Hill, the Terrace and State Street
A guide to the University of Wisconsin–Madison: Bascom Hill, Science Hall, the Memorial Union Terrace on Lake Mendota, Camp Randall and State Street, plus travel tips.
Nashville
Vanderbilt University campus tour: Kirkland Hall, the Commons and Peabody
A guide to Vanderbilt University in Nashville: Kirkland Hall, the old brick halls, the first-year Commons, the Peabody lawn, Memorial Gymnasium and the city around it.
New Haven
Yale campus tour: Old Campus, the libraries and the colleges
A practical guide to visiting Yale in New Haven: Old Campus, Harkness Tower, Sterling and Beinecke libraries, the residential colleges and planning the day.
United Kingdom
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London
Imperial College London campus tour: South Kensington and beyond
A campus guide to Imperial College London for future students: the Queen's Tower, Exhibition Road, the museums next door, halls, other campuses and where to stay.
London
King's College London campus tour: the Strand, Guy's and Waterloo
A guide to King's College London for future students: the Strand Campus and Bush House, the Maughan Library, Guy's Campus, Waterloo, and how to get around.
London
LSE campus tour: Houghton Street, the library and Lincoln's Inn Fields
A guide to the London School of Economics for future students: the Old Building, the library, the Saw Swee Hock Student Centre, Lincoln's Inn Fields and getting there.
London
UCL campus tour: Bloomsbury, the Portico and student London
A guide to visiting University College London: the Wilkins Building and Portico, Bloomsbury's squares, UCL's museums, student life, UCL East, transport and where to stay.
Bristol
University of Bristol campus tour: Wills Memorial, Royal Fort and Clifton
A guide to the University of Bristol for future students: the Wills Memorial Building, Royal Fort Gardens, the Victoria Rooms, the halls of residence and the city.
Cambridge
University of Cambridge campus tour: colleges, the Backs and a visit
Visiting Cambridge as a future student: King's Parade, the colleges and the Backs, libraries and museums, college life, getting there from London and where to stay.
Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh campus tour: Old College, George Square and more
Planning a visit to the University of Edinburgh? Old College, George Square and the Meadows, the other campuses, student life, open days, transport and where to stay.
Glasgow
University of Glasgow campus tour: the Cloisters and the West End
A guide to the University of Glasgow for future students: the Gilbert Scott Building, the Cloisters, the Hunterian, Kelvingrove Park, student life and the West End.
Manchester
University of Manchester campus tour: Oxford Road, libraries and labs
A visitor's guide to the University of Manchester: the Old Quad, the Oxford Road campus, the John Rylands Library, student areas like Fallowfield, transport and where to stay.
Oxford
University of Oxford campus tour: a walking route for future students
A walking tour of Oxford for applicants and parents: the Radcliffe Camera, Bodleian, colleges, the science area, student life, open days, transport and where to stay.
St Andrews
University of St Andrews campus tour: quads, traditions and the sea
A guide to the University of St Andrews for future students: St Salvator's Quad, St Mary's College, student traditions, West Sands and how to get there.
Australia
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Canberra
ANU campus tour: visiting the Australian National University in Canberra
A visitor's guide to the ANU campus in Acton: Kambri, the residential halls, Lake Burley Griffin, Black Mountain, the National Museum and Mount Stromlo.
Melbourne
Monash University campus tour: Clayton, Caulfield and beyond
A guide to Monash University for future students: the Clayton campus and its landmarks, the Australian Synchrotron, Caulfield and Parkville, student life and transport.
Melbourne
University of Melbourne campus tour: Parkville, Carlton and the colleges
Plan a visit to the University of Melbourne's Parkville campus: Old Arts and the Old Quad, the South Lawn, the colleges, Lygon Street and getting there by tram.
Brisbane
University of Queensland campus tour: St Lucia, the Great Court and the river
A guide to visiting UQ's St Lucia campus in Brisbane: the Great Court, the Forgan Smith Building, the jacarandas, UQ Lakes and the CityCat ferry to the city.
Sydney
University of Sydney campus tour: the Quadrangle, Newtown and beyond
What to see at the University of Sydney's Camperdown campus: the sandstone Quadrangle, the Great Hall, the Chau Chak Wing Museum, Victoria Park and Newtown.
Perth
University of Western Australia campus tour: Winthrop Hall and Matilda Bay
A guide to the University of Western Australia in Perth for future students: Winthrop Hall, the gardens and theatres, the colleges, Matilda Bay and how to get there.
Sydney
UNSW Sydney campus tour: Kensington, the light rail and the beaches
Visiting UNSW Sydney's Kensington campus: the Main Walkway, the Library Lawn, the Scientia, student engineering, Coogee Beach, Centennial Park and the light rail.
Canada
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Montreal
McGill campus tour: Roddick Gates, Mount Royal and downtown Montreal
Visiting McGill? A guide to the downtown campus: the Roddick Gates, the Arts Building, the lower field, the Redpath Museum, Mount Royal and where families stay.
Hamilton
McMaster University campus tour: Gothic halls, labs and Cootes Paradise
A guide to McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario: the Gothic core, Mills Library, health sciences, the research reactor, residences, Cootes Paradise and the city.
Vancouver
UBC campus tour: Main Mall, the Rose Garden and the Point Grey cliffs
Plan a visit to UBC's Vancouver campus: Main Mall, the Rose Garden, the Museum of Anthropology, Nitobe Garden, the beaches, getting there and where to stay.
Edmonton
University of Alberta campus tour: the Arts Building, HUB and the river
A guide to the University of Alberta in Edmonton: the Arts Building, Rutherford Library, HUB Mall, science and engineering, Lister, the Butterdome and Whyte Avenue.
Toronto
University of Toronto campus tour: St. George, colleges and landmarks
A visitor's guide to U of T's downtown St. George campus: King's College Circle, University College, Hart House, Robarts Library, the colleges and where to stay.
Waterloo
University of Waterloo campus tour: co-op, maths and the sugar cube
A guide to the University of Waterloo in Ontario: the Dana Porter Library, the Davis Centre, engineering and quantum labs, how co-op works, residences and getting there.
China
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Shanghai
Fudan University campus tour: visiting the Handan campus in Shanghai
How to visit Fudan University in Shanghai: the Handan campus and Guanghua twin towers, the other campuses, student life around Wujiaochang and where to stay.
Beijing
Peking University campus tour: Weiming Lake, Boya Pagoda and more
A visitor's guide to Peking University in Beijing: the West Gate, Weiming Lake, Boya Pagoda, the library, student life, campus entry rules and where to stay.
Shanghai
Shanghai Jiao Tong University campus tour: Xuhui and Minhang
A guide to Shanghai Jiao Tong University: the historic Xuhui campus in Xujiahui, the Qian Xuesen museum, the vast Minhang campus, transport and where to stay.
Beijing
Tsinghua University campus tour: what to see on a visit to Beijing
Planning a visit to Tsinghua? The Old Gate, the Grand Auditorium, the Lotus Pond, student life in Wudaokou, campus entry rules and where families stay.
Hangzhou
Zhejiang University campus tour: Zijingang, Yuquan and Zhijiang
A guide to Zhejiang University in Hangzhou: the lakeside Zijingang campus, historic Yuquan, the red-brick Zhijiang campus, West Lake, transport and where to stay.
Germany
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Heidelberg
Heidelberg University campus tour: old town, river and science campus
Visiting Heidelberg University: the Old and New University, the student prison, the library, the Neuenheimer Feld campus, student life and where to stay.
Berlin
Humboldt University of Berlin campus tour: Unter den Linden
What to see at Humboldt University of Berlin: the Main Building on Unter den Linden, Bebelplatz, the Grimm Centre library, Adlershof and student life in the city.
Munich
LMU Munich campus tour: a walk along Ludwigstraße and beyond
A campus walk for future LMU Munich students: the main building and its atrium, the White Rose memorial, Schwabing, the English Garden, open days and where to stay.
Munich
TUM campus tour: visiting the Technical University of Munich
How to visit the Technical University of Munich: the Arcisstraße main campus, Garching and its famous slides, Weihenstephan, student life and where to stay.
Japan
4 universities →
Kyoto
Kyoto University campus tour: the clock tower, Yoshida and beyond
A guide to visiting Kyoto University: the clock tower and camphor tree, the Yoshida campus, student life in Sakyo, the Philosopher's Path and where to stay.
Osaka
Osaka University campus tour: Toyonaka, Suita, Minoh and Tekijuku
A guide to the University of Osaka's three campuses: the 1920s hall and museum at Toyonaka, Suita beside the Expo park, new Minoh, plus transport and where to stay.
Sendai
Tohoku University campus tour: Katahira, Kawauchi and Aobayama
A guide to Tohoku University in Sendai: the historic Katahira campus, Kawauchi, the science campus on Aobayama, student life, the subway and where to stay.
Tokyo
University of Tokyo campus tour: the Akamon, Yasuda Auditorium and Hongo
Visiting the University of Tokyo: the Akamon gate, the ginkgo avenue, Yasuda Auditorium, Sanshiro Pond, the Komaba campus, getting there and where to stay.
Netherlands
4 universities →
Leiden
Leiden University campus tour: the Academy Building, Hortus and canals
A guide to Leiden University for future students: the Academy Building on the Rapenburg, the Hortus Botanicus, the science park, The Hague and student life.
Delft
TU Delft campus tour: the library, the Aula and a canal town
A visitor's guide to TU Delft: the green-roofed library, the Aula, the faculty buildings, student teams and societies, open days, trains and where to stay.
Amsterdam
University of Amsterdam campus tour: the city-centre university
How to visit the University of Amsterdam: the University Quarter, Oudemanhuispoort, Roeterseiland, Science Park, student life, open days and where to stay.
Utrecht
Utrecht University campus tour: Dom Square to the Science Park
What to see at Utrecht University: the University Hall on Dom Square, the Dom Tower, Utrecht Science Park, the Botanic Gardens and student life on the canals.
Hong Kong
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Hong Kong
Chinese University of Hong Kong campus tour: colleges on a hill
A guide to CUHK's hillside campus in Sha Tin: the nine colleges, the University Mall, the Pavilion of Harmony, Chung Chi's lake, transport and where to stay.
Hong Kong
HKUST campus tour: the university above Clear Water Bay
A guide to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology: the Red Bird sundial, the Atrium, the sea-view library, halls on the shore, transport and where to stay.
Hong Kong
University of Hong Kong campus tour: a hillside campus on the Island
How to visit HKU: the Main Building and Loke Yew Hall, the Centennial Campus, the museum, hall culture, HKU MTR station and the best areas for families to stay.
South Korea
3 universities →
Daejeon
KAIST campus tour: visiting Korea's science university in Daejeon
A visitor's guide to KAIST in Daejeon: the main campus, its ponds and geese, dorm and lab life, Daedeok Innopolis, getting there from Seoul by KTX and where to stay.
Seoul
Seoul National University campus tour: Gwanak, the gate and the mountain
Planning a visit to Seoul National University? The Gwanak campus and its famous gate, the libraries and museums, student life, transport and where to stay in Seoul.
Seoul
Yonsei University campus tour: Underwood Hall, ivy and Sinchon
A guide to Yonsei University's Sinchon campus in Seoul: Baekyang-ro, Underwood Hall and the historic quadrangle, the libraries, student life, transport and where to stay.
Switzerland
3 universities →
Lausanne
EPFL campus tour: a lakeside visit to Lausanne's tech university
Planning a visit to EPFL? The Rolex Learning Center, ArtLab, the lakeside campus, the M1 metro, student life in Lausanne and where families usually stay.
Zurich
ETH Zurich campus tour: what to see on a visit to the Polytechnikum
A visitor's guide to ETH Zurich: the Semper main building and Polyterrasse, the Polybahn, Hönggerberg, student life in Zurich, open days and where to stay.
Zurich
University of Zurich campus tour: the tower, Irchel and the old town
What to see at the University of Zurich: Karl Moser's Main Building and Lichthof, the natural history museum, the Irchel campus, the Botanical Garden and the city.
Singapore
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Singapore
NTU Singapore campus tour: The Hive, Yunnan Garden and hall life
Visiting Nanyang Technological University in Singapore: The Hive, the green-roofed art school, Yunnan Garden and its history, hall life, transport and where to stay.
Singapore
NUS campus tour: visiting the National University of Singapore
A practical guide to the NUS Kent Ridge campus: University Town, the museums, halls and residential colleges, the free shuttle buses, MRT access and where to stay.
Sweden
2 universities →
Lund
Lund University campus tour: a walk through Sweden's student town
What to see at Lund University: the white Main Building, Lundagård, the cathedral, the ivy-clad library, the student nations and the old town, plus how to get there.
Uppsala
Uppsala University campus tour: the Nordic region's oldest university
What to see at Uppsala University: the Main Building, the Gustavianum, Carolina Rediviva, Linnaeus's gardens and the student nations, plus how to get there.
