Europe's universities may sometimes lose out to American institutions in academic rankings, but they are famous for their historic buildings and cutting-edge architecture.
We've compiled a list of the most beautiful university campuses in Europe, featuring old and modern university buildings and structures, from faculty buildings and libraries to botanical gardens and chapels.
Here are our top 30:
30. Heidelberg University in Germany's red-brick architecture is one of the its most beautiful features. University Hall is the institution's best-looking building.
29. The University of St. Andrews is one of the four great ancient Scottish universities, and is also where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge first met. It's filled with medieval architecture and peaceful courtyards.
28. The architect Henning Larsen designed this sleek, ultra-modern building which houses the School of Communications and Design at the Southern University of Denmark.
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