Melbourne's Most Beautiful College Campuses
Not only is Melbourne home to some of the top universities in Australia, but the campuses are architecturally breathtaking and feature historical and contemporary designs. From the Green Brain at RMIT to the Harry-Potter-esque arches at the University of Melbourne, we have gathered a list of architectural gems that combine education with innovation and beauty.
1. RMIT City Campus
University
Spread across six city blocks in the heart of Melbourne, the RMIT City Campus caters to a number of disciplines, with courses held in historically significant and contemporary buildings.
2. Storey Hall
Building, University
3. RMIT Design Hub
Building
4. Building 8
Building, Library, School, University
5. Swanston Academic Building
Building, University
6. Monash University
Building, University
7. Swinburne University of Technology
University
8. La Trobe University
University
9. University of Melbourne
University
The University of Melbourne is the second-oldest university in Australia, and its graduates include four prime ministers and five governor-generals. There are 12 residential colleges, and the main campus in Parkville is one of the most beautiful in the country. Trinity College, Ormond College and Janet Clarke Hall feature ivy-clad buildings from the late 19th century, while the Baillieu Library, which opened in 1959, features 20th-century innovations, such as moveable walls.
10. Baldwin Spencer Building
University
Designed by Reed Henderson and Smart, this Gothic Revival building was built in 1887 and is one of Melbourne University’s most historically significant buildings, as it demonstrates architectural craftsmanship and is a reminder of a new era of science teaching.
11. South Lawn
Building, Library, Park, University
12. The Spot
University
13. Old Arts
Building, University
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