A castle with world-class views!
Royal Roads University has ranked among the 39 most stunning college campuses around the world, according to House Beautiful.
Featuring 39 campuses with ivy-covered buildings, centuries-old architecture and contemporary dorm rooms, it’s no surprise that Hatley Castle charmed the creators of this list.
Coming in at ninth place, Royal Roads University is praised for being more than a school and a pretty castle, but also a national historic site.
With 642 acres of greenery, an exotic Japanese Garden and stunning views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca, it’s hard to beat the scenery students experience here.
Located in Colwood, Royal Roads University was founded in 1995 and offers applied research programs to around 2,000 students, with over 37,000 alumni.
It’s known for its in-person and online courses which are taught through small cohorts that prioritize one-on-one learning.
Eight campuses ranked ahead of Royal Roads University, with Flagler College in Florida taking the top spot, followed by Trinity College in Dublin, the University of the South in Tennessee, Queen’s University in Belfast, Princeton University in New Jersey, Cornell University in New York , Dartmouth College in New Hampshire and University of Colorado at Boulder.
The University of British Columbia also made the list, coming in at number 22.
View the full list of ranked college campuses here.
