21 College Campuses That Look Like They Belong in Europe

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Akanksha Sharma
November 3, 2025

12. Bryn Mawr College (Bryn Mawr, PA): An American Oxford

Entrance to Bryn Mawr College. "Robindale," the suburban house of Charles P. Perkins, was designed by architect Frank Furness and built by contractor Levi H. Focht, circa 1883. It was sold to John S. Clarke in 1896, who hired architect Will Price to make. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @Smallbones

Designed largely by renowned architects Cope & Stewardson, Bryn Mawr is a quintessential example of Collegiate Gothic designed to evoke Oxford and Cambridge. Walkways wind beneath pointed stone arches, ivy clings to meticulously crafted facades, and towers like Rockefeller Hall's pierce the sky. The Great Hall feels like stepping into an ancient English university dining hall. This cohesive, immersive design creates an atmosphere steeped in academic tradition and European architectural beauty, making it a standout among liberal arts colleges for its transportive campus environment.

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