College town facts for kids

The High Street of Oxford, a good example of a university town. There is no main campus, rather university buildings are around the city between shops, for example those at centre right of the picture.

A college town or university town is a place (often a town or city) that has a college or university that is an important part of that place. The university may be a very big part of the place's economy and culture, and there may be a lot of students living there. Many residents may work for the university, the university may be the biggest employer, and many businesses may work with the university.

Images for kids

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  Kuopio, North Savonia, home to the University of Eastern Finland and Savonia University of Applied Sciences

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  Ann Arbor, Michigan, home to the University of Michigan

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  Claremont, California, home to the Claremont Colleges

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  Cambridge, home to the University of Cambridge

See also

In Spanish: Ciudad universitaria para niños