Best university website designs

6 hand-checked university website designs, including dbtm, Wesley College and CalArts Graphic Design 2026. Each example links to the live site and shows its fonts, colours and the platform it's built on.

Covers universities, business schools and colleges. Curated by Jeppesen, a design and development studio for detail-driven businesses.

6 examples · Culture, Education & Non-profit · Updated October 2026

6 university website examples

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More sites with university inspiration

Filed under another niche, but close enough to be worth a look.

What the best university website designs have in common

Patterns across the 6 sites above, measured from each live homepage.

Light or dark

67% light

4 of 6 open on a light background, 2 on a dark one.

Built with
  1. WordPress2 sites
  2. Nuxt1 site
  3. Webflow1 site

The rest show no common platform, usually a sign of a custom build.

Motion and tools

Video on the homepage67%

WebGL or canvas17%

GSAP1 site

Lenis1 site

Three.js1 site

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University websites: FAQ

What are university websites built with?

WordPress is the most common platform here (2 of 6 sites), followed by Nuxt and Webflow. Sites without a recognisable platform are usually custom built.

Should a university website have a light or dark design?

67% of the university websites here open on a light background and 33% on a dark one. Both work: pick the one that suits your photography and brand, then use the other sparingly for contrast.

How were these university websites chosen?

Each site comes from a design award gallery or a studio's published client work, was screenshotted from the live site, sorted into its niche and then checked by hand. Sites that are unfinished, parked or hidden behind popups are left out.

How much does a university website cost?

It depends on scope: a site with a full brand identity, custom design and a CMS costs more than a template. For a realistic range for your business, try our free branding and website budget calculator, or see what's included in a Jeppesen brand and website project.

Can Jeppesen design my university website?

Yes. Jeppesen is a one-partner studio for strategy, visual identity, motion and custom-built websites, working with detail-driven businesses whose work is better than their current brand and website. Book a 30-minute call to talk about your project.