Our University of Virginia Charlottesville Destination

The University is an iconic public institution of higher education, boasting nationally ranked schools and programs, diverse and distinguished faculty, a major academic medical center and proud history as a renowned research university. The community and culture of the University are enriched by active student self-governance, sustained commitment to the arts and a robust NCAA Division I Athletics program.

A leading institution with an impeccable reputation, UVA Darden School of Business is situated on the North Grounds of the scenic University of Virginia. Having earned accolades such as the best public MBA program in the U.S., the best education experience and the best MBA faculty, Darden draws top talent, from students to professors to distinguished guests.

UVA’s Central Grounds were designed by university founder Thomas Jefferson and the site of the original grounds of UVA known as the Academical Village. Showcasing renowned UVA landmarks like The Rotunda, inspired by the Pantheon in Ancient Rome, and The Lawn, this section of the university’s grounds was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The home court for the UVA Men’s and Women’s basketball teams, John Paul Jones Arena, named after a UVA alum, is also a major entertainment venue, hosting top acts from Thomas Rhett and Reba McEntire to the Harlem Globetrotters.

A signature Charlottesville attraction, the Downtown Mall is a charming eight-block long pedestrian promenade offering a variety of restaurants, shops, galleries and performance venues, all housed in historic buildings.