UWC Dilijan is a branch of the United World Colleges movement, opened in 2014 in a purpose-built campus on the hillside above Dilijan. The buildings are striking — a series of slate-roofed structures that take their architectural cues from the local vernacular while meeting a thoroughly international standard. The campus draws students from over 90 countries on scholarship, making Dilijan home to a surprisingly cosmopolitan community for a town of its size.
The campus is not open to casual visitors, but the building can be seen from the road and is worth noting as a symbol of the ambition that has been invested in this small Armenian town. The school's presence has brought restaurants, cafes, and cultural events to Dilijan that would not otherwise exist.