The current seat of the university is a Gothic building (with a few Renaissance details that was the new tendency at the time) built in the middle of the 15C for doge Francesco Foscari at the mouth of the rio with the same name. From the vaporetto you will get the best view, because on land, the building is protected by a high crenellated wall. From the ground floor hall, a beautiful view of the Grand Canal: this might make you want to become a student in Venice!