There are eleven residential colleges of the University of Queensland.
Colleges
Cromwell College
On the St Lucia campus. Was the first of the Colleges on the St Lucia campus in June 1954, and admitted men only until it became co-ed in 1973. Founded in 1950 and initially funded by a private donation from the Hancock family Its emblem is a lion Has five buildings (17 Corridors) named after influential people in Cromwell's history: North, Thatcher / Dowling, Hancock, Begbie and Lockley.
Duchesne College
On the St Lucia Campus, among ten other university residential colleges. Founded in 1937, initially at Stuartholme College in Toowong, by a collaboration of the university, the Catholic Archdiocese and under the auspices of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart, at the request of Archbishop James Duhig Moved to St Lucia after a new collegiate building was constructed at the university for it in 1959. Named after Rose Philippine Duchesne, a French woman who was instrumental in bringing the Society of the Sacred Heart to America from France. One of two all-female colleges on the campus. Accommodates 212 students. In 2009, the college opened the Rose Philippine Wing. Mission is to provide accommodation for rural and regional students who wish to study at UQ, QUT or ACU.
Emmanuel College
Celebrating its 110th Anniversary in 2021, Emmanuel is jointly (with St John's) the oldest residential college affiliated with The University of Queensland Academic program encompasses 80+ hours of discipline-based tutorials each week, language courses, Masters classes, visiting scholars, and academic mentoring. Offers scholarships and bursaries to assist students. Hosts annual Theatre Restaurant entirely written and performed by the Students' Club. Its eleven wings (dormitories) are named after influential people in the college's history: Busch, Douglas, Drewe, Edmonds, Gibson, Glaister, Henderson, MacGregor, Martin, Meiklejohn and Merrington. Boasts more alumni who have played for the Wallabies than any other College at UQ. On-site student- staffed cafe (BrewDogs), basketball/netball court, squash courts and cardio gym. Student fees include access to UQ gym and pool. Active sporting, social and community focussed Students Club.
Grace College
Women only until 2021, became gender inclusive in 2022
After IH, and ahead of Johns, has the most international students, "with more than one-third of our residents coming from outside Australia"(2018) Located at the St Lucia Campus Opened in 1970 Residents referred to as Gracies Smallest Residential College on campus Sister college of Kings
Gatton Halls of Residence
Main university residential facilities for the Gatton campus. Largest residential college associated with the University of Queensland Established in 1897 making it the oldest college with the University of Queensland 436 rooms Students at the Halls mainly study within the Faculty of Science Divided into four Halls Shelton, Pitt, Thynne and Riddell
International House
Commonly abbreviated as IH, and located at the St Lucia campus. Founded in 1965. Planning for the college commenced in 1955 through the Rotary Club of Brisbane and as part of the celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of Rotary International. Unique architectural design, blending elements of Asian and Australian architecture. When International House opened in 1965 Ivor Cribb was appointed Warden. Provide fully catered accommodation for 200 undergraduate students, and self-catered accommodation for 38 postgraduate and undergraduate students 25 years and over. International House is divided into 11 buildings or "towers": A to I for most undergraduate students and Towers J and K for postgraduate students and undergraduate students 25 years and over. International House has 50% domestic residents and 50% international. International House hosts the annual battle of the bands between all 10 colleges called Bandfest. International House also hosts 'Soiree' its annual multi-cultural festival. Known for its accepting nature and multi-cultural atmosphere.
King's College
At the St Lucia Campus
Accommodation for 317 students of the university. The college has produced 5 recipients of the Rhodes Scholarship and 43 University Medallists. History: In 1901, the Methodist Conference of Queensland began to send candidates for ministry to Queen's College, Melbourne, a college which combined both theological education and a resident college. This became the model for King's. The college was first opened on 13 June 1913 at Kangaroo Point, the original location of the University of Queensland, and moved in 1954 to the new campus at St Lucia. Masters