Emmanuel College welcomes applications from local, regional, interstate and international students planning to study at The University of Queensland. We also offer a number of places to students accepted at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Griffith University and Australian Catholic University (ACU).
You don’t have to wait until you have received your offer from university to apply to Emmanuel. Actually we start taking applications up to a year in advance of students commencing at the College, and we also make residential offers to a students in September and October, and then in December following the release of ATAR results. So the earlier you start the application process the better. This gives you plenty of time to organise your documentation and arrange a suitable time for you to attend your interview.
With this in mind, it’s also important to understand that applying early doesn’t guarantee a place at Emmanuel College. In fact our admissions team takes a holistic and values driven approach when assessing applications, embracing a wide range of qualities and perspectives that future students can bring into our community. Our goal is to achieve a diverse cohort of students that reflect society generally; a community made up of different genders, cultures and home geographies, educational and socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual identities, ethnicity and races, and a range of extracurricular abilities, to name a few.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact our Admissions team at admissions@emmanuel.uq.edu.au.
Undergraduate residents
2025 Full year applications
Opens 22 March 2024
We have multiple offer rounds throughout the year:
2 October 2024
13 November 2024
17 December 2024
Visit HERE for ATAR release dates and QTAC Application Offer Rounds
2026 Full year applications
Opens February 2025 – March 2025 (the exact date will be announced closer to the opening of the portal)
Ask someone who knows your character and capacity (e.g school leader, guidance officer, teacher, lecturer, tutor, mentor or employer) to complete this form
Write a letter (about 500 words) to the Principal explaining why you would like to live at Emmanuel College and why you would be a suitable resident.
Have the following documents (as applicable) ready:
One copy of your passport/birth certificate/driver’s licence or equivalent.
A recent portrait photograph – this will remain on your records while you’re at College.
Reflect on your involvement in sports, cultural activities, community service engagements and any leadership roles you’ve had.
A non-refundable application fee of $195 AUD* will be requested online at the completion of the application form. This can be paid by Visa or Mastercard.
*Students experiencing financial hardship may be considered for a fee waiver of the application fee. If this applies to you, please email admissions@emmanuel.uq.edu.au.
After completing your online application form, you will be emailed a link to book your interview.
You’ll attend your interview with a member of our Student Engagement Team. This can be conducted in person or online.
Following your interview we will assess your application. The number of students we shortlist varies from year to year, but we do our best to accommodate as many suitable students as possible.Â
If your application assessment has been successful, you will hear from a member of our Student Engagement Team during one of our offer rounds.
Upload the following documents to the College online application portal once you have received them:
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Emmanuel College provides financial assistance through scholarships and bursaries for new students commencing at College, and returning students.
While both scholarships and bursaries provide financial assistance, they have different eligibility requirements. Scholarships are awarded on merit based academic accomplishments, sporting or cultural achievements, irrespective of financial need. Bursaries in contrast, are granted to a student who faces economic barriers when it comes to applying to, or remaining at, Emmanuel College. Students are welcome to apply for both scholarships and bursaries.
Emmanuel College is committed to providing access and equity to enable the participation of young adults from all walks of life, who wish to join the Emmanuel community, while pursuing their undergraduate and postgraduate university studies.
Scholarship and bursary applications close on the following dates:
New students: 31 December 2024
Returning students: 30 November 2024
Emmanuel College also offers three additional scholarships, over and above what you will see available on our website, through The University of Queensland. These scholarships are offered to assist domestic undergraduate students experiencing financial hardship to study at UQ and require applicants to apply directly through the scholarships page on the UQ website. You can read more about the Emmanuel College UQ scholarships, with links to apply, on the UQ website HERE.
Applications for these scholarships close 1 November 2024.
The Associate Member Program offers key aspects of the College experience to students who, although they do not live at Emmanuel, want to be involved in the academic, networking, mentoring and social aspects of College life. Emmanuel has a diverse population with students and staff from all over Australia and the world. The program offers the following benefits:
Orientation Week Program in Semester 1 (compulsory, extra accommodation and activity payment required).
Associate members live in and participate in all activities, establishing bonds with the College community.
Gill Student Centre
State-of-the-art learning and quiet study area
College Tutorials
70+ small-group tutorials (usually 3-6 students) offered with experienced and qualified tutors to assist students consolidate learning in addition to University courses.
Dining Hall Access and Meals
Associate members are welcome to join their College friends for lunches in the Dining Hall, and dinner on the nights they attend tutorials and formal dinners. Associate members are also welcome to have other meals in the Dining Hall for an additional fee per meal.
Bag Pipe and Drum Lessons
Associate members are welcome to join the Emmanuel College Highlanders at The University of Queensland Pipe Band.
UQ Sport Gym Membership (extra payment required)
Students can purchase a UQ Sport Gym Membership through the College at a significantly reduced rate.
Cultural Activities
Associate members can participate in cultural activities, such as musical and theatrical performances.
Community Service
Community service is encouraged and the Students’ Club runs many community service activities and projects throughout the year.
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Associate Member Program information brochure
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Associate Membership is only available for a full year.
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Documents required for application include:
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Fees
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Please note we have recently made an adjustment to our admissions process which has meant a modification to our application dates. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
2025 Full year applications: Opens October 2024
2025 application close: 10 December 2024
The offer round for the Associate Member program is:
