Applications

How to apply

Thank you for your interest in applying to Emmanuel College!
We are delighted that you are considering our community as your next home, and we can’t wait to get to know you better throughout the application process.

Please note that we are no longer accepting undergraduate applications for the 2025 academic year.

In March 2025, we will open applications for the 2026 academic year.

We anticipate running at least two application rounds, although please note this is subject to change:

Round 1
Applications open: 1 March
Applications close: 30 June

Interviews: July / August
Conditional offers by: 1 September 

Round 2
Applications open: 1 August 

If Emmanuel College is your first choice, we encourage you to lodge your application in our first decision round to give yourself the best chance of securing a place for 2026.

Fees

Fees

Fees may be subject to change

 

2025 Residential Fees – Undergraduate

 

What your fees cover

Residence fees at Emmanuel College cover:

  • 39 weeks full residence, including all meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper)
  • Personal room with a king single bed, study desk, ceiling fan, small fridge, whiteboard, spacious cupboards and drawers and internet connection
  • All utilities including WiFi
  • Weekly cleaning and laundry
  • Excellent, tailored academic program
  • On-site counselling and wellbeing support
  • Safe college with after-hours staff and support
  • Formal dinners with guest speakers
  • Access to all college amenities, including common rooms and sports court 
  • Emmanuel College Chapel services and meditative space

Additional compulsory charges cover:

  • Sporting and cultural activities
  • Social events organised by the Emmanuel College Students’ Club
  • Access to UQ Sport Fitness Centre, Aquatic Centre, tennis court hire and UQ Olympic-standard athletics track
  • Academic gown and Emmanuel College jersey
  • Orientation Week (new students only)

Additional information

  • Ensuite rooms and smaller rooms are subject to availability 
  • Emmanuel College residential contract aligns with The University of Queensland Academic Calendar (includes accommodation over the mid-year break)
  • No credit is given for periods of absence from the College
  • Additional charges may be applied for campus accommodation that falls outside the contracted period. For example, if a resident requires additional accommodation for the period between after check-out and prior to check-in in the new year, a fee of $90 may be charged. This excludes any accommodation provided to student leaders undertaking end of year leadership responsibilities including Leadership Week
  • Fees must be received by the due date. The College may refuse entry if fees are not paid in full before check-in. Refunds are only granted at the discretion of the Principal, and only in exceptional circumstances

Fees and Refunds Guidance Information

 

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Discounts and extras

We offer discounted residence fees for:

  • Students in their third year or above at College
  • Siblings of current College students
  • Student leaders

Payment Plans

We provide flexible payment plans through an external provider to fit your budget and circumstances:

Edstart

Edstart Pay is an interest-free plan to spread your fees in weekly, fortnightly or monthly instalments. For more information, visit Edstart.

Edstart Extend can reduce your repayment amount by extending your education costs beyond the residential period. For more information, visit Edstart.

Scholarships and Bursaries

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

Additional scholarships

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.

Associate Member Program

Program information

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.

 

Associate Member Program information brochure

 

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Application information

Associate Membership is only available for a full year.

 

Documents required for application include:

  • Proof of age – Copy of your passport/birth certificate/driver’s license or equivalent
  • Report card – Copy of your latest school report card
  • ATAR result – Your ATAR result if available
  • University of Queensland (UQ) offer letter – A copy of your offer letter from UQ, if available

 

Fees

 

2025 Associate Membership Fees

Key Dates

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:

  • 14 January 2025