Campus living at Emmanuel College puts you at the centre of a vibrant cluster of communal spaces and student living areas.
Set across a spacious 7-acre site bordered by the Maiwar (Brisbane River) and with the iconic Quad at its heart, our campus is home to modern, renovated bedrooms, several quiet learning and study spaces, a busy dining hall and lively common rooms that foster community and conversation.
Our facilities are set up to optimise your learning while helping you stay active, healthy and connected to your peers.
“The layout of the wings helps everyone feel connected. It makes the campus feel like a tight-knit community.”
Rooms for undergraduates are spread across nine mixed-gender residential buildings that we call “wings”.
Each room, whether it’s a small or standard size, is fully furnished and cleaned weekly. Several rooms have been adapted for additional accessibility.
Shared bathrooms are located on each building level and these are cleaned daily.
Our undergraduate rooms fall into three categories:
Your room is equipped with:
“I love how spacious my room is. The double bed’s super comfy, the desk is perfect for studying, and I really appreciate the generous closet space and under-bed drawers.”
Wondering what it's like to live at Emmanuel? Step inside for a quick room tour and get a feel for the spaces that you could be calling home.
Our dining hall is more than just somewhere to eat; it’s the place our community gathers throughout the day to chat, listen and laugh with fellow students.
Serving three meals a day, the dining hall is a great place to build on friendships and exchange new ideas. It’s designed to be a warm and welcoming space that fosters a strong sense of belonging.
Our chef caters for special dietary needs including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and lactose-free.
Continental buffet
Selection of breakfast cereals
Fresh fruit, stewed and poached fruits
Assorted breads including low gluten options and spreads
Tea, coffee, 100% orange juice, a variety of milks
Specialty items: smoked salmon, avocado, a variety of hard and soft cheeses, chia pudding, overnight oats, high protein and low sugar smoothies, dried fruit and seeds
Hot breakfast
Build your own breakfast burrito with grilled bacon, scrambled eggs, black beans, cheddar cheese, pico de gallo
English muffin, fried egg, grilled tomato, mozzarella, rocket and balsamic glaze
Poached eggs, baked beans, oven roasted tomatoes and balsamic glaze, sauteed mushrooms and wilted spinach
Make-your-own sandwich and salad station including a variety of breads, protein options, large salad bar and condiments.
Caesar salad: herb roasted chicken breast, poached egg, crisp bacon, roasted spiced chickpeas, chargrilled halloumi, shaved parmesan, ciabatta croutons, cos lettuce, dressing
Poke bowl bar: brown rice, lemongrass pork, teriyaki salmon, selection of fresh vegetables, homemade sauces and toppings
Nacho bar: corn chips, pulled pork, Mexican bean mix, guacamole, fried onion, blackened corn salsa, cheddar cheese and sour cream
Popcorn chicken bites, potato wedges, sweet & sour sauce, coleslaw
Thai green chicken or chickpea curry with green beans, snow peas, wombok and coconut
Sticky rice, pappadums, sesame and garlic broccoli, and mango salad
Chicken Parmigiana with shaved ham, tomato sugo and mozzarella
Parmesan, quinoa and herb crumbed eggplant schnitzels with tomato sugo
Oven roasted potato wedges
Sautéed green beans, brown butter roasted carrots, garlic mushrooms
Panzanella salad
Classic beef lasagne
Vegetarian lasagne with roasted seasonal vegetables, tomato sugo and crumbled fetta
Rocket, pear and parmesan salad
Dessert
Vanilla bean panna cotta with charred nectarines
Chocolate mousse, crushed meringues and berry compote
Seasonal fruit salad with natural yoghurt
The Quad
A favourite spot among students, and the heart of college social life, the Quad offers an inviting outdoor green space to relax and recharge. Whether it’s lounging on beanbags, kicking a ball around with friends or simply soaking up the sun, it’s a natural extension to, and pivotal part of, life at Emmanuel.
Brew Dogs
Each morning, the Brew Dogs coffee shop opens early with barista-made coffee and friendly faces behind the machine. It’s a cozy spot to catch a conversation and a simple, familiar part of life at Emmanuel.
Study Spaces
For quieter moments and focused work, you have access to a range of dedicated air-conditioned study spaces across the campus. These include individual study rooms, tutorial and group work spaces and quiet zones designed to support deep learning and collaboration. Whether you're preparing for exams, meeting for a project or simply need a peaceful place to think, these spaces offer flexibility to suit different study styles.
Common Rooms
Our common rooms are modern, comfortable spaces where students can relax, connect and recharge. Featuring pool and futsal tables, chess sets, a big screen projector and plenty of cosy seating, these areas are perfect for unwinding after class, enjoying casual conversations or spending time with friends.
