“I genuinely believe that the people I've met here are my people. They've changed my life and I have the most incredible memories with them. It's been life changing for me.”
Moving out of home and away from the structure of school is a huge step, no matter who you are.
Here at Emmanuel College, we work hard to give you a healthy balance of academic support, social outlets, sporting activities and cultural pursuits.
As a Blue Dog, you will be welcomed into a fun-filled community that encourages you get involved, try new things and squeeze all that you can from life here.
And if the experience of past students is anything to go by, you’ll forge lifelong friendships along the way.
Diversity is a hallmark of the student population at Emmanuel College. You’re sure to meet and make friends with people you’d otherwise never have the chance to connect with.
Agribusiness | Agricultural Science | Architecture | Arts | Behavioural Science | Bioinformatics | Biomedical Science | Biotechnology | Built Environment | Business | Business Management | Commerce | Communication | Computer Science | Creative Industries | Creative Arts | Criminology | Criminal Justice | Design | Economics | Education | Engineering | Event Management | Film and Screen Media | Finance | Forensic Science | Games and Interactive Environments | Health Sciences | Hospitality | Human Movement | Humanities | International Studies | Journalism | Justice | Laws | Marketing | Mathematics | Medicine | Midwifery | Music | Nursing | Nutrition | Occupational Therapy | Paramedic | Pharmacy | Philosophy | Physiotherapy | Political Science | Policy | Psychology | Regional and Town Planning | Science | Social Science | Social Work | Speech Pathology | Tourism | Urban Development
Emmanuel College is home to events and traditions that are uniquely our own, much of which is due to our Scottish heritage. We are the oldest college at UQ.
The Blue Dog spirit is an expression of pride that motivates all who represent the college, whether that’s in the community, on the sporting field or during cultural performances.
Our students have a hard-won reputation for showing up for our mates, meaning Emmanuel College’s colours and chants are always prominent wherever we go!
Welcome Week is what we call your first days at Emmanuel College but, importantly, we allow plenty of time for you to get the most out of your university Orientation Week sessions, too!
Led by our fabulous student leaders, Welcome Week is packed full of fun and new friendships, and it’s designed to make you feel right at home from day one.
You’ll enjoy social events, learning and wellbeing support sessions, campus tours and loads of opportunities to make new connections.
“There's so many events that happen at Emmanuel throughout the year, but I think some of my favourite memories would have to be from Welcome Week. Coming in as a fresher and meeting all the new people is so much fun.”
One of the best parts of Emmanuel College is the involvement of our incredible alumni, affectionately known as Old Dogs.
Many alumni volunteer their time for personal and professional mentoring, while other Old Dogs offer work experience placements that can sometimes lead to future jobs.
You’ll also come across alumni coaching our sports teams, supporting the performing arts and tutoring.
When you meet an Old Dog, treat them with affection because you never know how they might influence your future!
