Your University Experience at Christ College
As a residential college of the University of Tasmania, Christ College is home to 300 students from all across Tasmania, Australia and the world. At Christ, you will find a thriving community that values connection and kinship fostered through many social and cultural events. Everyone can find their people at Christ College to make the most of university life with.
A Vibrant History
Christ College is the oldest tertiary institution in Australia and is a residential college of the University of Tasmania. Familiarly referred to as 'Christ,' the college is home to a residential community for undergraduate and postgraduate residents, many of whom are international students from Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
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We are not just a regular dorm where students live. We're an active and vibrant community with an exciting roster of sports, charity and social events hosted throughout the academic year to keep your mind and heart full!
A Stunning Location
The college is located on the University's grounds in Sandy Bay, Hobart. Situated among beautiful bushland at the top of College Road, Christ College is only a 5-10 minute walk from any point on campus, and only a 5-minute drive from the Sandy Bay shopping area where there are banks, supermarkets, pharmacies, and restaurants. A free shuttle bus service also operates regularly, taking residents to specialist university institutes such as IMAS and Menzies, as well as into the city and to Sandy Bay.​ Christ College is made-up of six main residential blocks, each named after influential figures in the establishment and history of the college: Gell, Toosey, May, Barrett, Nixon and Dudley. There is also the lodge and Webster block, and connected University Apartments.
