Achieving Excellence Together

St John’s College is a residential college within the University of Queensland, founded upon the rich cultural and intellectual heritage of the Anglican faith.

Grounded in values of Respect, Excellence, Community, Integrity and Inclusion, St John’s has been a home for curious and motivated university students for over 100 years. Here, students are empowered to be informed, critical and nuanced community leaders, achieved in a culture where rigorous intellectual conversations, exposure to broad world views, and creative endeavours are not just encouraged, but expected.

St John’s College prides itself in being a community for young people in the pursuit of global excellence.

Future Johnians

St John’s College is a place where you'll quickly feel at home.

From the moment you arrive, you’re surrounded by friends, support and a community that cares.

Throughout the year, life at John’s is shaped by shared meals, traditions, learning, sport and culture, creating experiences that leave a lasting impact on your personal and academic journey.

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Students arriving at St John's College

Our Values

At St John’s, our values underpin all our endeavours. Inspired by our Anglican traditions and rituals, these principles guide the life of our community.

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From the Warden

St John’s College has always been more than just a place to live. It’s a community where people are challenged, supported, and encouraged to take part in something bigger than themselves.

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Meet Some of Our Johnians

Honouring Professor Jeffrey Dunn AO

Recipient of the 2025 Colleges’ UQ Alumni Award

Professor Jeffrey Dunn AO has spent more than four decades shaping the global conversation on cancer control, patient advocacy and public health leadership.

As the 2025 recipient of the University of Queensland Alumni Award, he is recognised for outstanding leadership in oncology research, medical administration and international cancer initiatives.

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Professor Jeffrey Dunn recieves the UQ Alumni Award

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Philanthropy is at the heart of St John’s College, shaping its future and ensuring that the transformative experience of collegiate life remains accessible to talented students from all backgrounds.

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Acknowledgement of Country

St John's College acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we live and learn, the Turrbal and Jagera peoples, and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge their ongoing spiritual and cultural connections to land, community and to Maiwar, the Brisbane River, on which our College now stands. We appreciate and value the interconnection of all First Nations people who visit this place.

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