Applications
Apply for 2027
Founded on the belief that a residential College complements and enhances the university educational experience, St John’s is dedicated to educating the next generation of aspiring leaders, locally, nationally, and globally.
Who can Apply
St John's welcomes applications from students who are currently enrolled or intend to enrol at the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology and the Griffith University Conservatorium of Music.
When to Apply
Applications for new students are accepted starting in April for commencement in February of the following year.
How to Apply
1. Prepare to apply
To get ready to apply, gather the following information and documentation:
- A list of any leadership positions you have held
- A list of any cultural and sporting activities you participate in and the level in which you participate
- A video telling us a little about yourself and why you would like to live at John's.
Please upload a short video telling us about yourself and why you would like to live at John’s. In your video, please cover: What are you passionate about? Why do you want to join St John’s College? What is unique about you? A simple, clear recording is perfect, no production needed. Upload your video to YouTube or Vimeo and share the link (set to Unlisted). If you have any issues, email admissions@stjohns.uq.edu.au
- A recent passport-sized photograph (head and shoulders only please)
- Your latest school transcript or if you have commenced an undergraduate degree your most current transcript
- Your OP / ATAR / equivalent (if available)
- Your Letter of Offer from a university (if available)
2. Apply
Apply online via the St John's College application portal.
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3. Pay your application fee
Pay the $200 (inc GST) non-refundable application fee via the St John's application portal.
3. Attend your interview
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview either via Zoom or in person at the College where we aim to learn more about them and their interest in living in a residential community.
4. Receive your outcome
Limited first round offers will be extended to successful candidates in June. Further offer rounds will be in August, October and December.
If you receive an offer, you have 10 days to accept, decline or defer your place.
All offers are dependent on being accepted into a degree at the University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology and the Griffith University Conservatorium of Music.
Frequently Asked Questions
Undergraduate students enrolled (or intending to enrol) at The University of Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, and the Griffith University Conservatorium of Music. Most students live at College for the first three years of their undergraduate studies.
Applications are accepted starting in April for residency the following year. Each year we receive more applications than we have places for, so the sooner you apply, the better.
Typically, most students reside at St John’s College year-round. Occasionally, due to study abroad or semester-long work placements, students may depart or join mid-year. This is handled on an individual, as-needed basis.
Lots of people love St John’s College, and we are competitive. If you would like to become a Johnian, please apply as early as possible.
Our Admissions team moves swiftly. We evaluate and shortlist applicants on a regular basis and then invite candidates for interviews. We will be holding offer rounds in June, August, October and December.
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we may not be able to offer everyone an interview. If you are unable to make it to campus, we are happy to interview you via ZOOM. The interview is an important part of the application process because we want to ensure we are granting admission to people who are high performers and will be an active part of the Johnian community.
We have many children and grandchildren of Old Johnians at St John’s. We are committed to admitting the best students from all backgrounds to create a community of diverse perspectives and ideas. While we love having legacies join our ranks, admission is based on merit.
Information about our fees & payments can be found on our Fees & payments page.