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Prospective Residents - 2
Architecture Students
Be inspired by the carefully designed courtyards and clean angles of the College's buildings. Experience this award-winning architecture first hand.
Significance of the Building
The buildings of Union College, designed by architect James Birrell, represent the cutting edge of international architectural ideas of the early 1960's. With its heritage listing in 2004 Union College is one of the most architecturally significant buildings on the University of Queensland, St Lucia campus.
Facilities
College rooms are equipped with desks large enough to comfortably support your drawing board. Use the college photocopier to rescale and reproduce your drawings for presentation, 24 hours a day.
Access and Opportunity
Union College is only a short walk from the architecture studios in the Zelman Cowen Building. Discuss your design ideas and architectural theories with other architecture students who have decided to call Union College 'home'.
About Jim Birrell
James Birrell was the University Architect from 1961-1966. During this period he designed a number of buildings which are still in use on the University's campus. In 2005 Birrell was awarded the Royal Australian Institute of Architects highest accolade, the RAIA Gold Medal.
Facilities
The hectic lifestyle of post graduate students is well catered to at Union College. 24 hour access to computer facilities and high quality printers allow you to make last minute edits of your work with ease, even in the event of your own equipment failure. The College's recreation areas allow for brief, yet well deserved study breaks, with friends without needing to travel great distances.
Post Graduate / Summer Semester Students
Enjoy the opportunity to meed students outside of your own specialised study area. Be part of a diverse on campus community.
Union College welcomes postgraduate, honours, and summer semester students in the College. With its relaxed and friendly atmosphere, the College provides an attractive location to focus on academic activities while still feeling part of a community.
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International Students
Make great friends and meet a mix of people from all walks of life whilst studying in Australia. Enjoy the relaxed, friendly environment of Union College knowing that your needs have been taken care of.
Advantages on Campus
Engage with the University of Queensland's academic culture with ease. Save time on travel and have access to the University's teaching and research facilities at your doorstep. Live with like-minded students without taking a gamble with unknown housemates.
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