ST PAUL'S COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY

Inspiring excellence for 170 years

Founded in 1856, St Paul’s College is the oldest residential college in Australia and was founded alongside and for the University of Sydney, welcoming undergraduate and postgraduate men and women.

Modelled on the collegiate traditions of Oxford and Cambridge, St Paul’s is a close-knit academic community built on the foundations of friendship and excellence, where residing for the duration of your degree enriches not only your academic journey but your personal development and the lifelong friendships formed along the way.

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A proud
legacy of Paulines

From poets to Prime Ministers, Old Paulines have long carried the spirit of St Paul’s into the world, making a remarkable contribution to our local and global community. 

We are proud of what they have achieved, and inspired by what the next generation will do.

Latest News from St Paul's

From Khartoum to Sydney: Postgraduate resident Betty Mamo’s journey to social justice

Postgraduate resident Bethelehem “Betty” Mamo brings a global perspective, a gift for languages and a commitment to refugee support to

Recruitment for Dean of Undergraduates

St Paul’s College is Australia’s oldest university residential college, with a distinctive place within the University of Sydney. Established under an Act

2026 King’s Birthday Honours

The College community warmly congratulates two current serving Paulines – College Fellow James Bell (in College 1969-75) and Director of