University House at the Australian National University (ANU) is the oldest residential college in ANU. It was established in 1954 for the faculty, staff, and postgraduate students of ANU.

Currently, there are 60 doctoral students residing in its dormitory section.

Parts of the House are also renovated into 150 hotel styled rooms for visitors.

Great Hall

The Great Hall was originally the dining area for Fellows.

Although this use has been reduced by the creation of an adjoining restaurant, Boffins.

The hall features are by Leonard French

Leonard French decorated the western or rostrum end with Regeneratation (1972) and was also commissioned to create The Journey series (1974) of ten paintings that also decorate the Hall.

Contact details

University House
1 Balmain Crescent, Acton ACT 2601, Australia ‎
+61 2 6125 5211 ‎ •

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