Robb College - “Fellowship in Learning, Fun and Life”

Who Are We?

Each year we open our doors and become home to over 200 students. They come from cities and country; from rural and remote and from all walks of life. Our gender balance is 50/50.

Living while studying at Robb gives you the basis for friendships and a network that will last you a lifetime. Our students study in a variety of disciplines, particularly in the fields of agriculture, accounting, business, nursing, science, teaching and law. 

“For me this is a very productive environment as it’s a very comfortable space and I gain by studying with others doing my course. I have been involved in a lot of sport which I have thoroughly enjoyed to mix socially, for fitness and balance. Charlotte Menzies studying B. Agriculture/B.Business.

“Live While You Learn” at Robb College 

Set on the expansive residential campus of the UNE and in walking distance to the campus, excellent sports facilities and playing fields, Robb covers several acres of impressive gardens and expansive lawns. We have a proud heritage spanning over 60 years and a strong College spirit.

The rural community traits of caring, strength of character, fortitude and integrity are highly prized at Robb and you will have many opportunities to benefit from and demonstrate these characteristics through contribution to college life.

Whether you excel in sport or not you will be part of our team. You will make “friends for life” at Robb and have many opportunities to participate through academic, sporting, social or community service activities.

“Lift your learning” with our Academic Support.

You will get “Face-to-Face” academic support from our Resident Academic Mentors and SCR Members. This in-house support has proven to help lift and accelerate your academic progress while reducing the chances you fail or withdraw from Units of study. Being on-campus you are in walking distance to your lectures, laboratory and tutorial sessions.

We have a great team of Resident Leaders and a Junior Common Room to assist you through your time at Robb - whether it's help with study, sport, socialising or getting the balance right.

Our Senior Common Room also works closely with you and assist with tutorials, sports or with finding work or contacts for your future employment and help bring out the best of everyone.

Robb College enjoys one of the strongest Alumni who give back to lift your academic and career opportunities through scholarships and work connections. These networks will help accelerate your learning in valuable and pragmatic ways to help you build your future. They are what give Robb a special, friendly and welcoming community.

I wish to share how positive my experiences at Robb have been. I love it here and have felt the welcoming community radiate from all the different people here. I find studying at ‘Nerd-Night’ and having the support of older students is very helpful as well as the perfect amount of work/play balance.” Eloise Knox B. Rural Science

“Build your future” become a Leader at Robb College.

Our Robb community is what helps set us apart. Our head of college works closely with our student and senior leadership teams to ensure that the college experience is a great one. It is this combination of teams working closely together that ensures the smooth running of the college.

During your time at Robb you will have the opportunity to have leadership training and to take-on projects or leadership roles that can add to your CV and experience and will benefit you in your future employment.

Our Resident Pastoral and Academic Mentors are on site and are always more than happy to help with anything from academics, social life, university balance or even just for a chat.

Our Junior Common Room team helps to organise the events that make us a college - from the social scene to sporting matches to raising money for charity. These teams work closely with the Head of College,the Senior Common Room, the Robb Foundation and the Robb Alumni to ensure you benefit from fellowship in fun and learning.

“It was a blast from the first day I entered the gates of Robb. I enjoy living here as I’ve met people from many, different backgrounds and have loved playing sport for the College. I am so appreciative.”  Isabel Golden – Bach. Agriculture. Wal & Pam Whalley Senior Fellows Scholar 2022.

Accelerate Your Academic and Future Career

Robb College is proud to be able to play an integral part in the lives and development of young adults throughout their college experience. Combining our Alumni network with Industry connections we provide opportunities for your academic career and your future employment.

We encourage our students to achieve their best, not just academically but in all aspects of their lives. By providing scholarships, work-experience, leadership training, mentoring, a variety of sports teams and extra curricular activities as well as a range of social and networking events, we endeavour to set you up for your future in the best way possible. 

“It’s not just what you know…”

You will benefit from our Alumni network & industry connections - see our scholarships and how we help build your career opportunities at Robb College.

“I wanted to be in a regional area of Australia where my course was offered and I had the chance to surround myself with like-minded people. The on-campus and College experience has been very attractive and has provided me the opportunity to make friends and enjoy my time at university.” Seamus O’Kane studying B. Urban & Regional Planning.

The Robb Mission

We foster the intellectual, social and personal growth of our residents, to encourage community spirit and scholarship through active participation, the expression of ideas, and the upholding of traditions that represent the history and enhance the integrity of Robb College.

The Robb Motto

"Fellowship in Learning". We actively promote respect — for yourself, for others, for the College, the community and the environment in which we live.