New to Uni?
Uni Bible Study is a friendly place to explore faith and meet people
Starting Fresh
Starting uni can be exciting — and a bit overwhelming. New people, new routines, new questions about who you are and what matters. If you’re exploring faith, or just curious about Christianity, you’re not alone.
We love to meet new students, even before uni begins. This is the easiest time to meet new people before the flurry of Week 1 kicks in. But any time of the year is a good time to join!
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Get Known as a Christian
The best tip ever: get known as a Christian from early on.
Not in an annoying way, but a natural way, like: “Just heading off to the Christian uni group at lunch time. I’ll join you another time.”
You can do this as you introduce friends: “We met at church”, or “we met at the Christian uni group.”
Getting known as a Christian is simple; everyone can do it. It starts your journey as an active believer at uni
uni-level exploration
unconditional community
unmissable presence
Find a Church
If you’re a Christian who’s moved to study, you’ll be looking for a new church. We recommend asking your home church’s minister or pastor for recommendations.
If you don’t know where to start, or have never been to church before, why not come to the uni group and visit another student’s church? That way, you can go with someone you know, and they’ll introduce you around.
You’re at uni for more than a degree
What if uni isn’t just about your degree, but discovering something bigger? Your plans, your future – they’re not meant to be detached from the one who made you.
Joining Uni Bible Study is like finding solid ground. We’ll help you lift your eyes up from uni’s daily hustle to see Jesus, the one who gives meaning to it all.
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International Students
Moving to Australia for university? Welcome! Changing countries can be an isolating experience, but it doesn’t have to be. AFES groups are a great place if you’re interested in exploring Christianity or want a Christian community to hang out with.
We’re here to connect you with Christians on campus, encourage and grow you in your faith, and help you to share Jesus’ message of hope with your peers on campus.
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Yes! Uni Bible Study is affiliated with Charles Sturt University as an official group.
You’re very welcome to come – regardless of your experience of church (or if you have no experience of church!). Uni Bible Study is a place to make friends and discover more about Jesus.
That’s great! AFES groups aren’t trying to replace church. They bring Christian community and the Bible into the place where students spend much of their time — uni.
Uni Bible Study helps you think through what following Jesus looks like in lectures, friendships, and everyday student life. It’s also a natural place to invite classmates to explore Christianity in a familiar setting, alongside your involvement in a local church.
Our group is part of AFES, the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students, a national community of students discovering Jesus together. All AFES groups across Australia stand in the same grace of God, the same gospel of Christ. Being part of this wider community means we’re connected to other campus groups, supported by experienced staff, and able to be part of something bigger than ourselves.
We understand the pressures on uni students – exams, assignments, work, and more. It can be hard. We don’t want to overload your schedule, but we really do want you to make the most of your time at uni by exploring faith together with us. We run several events a week, on different days and times – some in the day, some in the evening. Just start off small. Perhaps there is just one event that you can make it to?
There are also opportunities to connect outside of semesters, including our midyear camp in July, and NTE (our National Training Event) in December. 🙂
Totally valid question. There’s an increased awareness of questionable sects operating on university campuses. At UBS, we’re never okay with manipulating or coercing people. We strive for transparency: we openly name our beliefs, affiliations and leaders, we are supported by churches in the Albury-Wodonga area and are associated with Charles Sturt University.