Port Macquarie

Port is vibrant, multicultural and exciting, with plenty to see and do. The laid-back coastal city has a ‘no worries’ attitude and a friendly, welcoming community.

When you go to university in Port Macquarie, you’ll be surrounded by gorgeous beaches and typical Aussie wildlife (Port is known for its koala population).

If you're located in the Taree/Mid-Coast LGA we have additional support services and enrolment options available through the Taree Universities Centre.

You can study health, business and IT, enviro science, law, psychology and teaching at the Port Macquarie campus.

Learn

On-campus rooms and facilities

Check out the facilities on the Port Macquarie campus. Whatever you choose to study, you'll get hands-on from the very start – from using industry-standard scanning equipment to learning about soil sampling.

  • Medical radiation science labs – complete with industry-standard equipment to learn with.
  • Food Soil Water Testing Centre – collaborate with local industry and council.

There's also the library and learning commons, a full range of on-campus support services and the First Nations Student Centre, Ngarralbaa, meaning ‘thinking, knowing, remembering’.

Download a campus map [PDF]

Play

The fun stuff

Whether you want to get outdoors and work up a sweat or take it easy with your mates, there are lots of options on the Port Macquarie campus to fill your downtime.

Hang out in the rec room, complete with pool table, table tennis and Wii.

Work up a sweat on the sports field or the basketball half-court.

Get your mates together for a barbecue at the picnic area.

Head to the beach!

Clubs at Port Macquarie campus

  • Christian students
  • Football
  • Medical radiation science students club
  • Netball
  • Nursing students club
  • Paramedicine students club
  • Physiotherapy students association

Explore clubs and societies

Stay

Live where you'll learn

Find you new home away from home. There are options to suit everybody, all part of the safe community feel of the Port Macquarie campus.

Download your living on campus guide [PDF]

Hastings Village

Our villages allow you to live in a tight-knit community, with a large communal kitchen and lounge. Choose a bedroom with or without an ensuite.

Hastings Village Apartments

Our newest accommodation buildings are home to three- and five-bedroom apartments. All have a communal kitchen, bathroom and lounge.

And don't forget...

  • Guaranteed room for all first-year students.*
  • All-inclusive costs – utilities, 24/7 security, parking, laundry, residential support and maintenance. There are no extra bills to worry about.
  • No bond required.
  • Fully furnished rooms.
  • Wi-Fi included at no extra cost.

Explore rooms and pricing options