Overview

Situated on the beautiful Acton campus in Canberra, Bruce Hall has established itself as a true community of scholars, where individualism is respected and excellence in all things is encouraged. The Hall fosters a self-regulating community where diversity is celebrated and inclusivity nurtured.
A Bruce Hall experience lays strong leadership foundations, with many of our Alumni now enjoying successful careers in the judiciary, Parliament, leading universities and the corporate world. Being an integral part of one of Australia's premier research and teaching universities enhances the opportunities available.
In 2019, new and existing Bruce Hall residents had the opportunity to be among the first students to occupy the newly built state-of-the-art residence located on Daley Road at the head of University Avenue. The new residence was designed with input from students themselves, as it aimed to retain the community features that make Bruce Hall so special.

  • First ANU undergraduate residence, built in 1961
  • Named after Australian PM Stanley Melbourne Bruce
  • Renowned artist Pamela MacFarlane created the large painting of Uroboros in the Junior Common Room

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Key features

Standard rooms with balcony
Shared bathrooms
Catered, 21 meals per week
Internet
Study spaces
No smoking
Common areas
Laundry facility
Academic support
Wellbeing care
Music facilities
Computer lab
CCTV surveillance
Secured access
Roof-top garden
Parking (limited paid resident permit parking)
Wheelchair access

2025 Indicative costs

Weekly Inclusive Tariff:$548.00
Contract Term Length44 weeks
Inclusions:

Phone + Internet Connection: Included in tariff

Laundry Facilities: Pay as you go

Utilities: Included in tariff

Other fees:

2 week rent: $1096

Refundable Deposit: $1,000

Registration Fee (New students only): $300

Resident Committee Fee: $245

Weekly Inclusive Tariff:$560.00
Contract Term Length44 weeks
Inclusions:

Phone + Internet Connection: Included in tariff

Laundry Facilities: Pay as you go

Utilities: Included in tariff

Other fees:

2 week rent: $1,120

Refundable Deposit: $1,000

Registration Fee (New students only): $300

Resident Committee Fee: $245

Weekly Inclusive Tariff:$570.00
Contract Term Length44 weeks
Inclusions:

Phone + Internet Connection: Included in tariff

Laundry Facilities: Pay as you go

Utilities: Included in tariff

Other fees:

2 week rent: $1,140

Refundable Deposit: $1,000

Registration Fee (New students only): $300

Resident Committee Fee: $245

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Accessibility

Bruce Hall (Main Wing) is a modern building in a convenient location with disabled parking spaces available nearby. We have wide corridors, clear signage, colour-contrasting decor and large, wheel-chair rooms available for accessibility needs. Bathrooms are shared, with accessible ones available throughout the Hall. Each floor can be accessed via lift and has common areas, including quiet study spaces, available. Main wing is a catered hall and our catering staff can accommodate a wide variety of dietary needs, there are also dedicated quiet tables in the dining hall.