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The 17 acres on which St Pauls (Anglican) was built was granted to the University in 1854.

The 18 acres on which St Johns (Roman Catholic) was built was granted in 1857.

The 10 acres on which St Andrews (Presbyterian) stands was a sub-grant of Crown Land in 1873. St Andrews received Royal Assent as a college in 1867 and students were enrolled in 1876. It is governed by its own Council.

The Womens College was opened to students in 1892 in temporary premises in "Strathmore" in Glebe and moved onto campus in 1894 with 26 students.

In addition to these colleges, there is also Wesley College, Sancta Sophia College, International House and Mandelbaum House.

These Colleges appear to have their own act of incorporation by the Parliament of New South Wales.