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Welcome to the website of The Kensington Colleges (TKC), the first residential Colleges established at UNSW, and the only Colleges owned and managed by the University. We comprise Basser College, opened in 1959; Goldstein College, opened in 1964; and Philip Baxter College, opened in 1966. Each College accommodates both men and women, with all meals provided in the Colleges Dining Hall throughout the academic year.

The Kensington Colleges are proud of their diverse mix of residents from all over Australia and from overseas and welcome students from rural remote areas, from various academic and special entry scholarship programs, and from Study Abroad and other international exchange schemes.

Basser College

Established in 1959 Basser is the oldest residential college on the University of New South Wales campus. It provides accommodation for 132 residents and 6 residential academic staff.

Philip Baxter College

Established in 1966 Philip Baxter College is the largest of the Kensington Colleges and houses 208 student residents and 8 resident academic staff.

Goldstein College was opened in 1964 and houses 74 student residents and 4 resident academic staff. Goldstein has 2 buildings, the North Hall and South Hall; separated by a courtyard with several picnic tables and bounded by large trees.