New to Uni?
EOC 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.
At Evangelicals on Campus, we’re a group of students who meet to explore life and faith together. You don’t need to have it all figured out, and there’s no pressure to pretend you do.
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
What’s the purpose of a Christian Uni Group?
There are three key reasons why it’s worth joining a uni Christian group:
- Uni is a mission field.
Christians are on mission because of our identity as God’s saved people (1 Peter 2:9-10). If that’s you, then uni is your new mission field! It’s a great opportunity to meet all kinds of people, freely share the gospel and invite friends to events happening right on campus. If you’re exploring Christianity, there are so many EOCers who would love to help you do that!
- Uni is a training ground
At uni you’re being trained in your degree, but why not invest in being trained in things that last into eternity? (1 Timothy 4:7-8). Uni ministry is a unique chance to be trained in evangelism, understanding the Bible and living as a Christian, to prepare you to keep proclaiming Christ and serving Him once you graduate.
- EOC is a community
When it’s hard to follow Jesus at uni, who best to spur you on than other Christian uni students? (Hebrews 10:24-25). Our warm community also displays Jesus’ love to those around us.
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.
Learn More
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 EOC 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.
Get ConnectedCommon Questions
Yes! Evangelicals On Campus is affiliated with the Student Guild, ACU Life, as an official group.
You’re very welcome to come – regardless of your experience of church (or if you have no experience of church!). EOC 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.
EOC 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 EOC, we’re never okay with manipulating or coercing people. We strive for transparency: we openly name our beliefs, affiliations and leaders, and are associated with the ACU Strathfield and North Sydney Student Union.