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Kathleen Lumley College

Video from the original Kathleen Lumley College

Originally founded in 1968 for Masters and PhD students, KLC has hosted numerous luminaries over the years including Rhodes Scholars.

Kathleen Lumley College (KLC) is known for its spacious, leafy, well-maintained grounds and the student living quarters in the heart of North Adelaide across from the Adelaide Zoo and Graduates Oval. 

All students live in single student bedrooms (doubles are available) with private bathrooms and shared kitchens and laundry. There is also a common study room and a games room making you feel right at home offering personal space.

Each student has a comfortable, safe and secure room of their own with unlimited wireless internet all year round.

The College is popular with international students as well as country and interstate students.

 

KLC has a number of elected Honorary and Research Fellows, as well as Research Associates, as part of its life.

Separately, senior students can access shared Villas, each with their own lounge, kitchen and bathroom if they wish.  

All bedrooms are furnished with a single bed with mattress (some rooms with queen or double beds) bookshelf, study desk with desk chair and a wardrobe. There are also limited one bedroom rooms available with own kitchens.

Students are welcome to add personal touches and many bring a bar fridge and small TV.

Bike storage is available.

Safety and security is assured with CCTV cameras and Code Pad access to the grounds.