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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.
AFES groups are here to help you lift your eyes up from uni’s daily hustle to see Jesus – the one who gives meaning to it all.
uni-level exploration
unconditional community
unmissable presence
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New doors open when you start uni – new experiences, new challenges, new friends. Whether you’re a committed Christian or just curious, AFES groups are communities where you will be known, supported, and invited to belong. You don’t have to do uni, or faith, alone.
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What is a Christian uni group?
AFES groups equip students to know Jesus and make him known on campus. For those who don’t know Jesus, they’re a space to explore the meaning of life and ask hard questions. For Christians, they’re an amazing training ground for learning and discipleship.
You’ll dive deep into the Bible, pray for each other, and gain confidence to tell people about Jesus. Wherever you’re at, AFES groups are a community to walk alongside you at university.
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What are Christian uni groups like?
Wondering what to expect if you visit an AFES group? Every campus is unique and runs different activities, though we’re all centred around the same vision and mission. This often looks like weekly Bible studies, mid-semester camps, and plenty of time to hang out together.
Some students choose just to attend occasionally. Others join several events per week, and some serve in leadership positions. Whatever your capacity, you’re welcome to come along.
Find my groupwhat do afes groups do?
Bible Studies
Public Talks & Meetings
Food & Social Events
Training Courses
1:1 Mentoring
Outreach Events
FOCUS Groups
Conferences
Missional Opportunities
making the most of uni
New doors open through uni – new experiences, new challenges, new friends. Looking for tips and tricks on how to make the most of it? Whether you’re a committed Christian or just curious, our top advice is to meet your local AFES group! That way, you can make friends and be welcomed into a warm community. You don’t have to do uni, or faith, alone.
Check out our content library for more ideas and inspiration on faith, study, and more.
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Read content for, by, or about other students who’ve met Jesus and grown in their faith at uni.
Faith, Friendship, and Your Future: Discovering yourself at Uni
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13 November 2025
Uni is such a great place for achieving so many things: meeting new people (some of whom will become long-time friends), kickstarting or further developing your career, figuring out who you are and what you believe, as well as discovering new ideas about the world from other people and how to interact with them. You […]
Six things I’ve learned since joining my campus Christian group
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13 November 2025
Arts student Abby Donaldson didn’t join her uni Christian group straight away. But she’s glad she did in the end. I entered uni with thoughts of faith on the periphery. Even after growing up in a church and being part of a youth group, I had a pretty hazy understanding of faith in practice. Stepping […]
How to Share Your Faith at University
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13 November 2025
There’s a really unique opportunity for evangelism at university — but you need to first take your seat, writes Sherwin Titus. I have a confession to make: I’m not much of an evangelist. Sure, I’ve shared the gospel with people, but I’m always second-guessing myself, I’m always replaying conversations that I’ve had – and wishing […]
Being regularly involved with Port Macquarie Christian Students (PCS) has been a huuuuuge encouragement to my spiritual walk with Jesus. It has enabled me to make great friends that have been able to support and encourage me through uni and day to day life. It has also let me receive suuuuper solid bible teaching each week that has expanded my knowledge of God and deepened my relationship with him, and given me tools and strategies to talk to friends at uni about Jesus.
Here are
some Qs we
get asked a lot.
Mostly, yes! Each group has its own way of doing things, but AFES groups are generally affiliated with their campus Student Union or Guild as an official group.
You’re very welcome to come – regardless of your experience of church (or if you have no experience of church!). AFES groups are a place to make friends and discover more about Jesus.
AFES groups compliment – not replace – church. They’re a community to walk alongside you in your faith during your uni years. They’re a great place to invite classmates who might not feel comfortable entering a church service to explore Christianity. AFES groups will grow your love for God, biblical understanding and missional heart in a unique and unmissable way whole you’re at uni!
AFES stands for the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students. We’re a movement of student groups from across the country, associated with IFES (the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students).
That’s okay! We understand the pressures on uni students – exams, assignments, work, and more – but making time to invest in your faith is also important. Most groups run several events a week, on different days and times – some in the day, some in the evening.
Totally valid question. There’s an increased awareness of questionable sects operating on university campuses. At AFES, we’re never okay with manipulating or coercing people. Our groups strive for transparency: we openly name our beliefs, affiliations and leaders, and clubs are usually affiliated with the Student Associations.
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