The University Club was founded on the 12th of October 1982 and was so popular that the daughter club, University II, was formed approximately 18 months later with the sponsorship of the University Club. 

Our membership is drawn from a wide range of occupations and almost half the members are not affiliated with the Australian National University. Many of the members who have passed through the club are students from other countries studying in Australia.

It is one of the few ACT clubs which meets weekly.