Ursula Hall is a catered residential hall of Australian National University. Its residents are drawn primarily from rural and regional Australia and from overseas.HistoryThe hall was founded as an all-female institution in 1968 by the Ursuline Order. In 1971 it became a co-educational college. In 2004, Ursula College became known as Ursula Hall.Residents of Ursula Hall welcomes undergraduate and postgraduate students of all nationalities, religions and cultures—residents are from dozens of countries, including Canada, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and the United States.Even so, most residents are young Australians who have just started their University experience in the comfort of a well organized and structured home. Creativity, theater and a focus on their academic careers is what bonds Ursula hall residents.The Ursuline Order, which previously owned and managed the hall, has been involved in education for over 450 years. The Order, which was founded in 1535 by an Italian woman called Angela Merici, has a commitment to education. Today, there are Ursuline education establishments throughout Asia, Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and Australia.