In 1993, Beijing Tech formed the Experimental College by cooperating with local company, which later became an independent college.

During the territorial era, the diocese formed the College of the Sisters of Bethany.

In 1949, it expanded further and formed the College of the Sequoias Community College District.

From 1925 to present, various institutions have merged to form the College as it exists today.

Geoghegan - named after one of three colleges amalgamated to form the College, and is represented by the colour green.

Sancta Sophia - named after one of three colleges amalgamated to form the College and is represented by the color red.

The colleges merged in 1974 to form the College of Ripon and York St John.

The merger of South Shields and Hebburn in 1984 formed the College as known today.

The mayor is assisted by a number of aldermen, who together form the College of Mayor and Aldermen.

The 27 National Members together form the College of Eurojust.