International House is a residential college owned by the University of Melbourne. We bring together 300 undergraduate and graduate students from Australia and overseas, and form a community that is devoted to academic success, intercultural understanding and personal growth. We are more than just student accommodation near the University of Melbourne.

Undergraduate Accommodation
Make your transition from high school to University easier by living at International House.
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Graduate Accommodation
International House is a quiet and peaceful home-away-from-home for students undertaking graduate study at the University of Melbourne.
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Current residents

Information relevant to current residents of International House.

International House is the best accommodation for students who have a burning curiosity for the world, and who aspire to live in an energetic and globally-minded community. We are devoted to multicultural understanding, academic success and personal development.

For enquiries, please contact International House at enquiries@ihouse.unimelb.edu.au
or call +61 3 9347 6655

International House is a residential college owned by the University of Melbourne. We bring together approximately 350 graduate and undergraduate students from Australia and overseas, in a community that is devoted to academic success, intercultural understanding and personal growth. We are more than just student accommodation near the University of Melbourne.

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International House has a range of scholarships and bursaries for new and continuing students, to help alleviate some of the costs
associated with living away from home.

Click here to see our list of scholarships for new undergraduate students

Scholarship	Amount and duration	Eligibility
Dawn Wade Scholarship	Full fee ($28,800) each year for 3 years.	Australian citizen from a rural or regional location Applied for the first year University of Melbourne Bachelor of Commerce through VTAC Applied for a Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) via VTAC providing evidence of residence in a rural or regional area Preference is given to students who have indicated on a SEAS application that they have experienced a disadvantaged financial background More information
Clifford Family Scholarship	Half fee ($14,400) for 3 year. There are Two available.	Australian citizen from rural or regional areas. Applied for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) via VTAC. Preference is given to students who have also indicated on their SEAS application that they have experienced a disadvantaged financial background,* and rural/regional Applied for a first year University of Melbourne Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Biomedicine or Bachelor of Agriculture degree.
Commerce at International House Scholarship	Full fee ($28,800) for 1 year. There are Two available.	Australian citizen Applied for the first year University of Melbourne Bachelor of Commerce through VTAC Applied for a Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) via VTAC providing evidence of residence in a rural or regional area Preference is given to students who have also indicated on the SEAS application they have experienced a disadvantaged financial background More information
Robert M Fels Rotary Club of Melbourne	Half fee ($14,400) for 1 year	Australian citizen from rural or regional area or refugee background At least two of: Financial need Consistently good academic achievement. Significant contribution to community
Richard Cullen and SK Chan Scholarship	$5000 (one off bursary). There are Two available.	Chinese citizen Preferred female At least two of: Financial need Consistently good academic achievement. Significant contribution to community
Mavis Jackson Academic Potential Entrance Scholarship	Quarter fee ($7,500) for 1 year.	International student, and Applicant with the highest academic result from their final year of secondary education.
Weickhardt Academic Potential Entrance Scholarship	Quarter fee ($7500) for 1 year.	Australian student, and Applicant with the highest academic result from their final year of secondary education.
1964 Alumni Scholarship	$4,000 (one-off bursary)	Australian citizen from rural or regional Victoria Applied for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS) via VTAC providing evidence of residence in a rural or regional area, and Preference is given to students who have also indicated on their SEAS application that they have experienced a disadvantaged financial background.*
Frank and Valerie Larkins Scholarship	Quarter fee ($7,500) each year for 2 year.	Australian citizen from rural or regional area At least two of: Financial need Consistently good academic achievement. Significant contribution to community
Donovan Johnson Scholarship	Quarter fee ($7,500) for 1 year.	International students Financial need Consistently good academic achievement.
SEAVIC Lodge No.8 Freemasons International House Bursary	$5,000 each year for 3 years.	Malaysian student, and Demonstrable financial need

*Although not a primary criterion, the selection committee may consider applicants’ final high school results when selecting for this scholarship.

Click here to see our list of scholarships for returning undergraduate and graduate students

Scholarship	Amount and duration	Eligibility
Andrew Lee Scholarship	Half fee ($14,400) for 1 year. There are Two available.	International student (preferably from Hong Kong) At least two of: Financial need Consistently good academic achievement. Significant contribution to the House
Weickhardt Academic Excellent Scholarship	$7500	Australian student or international student Top academic performer over both semesters
Sundarason Scholarship	$7500	Australian student or international student at the University of Melbourne Consistently excellent academic performance Significant contribution to the House
Peter Cole Scholarship	$7500	Australian student At least two of: Financial need Consistently good academic achievement. Significant contribution to the House
Mavis Jackson Scholarship	$5000	Australian student or international student Second top academic performer over both semesters
Donovan Johnson Scholarship	$2500 There are Four available.	International student Consistently excellent academic performance Financial need
1964 Alumni Scholarship	$4000	Australian student At least two of: Financial need Consistently good academic achievement. Significant contribution to the House
Rotary Club of Malvern	$1000	Australian student At least two of: Financial need Consistently good academic achievement. Significant contribution to the House
Vi Peterson Scholarship	$1000	Australian student or international student At least two of: Financial need Consistently good academic achievement. Significant contribution to the House
Global Citizenship Award	$5,000	Australian student or international student Undergraduate or graduate student Spend a period of at least one month contributing to a humanitarian aid project, for the benefit of the citizens of an under-developed region.
TASC Award	$2000 There are Two available.	Australian student or international student Undergraduate or graduate student Spend a period of at least 2 - 3 weeks working at the Mechai Pattana Bamboo School in Thailand
Charlie-Jong Scholarship	$2000	Australian student or international student Graduate students Dentistry or Medical degree Excellent academic performance Significant contribution to the House

Scholarships Application

Once you have applied for a residential place at International House, you can download, complete and submit this form to apply for an IH scholarship.* Please follow the instructions on the form carefully.

Scholarship applications for 2020 are closed, except for the Clifford Family Scholarships.

Applications for 2020 residential places are now open.

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There are over 6000 International House alumni living around the world, and each one is linked by the 'IH experience' they shared during their time at the House.

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For enquiries, please contact International House at enquiries@ihouse.unimelb.edu.au
or call +61 3 9347 6655

Philanthropy played a vital role in establishing International House in the early days, and to this day is transforming the lives of Australian and international students with much needed financial and in-kind support.

For general enquiries please contact Tamra Keating, Director of Development at International House at tkeating@unimelb.edu.au or call +61 3 9345 7558.

International House brings together over 290 undergraduate students, over 60 graduate students, and 12 residential tutors. Our students come from 42 countries, including Australia, making International House the most diverse University of Melbourne residential college!

Head's welcome

Meet Dr Deborah Seifert, the Head of College at International House.

Governing Council

See a list of members that make up the International House Council.

International Houses Worldwide

Learn about our affiliation with the International House Worldwide network.

Make your next meeting or conference unique and successful with International House. We have a range of meeting spaces available throughout the year, and accommodation options for both small and large groups during summer.

Please note:
Outside of our regular student accommodation, International House accommodation is available over summer for groups only.