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International House is a residential college owned by the University of Melbourne. We bring together 350 undergraduate and graduate students from Australia and overseas, and form a community that is devoted to academic success, intercultural understanding and personal growth.

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  • Undergraduate applications are still open for 2019

    Applications are still open for undergraduate residential places at International House. If you want to live and study in a modern, global community next to uni, Apply Now

    06 Feb 2019 News
  • Fraternitas alumni magazine 2018

    Fraternitas is the magazine for alumni, donors and friends of International House. Catch up with all the latest news, events and happenings at the House, see what past IHers are doing now, and find out the ways you can be more involved with IH today.

    04 Dec 2018 Alumni
  • International House in the early days

    Listen to stories from Mrs Lyndal Pascoe and Dr Jeffrey Turnbull who will tell us about the creation and development of International House and what it was like like to live at IH in the early days.

    04 Dec 2018 News
  • Open Day 2018

    Thank you to everyone who came to Open Day 2018. We had a lot of fun and great conversations. Check out our highlights gallery here.

    We're always open for a tour and a chat. Call 03 9347 6655 to talk about your 2019 plans today.

    04 Dec 2018 News
  • Book Launch: Frank Larkins' Comprehensive History of IH

    International House has launched Prof. Larkins' book, 'International House, 1957-2016: Sixty years of fraternitas', a comprehensive history of IH.
    Click here to order your copy...

    04 Dec 2018 Alumni
  • A Celebration of Diversity at International House

    Cafe Internationale is IH's annual celebration of diversity through caberet and food. This year it happened on Saturday 5 May. Click here to check out the photos...

    04 Dec 2018 NEWS
  • Meet Brett Stone, the first Dawn Wade Scholarship recipient

    As a teenager from Shepparton, Brett moved to Melbourne and into IH to study Commerce at uni - and gained a global perspective. Today, Brett's a business owner and a federal political candidate.
    Click here to read Brett's story

    04 Dec 2018 Alumni
  • How are CEO bonuses and incentives calculated?

    Current Unimelb PhD candidate and IH Graduate Residential Assistant, Hrishikesh, is investigating. Click here to read more...

    04 Dec 2018 Alumni
  • 'Top 10' Award for IH Alumnus and Former Council Member

    Congratulations to Dr Ian Tho, who has been recognised in the top 10 of the inaugural 'Australian Top 25 Analytics Leaders' awards by the Institute of Analytics Professionals, Australia (IAPA).
    Click here to learn more about the IAPA awards...

    05 Oct 2018 Alumni


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International House is the residential college of choice 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.

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

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 new undergraduate scholarships

    Scholarship Amount and durationEligibility
    Dawn Wade Scholarship Full fee 
    ($28,000 p.a.) 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
    • Online application required.

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    Clifford Family Scholarship

    Half fee ($14,000 p.a.) for 3 years.
    There are three available.

    • Australian citizen from rural or regional areas.
    • Applied for the 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 their SEAS application that they have experienced a disadvantaged financial background,* and
    • Applied for a first year University of Melbourne Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Biomedicine degree.
    William Buckland Foundation Resident Scholarship ProgramTotal of $40,000, paid over 3 years as annual college fee remissions.
    • Full time Bachelor of Agriculture student at the University of Melbourne
    • Australian Citizen or Australian Permanent Resident
    • Currently lives in a rural or regional area of Victoria
    • Provide evidence of disadvantaged financial background, and
    • Be commencing university studies at the University of Melbourne for the first time.

      For more details on eligibility and selection criteria for this scholarship, please go to http://go.unimelb.edu.au/qjb6

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    Charles Tseng Scholarship Half fee ($14,000 p.a.) for 2 years.
    • 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.*
    Commerce at International House Scholarship Full fee 
    ($28,000)
    for 1 year. (there are two available)
    • Australian citizen from rural or regional Victoria
    • 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
    • Online application required.

    Apply Now

    Mavis Jackson Academic Potential Entrance Scholarship (International Students) Half fee ($14,000)
    for 1 year.
    • International student, and
    • Applicant with the highest academic result from their final year of secondary education.
    Weickhardt Academic Potential Entrance Scholarship  Half fee ($14,000)
    for 1 year.
    • Australian student, and
    • Applicant with the highest academic result from their final year of secondary education.

    Mavis Jackson Academic Entrance Scholarship
    (Australian Students)

    Quarter fee ($7,000) for 1 year.

    There are two available.
    • Australian citizen
    • Demonstrable financial need, and
    • Demonstrable history of involvement in school and / or the local community.*
    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.*
    *Although not a primary criterion, the selection committee may consider applicants’ final high school results when selecting for this scholarship.

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 have closed for 2019.

Applications for Semester 1 2019 residential places are now open.

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Questions?

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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.

  • Reunions & Upcoming Events

    See what's on at International House in 2019.

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  • Alumni News

    Read Fraternitas, the alumni magazine and e-newsletter of International House.

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  • Connect

    Volunteer, join an International House committee or see the other ways you can be involved again with International House.

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  • Update Your Details

    Lost touch with International House? Update your details here to ensure you receive all future communication.

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Alumni stories

Hear our alumni recount their IH stories, and record your memories for our archives.

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Donate

Ensure the vitality of International House is maintained for the future.

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Merchandise

View and purchase a range of International House merchandise.

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

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.

  • Seminars

    Our diverse range of meeting rooms are ideal venues for a wide variety of functions.  Our event spaces are available to book year-round.

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  • Conference Accommodation

    Over summer, International House is able to accommodate conferences, and also schools and sporting groups.

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

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.

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  • Undergraduate applications are still open for 2019

    Applications are still open for undergraduate residential places at International House. If you want to live and study in a modern, global community next to uni, Apply Now

    06 Feb 2019 News
  • Fraternitas alumni magazine 2018

    Fraternitas is the magazine for alumni, donors and friends of International House. Catch up with all the latest news, events and happenings at the House, see what past IHers are doing now, and find out the ways you can be more involved with IH today.

    04 Dec 2018 Alumni
  • International House in the early days

    Listen to stories from Mrs Lyndal Pascoe and Dr Jeffrey Turnbull who will tell us about the creation and development of International House and what it was like like to live at IH in the early days.

    04 Dec 2018 News
  • Open Day 2018

    Thank you to everyone who came to Open Day 2018. We had a lot of fun and great conversations. Check out our highlights gallery here.

    We're always open for a tour and a chat. Call 03 9347 6655 to talk about your 2019 plans today.

    04 Dec 2018 News
  • Book Launch: Frank Larkins' Comprehensive History of IH

    International House has launched Prof. Larkins' book, 'International House, 1957-2016: Sixty years of fraternitas', a comprehensive history of IH.
    Click here to order your copy...

    04 Dec 2018 Alumni
  • A Celebration of Diversity at International House

    Cafe Internationale is IH's annual celebration of diversity through caberet and food. This year it happened on Saturday 5 May. Click here to check out the photos...

    04 Dec 2018 NEWS
  • Meet Brett Stone, the first Dawn Wade Scholarship recipient

    As a teenager from Shepparton, Brett moved to Melbourne and into IH to study Commerce at uni - and gained a global perspective. Today, Brett's a business owner and a federal political candidate.
    Click here to read Brett's story

    04 Dec 2018 Alumni
  • How are CEO bonuses and incentives calculated?

    Current Unimelb PhD candidate and IH Graduate Residential Assistant, Hrishikesh, is investigating. Click here to read more...

    04 Dec 2018 Alumni
  • 'Top 10' Award for IH Alumnus and Former Council Member

    Congratulations to Dr Ian Tho, who has been recognised in the top 10 of the inaugural 'Australian Top 25 Analytics Leaders' awards by the Institute of Analytics Professionals, Australia (IAPA).
    Click here to learn more about the IAPA awards...

    05 Oct 2018 Alumni

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.

  • Bequests

    Leaving a bequest will allow International House to continue its commitment to intercultural learning in the future, crossing the divides of language, culture, religion, politics and social attitudes.

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  • Scholarships & Bursaries

    Living and studying in Melbourne can be financially unsustainable for many young people. See how a residential scholarship can make a difference in the life of a student at International House.

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  • Capital Works

    Learn about the latest developments on the International House campus, and find out the ways you can support a capital works project.

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  • Other Ways

    Give your time as a guest speaker or mentor, donate a gift-in-kind or offer your professional support through internships, connections and contacts.

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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 residents, nearly 60 graduate residents, and 12 residential tutors.  Our residents come from 42 countries, including Australia, making International House the most diverse University of Melbourne residential college.

  • Purpose, Vision And Core Values

    International House seeks to be recognised as an outstanding international community through the excellence of its educational experience, preparing students for valuable roles in their local and global communities.

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  • Our History

    Learn about the history of International House and how we got started.

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  • Upcoming Events

    See what's on at International House in 2019.

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  • Contact Us

    Have a question? Get in touch with International House, or see our location on a map.

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Head's welcome

Head's welcome

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

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Governing Council

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

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International Houses worldwide

International Houses Worldwide

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