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.
News and updates
The Frank Larkins Oration 2018 With Professor Ross Garnaut
Join the highly esteemed University of Melbourne economist, Professor Ross Garnaut, at IH for his Oration entitled, 'Australia's Reorientation to Asia; the Change of a Lifetime'.
Click here for details and to register...
1968-1970 IH Alumni 50 year celebration
The 1968-1970 IH Alumni are celebrating their 50 year anniversary.
If you were part of this IH cohort, Click here for details and register for our reunion lunch...
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...
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.
Check out the photos by clicking here...
Vale Dr. Rajaratnam 'Sunda' Sundarason
IH founder, council member and friend, Dr Rajaratnam Sundarason passed away on 21 December 2017. He was aged 88.
Read Professor Emeritus Frank Larkins' touching tribute to 'Sunda' in The Age here...
Our 60th, and a Tale of Remarkable Social Enterprise From an IH Alumnus
2017 marked the 60th Anniversary of IH. One of our celebration highlights was Mechai Viravaidya’s account of how he introduced effective family planning and more into Thailand. Watch his story…
Founding IH Council Member Honoured
Philanthropist and founding IH Council member, the late Dr Olive Mence OAM, has been honoured with a plaque on the University's Professors' Walk. Watch our fascinating 2015 interview with Dr Mence...
Fraternitas alumni magazine
Fraternitas is the magazine for alumni, donors and friends of International House. Catch up with all the latest news, events and happenings at our college, see what past IHers are doing now, and find out the ways you can be more involved with IH today.
- We came first in the Fresher Dance Off competition! Great work team! #IHMelbourne #fraternitas
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Life at International House
Current residents
Information relevant to current residents of International House.
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.
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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Reunions & Upcoming Events
See what's on at International House in 2018.
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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
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Alumni stories
Hear our alumni recount their IH stories, and record your memories for our archives.
Donate
Ensure the vitality of International House is maintained for the future.
Merchandise
View and purchase a range of International House merchandise.
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.
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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.
For general enquiries please contact Tamra Keating, Director of Development at International House at tkeating@unimelb.edu.au or call +61 3 9345 7558.
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.
Outside of our regular student accommodation, International House accommodation is available over summer for groups only.
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.
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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 2018.
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Contact Us
Have a question? Get in touch with International House, or see our location on a map.
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 Houses Worldwide movement.