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 350 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.
Current residents
Information relevant to current residents of International House.
International House is the accommodation 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.
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 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.
Clifford Family Scholarship Half fee ($14,400 p.a.) for 3 years.
There are Two 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, Bachelor of Biomedicine or Bachelor of Agriculture degree.
Commerce at International House Scholarship Full fee ($28,800) for 1 year. - 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
- Online application required.
Robert M Fels Rotary Club of Melbourne Half fee
($14,000) 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
(2 available)
$5000 (one off bursary) - 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 Valarie Larkins Scholarship Quarter fee ($7,500)
for 1 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 p.a. 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
(2 available)
Half fee
($14,400) for 1 year- 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
(4 available)
$2500 - 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
(2 available)
$2000 - 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 now available.
Applications for 2020 residential places are now open.
Questions?
Read the FAQs or contact us.
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
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Alumni News
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For enquiries, please contact International House at enquiries@ihouse.unimelb.edu.au
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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 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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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.
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
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Contact Us
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Head's welcome
Meet Dr Deborah Seifert, the Head of College at International House.
Governing Council
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International Houses Worldwide
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