Live with over 300 other undergraduate and graduate students from Australia and around the world. International House is a university residential college, set amongst 1.5 hectares of beautiful gardens, outdoor study areas and sporting facilities.
Your new home offers:
- Cafe, library, gym and four music practise rooms onsite
- All meals included in cost
- Comprehensive academic program
- Leadership, volunteering and personal development opportunities.
Join an energetic and globally-minded community
Take part in social, cultural, sporting and leadership endeavours
International House features
Building features
- 24-hour computer room
- Library
- Full sized multipurpose court
- Over 20 different study spaces including communal study spaces and private study rooms
- Music practice room and equipment
- Cafe
- Dining hall with full catering options including formal dinners
- Art and design space with architecture desks
- Printing/photocopying
- 1.5 hectares of beautiful gardens
- TV and games room
- Gym
- Bike store
- Mail service
- Parcels (at reception)
- Cinema/TV room
- Communal living areas
- Communal kitchen
- BBQ
- Vending machines
- Laundry
- Staffed reception
- Utilities included
- Internet included
- Courtyard
- Basketball court
- Key card entry
Room features
Facilities in all rooms
- Bed (with mattress and mattress protector)
- Desk and desk chair
- Easy chair
- Full-length mirror
- Wardrobe
- Heating
- Wireless internet
Facilities available on each floor
- Convection microwave and kettle
- Communal bathrooms
Extra facilities available in graduate rooms and senior apartments
- Dining table
- Lounge/couch
- Cooling
- Stovetop/hob
First year undergraduate rooms are fully furnished and single occupancy. Student rooms vary slightly in size. Female-only floors are available on request.
Graduate rooms are single occupancy with an ensuite and either a kitchenette or shared kitchen.
Room types and costs
Undergraduate rooms
| Room types and costs | Catering inclusions1 | Yearly fee for 20232 |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate room with minimum catering package | Lunch 7 days a week and dinner on Wednesday and Thursday | $25,043 for 40 weeks |
| Undergraduate room with moderate catering package | Lunch and dinner 7 days a week | $27,668 for 40 weeks |
| Undergraduate room with full catering package | Breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week | $30,293 for 40 weeks |
Undergraduate rooms offer shared bathrooms with multiple showers and toilets in each corridor. Residents will also have access to shared study, sport and recreational facilities. This includes the library, academic program, numerous study spaces, gym and multi-purpose sports court. Gas, water, electricity, internet and International House undergraduate student club fees are also included.
1The program selected may influence the room allocated, as you may need access to a kitchenette or shared kitchen if you select the minimum or moderate catering package.
2All rates are in $AUD, per person.
Graduate rooms
| Room types and costs | Catering inclusions | Yearly fee for1 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Graduate ensuite room with shared kitchen | Breakfast 7 days a week | $19,952 for 43 weeks2 |
| Graduate ensuite room with kitchenette | Breakfast 7 days a week | $21,210 for 43 weeks |
Graduate rooms include gas, water, electricity, internet and IH Graduate Association fees. A welcome BBQ and three formal dinners (Commencement Dinner, Winter Dinner and Valedictory Dinner) are also included.
You will also have access to shared study, sport and recreational facilities. This includes the library, academic program, numerous study centres, gym and multi-purpose sports court.
1 All rates are in $AUD, per person.
2 Graduates can extend their contracts up to 52 weeks with an additional charge.
College life
Academic program
International House offers an extensive learning support program. You can take advantage of our purpose-built library, e-learning space and undergraduate tutorial program. Our academic enrichment program aims to accelerate your learning, help you adjust to university and provide support to help you excel.
Professional enrichment
Each semester, you can hear from industry, diplomatic and academic guests.
Mentoring
Make the most of the college network with our mentoring program. This program pairs undergraduate students with alumni and graduate residents to assist with relationship building and developing communication skills.
Academic seminars are also held approximately once per month. Members of the graduate student community have the opportunity to present on their area of study or research.
Meals and communal dining
Meals are served in the Dimmick Dining Hall and provide our residents with a diverse and balanced diet. Dining as a community is one of the best ways to meet people, catch up on news and stay in touch with other residents.
A range of activities
At International House there is so much to get involved in. The chances are you will find an outlet to pursue anything and everything you are interested in.
Music
If you are studying music or are interested in music-making, our music tutor can help. Students can also demonstrate their talent at one of our many cultural and celebration events during the year.
Sport
Sport plays an important part of life at International House and you are encouraged to participate in the Intercollegiate Sporting Program or to join in as spectators.
International House has a team for AFL, athletics, badminton, basketball, cricket, football (soccer), hockey, netball, rowing, softball, swimming, squash, tennis and volleyball. The program is open to students of all ability levels.
Other opportunities include:
- Cultural events
- Wellbeing and health initiatives
- Career and industry pathway initiatives
- Leadership opportunities
- A global network of International House alumni.
Take a look around
Two International House students give a tour of the college