Live at International House - More than just accommodation for undergraduate and graduate students - University of Melbourne

International
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Live at International House
More than just accommodation for undergraduate and graduate students

International House is a residential college owned by                At International House, students quickly find a sense of belonging
the University of Melbourne. We bring together over 300              and “a home away from home”. Besides accommodation, we also
undergraduate and graduate students from Australia and               provide meals, academic assistance, professional enrichment
overseas, from more than 40 countries around the world.              and leadership opportunities for our residents. Our social,
Our community is devoted to academic success, intercultural          cultural and sporting programs are designed to enhance your
understanding and personal growth. We accept students from           University experience. International House is a great foundation
the University of Melbourne, Monash University (studying in City     or you as you embark on the next chapter in your life.
or Parkville), Australian Catholic University, RMIT University and
students who are over 18 from Trinity College Foundation Study.

CONVENIENT & SAFE ENVIRONMENT
International House is located on Royal
Parade, just a 10-minute walk from the
University of Melbourne’s Parkville campus
and a 10-minute tram ride to Melbourne’s
CBD. International House offers a safe
and secure environment for students. The
college has residential staff, security guards
and electronic key system. Our students
also have access to the University’s
medical and counselling services. In case
of emergencies, assistance is available 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.

UNDERGRADUATE ACCOMMODATION
International House provides a range of
accommodation styles for undergraduate
students. First year students have individual
bedrooms with shared facilities on each
floor. Female-only floors are available upon
request. Returning students can apply for
single apartments or shared apartments,
which are allocated based on seniority and
involvement within the community. These
apartments have their own cooking facilities,
lounge room and private bathroom.
Please visit go.unimelb.edu.au/b57r for
more photos of undergraduate rooms.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT &
PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT
International House offers extensive
academic support, including an
undergraduate tutorial program,
consultations with tutors, free access to
textbooks from the college library, a 24-hour
computer lab with free printing and multiple
study rooms that aim to facilitate student
learning. Professional enrichment, which
includes mentoring, workshops, seminars
and guest speakers, helps students adjust to
tertiary learning quickly and gives them the
support they need to excel in their studies.

CATERING
Meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) are served
daily in the Dining Hall and provide our
undergraduate residents with a diverse and
balanced diet. Our catering team is happy
to assist students who have special diets
such as vegan, halal, gluten free etc. Dining
as a community is one of the best ways to
meet people, catch up on news and stay
in touch with other residents. There are
flexible catering packages to suit individual
needs and budget. Students can self-cater
for some meals or select full-catering if that
suits them. Please refer to the fee section
for more details.

STUDENT LIFE
International House is set on 1.5 hectares of land with beautiful
gardens and is surrounded by 2 public parks. There are great
facilities to play sport, including a gym and a multi-purpose court.
Students can join the comprehensive sports and arts program
between the colleges and informal sporting events on campus. All
residents have access to music practice rooms, an architecture and
design studio, student lounges and entertainment areas. Students
can be involved in a rich social and cultural program. Those who
enjoy music or the arts will have opportunities to display their
talents at one of many International House performances. There
are plenty of volunteering and leadership opportunities available
at International House, which helps our residents develop their
skills an enhance their future employability.

SCHOLARSHIPS
International House has a range of scholarships for new and
continuing students from Australia and overseas. Scholarships
are awarded on criteria such as financial need, contribution to
your community, or academic achievement. If you complete the
scholarship application at the same time as your application to
International House, you will be considered for all the scholarships
should you meet the criteria. Below are some of the most
generous scholarships:
• Commerce at International House Scholarship
  100% accommodation costs covered for 1 year
• Friends and Alumni of International House Scholarship
  50% accommodation costs covered for 1 year
Please visit ihouse.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships for a full
list of International House scholarships, selection criteria and
application form.
Scholarship applications must be submitted before
18 January 2022.

GRADUATE ACCOMMODATION
Our graduate apartments are self-catering and offer graduate
residents the perfect combination of private and communal space
to live and study. There are over 60 graduate apartments, all fully
furnished with private bathrooms and with/without a kitchenette.
There is a communal kitchen, dining room and lounge on each floor
for graduate residents to prepare their own meals and interact with
other residents. Daily breakfast, a welcome BBQ and formal dinners
are included in your fees.
Graduate residents have access to a dedicated graduate study
room and a common room, in addition to a library, a computer
room and other common study areas, sports and recreational
facilities at International House, as well as membership of the
International House Graduate Student Association (IHGSA).
The IHGSA organises social and cultural events and activities for
graduate residents at International House to help them socialise,
make new friends and build a support network.
Graduate students are encouraged to take advantage of the
academic and professional development opportunities at
International House. These include weekly group-writing sessions;
two academic seminars each semester at which a panel of
graduate residents present on their research; plus employability
seminars and writing intensives. Graduates are also encouraged
to work together with the Librarian and Academic Coordinator
to develop research and learning skills, plan their next steps, or
access learning resources.
Please visit go.unimelb.edu.au/5n5r for more photos of
graduate rooms

FEES                                                                     2022 Graduate residential fee
2022 Undergraduate residential fee                                       • $20,195 – ensuite room with a kitchenette
Undergraduate students can select one of three levels of                 • $19,005 – ensuite room with shared kitchen
meal plan depending on their individual need and budget.
• $28,850 – Full catering: breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week     The fee covers the full academic year (Feb – Dec 2022)
                                                                         and includes:
• $26,350 – Medium catering: lunch and dinner 7 days a week
                                                                         • Fully furnished apartment with ensuite bathroom
• $23,850 – Minimum catering: lunch 7 days a week and dinner on
  Wednesday (Community Dinner) and Thursday (House Dinner)               • All utilities and internet
                                                                         • Daily breakfast, a welcome BBQ and formal dinners
The fee covers the full academic year (Feb – Nov 2022)
                                                                         • Academic programs and facilities
and includes:
                                                                         • Access to music, arts and sporting facilities
• Fully furnished single bedroom with shared bathroom
                                                                         • Student club membership and activities
• All utilities and internet
• Meals depending on the catering package                                APPLICATIONS
• Academic programs and facilities                                       Apply online via ihouse.unimelb.edu.au
• Access to music, arts and sporting facilities                          Application fee is waived. No interview and reference letter required.
• Student club membership and activities                                 Conditional offers are available so students are encouraged to
                                                                         apply early for a guaranteed spot. You can secure a residential
                                                                         place at International House before receiving university offers.
                                                                         Please enquire about scholarships when you apply.
                                                                         Campus tours are available in person or virtually. Please contact
                                                                         us to book a tour to ensure that one of our friendly residents will
                                                                         be available to show you around and answer your questions.
                                                                         Check out our campus via a 3-minute virtual tour:
                                                                         go.unimelb.edu.au/36gj

MEET OUR RESIDENTS:

                               Hayden Parrott (Australia)
                               Bachelor of Science, The University of Melbourne
                               Robert M Fels Rotary Club of Melbourne Scholarship recipient
                               “The facilities and services at International House are fantastic. There is a fun, safe and peaceful space for
                               everyone, whether that be the comforts of your room, furbished study, and music spaces, or even areas to
                               foster your lifestyle choices, such as the gym and multipurpose sports court. International House allows
                               you to nourish both physical and mental health, which ultimately gives us all an opportunity to make the
                               most of a great university education. The staff are extremely friendly too! There is support every step of the
                               way and always someone you can talk to.”

                               Aoi Fujii (Japan)
                               Bachelor of Science, The University of Melbourne
                               Sundarason Scholarship recipient
                               “International House is a big family where you have fun together and feel at home. There are many
                               talented friends with various hobbies at International House and I can learn a lot from them. They always
                               gave me new perspectives and inspirations throughout my college life. For every event at International
                               House, such as music soiree, karaoke night and community dinner, you get to see a new side of your
                               friend. I also performed with two other friends at International House, and I enjoyed it very much.”

Connect with us
     241 Royal Parade,Parkville, Victoria,
     3052, Australia
     +61 3 9347 6655

     ihouse.unimelb.edu.au

     enquiries@ihouse.unimelb.edu.au

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