International House

International House is a unique College community which promotes respect, participation and community spirit and welcomes residents from all over Australia - and the world.  The College has a higher ratio of international to domestic students which enable all 221 residents to meet and form close friendships with a wide range of people from diverse nationalities for a worldly experience.

International House is perfect for students who seek independent living in self-contained unit style residence but want the convenience of catering options. The College offers the perfect balance of independence and social interaction and pride themselves on catering for everyone. 

International House promotes personal growth, inspiration and the opportunity to help you achieve your academic goals, develop self-confidence and leadership skills.

Take a virtual tour of an International House standard room!

College Life

The International House motto is Nec Soprte Nec Fato - neither by chance nor by fate, which encourages residents to make their own future by the way they behave in the present.  Throughout the year, participation and enthusiasm is key to making the most of College life at International House, residents live an active life with academic, social, cultural and sporting events.

Living Arrangements

International House is divided into units of five, six and ten bedrooms.  Each resident has a private bedroom and shared access to kitchen, bathroom and dining/lounge facilities.  Bedrooms are comfortably furnished with a single bed, wardrobe, study desk, shelves, chair, mirror, notice board, desk lamp and heater.  The dining and lounge area is a popular area for students to socialise, relax and eat their meals with dining tables, chairs, lounge chairs, coffee tables and a television provided.  Kitchens are fully equipped with cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery, kettle, toaster, electric fry pan, microwave oven, electric stove and fridge/freezer.  Residents are also provided with a pantry space to store their non-perishable food items.

Services and Facilities

International House has a common room known as 'The Green Room'. This area is well equipped with a stereo system, television, pay TV, video, DVD player, CD player, lounge suits and coffee tables, piano and table tennis.

International House also has a swimming pool adjacent to the Green Room open 8:00am to 10:00pm during the warmer months.  There are also three covered BBQ areas with picnic tables.

Food Service

International House residents have the option of enjoying five meals per week, freshly prepared in our kitchens by our team of trained chefs.  Dinner is served Monday to Friday from 5:30pm to 7.30pm.  Individual dietary requirements can be catered for and for residents who have committments during dining hours can order a meal to-go.

View an example of our weekly menu.