International House | The University of Melbourne

International House is still open and supporting students. They currently have close to 200 students staying at International House while studying at the University of Melbourne, Monash University (Parkville campus), RMIT and ACU.

International House have scholarships available to ease the financial burden of moving away from home. If you apply to International House and are unable to attend university due to COVID-19 restrictions, all funds paid will be refunded.

I encourage you to apply for scholarships:

Commerce at International House: Full fee, one-year accommodation scholarship (Australian students studying business and economics)
Friends and Alumni of International House: $14000, one-year accommodation fee scholarship.
2022 International House: $7000, one-year accommodation fee scholarship.
Weickhardt Academic Performance: $7000, one-year accommodation fee scholarship (Australian students)

More information regarding scholarships is available on our scholarship page. The closing date for entrance scholarship applications is 18 January 2022.

Undergraduate students have individual furnished rooms with all utilities included.

International House provides academic support (tutorials, consultations, academic and employability seminars, free textbooks and free printing from our in-house library) and extensive wellbeings programs promoting physical and mental health. These programs will help students achieve academically and personally.

Student clubs run a variety of social and cultural events throughout the year. Students can also participate in intercollegiate events with other colleges.

Students can take up leadership and volunteering opportunities to develop skills sets and employability for the future. They can also reach out to our global alumni network for advices.

There are recreational facilities including music rooms and design studios for students to study or practice their hobbies. We have TV and games room for entertainment. We also have an in-house gym, a multipurpose court and sporting clubs for students to exercise or learn a new sport.

International House belongs to the University of Melbourne and is part of the Melbourne Accommodation Guarantee. If students apply directly to International House through our website, there is no application fee, no interview and no reference letter required.

International House accepts students studying at the University of Melbourne, Monash University (Parkville and CBD campus), RMIT and ACU.

I encourage students to watch our 2021 Virtual Open Day recording.

Journal Student Living

Located in both Leicester Street and Swanston Streets Carlton, Journal Life is a community life program, designed to introduce students to each other, university life and the city of Melbourne. We offer a program of fun events, excursions, and activities, carefully structured and delivered by our friendly and supportive staff. For more information about Journal Student Living click here.

Will your students be studying at a university in Melbourne in 2022?

Graduate House provides high quality college-like accommodation for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as for graduates of all universities, disciplines, backgrounds and life stages. We offer variable stay durations from just one night to weeks, months, semesters, or years at a time.

Conveniently situated at the doorstep of The University of Melbourne and RMIT University, and just 5 minutes from the Melbourne CBD-based campuses of several other universities, including the Australian Catholic University, Charles Darwin University. Charles Sturt University, Edith Cowan University, Federation University, La Trobe University, Monash University, Southern Cross University, Torrens University and Victoria University.

Deakin University Accommodation

There's nothing quite like having a space of your own – especially when you're studying. You can choose to live on or off campus, and both options have plenty of benefits.

Residential Experience Grants for 2022 have been introduced and will provide a $1000 rental subsidy towards accommodation costs for ten incoming students across our four DeakinRes campuses. To find out more click here.

To download the Accommodation Guide – click here

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