International House at the University of Melbourne was founded in the early 1950’s in response to a lack of suitable accommodation for international students mostly from the Asian region. The College, located in Royal Parade Parkville provides accommodation for students from some 33 countries. The 5 level residential building provides 4 bedroom apartment living for 32 students and 8 residential tutors and visiting academics suites. In addition there is an academic resource centre serving the whole college. The building is situated in an established garden setting on the western side of the College with spectacular views over Royal Park and Royal Parade. The building has been sited and designed as the next generation of College accommodation. It represents a significant shift in standard of amenity and social organisation and takes great advantage of its Parkville / Royal Park setting.

Founders’ Library Expansion 2016

The ground level of the 2005 Founders’ Building contained an entrance lobby, library and undercroft car parking. Demand for study space and an expanded library led to the relocation of the car parking directly off Mile Lane and the creation of new open plan student spaces along with an outdoor learning terrace and improved landscaping.