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Postgraduate Accommodation College Guide

I N T E R N A T I O N A L H O U S EB R I S B A N E

About International HouseEstablished in 1965, as a Rotary International Golden Anniversary Project, International House (IH) provides accommodation in a safe environment to 40 Australian and International postgraduate residents every year. Residents come from over 37 countries to live and learn together. Self-contained accommodation with private ensuite and full kitchen facilities is the perfect environment for busy university students.

IH also provides residents with opportunities for personal growth and professional development. Friendships and bonds made at IH are for life! When you become a resident at IH you join a close-knit network of over 6000 Alumni who have called IH home.

Where is IH?IH is located on The University of Queensland (UQ) St Lucia campus. Getting to classes, shops, gym, pool, public transport, cafés and the library has never been easier.

International House

The University of Queensland (UQ)

Quick Facts about IH

97% of residents felt IH was welcoming and inclusive

37 nationalities were represented at IH in 2015

24,570 hours were volunteered by residents in 2013

30 free tutorials available as part of the Academic Support Program

100% access to free WiFi across the entire college

9 Towers housing 200 undergraduate residents2 Towers housing 40 postgraduate residents

1 in 4 residents scored a GPA of 6 in 2013

IH is the greenest College on campus with 72 solar panels and 12 water tanks

What are the rooms at International House like?IH has 2 residential towers that accommodate 40 postgraduate and mature aged residents during the academic year. Postgraduate residents at IH are provided with the following:

• Private room with ensuite and balcony• Wireless internet access• Fully furnished bedroom• Common space with lounge shared between 4 people• Kitchen equipment• Laundry facilities (user pay)

Our Vision: Cultivating connected, effective, compassionate young leaders for a global community

What do your fees cover?• Inter-College Council sports, cultural & social activities• UQ Sports Membership incl. gym, cardio and pool• International House Student Club (IHSC) membership• 20 complimentary meals per semester• Additional meals at a discounted price• Free wi-fi (20GB per month for UQ students)• Tutorial rooms• Computer lab with printing facilities (user pay)• Access to the Academic Support Program• A piano, sports equipment and recreational rooms• An on-site shop managed by the IHSC

Visit the IH website for more information on what your fees cover at internationalhouse.uq.edu.au/applicants.

Fees Price per yearRoom fee (New Resident) $18,460 (50 weeks)New resident fee (one-off) $600Student Club Membership $440

Prices are subject to change and the prices listed above are indicative only. Contact us for up to date prices.

Making an Application to International House

Step 1— Application

To become a resident, you can apply directly by downloading the Application Form from internationalhouse.uq.edu.au and emailing the completed form to ihadmissions@inthouse.uq.edu.au along with 1 passport sized photograph and a copy of your latest Academic Results. Alternatively, you can complete the Application Form online at http://goo.gl/cTdQ2B.

Please note, you may only apply to one residential college. If you are not successful in gaining a place at your preferred college you may transfer your application to another college.

Step 2 — Participation and Personal Statements & Application Fee

Download the 2 Statements and Payment Form available from our website internationalhouse.uq.edu.au. Once completed, send a copy via email to ihadmissions@inthouse.uq.edu.au. Note, the application fee is non-refundable and includes Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Step 3 — International Students

Forward us a copy of your Unconditional Offer and once you have received your Student Visa, please forward us a copy to ihadmissions@inthouse.uq.edu.au.

3 reasons to live at International House

1Lifelong

Relationships

2 3The connections made at IH are for life! From day one, residents are made to feel welcome and realise they have made friends from around the world that will last a lifetime.

PastoralCare

Program

Led by the Director, Deputy Director and Senior Residents, IH provides a 24hr safe environment and strives to develop a positive self-image and a feeling of belonging amongst all residents.

Cross-Cultural Program

Yearly, the International House Student Club (IHSC) elects a resident to coordinate the Cross-Cultural Program. Past events have included festivals, guest speakers, dances, feasts and much more.

Take the first step to become a resident and apply today. Applications are open all year round.

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Contact usAddress: 1/5 Rock Street, St Lucia Q 4067Phone: +61 7 3721 2480 Fax: +61 7 3721 2476 Email: ihadmissions@inthouse.uq.edu.auWeb: www.internationalhouse.uq.edu.au

Arrange a tour of IH todayTo organise a tour, phone +61 7 3721 2480 or email us at ihadmissions@inthouse.uq.edu.au with a date and time convenient to you.

International House (ABN 98 372 412 842) is a Cosmopolitan College within The University of Queensland (UQ). © Copyright International House 2014. Images © Jeffrey Hamilton and Anjali Rangnekar. IH049

Amanda, AmericaLiving at IH has been one of the greatest experiences of my life. Two years ago I lived here as an undergraduate student and my experience was so positive that I decided to come back to the University of Queensland for postgraduate work and could think of nowhere else I would rather live than IH. Being back at IH for a second time has given me the chance to immerse myself even further into the IH and Australian lifestyle and being in the postgraduate towers means I have the independence I need to continue my work, but the flexibility to continue to participate in the social, sporting and cultural lifestyle that makes living at IH feel like home.

Ameen, CanadaThere are many reasons why I chose IH to be my home for the past two years. I love how convenient it is to all academic and sporting amenities that are located on campus. As a postgraduate resident, I can still have the privacy that allows me to study whilst having a social outlet by living in an apartment-style facility with a large room, my own ensuite and a shared kitchen with three of my other fellow post graduate residents. Most importantly, IH has offered me a second family and a sense of community, something I truly appreciate as an international student.