International House, UC Berkeley

International House, UC Berkeley The International House at UC Berkeley is a multicultural residential “living and learning” center of nearly 600 students and scholars from 70+ countries, including the U.S.
Our mission is to foster intercultural respect and understanding, lifelong friendships, and leadership skills for a more just and peaceful world.
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International House, also known as I-House, is the premier UC Berkeley campus residence for advanced undergrads, grad students and visiting scholars from the U.S. I-House is conveniently located near the Law and Business schools, Cal's athletic stadium and campus facilities. Nearly 600 international and American students live in the house during the academic year and summer sessions.

09/03/2026

Come along with Teresa, a UCEAP exchange student from Madrid, for her first week attending classes, exploring the Bay Area and living International House UC Berkeley “I-House”! 🐻⭐️🌉📚

Here’s how you can get involved at I-House! From connecting with a host family and joining a sports team to exploring cr...
08/27/2026

Here’s how you can get involved at I-House!

From connecting with a host family and joining a sports team to exploring creative spaces and stepping into leadership opportunities, there’s something for everyone. You can even dream up and host your own event at I-House!

Swipe through to see our programs and get involved before the deadlines sneak up!

💻Sign up for opportunities using the link in our bio and make the most of your I-House experience!

Bridges to the Bay 🌁🏠 I-House residents can now apply to be matched with a host family! “When I came to Berkeley, I expe...
08/25/2026

Bridges to the Bay 🌁🏠 I-House residents can now apply to be matched with a host family!

“When I came to Berkeley, I expected a dorm room, a pile of textbooks, and maybe the occasional midterm-induced existential crisis. I did not expect to gain American grandparents.”

✍️: Diane ✨🎶

Read more about Diane’s experience and apply with the link in our bio! 💻

First meeting edmonds' café with Chuck and Laurie!

Experiencing an American Thanksgiving 🦃

Sharing Sunday Supper, an I-House tradition! 🕯️

A night at the Berkeley Symphony Orchestra 🎶

More than 100 alumni returned home to I-House on Aug. 10 for our annual Alumni Reunion Brunch!Guests spanning generation...
08/21/2026

More than 100 alumni returned home to I-House on Aug. 10 for our annual Alumni Reunion Brunch!

Guests spanning generations — from the 1950s to today — gathered on the patio for mimosas, shared a meal in the Dining Commons alongside current residents, tested their knowledge with I-House trivia, and took a tour led by Shaun Carver through the halls they once called home.

Thank you to everyone who came back to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate the I-House community. We loved seeing you! 🏠💛


Celebrating 96 years of I-House Berkeley! 🌟🎂💗 Our community may be 96 years in the making but we’re just on day 2 of an ...
08/19/2026

Celebrating 96 years of I-House Berkeley! 🌟🎂💗 Our community may be 96 years in the making but we’re just on day 2 of an exciting year ahead! We love welcoming our new residents 🏡

96 years ago today, International House opened its doors in Berkeley with a simple but radical idea: that if young peopl...
08/18/2026

96 years ago today, International House opened its doors in Berkeley with a simple but radical idea: that if young people from different countries and cultures lived together, ate together, and built friendships together, they would carry that understanding into the world — and maybe even prevent the kind of conflict that had just torn it apart.

Nearly a century later, that idea still guides everything we do. I-House has been home to Nobel laureates, heads of state, and tens of thousands of students and scholars from every corner of the globe — all bound by the same belief that our differences are worth learning from, not fearing.

Happy 96th birthday, I-House. Here's to the next generation of leaders who will call this place home, and to the world they'll help build.

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08/14/2026

A new academic year is about to begin and there is so much you can look forward to here at I-House! Listen to last year’s residents recap their favorite parts of their I-House experience 🎙️🏡🌟

07/14/2026

Fun Facts from Around the World! 🗺️

Every day is an opportunity to immerse yourself in new cultures, hear firsthand perspectives, and share your own experiences in a warm and welcoming community!

Our residents looking sharp as per usual 🙌🔥Here at I-House there are so many occasions to wear your traditional (or non-...
06/25/2026

Our residents looking sharp as per usual 🙌🔥

Here at I-House there are so many occasions to wear your traditional (or non-traditional) cultural attire! If you are living at I-House in the upcoming year, don’t forget to pack something that represents your heritage 🌎🧳

📣MARKETING LEAD APPS NOW OPEN!📣If you’re living at I-House in the 2026-27 Academic Year and are interested in capturing ...
06/01/2026

📣MARKETING LEAD APPS NOW OPEN!📣

If you’re living at I-House in the 2026-27 Academic Year and are interested in capturing the I-House spirit through writing, photography, video or digital media, this role may be for you! Hear from our 2025-26 MLs about what it means to be a resident leader 🤗🤗

💻The application for Marketing & Program Leads is now open! Learn more & find the application in our bio

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2299 Piedmont Avenue
Berkeley, CA
94720

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