International House at the University of Chicago

International House of Chicago, founded in 1932 by John D. Rockefeller, Jr. is a dynamic program center and residence for 500 advanced undergraduates, graduate students and interns from over fifty countries including the United States. The mission of International House is to promote cross-cultural understanding, mutual respect and friendship among students and scholars and on the part of the people of metropolitan Chicago toward individuals of all nations and backgrounds.

International House's 500 rooms are open for residence year-round. Most of these rooms are single occupancy rooms that include a twin size bed, a desk and chair, bookshelves, a dresser and wardrobe. Permanent residents are expected to provide their own linens. All rooms have a common bathroom on each floor. There are a limited number of double rooms, rooms with sinks and bath suites (two independent rooms that share a common bathroom). All rooms have University of Chicago telephone and data network access as well as satellite TV capability.

Whether it’s a world music concert, a cultural celebration, a business meeting or an academic forum, International House at the University of Chicago offers a setting unlike any other in the city—and everything you need to ensure a successful event. Designed by the legendary Chicago architectural firm of Holabird and Root, the nine-story gothic building centers around a fountain courtyard and soars above the Midway Plaisance, site of the 1893 Columbian Exposition. Facilities include the spacious Assembly Hall, handsome meeting rooms, elegant banquet facilities, the Tiffin Café and accommodations for more than five hundred residents and guests.