Bringing People Together

A Unique Living Experience

Student life is thriving at I-House. Are you or will you be studying in Chicago in the near future? Get more information on our application process or just spend the night.

A Cultural Center

An events venue for public lectures, conferences, stage performances, and a hall for corporate presentations and meetings. View our calendar of events or learn how you can host your own.

Alumni & Friends

Since 1932, I-House has welcomed over 30,000 students, scholars and interns who have gone on to distinguished careers in world affairs, business, science, and the arts.


We are now accepting applications and housing agreements for the Academic Year of 2008-09!


Lecture and Discussion with Shirin Ebai

Shirin Ebadi

6:00 P.M. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15

2003 Nobel Peace Laureate Shirin Ebadi is an Iranian lawyer, human rights activist and founder of Children's Rights Support Association in Iran. Co-sponsored with the Irving B. Harris School of Public Policy Studies and the University of Chicago Human Rights Program.


Our Mission

International House at the University 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. Read More»


See the House

Come in for a virtual tour. Learn about our resident rooms, common areas, and special event facilities .