Welcome to International House!

International House at the University of Chicago is a dynamic residential and program center for students and scholars from over fifty countries who are affiliated with educational, professional, and cultural institutions throughout Chicago. International House also serves the greater Chicago community as a cultural and intellectual center for a wide range of public programs.

Living at I-House

Situated on the University of Chicago campus in Hyde Park, International House provides its residents with an exciting social and intellectual atmosphere where lifelong friendships and professional ties are forged. Members of the community are defined by their energy, idealism, and interest in other cultures.

Programs and Events

Whether it’s world music or a dance performance, a lecture, a conference, a symposium, an international film festival, or a cultural celebration, International House presents public programs that advance cross-cultural understanding and promote opportunities for civic discourse on community, national, and world affairs.

International House: In the News

Chicago Mayor Harold Washington

A distinguished panel of experts gathered on April 9 to reflect on the 30th anniversary of the election of Harold Washington, the city's first African American mayor
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Presidential Pollsters: Tracking Public Opinion

Climate Change: A Policy Forecast - Experts explore policy climate in Washington
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Amos Guiora, Legitimate Target

The World Beyond the Headlines: Legitimate Target with Amos Guiora
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Presidential Pollsters: Tracking Public Opinion

Institute of Politics analyzes how to tap into voter concerns to craft campaign messaging
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I-House hosts Madeline Albright, former Secretary of State

I-House hosts former U.S. Secretary of State, Madeleine Albright, in a chat with Henry Paulsen about career, foreign policy
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