International Student House Washington, DC

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About International Student House

Our Mission

International Student House of Washington, DC, a non-profit organization in the heart of Washington, DC, provides an exceptional residential experience to a highly diverse international community of graduate students, interns, and visiting scholars. The House promotes inter-cultural dialogue, encourages life-long connections, and fosters global citizenship.


RESIDENTS
96 international scholars at one time; 300 residents from
70 countries each year

Over 15,000 individuals representing more than 140
countries, including the United States, have lived at the House
since its founding

Residents are graduate students, scholars, researchers,
and interns

Average age of students is 27 years old. Average stays are
six months to one year

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Recent Posts

  • We’re Hiring!
  • Third Annual Tulip-Palooza: Spring has Sprung at I-House DC
  • The House is Now Eligible for Combined Federal Campaign Contributions (CFC)!
  • The Honorable Linda Thomas-Greenfield To Keynote the 2024 Global Leadership Award Gala
  • 2023 Holiday Reception: Celebrating the Season Together

International Student House of Washington, DC | 1825 R Street, NW | Washington, DC 20009

International Student House of Washington, DC is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 organization located near Dupont Circle in the heart of Washington, DC. Donations will help support our mission to provide an exceptional residential experience to a highly diverse international community of graduate students, interns and visiting scholars. The House promotes inter-cultural dialogue, encourages life-long connections, and fosters global citizenship.

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