Housing

Is I-House just for international students? Can domestic (US) students apply?

I-House is not just for international students! Each year, approximately 80 percent of our residents are international students. The remaining 20 percent are residents from the U.S. who are interested in living in a community where international exchange and cultural sharing is part of the daily experience. This diversity of perspectives and experiences is an essential component of what makes I-House unique.

My stay in Berkeley does not match your semester dates. Do you accommodate shorter or longer stays?

We realize that not all academic visits match our Academic Calendar, however we are not able to adjust contract dates. If you have extenuating circumstances, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@ihouseberkeley.org

*Please note: Extenuating circumstances would not include program dates not matching our contract dates.

The Home I Never Expected to Find at Berkeley

December 10, 2025
Juan Manuel Barrera Salazar

One of the happiest moments in recent years was receiving my acceptance letter to Berkeley. The excitement came with countless questions: documentation, visas, travel, language, transportation, housing… All of these concerns appear as soon as one truly begins to consider studying at a university abroad. While searching for options online, as many of us likely did, we all reached the same conclusion: living in the Bay Area is incredibly expensive.


The search returned many results. It presented endless options: studios, shared apartments, co-ops, and even fraternities showed up...

Spring 2023 Housing and Scholarship Applications Now Open

October 12, 2022
Roxanne Pifer, Director of Housing Operations
International House Berkeley is now accepting room and board applications for the 2023 Spring Semester. If you are looking at future housing options, International House offers a once-in-a-lifetime intercultural leadership development and living opportunity. I-House provides UC Berkeley students the best mix of conveniences, entertainment, and social activities of any student residence at UC Berkeley! At I-House, you’ll be part of a global community that supports your academic pursuits, career development, and mentorship networking while making your stay one of your life’s most enjoyable and memorable living experiences.