International Student House Washington, DC

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Prospective Residents

International Student House offers a number of unique advantages for

graduate students | interns | visiting scholars | young professionals

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A great place, in a great location – A community of great people.

We offer below market room and board for graduate students, interns, and visiting scholars.
Lower rates: $1,763.00 / Higher rates: $2,487.00 – the average double-room priced at $2,150.00*
(All rates are per person and include 12 meals a week)

Benefits of living at ISH

Move-in date flexibility and month-to-month payments: The minimum stay at ISH is one month, so if you are in a short-term program, you do not need to worry about a year-long lease or a more expensive short-term option.

Meals included: 12 meals per week prepared by a catering company is included in your monthly room and board rate.

Events and activities: Residents are invited to participate in fun and enriching Resident-only activities organized by their peers or external events hosted by the International Student House that allow ample opportunities for networking and personal and professional development.

Internet, utilities, and laundry are also included in the monthly fee: Furnished rooms with twin beds, desks, and a closet or dresser.

Beautiful common spaces: A large garden area, shared study room, library, dining hall, and Great Hall.

Resident managers and deputy resident managers live on-site to support any needs that arise.

More than just a place to live while studying in the Nation’s Capital

  • An exceptional network thanks to the efforts of our Board of Directors and alumni.
  • An incredible, diverse, highly ambitious, life-long community.

Not only advance your career opportunities but your social ones as well. You can have a morning coffee with an Italian, walk to the Metro with an American, and enjoy dinner with a Peruvian.

“After considering other housing options, I realize that living at the International Student House is the best fit for me, because of the chance to become a part of this special community.” – ISH-DC Applicant

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A lot of fun, in a great place, with great people.

We offer below market room and board for graduate students, interns, and visiting scholars.
Lower rates: $1,863.00 / Higher rates: $2,487.00 – the average double room priced at $2,150.00*
(All rates are per person and include 12 meals a week)

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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