International House Philadelphia

History

International House Philadelphia promotes a more globally connected Philadelphia by supporting students and scholars from around the world and welcoming them to the Greater Philadelphia community.

For more than a century, International House Philadelphia has served the Greater Philadelphia community by providing engaging residential services and compelling arts and humanities programming. What began here more than 100 years ago as a belief that international understanding, cooperation, and friendship can develop one person at a time, has emerged as a celebrated world-wide movement.

Although the physical location of IHP has changed over the years, from a Reverend’s home in West Philadelphia to an award-winning, purpose-built building in the heart of University City, the mission has remained fundamentally the same: to maintain a diverse and welcoming community and encourage understanding, respect, and cooperation among people from around the world.

IHP Programming

International Student and Scholar Events

International House Philadelphia organizes regular events and outings for international students and scholars in the Philadelphia area. We want to help you explore and learn about the city while connecting you to other students across the region, as well as support you in transitioning from school to employment post-graduation.

Connect with Us

Join our Mailing List to stay updated on our events and activities.
Join the IHP Discord Community to connect with other international students around Philadelphia (note: a student email address connected to a Philadelphia-area school is required).
Follow us on Instagram (@ihousephilly) and Facebook (@ihousephilly).