Boston is one of the world’s foremost education capitals:
Over 150,000 students are enrolled across Boston’s colleges and universities—including undergraduate and graduate programs in the city proper.
Greater Boston hosts more than 50 colleges and universities, with nearly 250,000 students across Boston and Cambridge.
Tens of thousands of these students are international, coming from over 130 countries, with an estimated 82,000 international students in Massachusetts alone during the 2023–24 academic year.
Each international student is more than a statistic—they are individuals far from home, seeking stability, community, and belonging. By providing safe, affordable housing, and a loving community, we do more than meet a practical need—we invest in global leaders who will carry the message of hospitality and hope around the world.
Your partnership empowers IFH to:
Offer a secure home where students are known and cared for,
Model love in action through uncommon hospitality
And shape the worldview of tomorrow’s changemakers.
In Boston—a city bursting with opportunity, promise, and housing challenges—IFH stands as one of the few enduring places where international students truly belong. By caring for them here, you help them take that love back to their nations.