To International Students

Director of the College of Cross-Cultural and

Multidisciplinary Studies

Kumamoto University International House (Dormitory for International Students)

Applications Open
This is to notify international students that we are now accepting applications to rent a
room at the International House for the 2016 academic year, fall semester.
1. Application
Pick up the application form at one of the following places and submit the form by July 29,
2016.
Academic Affairs Section of GSST (South Student Hall, 1st Floor, Ext.3836)
Student Affairs Section, School of Medicine (Medical Educational & Library Bldg.,
3rd Floor, Ext. 5005)
Global Education Division (Zengaku Kyoiku Tou, 2nd Floor, Ext. 2160), email:
gji-ryugaku@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp.
Also available for download at:
http://www.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/kokusaikouryuu/kokusaikouryuukaikan/ryoukin
2. Deadline: July 29, 2016
*Application by e-mail is accepted only at the Global Education Division.
*Research students and students whove already had academic advisors should submit
the application form through their academic advisors.
*Students who are in programs such as the student exchange program should submit
application form to contact person of the programs.
3. Rooms Available
Type of Room

Building

Room for Family

Room for Couple

Single Room

A, E

Shared Room

Furnishings

Double bed, bunk bed, wardrobe, refrigerator,

desk , chair, table, phone, etc
Double bed, wardrobe, refrigerator, desk , chair,
table, phone, etc
Single bed, wardrobe, refrigerator, desk, chair,
phone, etc
Single bed, desk, chair, phone, etc

C, D

*4 Private rooms with shared lounge, kitchen, and bathroom.

*Only available for undergraduate exchange students.

4. Eligibility
(1) New international students who will enroll in Kumamoto University from the 2016
academic year, fall semester.
*Exclusive of elective course students (called kamokuto-rishusei in Japanese)
(2) International students who have not lived in the International House before.
*Returning international students who had been residents of the International House
before leaving Japan are eligible.
5. Period of Residence

6 months or 1 year
* Applicants who wish to have a specific period of residence, are advised to consult with
the International Student Office individually.
* We are adjusting Move-in date. For undergraduate exchange students, it will be late in
September. For other students, it will be early in October. When we set the move-in
date, we inform you on the website.
*Depending on your Status at Kumamoto University, the permitted period of stay may
be regulated to six months.
6. Notice of acceptance
After selection and room assignment, the notice of acceptance will be sent.
7. Fees (Monthly)

(in Japanese Yen)

Common
Deposit
Service (Initial
Charge time only)

Building

Room Fee

20,000

16,000

40,000

Actual Expense

14,000

12,000

28,000

Actual Expense

Single Room

A, E

9,000

8,000

18,000

Room for share

(Quad)

C, D

4,000

8,000

8,000

Type of Room
Room for
Family
Room for
Couple

Utilities

Actual Expense
Residents in Building E have to
make the contract individually.
3,400
* subject to change

(1) The deposit will be refunded if no equipment or furniture have any damage.
(2) The Common Service Charge is fixed and cant be pro-rate discounted.
(3) A rental fee for Futon (Bedding) is also needed.
(4) Cleaning fee (about 10,000~20,000yen) will be charged when you move out.
(5) Utility fees for room for shared (quad) rooms are subject to change.
8. Responsibilities
Residents of the Kumamoto University International House are required to obey the
regulations of the International House. If you feel it difficult to do so, you are advised to
find other accommodation. For more details, please read the booklet entitled "Kumamoto

University International House Occupant Regulations" which is available at the Global

Education Division.
*

Moving-in&out have to be done during office hours: Mon-Fri 9am to 4 pm

(3

pm for move-out) on weekdays. (Saturdays, Sundays, National holidays are no

t available.)
*

Having guests stay overnight in the International House is strictly prohibited.

Lending your room out to others is also strictly prohibited.

You must not lend out or duplicate International House keys.

There may be occasions when personnel and/or other staff members need to
enter rooms without notice in order to do emergency checks on room equipment and furnishings.

Please dispose of your garbage on the specified collection day at designated

site.

All residents must take turns cleaning the garbage station.

Please park bicycles and motorcycles in designated parking places.

To keep the bed mattress clean, please rent futon(bedding).

The International House is a smoke-free residence. You must not smoke in

the buildings.

No pets allowed.
(Contact) Ms. Aiko HONDA, International Student Office
860-8555 2-40-1 Kurokami, Chuo Ward,
Phone: 096-342-2160
Fax. 096-342-2130
E-mail: gji-ryugaku@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp

Kumamoto-city, Kumamoto