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Information on dormitories for international students

Akita University has two dormitories for international students. International students enrolled at Akita University may apply to move in. However, if the number of applicants exceeds the number of rooms available, a screening process will be conducted to determine who will move in.

International House

All rooms
come with
Wi-Fi!

5-minute walk to the Tegata campus!

Location 5-50, Tanaka, Tegata, Akita City, Akita Prefecture, 010-0862, Japan
Year of establishment Building A: 1999
Building B: 2011
Structure Reinforced concrete, 3 stories
Number of rooms Building A: 10 rooms, Building B: 18 rooms
Occupants International students: Building A, Building B
Types of
rooms		 Single rooms

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International Student House

All rooms
come with
Wi-Fi!

15-minute walk to the Tegata campus!

Location 4, Takada, Hiroomote, Akita City, Akita Prefecture, 010-0041, Japan
Year of establishment 1985
Structure Reinforced concrete, 3 stories
Number of rooms 27 single rooms, 3 double occupancy rooms for a couple
Occupants International students
Types of
rooms		 Single room, double occupancy room for a couple

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Procedures for moving in

Eligibility

International students enrolled at Akita University

Application period

Applications are accepted twice a year (scheduled for February and July) through this website.

＊For the application period for exchange students (special auditing students and special research students), please refer to the due date of the application form that was sent to you with the application information for the exchange program.

Period of residence

Up to one year (no longer than one year)

Application period Length of stay
Around February April 1 up to 2 days after the graduation ceremony of the relevant year
※Up to March 24
Around July September 22 up to September 15 of the following year.

＊The moving-out date for exchange students is the last day of the month in which the exchange student program ends.

Selection process

If the number of applicants exceeds the number of available rooms, selections will be made in the following order of priority.

  • Privately-financed international students will be given priority over government-sponsored international students in each category.
  • In the case of new students (1) to (3), priority will be given to students coming from abroad to Japan in each category.

(1) Exchange students coming under inter university or inter department exchange agreements
(2) New students to regular courses
(3) New students to non-degree programs
(4) Current students in regular courses
(5) Current students in non-degree programs

＊If you are a current student, you will be selected based on your history of living in the dormitory and your period of enrollment.

＊You cannot apply for the dormitory for international students and the Nishiyachi dormitory （This is a dormitory with Japanese male students. For details, please click here.） at the same time.

Procedures for moving out

Once your move-out date is confirmed, please follow the necessary procedures according to the documents listed below. Please also refer to it for information on the procedures to be taken if you are returning to your country or moving to an apartment.

Procedures to be followed by those moving out of dormitories for international students PDF

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I apply to live in the dormitory?
Applications are accepted twice a year. When we start accepting applications, we will notify you on the What's New page.
Do I need a guarantor when I move in?
No, you don’t.
Is it possible to change rooms after moving in?
In principle, you cannot change your room.
Is there a parking lot or bicycle parking lot?
Yes, there is a parking lot and a bicycle parking lot, and they are free of charge. However, prior permission is required for parking cars, while prior permission is not required for bicycles.
The period of residence is one year, but can I stay longer than this?
No, the maximum period is one year.
Is there a curfew?
There is no curfew, but there is a daily quiet time from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. Other rules set by the university must also be strictly observed.
Is it possible to move in earlier than the scheduled moving-in date?
No, it is not.
Can I keep a pet in the dormitory?
No, pets are not allowed in the dormitory.
Do you have a cleaning service?
Shared facilities such as the multipurpose hall, kitchen, and laundry room will be cleaned by the contractor, but the personal rooms must be cleaned by the residents themselves.
Is there a cafeteria in the dormitory?
No, there is no cafeteria. You can prepare food in your room.

Information on apartments

The University Co-op and private real estate agencies offer housing options. Prices vary depending on the area, the age of the room, and the facilities, but a 6-mat apartment with a kitchen, bathroom, and toilet will cost around 30,000 JPY per month. When signing a contract, you may be required to pay an amount equivalent to two to three months’ rent in total, including a refundable deposit and non-refundable key money.

Regarding guarantors for apartments

Akita University may act as a guarantor for international students in an apartment rental contract under certain conditions. If you do not have anyone to ask to serve as a guarantor and all of the following conditions have been met, you may apply to Akita University to act as a guarantor for you.

Application counter

International Affairs Division (General Education Building No.1, 2nd floor, Tegata campus)

Application requirements

(1) Applicants must be enrolled as a student at Akita University or be certain of enrollment.

(2) Applicants must hold the status of residence of “Student”.

(3) Applicants must take out the Comprehensive Renters’ Insurance for International Students Studying in Japan.

Application procedures

(1) Bring the apartment leasing contract to the International Affairs Division and apply.
In case of an applicant who has not yet enrolled, attach a copy of your residence card.

(2) Follow the instructions from the International Affairs Division, and pay the premium for
the “Comprehensive Housing Insurance for International Students” at a convenience store.

After graduation or completion of your studies at Akita University, we cannot continue to serve as a guarantor. If you have applied to Akita University to be the guarantor for your apartment contract and will continue to live in the same apartment after graduation or completion of the program, please follow the necessary procedures according to the following documents.

Procedures to be followed by those who will continue to live in the same apartment after graduation or completion of their studies at Akita University (if the guarantor of the apartment contract is Akita University).PDF

Comprehensive Renters’ Insurance for International Students Studying in Japan

This is an insurance system that pays up to a certain amount of money if an international student living in an apartment should cause damage to another person’s property due to an accident such as fire or water leakage. In addition, if for some reason the rent is not paid on time, or if the guarantor has to cover the cost of repairing or restoring the room to its original condition, the guarantor will be compensated. In this case, the guarantor is Akita University.

Comprehensive Renters’ Insurance for International Students Studying in Japan

Information for real estate agents

Insurance premium assistance

Akita University will subsidize a portion of the insurance premium for the Comprehensive Renters’ Insurance for International Students Studying in Japan from the Akita University ‘Miraisozo Fund’ as follows.

Period of coverage Insurance fee Subsidy amount
2 years 8,000 JPY 5,000 JPY
1 year 4,000 JPY 2,500 JPY

Procedures required when moving out of an apartment

Once you have decided to move out of your apartment, please follow the necessary procedures according to the documents listed below. Please also refer to it for information on the procedures to be taken if you are returning to your country or moving to another apartment.

Procedures to be followed by those moving out of apartmentsPDF