Student Dormitories & Assistance in Finding an Apartment
Student life can often be simplified by living in a dormitory. Osaka University has five dormitories: Toneyama, Seimei, Niina, Koyo, and Momiji. All rooms are Western-style and, in order to provide students with some privacy, single rooms. Rooms are furnished with a desk, a chair, a locker or closet, and in Toneyama, Seimei and Niina, a bookcase.
- The monthly rent is ¥4,300 for Toneyama, Niina, Koyo, and Momiji -- at Seimei, the monthly rent is ¥4,700 yen. Rent does not include charges for utilities or similar expenses.
1. Capacity
| Dormitory & gender | Room size | Structure type | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toneyama -- 3 bldgs., men's | 10 m2 | 4-story, reinforced concrete | 142 |
| Seimei -- 2 bldgs., men's | 13 m2 | 4-story, reinforced concrete | 152 |
| Niina -- 1 bldg., women's | 10 m2 | 2-story, reinforced concrete | 40 |
| Koyo -- 2 bldgs., men's | 9 m2 | 5-story, reinforced concrete | 104 |
| Momiji -- 3 bldgs., women's | 9 m2 | 4- or 5-story, reinforced concrete | 200 |
| Total |
|
|
638 |
Note: Seimei will be undergoing seismic retrofitting in 2012 and will not be available as a dormitory residence during that period.
2. Eligibility
In order to be eligible, students must fit one of the two following categories:
Category #1: A one-way commutation time using public transportation takes 90 minutes or longer.
Please note: commutation time is calculated on the basis of the shortest method (time-wise) possible using public transportation from one's residence to the Toyonaka campus. Moreover, the time is calculated as the time one actually rides on the train and/or bus; it does not include one's waiting or changing time(s).
Category #2: If it's difficult or impossible for the student to commute due to circumstances beyond his/her control.
3. Selection process
Student residents for dormitories are selected from the total number of eligible students based on the financial situation of their families.
4. Accepting applications
(1) Dormitories are intended for:
- Students taking the 2012 Osaka University entrance examinations.
(2)
How to apply
1. Please
apply after downloading the pertinent materials below.
2. Document request by postal mail.
Applicants are requested to send the Toyonaka Student Center, 1-10 Machikaneyama-cho, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0043 an envelope with "Request for Osaka University Dormitory Application Guideline" (men's or women's) written in red on the front and your postal code, address, and name on the back. Enclose a self-addressed, 24.0cm x 33.2 cm envelope with 140 yen's worth of postage stamps affixed.
(3) Application period: Monday, February 13 - Friday, February 17, 2012 (Applications must be postmarked no later than February 17, 2012.)
For more information, contact:
- Toyonaka Student Center -- Tel: 06-6850-5023
- Minoh Student Center -- Tel: 072-730-5083
Apartments and condominiums
Osaka University Co-op mediates in assisting students find housing such as apartments. Rental conditions differ depending on building type and facilities of such. Average charges are shown below.
| Residence Type |
Amount
necessary when finalizing the
contract
(key money, deposit, and fee)
|
Monthly
rent
(including management fee and common facilities fee)
|
|---|---|---|
| Apartment | ¥50,000
to ¥100,000 |
¥15,000
to ¥30,000 |
| Condominium | ¥100,000
to ¥400,000 |
¥35,000
to ¥63,000 |
For additional information
| Please contact: | Osaka
University Co-op, MY ROOM Tel: 06-6841-3360 Fax: 06-6841-3364 |
