Residences for International Students & Researchers
Suita International Student Dormitory -- Osaka University
Osaka University's Suita International Student Dormitory aims at accommodating international students studying at Osaka University and contributing to the promotion of international friendship exchanges. The Dormitory is open for privately-funded single male international students newly entering Osaka University. Please fill in the application via the RRS (Residence Reservation System) here.
Name | Osaka University, Suita International Student Dormitory |
Location | 2-9 Satsukigaoka-Kita, Suita, Osaka 565-0834 Tel: +81-6-6877-7789 Walk about 15 minutes from Minami-Senri Station on the Senri Line, Hankyu Railway. Or take the Hankyu bus bound for JR Kishibe at Minami-Senri Station, and get off at Satakedai 6-chome. The dormitory is a three-minute walk to the east. |
Number of Rooms | Single Rooms (for male students): 76 rooms (20 rooms on 1st floor, 28 on 2nd floor and 28 on 3rd floor) (Each room is 12 m 2 ) |
Rent Fee |
12,000 yen per month
The full rate is charged for any month in which a student resides for one day or more.
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Utility charges (electricity, gas and water) and common facilities fee |
11,000 yen per month
The full rate is charged for any month in which a student resides for one day or more.
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Duration of Stay | One year or less. (Renewal is not possible.) |
Furnishings (private room) | Bed (w/ mattress and bedding), chest, desk and chair, bookshelf, refrigerator, desk lamp, air conditioner, unit-type shower room |
Facilities (common area) | Lavatories, multipurpose rooms, reading room, refreshment room, laundry room, bicycle parking area. |
Cancellation Fees | Details on the cancellation policy can be found here. |
Niina International Dormitory -- Osaka University
Osaka University's Niina International Dormitory is a dormitory available to single female students who are registered as regular graduate students. Information on the application for the Dormitory is available at the office of each faculty.
Name | Osaka University, Niina International Dormitory |
Location | 7-1-18 Niina, Minoh, Osaka 562-0005 Nearest train station: Sakurai Station on the Minoh Line, Hankyu Railway. The dormitory is a twenty-minute walk to the north. (about 1.2km) It is about 30 minutes to the Osaka University Toyonaka Campus by bicycle. About 90 minutes to the Osaka University Suita Campus by train or bus. |
Number of Rooms | Single Rooms (for female students): 12 rooms (6 rooms on 1st floor and 6 rooms on 2nd floor) Each room is 19.80 m 2 . |
Rent Fee |
17,000 yen per month
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full rate is charged for any month in which a student resides for one
day or more. Utility charges (electricity, gas and water) and a common
facilities fee are not included in the rent and must be paid separately.
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Duration of Period | Specified period within the standard term of a master's course or doctor's course. (Normally no extension permitted.) |
Furnishings (private room) | Desk and chair, shelf, bed (w/ mattress, w/o bedding), chest, desk lamp, lighting fixture, refrigerator, air conditioner, curtain, shoe box, phone line, sink, cooking table, electric water heater, cooking stove, microwave, laundry machine (w/ dryer), wash stand, lavatory, unit-type bathroom |
Cancellation Fees | Details on the cancellation policy can be found here. |
Osaka University International House, Toyonaka
Osaka University International House, Toyonaka was established to provide accommodation for international researchers and international students engaged in research and education at Osaka University. Furthermore, the goal of the establishment of Osaka University International House was to promote international exchange. The Main Buildings (A and B Wings) were opened in January 1979, and the Annex (C Wing) was opened in June 1995.
People desiring to reside in the International House, please click here to make a reservation via the RRS (Residence Reservation System).
Osaka University International House organizes exchange meetings to promote international exchange between residents of the House and members of the local community, such as support groups and volunteers. Furthermore, local volunteer groups organize events for residents of Osaka University International House: Welcome Party for new residents, Summer Dance Festival, kimono-party, Christmas Party, and Hinamatsuri Festival. In addition, cultural activities like Ikebana [flower arrangement] classes, tea ceremony classes and Japanese language classes (beginner, intermediate, advanced) are organized.
Name | Osaka University International House, Toyonaka |
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Address | 1-18 Machikaneyama, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0043 Tel: +81-6-6850-5010 Osaka University International House is located on the Toyonaka Campus of Osaka University. The House can be reached by the following forms of public transportation. Take the Hankyu Takarazuka Line and get off at Ishibashi Station. Walk 20 minutes uphill to the east. Or, take the Subway (Midosuji Line) bound for Senri-Chuo. From Senri-Chuo Station, change to the Osaka Monorail bound for Osaka Airport, and get off at Shibahara Station. Osaka University International House is about 10 minutes to the North on foot. |
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Hours of Operation |
Monday~Friday 8:45~16:00 |
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For international RESEARCHERS (total: 64 units) |
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Other expenses |
Cleaning charges (move-in only), electricity, gas, etc. Please refer to the "Outline" at this link for detailed information. |
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Furnishings and equipment | Air conditioner, hot water heater, kitchen, refrigerator, microwave, bath, toilet, bed(s), furniture, washing machine (Two-Bedroom only), WiFi connectivity possible, CATV port | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Length of residence | No more than 1 year and no less than 1 month. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application period |
Application should be made between 14 days ~ 180 days prior to the beginning of your expected period of residence. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cancellation Fees | Details on the cancellation policy can be found here. |
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Apartments and rent |
*Fees cannot be refunded once they have been paid. |
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Other expenses | Cleaning charges (move-in only), common service expenses, utility charges, bedding (upon request), etc. Please refer to the "Outline" at this link for detailed information. |
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Furnishings and equipment | Air conditioner, hot water heater, kitchen, refrigerator, bath, toilet, beds (w/ mattress, w/o bedding), furniture, washing machine, WiFi connectivity possible, TV port. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Length of residence | No more than 12 months and no less than 1 month. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application period |
Application should be made between the 1st day of the month three months before your expected residence and 14 days before you wish to begin residency. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cancellation Fees | Details on the cancellation policy can be found here. |
Common facilities | |
Facilities in Wings | A & B Wings: Lobby, Multipurpose room, Japanese-Style room, Laundry room and Lounge |
C Wing: Lobby and Consultation room |
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Others | ![]() Events: ![]() Culture Classes: • Tea Ceremony • Flower Arrangement |
Osaka University International House, Suita
Osaka University International House, Suita was established to provide accommodation for international researchers and Japanese researchers from outside of the university engaged in short-term research at Osaka University. People desiring to reside in Osaka University International House, Suita, please click here to make a reservation via the RRS (Residence Reservation System). |
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Name | Osaka University International House, Suita |
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Address | 3-1 Yamadaoka, Suita-shi, Osaka 565-0871 Tel : +81-6-6879-7142 (Manager)
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Hours of Operation |
Monday ~ Friday 10:00 ~ 16:00 |
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Rent Fee |
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Duration of Stay | No more than 60 nights. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application | Application should be made between 3 days and 6 months prior to the scheduled day of entrance. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Room Furnishings | Air conditioner, kitchen, refrigerator, bath, toilet, bed, furniture. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other Facilities | Lounge: sofa and table |
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Laundry Room: dual washer and dryer | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Cancellation Fees | Details on the cancellation policy can be found here. |
*Fees cannot be refunded once they have been paid.
University dormitories information for International Students and Researchers
University Dormitory Section, Housing Division
Email:
(Dormitories) gakuryo@ml.office.osaka-u.ac.jp
(International House Suita) kokuryusuita@ml.office.osaka-u.ac.jp
(International House Toyonaka) kokuryutoyonaka@ml.office.osaka-u.ac.jp
For other general housing information for International Students and Researchers
Support Office for International Students and Scholars
Email: supportinfo@ml.office.osaka-u.ac.jp