Accommodation Information
Student Life and Support
学生生活・支援
1. University Residence "Somei House"
The Somei House, established in 2011, has served for the purpose of supporting students from all over Japan and the world by helping them raise their social awareness and cooperativeness through communal living, and raising their motivation to study so that they can go through their student life in a smoother manner.
- Please click here how to apply for Somei House.
- For the current residents, please click here [Internal Access Only]
| Address | 90 Kami-iawase, Tsuruga, Ikki-machi, Aizu-Wakamatsu, Fukushima, 965-0006 *ZIP code is different from that of the Unviersity Campus map |
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| Building | Reinforced concrete 4 Floors Photovoltaic Systems built on the roof of the building supplies part of electricity used in the residence. |
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| Capacity | 80 students (Male 70, Female 10) ※Not included SRA (Somei House resident assistant) | |
| Eligible students to apply | Grade 1 students of undergraduate course International students except receiving scholarship by government *If number of applications exceed the capacity, the university select students among them. |
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| Lengh of living | Maximum 1 year | |
| Entrance in April | April 1 - March 15 | |
| Entrance in October | October 1 - September 15 | |
| Room | <Single Room> Size : 10㎡ Equipped furniture : air conditioner, desk, chair, wardrobe, internet connection *Rooms for disabled person are available |
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| <Twin Room> Size : 10㎡ or 12㎡ Equipped furniture : air conditioner, desk, chair, wardrobe, internet connection |
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| Equipment in Communal Spaces | Shower(no bath tub), toilets, wash basins,kitchen, refrigerator, TV, microwave oven、rice cooker, vacuum cleaner, wash/dry machine | |
| Fees | Rent | 19,000 JPY (single room), 10,500 JPY (twin room) |
| Utilities / month | 5,800 JPY (single room), 4,800 JPY (twin room) | |
| Room cleaning fee |
18,000 JPY |
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| *Fee for internet connection is included in the boarding fee. *Room cleaning fee is nonrefundable fee for the cleaning of individual residence rooms and curtains upon move-out. |
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| Meals | Self catered(=no meals included) *residents can cook in the kitchen or use university cafeteria. | |
| SRA | Somei House resident assistant(SRA) lives in every unit. SRA supports other residents of their campus life and organise events of the residence. | |
| Note | Somei House is managed by the Univesity of Aizu and no professors/staff of the university resides in. | |
2. Apartments, Boarding Houses
Standard rents in Aizu-wakamatsu city are as follows:
*The University does not mediate private flat. Please contact real-estate agency directly.
| Types of housing | Rental fee (per month) | Main equipments |
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| Apartment | ¥30,000 - ¥50,000(*1) | With kitchen, bath and toilet |
※ The following matters are worthy of special attention.
- Costs incurred when renewing or terminating a contract mid-term
- A guarantor is needed to finalize a rental contract(*2)
- To keep your contract and receipt for your deposit and key money safely
- Payment of utility bills such as electricity, gas and water
- Handling of rent and board during long periods of absence
- Distance from the University and means of transportation
(Please remember to consider transportation to and from the University during periods of snowfall.Commuting by car is permitted.)
(*1)...Besides rental fee, it is general to pay a rental deposit, key money and real estate agent's fee in case you finalize a rental contract in Japan. Details are noted as below.
(*2)...The University provides the system to be a joint and several guarantor for international students' rental housing.
For details, please see "Comprehensive Renter's Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan" shown below.
| Types of fee | Amount required | Description |
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| Deposit | 1 or 2 months' rent | Deposit to cover unpaid rent and facility repairs.The owner may apply this deposit to repairs of the premises and furnishings when the tenant moves out. The remaining balance is refundable to the tenant. |
| Key Money | 1 or 2 months' rent | A temporary payment made to the owner when you rent a room. Not always charged. Please note that it is not refundable. |
| Real estate agent's fee | 1 month's rent | Intermediary fee paid to the real estate agent. |
Comprehensive Renter's Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan.
In Japan, a guarantor is required when renting private flat. This insurance is essential when the University co-sign rental agreement.
For more details, please contact the Student Health and Welfare Services Section.
| Period of Indemnity | 1 year | 2 years |
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| Premium | ¥ 4,000 | ¥ 8,000 |
3. University of Aizu International Student House Ⅰ&II
Student Life Support(SLS) manages and operates two dormitories, "The University of Aizu International Student HouseⅠ&Ⅱ", for the convenience of International students.
Click here for SLS website.
*Please inquire to SLS directly.
| Capacity | Student House Ⅰ...6 persons Student House Ⅱ...5 persons |
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| Room rental fee (monthly) | (4.5/6-mat Japanese/western room) ¥8,000－¥15,000 |
| Service fee (monthly) *excl. electricity | First term(April to September) ¥5,000 Second term(October to March) ¥8,000 |
| Deposit(for room cleaning) | ¥10,000 (refunded when moving out) |
| Car park (monthly) | ¥3,000 |