Scholarship

How many kinds of scholarships are available for application?

There are several scholarship programs available to international students. Upon the receipt of invitations for application to scholarships from relevant foundations/organizations, students will be informed via e-mail. Please click here

Apartments/Dormitories

Is there a dormitory at the University of Aizu?

In order to assist international students in starting their daily lives in Aizu after their arrival, there is a dormitory for short-stay. The rent is about 10,000-15,000 yen per month, with the understanding that the student must leave the dormitory within 6 months.

How to find an apartment

Information on apartments is available at the Student Affairs Division, but does not offer services regarding mediation with apartment owners. Students are required to contact the relevant rent estate agent directly. Please consult with foreign personnel advisors for help in renting an apartment.

In general, there are private and public apartments. When moving into an apartment, most apartments in Japan require a Japanese guarantor for the prospective resident. Private apartments usually require Shikikin (security deposit) and Reikin (non-refundable key money to the apartment owner) to be paid before moving into the apartment. Public apartments (organized by Fukushima Prefecture and Aizu-Wakamatsu City) only require Shikikin, but require that residents live with other immediate family members.

You are strongly recommended to join the Comprehensive Renters Insurance for Internaional Students Studying in Japan.

The comprehensive renters insurance for internaional students studying in Japan was established in March, 1999 with the following two aims. The first aim is to help internaional students find a guarantor when entering an apartment. The second aim is to reduce financial and other responsibilities of the guarantor. Therefore this insurance covers not only the compensation of accidental fires, etc. but also compensation when the guarantor must take responsibility for the students' unpaid rent. This wide coverage can appease hesitancy that university staff might have in becoming a guarantor of international students. Related link JEES

Important notice on renting an apartment in Japan

It is normally prohibited for any person other than the contracted resident to stay at the apartment. Therefore it may cause trouble if you stay at a friend's apartment or you let someone stay at your apartment without the permission of the owner. Please be sure to consult with the owner well in advance in this case.

Health insurance plan

Are there any health insurance plans for international students?

All people holding a visa status of "college student" are eligible to join the National Health Insurance Plan. By joining this plan, medical expenses will be reduced to 30% of actual expenses.

How to join the National Health Insurance Plan

Application for the national health insurance plan can be completed at the counter of the National Health Insurance and Pension Division at City Hall. Your seal, and your passport or residence card are necessary when applying. Premiums are approximately 14,000 yen per year for those students who have no income.