Study Abroad: Host University Details - Japan

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Institution	Module catalogue and required credits	Academic Calendar	Accommodation Abroad	Other costs (average costs from September 2025 but may change)
Institution	Module catalogue and required credits	(approximate dates)	(average costs from September 2025 but may change)
Aichi Shukutoku University, Nagoya	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1: late September to late January	Arranged directly with Aichi Shukutoku University:	Electricity bill: monthly usage is approximately ¥1,000
	24 to 32 credits per year	Semester 2: mid-April to early August	iHouse: approximately ¥ 20,000 per month plus maintenance fees.	Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
	Module catalogue here.	Academic Calendar	You need to pay a deposit of ¥40,000 *refundable pending the condition of the accommodation at the time of moving out.	Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
			Cleaning fee: ¥ 5,000after arrival and ¥ 5,000 when you move out.	Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
			Maintenance fee: ¥5,000 month.
Ciba University, Chiba	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1: October until late February	Most international students attending Chiba University live in privately rented accommodation.	Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
	24 to 32 credits per year	Semester 2: April until late August	You can find basic information on finding and renting an apartment room at the website offered by the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism: Apartment Search Guidebook (PDF, 1.5 MB).	Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
	Module catalogue here.	Academic Calendar	A single room in the off-campus dormitory costs approximately ¥19,000 per month.	Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
			You can find more information on the Chiba University housing pages.
International Christian University, Tokyo	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1: Early September until late November	You need to apply for on-campus accommodation or you can find private accommodation through an ICU agent.	Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
	24 to 32 credits per year	Semester 2: Early December until late March	On-Campus Housing:,	Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
	Module catalogue here	Semester 3: Early April until late June	Dormitory Admission Fee, ¥56,000(non-refundable)	Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
		Academic Calendar	Dormitory Fee, ¥ 25,750 to ¥51,350 / month	Living Expenses(including food) approx., ¥ 75,000/month
			Off-campus housing: ¥45,000 to 85,000/ month	Books and Supplies approx., ¥ 15,000/ month
			More information on costs can be found on the International Christian University website.	Transportation (within Tokyo) approx., ¥ 8,000 month
Kanagawa University, Yokohama	Module catalogue here.	Semester 1: Late September to late January	Accommodation is offered in dormitories or homestays.	Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
		Semester 2: Early April to August	Approximate price of the dormitory: ¥ 50,000 month	Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
		Academic Calendar		Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
Kobe University of Foreign Studies, Kobe	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1: Early September to early February	Accommodation is available within walking distance of the campus.	The estimated living cost in Kobe is ¥ 80,000 / month not including the accommodation cost.
	24 to 32 credits per year	Semester 2: Late March until early August	Initial Fee: ¥ 60,000.	Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
	Module catalogue here.	Academic Calendar	Accommodation fee: ¥ 285,000 per Semester	Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
				Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
Kwansei Gakuin University, Nishinomiya	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1: Mid- September until mid- January	Approximately ¥530,000 to ¥1,300,000 per semester.	Programme fees: ¥55,000 per semester
	24 to 32 credits per year	Semester 2: End of March until mid- July	Information on all student accommodation is available on the Kwansei Gakuin university website.	Food ¥40,000
	Module catalogue here	Academic Calendar		Books ¥15,000
				Miscellaneous, ¥ 20,000
				Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
				Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
				Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
Meiji Gakuin University, Tokyo	12 to 24 credits per semester	Semester 1: September to January	It is mandatory to live in self-catered university accommodation which is assigned to you automatically.	Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
	24 to 48 credits per year	Semester 2: April to July	Rent ¥50,000/ month	Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
	Module catalogue here	Academic Calendar	Deposit: ¥25,000 to be returned upon leaving the accommodation minus any fees required for repairs and cleaning that is considered more than “wear and tear”.	Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
Meiji University, Tokyo	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1: Early September until early February	Meiji University arranges 6 dormitories for incoming exchange students. One of them is for female students only, and the others are for both female students and male students. Meiji University makes all decisions regarding dormitory and room assignments.	Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
	24 to 32 credits per year	Semester 2: Late March until early August	Dormitory fees range from ¥54,000/ month - ¥88,000/ month	Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
	Module catalogue here.	Academic Calendar	Students who stay in Meiji accommodation will be required to pay the whole rent for their first semester 5 months prior to arrival. Students who are staying for a year are required to pay for the second semester after arrival, prior to the start of the second semester. This is non refundable.	Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
Miyazaki International College, Miyazaki	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1: Early October to late February	Rent ¥3,000/ month	Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
	24 to 32 credits per year	Semester 2: Early March to late July	To learn more about housing options, visit the Miyazaki International College housing pages.	Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
	Module catalogue here.	Academic Calendar		Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
Nagoya University of Foreign Studies, Nagoya	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1: Early September to late March	All international students live in Nagoya University dormitories.	Application and maintenance fee: ￥10,000 (upon move-in only, Non-refundable)
	24 to 32 credits per year	Semester 2: Early April to early August	For more information, visit the Nagoya University of Foreign Studies housing page.	Rental Bedding: Available (￥6,000+tax/once only)
	Module catalogue here.	Academic Calendar	Rent: ¥35, 000 per month	Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
				Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
				Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
				Textbooks: ¥ 15,000- ¥30,000
				Food: ¥ 30,000 - ¥ 50,000
				Others (books, travel, medical, etc.): ¥ 30,000 - ¥ 50,000 (varies depending on your lifestyle)
Okayama University. Okayama	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1: Early October to late February	Students will live in on-campus accommodation - the International Student Shared House.	Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
	24 to 32 credits per year	Semester 2: Early April to late August	The monthly rent and utility fee vary by dormitory: ¥ 14,000 ~ ¥ 23,000	Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
	Module catalogue here.	Academic Calendar	For details, visit Okayama University's website.	Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
				Estimated expenses:
				Utilities: ¥7,800
				Food: ¥30,000
Rikkyo University, Tokyo	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1: Early September until early February	Rikkyo University offers international students accommodation in 5 dormitories which are provided by external contractors.	Average monthly living cost:
	24 to 32 credits per year	Semester 2: Late March until early August	All the rooms are single and furnished. Prices vary and fees will be charged per semester.	Rent and utilities: ¥55,000
	Module catalogue here.	Academic Calendar	Rent approx: ¥270,000 - ¥510,000 /semester	Food: ¥ 27,000
			Certain dormitories include a meal plan and will be more expensive: approximately ¥680,000	Books and other school supplies: ¥ 8,000
			Visit the Rikkyo University housing pages for more information.	Healthcare: ¥ 2, 000
				Transportation: ¥ 5,000
				Mobile phone/Internet fees: ¥8,000
				Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
				Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
				Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University, Beppu	All exchange students must register for 14 credits minimum throughout the entire semester.	Semester 1: Late September until early February	Students must live in off-campus university accommodation.	Average monthly costs:
	Module catalogue here.	Semester 2: Mid- March until early August	Approximately ¥600,000 per academic year and must be paid prior to arrival.	Food and meals: ¥30,00 - ¥40,000
			You can find more information about student accommodation on the APU website.	Academic Expenses: ¥10,000 - ¥20,000
				Transportation: ¥45,000 - ¥75,000 per semester (Depends on whether students choose to use bus tickets or purchase a bus pass)
				Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
				Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
				Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
Seijo University, Tokyo	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1:	International students at Seijo University will be assigned accommodation in the off-campus dormitory called Amista Minami-Karasuyama.	Meal plan (optional, 3 a day): ¥ 30,000per month
	24 to 32 credits per year	1 September to 31 January	Rent is around ¥500,000 for five months.	Bus pass around ¥ 8,000 per month
	Module catalogue here.	Semester 2: 8 April to 31 July		Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
		Academic Calendar		Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
				Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1: Late August to late December	Accommodation is available both on campus and off campus. fees vary but range between ¥38,000 – ¥65,000	Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
	24 to 32 credits per year	Semester 2: Early January to early June		Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
	Module catalogue here.	Academic Calendar		Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
				Bedding rental fee: ¥20,000 - ¥25,740/ two semesters
				Initial cleaning fee: ¥10,000 - ¥15,000
				Off campus accommodation:
				Utilities ¥9,900/ month
				Internet: ¥550/ month
				Entrance fee: ¥50,000 (one time only)
				Maintenance fee: ¥3,000 (one time only)
Sophia University, Tokyo	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1: Mid- September to the end of January	Sophia University offers a range of accommodation options.	Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
	24 to 32 credits per year	Semester 2: Early April to the end of August	Prices range from ¥520,000 - ¥1730,620.	Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
	Module catalogue here.		These prices often include optional bedding, entrance fee, utilities.	Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
				Estimated expenses
				Commuter pass: ¥5,000- 10,000 / month
				Meals: ¥30,000 – ¥60,000/month
				Textbooks: ¥30,000 - ¥50,000 /semester
				Personal expenses: ¥20,000/ month
Toyo University, Tokyo	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1: Early September until late January	Accommodation fees vary: ¥51,000 - ¥108,000	Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
	24 to 32 credits per year	Semester 2: Mid- March until early August	Initial dormitory fee: ¥50,00	Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
	Module catalogue here.	Academic Calendar	Some dormitories include a meal plan.	Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
				Bedding rental fee: ¥2,500/month
				Estimated Monthly Costs:
				Meal expenses: ¥ 30, 000 ¥ 50,000
				SIM card fee: about ¥ 3,000
				Other (transportation, entertainment expenses, etc.): ¥ 5,000
University of the Ryukyus, Okinawa	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1: October – March	A range of on campus accommodation.	Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
	24 to 32 credits per year	Semester 2: April – September	Prices vary between ¥10, 000 - ¥25,000/ month	Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
	Module catalogue here.	For a full list of academic dates, visit the University of the Ryukyus academic calendar.	Maintenace fee: ¥3,000 - ¥9,400/ month	Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
University of Shiga Prefecture, Shiga	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1: Late September until late March	Off campus university accommodation is provided.	Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
	24 to 32 credits per year	Semester 2: Early April until late September	Prices range from ¥ 144,000 to ¥ 270,000 per semester.	Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
	Module catalogue here.	Academic Calendar	Refundable deposit: ¥20,000	Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
			For more information, visit the University of Shiga Prefecture accommodation pages.	Estimated Monthly Costs:
				Food: ¥30,000
Yamagata University, Yamagata	12 to 16 credits per semester	Semester 1: Early October until late March	University accommodation is available off campus. prices vary from ¥10,000 - ¥20,000.	Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year
	24 to 32 credits per year	Semester 2: Early April until late September	A one-off security deposit will also need to be paid: ¥30,000 - ¥45,000	Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year
	Module catalogue here.	Academic Calendar	Students who do not stay in university will be helped to find a room:	Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year
			Furnished room: ¥50,000 to ¥70,000	Bedding: ¥14,200/ year
			Furnished room with bath and toilet: ¥30,000 to ¥50,000
			Room with shared bath and toilet: ¥15,000 to ¥20,000

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