| Institution | Module catalogue and required credits | Academic Calendar (approximate dates) | Accommodation Abroad (average costs from September 2025 but may change) | Other costs (average costs from September 2025 but may change) |
| Aichi Shukutoku University, Nagoya |
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| Arranged directly with Aichi Shukutoku University:
iHouse: approximately ¥ 20,000 per month plus maintenance fees. | Electricity bill: monthly usage is approximately ¥1,000 |
| Module catalogue here. |
| You need to pay a deposit of ¥40,000 *refundable pending the condition of the accommodation at the time of moving out. | Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year | |
| Academic Calendar. | Cleaning fee: ¥ 5,000after arrival and ¥ 5,000 when you move out. | Gakkensai (personal accident insurance): approximately ¥1,000 per year | ||
| Maintenance fee: ¥5,000 month. | Futai-Gakuso (comprehensive insurance): approximately ¥1,860 per year | |||
| You can find more information on the Aichi Shukutoku University housing pages. | ||||
| Chiba University, Chiba |
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| Most international students attending Chiba University live in privately rented accommodation. | Japanese National Insurance: approximately ¥20,000 per year |
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| 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. | ||||
| You need to apply for on-campus accommodation or you can find private accommodation through an ICU agent.
On-Campus Housing:, Dormitory Admission Fee, ¥56,000(non-refundable) Dormitory Fee, ¥ 25,750 to ¥51,350 / month
Off-campus housing: ¥45,000 to 85,000/ month
More information on costs can be found on the International Christian University website.
| 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
Living Expenses(including food) approx., ¥ 75,000/month
Books and Supplies approx., ¥ 15,000/ month
Transportation (within Tokyo) approx., ¥ 8,000 month
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Module catalogue here. | Accommodation is offered in dormitories or homestays.
Approximate price of the dormitory: ¥ 50,000 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
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| Accommodation is available within walking distance of the campus.
Initial Fee: ¥ 60,000.
Accommodation fee: ¥ 285,000 per Semester
| The estimated living cost in Kobe is ¥ 80,000 / month not including the accommodation cost.
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
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| Approximately ¥530,000 to ¥1,300,000 per semester.
Information on all student accommodation is available on the Kwansei Gakuin university website.
| Programme fees: ¥55,000 per semester
Food ¥40,000 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
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It is mandatory to live in self-catered university accommodation which is assigned to you automatically.
Rent ¥50,000/ month 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”. | 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 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.
Dormitory fees range from ¥54,000/ month - ¥88,000/ month
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. | 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
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Rent ¥3,000/ month
To learn more about housing options, visit the Miyazaki International College housing pages.
| 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. | |||
| All international students live in Nagoya University dormitories.
For more information, visit the Nagoya University of Foreign Studies housing page.
Rent: ¥35, 000 per month | Application and maintenance fee: ￥10,000 (upon move-in only, Non-refundable)
Rental Bedding: Available (￥6,000+tax/once only)
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)
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| Students will live in on-campus accommodation - the International Student Shared House. The monthly rent and utility fee vary by dormitory: ¥ 14,000 ~ ¥ 23,000
For details, visit Okayama University's website.
| 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
Estimated expenses:
Utilities: ¥7,800 Food: ¥30,000
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| Rikkyo University offers international students accommodation in 5 dormitories which are provided by external contractors.
All the rooms are single and furnished. Prices vary and fees will be charged per semester.
Rent approx: ¥270,000 - ¥510,000 /semester
Certain dormitories include a meal plan and will be more expensive: approximately ¥680,000
Visit the Rikkyo University housing pages for more information.
| Average monthly living cost: Rent and utilities: ¥55,000 Food: ¥ 27,000 Books and other school supplies: ¥ 8,000 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
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All exchange students must register for 14 credits minimum throughout the entire semester.
Module catalogue here. |
| Students must live in off-campus university accommodation.
Approximately ¥600,000 per academic year and must be paid prior to arrival.
You can find more information about student accommodation on the APU website.
| Average monthly costs: Food and meals: ¥30,00 - ¥40,000 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
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International students at Seijo University will be assigned accommodation in the off-campus dormitory called Amista Minami-Karasuyama.
Rent is around ¥500,000 for five months.
| Meal plan (optional, 3 a day): ¥ 30,000per month
Bus pass around ¥ 8,000 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
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Accommodation is available both on campus and off campus. fees vary but range between ¥38,000 – ¥65,000
You can find more information on the Seinan Gakuin accommodation pages. | 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
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)
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| Sophia University offers a range of accommodation options.
Prices range from ¥520,000 - ¥1730,620.
These prices often include optional bedding, entrance fee, utilities.
More information can be found on the Sophia University accommodation pages. | 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 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
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| Accommodation fees vary: ¥51,000 - ¥108,000
Initial dormitory fee: ¥50,00 Some dormitories include a meal plan. | 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
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
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A range of on campus accommodation.
Prices vary between ¥10, 000 - ¥25,000/ month
Maintenace fee: ¥3,000 - ¥9,400/ month
More information can be found on the University of the Ryukyus accommodations page. | 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
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| Off campus university accommodation is provided.
Prices range from ¥ 144,000 to ¥ 270,000 per semester.
Refundable deposit: ¥20,000
For more information, visit the University of Shiga Prefecture accommodation pages.
| 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
Estimated Monthly Costs:
Food: ¥30,000
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| University accommodation is available off campus. prices vary from ¥10,000 - ¥20,000.
A one-off security deposit will also need to be paid: ¥30,000 - ¥45,000
Students who do not stay in university will be helped to find a room: Furnished room: ¥50,000 to ¥70,000 Furnished room with bath and toilet: ¥30,000 to ¥50,000
Room with shared bath and toilet: ¥15,000 to ¥20,000
More information can be found on the Yamagata University accommodation pages. | 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
Bedding: ¥14,200/ year | ||
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