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Living at Hiroshima University

Required Admission Expenses

International students must pay the following application, admission, and tuition charges before entering the University:

(as of April 2011)

Status		Application Fee	Admission	Tuition
Undergraduate Student	Bachelor	17,000 yen	282,000 yen	535,800 yen (per year)
Graduate Student	Master	30,000 yen	282,000 yen	535,800 yen (per year)
Graduate Student	Doctor	30,000 yen	282,000 yen	535,800 yen (per year)
Non-Degree Student	Auditing Student	9,800 yen	28,200 yen	14,800 yen (per unit)
Non-Degree Student	Research Student	9,800 yen	84,600 yen	29,700 yen (per month) *

(If tuition is revised while you are a student, you will pay tuition after the revision.)
*Research Fees are to be paid every 6 months.

Living Expenses

The average monthly living expenses, including school expenses of international students are as follows:

Average monthly expenses of international students, by region
(Unit :Yen)

Hokkaido	Tohoku	Kanto	Chubu	Kinki	Chugoku	Shikoku	Kyushu	Tokyo	National Average
114,000	110,000	154,000	127,000	134,000	118,000	111,000	114,000	160,000	138,000

*Hiroshima Prefecture is in the Chugoku Region.

Itemaized list
(Unit: Yen)

Study & Research		Commuting	Food	Housing Expenses	Electricity, Gas & Water	Insurance & Medical	Hobbies & Entertainment	Miscellaneous	Balance
Tuition Fees	Outside Tuition Fees
51,000	9,000	7,000	26,000	34,000	8,000	3,000	8,000	12,000	12,000

Source: "Lifestyle Survey of Privately Financed International Students" by JASSO, August 2010

Accommodation Facilities

Hiroshima University operates the student dormitories (Hiroshima University International House and Ikenoue Student Dormitory), which provide lodging facilities for students. However, accommodation is limited, and over half of our international students live in private apartments.

HU International Student Housing (May 1, 2010)

HU International Student Housing (November 1, 2007)

(1) University Dorms
HU offers two types of dorms to students: the International House and Ikenoue Dormitory. Current HU international students as well as international students who have been accepted to HU can apply. Those who wish to apply prior to university entrance must consult with their academic supervisor. The number of applicants varies with the application period.

The Hiroshima University International House (Higashi-Hiroshima City, Kagamiyama 2-457)
Established by Hiroshima University for the dual purposes of providing a place to live for international students and promoting international exchange.

International House Page

	Single	Married Couple	Family
Room	Western-style 1K(13.3m²)	Western-syle 1DK (44.5m²)	Western-style 2DK (57.5m²)
Number Available	60 rooms	5 rooms	5 rooms
Rent	5,900yen	9,500yen	14,200yen
Management Fee	2,700yen	3,000yen	3,300yen
Deposit	25,000yen	35,000yen	45,000yen

	Single	Married Couple	Family
Attached Furniture, etc.	Unit bath, bed, dresser, bookshelf, desk, chair, cupboard, A/C unit, refrigerator, etc.	Unit bath, bed, dresser, bookshelf, desk, chair, cupboard, A/C unit, refrigerator, reception set, dish set, washing machine, etc.	Unit bath, bed, dresser, bookshelf, desk, chair, cupboard, A/C unit, refrigerator, reception set, dish set, washing machine, bunk bed, children's desk, etc.

Ikenoue Student Dormitory (Higashi-Hiroshima City, Kagamiyama 2-812-62)
Ikenoue was founded for the dual purposes of providing appropriate housing to students and giving students the chance to experience student life as a sensible citizen. To promote mutual understanding and international exchange, the dorm is offered to both Japanese and international students.

Ikenoue Student Dormitory

	Type-B Men's Dorms	Type-D Women's Dorms	Type-A1 Men's Dorms	Type-A2 Men's Dorms	Type-C New Student's Dorms
Rooms	Western-style (12m²)	Western-style (12m²)	Western-style (10m²)	Western-style 10m²)	Western-style (14m²)
Number Available	100 rooms （50 for Int'l Students）	200 rooms (50 for Int'l Students)	220 rooms (20 for Int'l Students)	96 rooms (10 for Int'l Students)	100 rooms (50 for Int'; Students)
Rent	4,700yen	4,700yen	4,300yen	7,500yen	15,000yen
Utility and Maintenance Fee	About 13,000yen	About 13,000yen	About 10,000yen	About 15,000 yen	About 15,000yen
Deposit	15,000yen	15,000yen	15,000yen	15,000yen	15,000yen
Attached Furniture, etc.	Bed, desk, chair, bookshelf, A/C and Heating Unit, bathroom (Western-style), etc	Bed, desk, chair, bookshelf, A/C and Heating Unit, bathroom (Western-style), etc	Bed, desk, chair, dresser, A/C and Heating Unit, etc	Bed, desk, chair, locker, telephone, TV jack, mini-kitchen, screen	Bed, desk, chair, telephone, TV terminal, A/C and Heating Unit, bathub, bathroom (Western-style), Small kitchen etc
Shared Facilities	Lounge, Multipurpose Room, Laundry Rooms, Dining Room, Shower Facilities (1 on each floor)	Lounge, Multipurpose Room, Laundry Rooms, Dining Room, Shower Facilities (1 on each floor)	Dining Room, Shower Facilities, Bathroom, Sink (1 on each floor) (Laundry Room are divided)	Multipurpose Room, Laundry Room, Shower Facilities, Bathroom	Multipurpose Room, Laundry Rooms etc

(2) Public Housing Off-Campus

Sun Square Higashi-Hiroshima　(Higashi-Hiroshima City, Saijo Nishihonmachi 28-6)
Sun Square Higashi-Hiroshima was established as a joint effort of Hiroshima Prefecture and Higashi-Hiroshima City, and built by the Hiroshima Prefectural Housing Corporation for the dual purposes of providing foreigners with a comfortable place to live, as well as to promote exchanges between international students and Japanese students and citizens. Current international students, as well as international students who have been accepted to HU can apply. At the request of the Hiroshima Prefectural Housing Corporation, HU provides application information to each faculty at the university. Those who wish to apply prior to university entrance must consult with their academic supervisor. The number of applicants varies with the application period.

	Single	Family
Room	Western-style 1K (17.46m²)	Western-style 1K (35.31m²)
Number Available	80 rooms	20 rooms
Rent	20,000yen	35,000yen
Maintenance Fee	2,500yen	3,500yen
Furniture Usage Fee	1,000yen	1,000yen
Key Money	60,000yen	105,000yen
Attached Furniture	Desk, chair, bookshelf, bed, A/C and heating unit, refrigerator, etc.	Desk, chair, bookshelf, dresser, bed, shelves, plates, cupboards, refrigerator, etc.

Other international students housing are listed below.

Hiroshima City International House, Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation
(1-1 Nishi-kojinga-machi, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City)

Hiroshima International House, JASSO Chugoku and Shikoku Bureau, Chugoku Office
(9-3 Hirose-kitamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City)

(3) Private Apartments
- Higashi-Hiroshima City: Most rooms include a kitchen, bath, and bathroom; rent ranges from 25,000yen to 50,000yen per month.

- Hiroshima City: Bare-bones rooms and rooms with baths, kitchens, and bathrooms available. Rent depends on the size of the
room, maintenance, etc (ranges from 30,000yen to 80,000yen per month).

In Japan, it is customary to pay key money, deposit money, broker's commission as well as a month of rent upfront when signing the lease. We advise you to bring at least 4 to 6 months rent when going to finalize the contract.

* Usually in Japan a guarantor is required when renting a private apartment. Hiroshima University has a system of issuing "Apartment Tenancy Guarantee Certificates" and becoming a guarantor for international students wishing to rent an apartment. Students wishing to obtain an "Apartment Tenancy Guarantee Certificates" are required to obtain "Comprehensive Reters' Insurance for Foreign Students" provided by the Japan Educational Exchanges and Sevices (JEES) or insurance equivalent to this before a certificate can be issued. A student who wants to know details is advised to inquire at the International Student Exchange Group (Student Plaza 3F).