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At Waseda University, there are five types of dormitories:
"Waseda University Dormitories", "Wakeijuku Dormitory","Waseda University International Student Dormitories and Recommended Dormitories", "Espoir Mejiro Student Dormitory" and
"Waseda University International Students Houses for Exchange Program".
* For information regarding "Waseda University Dormitories", "Wakeijuku Dormitory" and "Waseda University International Student Dormitories and Recommended Dormitories", please refer to the Student Affairs Section's student dormitories webpage.
http://www.waseda.jp/student/ryo/ |
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Waseda University International Students Houses for Exchange Program are dormitories only for international students of exchange programs with overseas partner universities. There are Waseda University International Student House, Waseda Hoshien and Nishi Waseda International Students House. All these dormitories are located within walking distance from Waseda Campus and Toyama Campus.
● Waseda University International Student House (Co-ed Dormitory)
● Waseda Hoshien (Co-ed Dormitory)
● Nishi Waseda International Students House (Co-ed Dormitory)
* For information regarding " Waseda University International Student House",
"Waseda Hoshien" and "Nishi Waseda International Students House", please refer to the webpage below.
http://www.waseda.jp/cie/dorm/index.html/ |
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Those who wish to look for their own lodgings, please refer to the followings.
About Private Accommodation |
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| <<Types of Private Accommodation>> |
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●Apartments
This could be room only, or a room equipped with kitchen, bath, and toilet. For a room only, shared facilities of kitchen, bath, and toilet are provided. Most apartments in Japan are built of wood or are prefabricated.
●Mansion (condominiums)
The inside of a mansion is almost the same as an apartment; however, a mansion is usually made of ferro-concrete. Much higher rents are charged in general, compared to apartments.
●Lodgings (Kashima)
Lodging with a Japanese family was once popular among Japanese students. Usually, meals are not provided, the lodger shares the toilet, washing facilities, and sometimes the kitchen and bath with the Japanese family.
●Boarding houses
Boarding is a system similar to lodging, with meals (breakfast and dinner) provided. There are also some boarding houses resembling dormitories called GESYUKUYA-SAN, where a lot of students share housing near the university.
●Homestay
Homestay students live as a member of a Japanese family, usually for a short period. If you wish an extension of the homestay period, you should ask the host family for approval.
<JTB Homestay Japan> |
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| <<Accommodation Charges>> |
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There are great differences in the charge for accommodation in big cities compared to rural areas. Even within a big city, it depends on transportation access or the distance from the center of the city. It goes without saying that the charges vary according to the size and appearance of the room, and the facilities provided.
In Japan, it is customary to pay a lump sum of money before taking up residence, in the form of keymoney (non-returnable) and a deposit, in addition to one month's rent in advance.
●KEYMONEY (non-returnable)
Person renting a house or room in Japan generally pays a certain amount of money to the owner as a gratuity. The amount of money is equivalent to about 2 months' rent. Please note that this money is non-returnable.
●DEPOSIT MONEY
The deposit is paid to the owner as security for any failure to pay the rent and for any damage to the room or the equipment. This is refunded when a tenant leaves the house, unless there is any previous neglect in paying the rent or damage to the room. The amount of money is equivalent to about 1 or 2 months' rent.
●PUBLIC AMENITIES CHARGE
The Public Amenities Charge is sometimes included in the rent. If not, it covers the electricity and water supply charges for areas in common use, the garbage charge, and a charge for the cleaning of the apartment. |
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