HOMEFour Student Dormitories
YNU provides 4 dormitories with a total of more than 600 rooms for international students. The rent costs between 10,740 and 61,500 yen per month. Some dormitories allow international students to extend their stay for the second year and beyond, and have a limited number of rooms for married couples and families.
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Tokiwadai International Residence
- Commuting Time
- On campus
- Contract Period
- Up to the number of years of study
Share Type
- Number of Rooms, Size
- 112 / 8m2
- Deposit
- ¥55,000 (including tax)
- Monthly Rent
- ¥32,500
- Monthly Management Fee
- ¥6,000
- Monthly Utilities
- ¥13,200 (including tax)
Single Room Type
- Number of Rooms, Size
- 166 / 16m2
- Deposit
- ¥55,000 (including tax)
- Monthly Rent
- ¥43,500
- Monthly Management Fee
- ¥6,000
- Monthly Utilities
- ¥13,200 (including tax)
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Ooka International Residence
- Number of Rooms, Size
- 252 / 12m2
- Commuting Time
- 40 min by subway and foot
- Contract Period
- Up to the number of years of study
- Deposit
- ¥55,000 (including tax)
- Monthly Rent
- ¥33,000
- Monthly Management Fee
- ¥10,000
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Minesawa International Student Dormitory
- Number of Rooms, Size
- 110 / 12m2
- Commuting Time
- 5 min by foot
- Contract Periode
- 1 year
- Deposit
- ¥0
- Monthly Rent
- ¥5,700
- Monthly Management Fee
- ¥5,040
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International Student House
- Number of Rooms, Size
- 128 / 16m2
- Commuting Time
- 40 min by subway and foot
- Contract Period
- 1 year
- Deposit
- ¥0
- Monthly Rent
- ¥5,900
- Monthly Management Fee
- ¥9,190
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Central Library
Open and comfortable environments in the central library guarantee effective reading and studies. With roughly 710,000 books and 1,200 seats, the library is also used as a multi-functional space equipped with a common learning space, a working studio, a media hall, a cafe and other facilities. There are two other libraries on campus: the Social Science Library and the Science and Technology Library.
Student Center
The center provides one-stop services for consultation and applications regarding scholarships, tuition exemption, dormitories, visa renewal, extracurricular activities, exchange programs, job hunting, and so forth. In addition, automated certificate issuing machines are available for obtaining various certificates. Students can also use “Nandemo Sodan Shitsu” (the all-round support service).
Career Support Room
YNU organizes career guidance, company research seminars, a job interview course, company information sessions, and other events for international students who wish to find employment in Japan. Our career support room provides individual career consultation services aside from posting company information sessions and job offers from companies. Refer to this page to find out about employment and further studies for international students.
Cafeterias and Food Shops
There are 2 cafeterias on campus: Cafeteria 1 (Cherche) and Cafeteria 2 (College of Engineering Science Cafeteria), providing nutritious and affordable meals for students and staff members of YNU. Meals can also be bought at a cafe, University Cooperative (CO-OP), a convenience store, and food trucks.
Cultural and Religious Considerations
YNU respects the religious beliefs of its students. CO-OP has a Halal foods section offering pre-cooked meals such as canned soup, pot noodles and retort pouch curry. Also, Cafeteria 2 serves Halal meals. If students want to pray, there is a prayer room available on campus.
University Hall
This welfare facility is available for use by YNU students, staff, and faculty. It has a meeting room, a hall, and Japanese-style rooms that can be used for student club activities, research presentations, music groups, and other activities. It also has a university students' cooperative (CO-OP) that sells books, stationery, and commodities. This facility helps you lead a fulfilling life at university.
Central Park
Outdoor activities such as concerts and theatrical performances by students are held in Central Park. During the university festival, a special stage is set up in the middle where various events take place. On regular days, you can see students eating lunch on the grass and basking in the sun.
Education and Culture Hall
In addition to a large 310-person capacity conference room, it also has a medium-sized conference room and small conference room that can be used for open lectures, symposiums, seminars, and other activities. The Japanese speech contest for international students is also held here. It also contains the YNU Museum.
Information Technology Service Center
To effectively and efficiently promote educational and research activities at YNU, this center provides high-quality IT service and helpful support for service users by introducing a framework for systematic information security management and IT service management. Furthermore, the Center provides education on network, security, and other information-related fields and develops educational materials while conducting cutting-edge IT research directed at creating value for IT services.
Center for Health Service Science
This center provides emergency care in the event of an injury or sudden illness and refers patients to a medical institution when needed. In addition, it also offers mental health consultations from a psychiatrist or counselor, routine health checks twice a year, and health check certificates for job recruitment, applying for further education, or carrying out practical education work.
International Student Center
This center carries out Japanese language and Japanese culture education for international students of the University, runs the short-term study abroad international program, and holds classes for subjects that Japanese students and international students take together. It also offers consultations for international students and consultations and information for Japanese students who want to study abroad.
Student Advisory Service
This is a service for students to freely request advice on points that are difficult or unclear in student life. Staff and specialist faculty can give advice about academics, health, career paths, friends, or any aspect of daily life and will help you think of solutions. Of course, all consultations are strictly confidential. The service is on the second floor of the student center.
Physical Education Facilities
YNU has a gymnasium (with arena, judo hall, kendo hall, dance room, training room), athletic field, baseball field, tennis courts, swimming pool, football field, futsal field, archery field, Japanese archery field, and other athletic facilities. They are mostly used for gym classes in the regular curriculum, but students are actively encouraged to use them for voluntary extracurricular activities, and the exercise facilities and shared club facilities are fully equipped.
Club and Society Activities
Club and society activities are a part of the activities that color university life. At YNU, there are over 40 sports-related groups and 40 cultural groups, and many students including international students actively participate.
Exchange Program
Every year, YNU sends about 50 students to partner universities around the world through exchange programs. International undergraduate and graduate students (except for Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship students) can also participate in such exchanges. Aside from student exchange programs, YNU also organizes various short-term overseas study programs.
Free Japanese Language and Culture Courses
At YNU, any international students can take courses on Japanese language and culture free of charge. Students can study Japanese based on their proficiency level and objectives, as we offer a wide variety of courses in six proficiency levels from beginner to advanced, as well as courses to gain specific skills in conversation, writing, kanji proficiency, etc. These courses are a great way to get to know other international students from various countries and programs.
105 and International Student Lounge
At YNU, student support groups “105” and the “International Student Lounge (ISL)” provide support in studies (proofreading, preparing for exams, etc.) and various procedures at the university. In addition, welcome parties, BBQ parties, international food parties, and many other events are organized to stimulate exchange among international and Japanese students.
International Student Groups
About 1,000 international students from 75 countries are enrolled at YNU. As there are many international student groups, new students can interact with senior international students from the same country or culture. A list of these groups is posted on the website of the International Student Center.
Guidebook for international students
YNU publishes a guidebook with information international students starting life in Japan should have about facilities, systems, procedures related to resident status, accommodation, daily life, what to do in an emergency, and so on.
YNU Connect
The YNU Connect friendship association offers diverse student support through cooperation with alumni active in Japan and other countries, such as career education classes with alumni as guest teachers, contests to plan or develop apps, and discussion meetings for past and current students to interact.
