(1) International House (Kokusai Koryu Kaikan)
On-campus housing for international students and researchers is available.
The residence period is for one year.
Application will be informed at the bulletin boards and homepage. Applications will be held in February(for moving in April) and October(for moving in October).
| Student (Single) | Student (Couple) | Researcher | |
| No. of rooms | 30 | 3 | 3 |
| Monthly Rent | ¥ 5,900 | ¥ 11,900 | ¥ 6,700 |
| Common area charge | ¥ 3,100 | ¥ 4,600 | ¥ 3,100 |
| Cleaning expense (paid upon move-out) | ¥ 5,900 | ¥ 11,900 | ¥ 6,700 |
Room furnishings: toilet, kitchenette, refrigerator, heater, desk, bed
Common Facilities: Shower room (coin operated), Laundry room (coin operated).
Address : 3-18-27 Ueda, Morioka, Iwate, Japan
(2) Dormitories
Iwate University operates four dormitories where international and Japanese students can live together. Jikeiryo, Dohoryo and hokuoryo are for men, Kobairyo is for women. International students wishing to live in these dormitories should have a higher competency in the Japanese language.
Application will be held twice a year, February (starting living from April) and July (starting living from October). Jikeiryo's application is once since it accept move-in in April only.
Application will be posted at bulletin boards and International Center's homepage along with the application for the International House.
| Men' s dorm | Women' s dorm | |||
| Jikeiryo | Dohoryo | Hokuoryo | Kobairyo | |
| No. of rooms | 5 (2-person) | 13 (Single) | 9 (Single) | 15 (Single) |
| Monthly Rent | ¥1 4,000 | |||
| 2 years | 1 year | |||
* Other charges: utilities and a small monthly dormitory activity fee
・Room furnishings : toilet, kitchenette, refrigerator, heater, desk, bed
・Common Facilities : shower room(coin operated), bathroom, laundry room
(coin operated).
●Address:
Jikeiryo/Dohoryo : 3-18-15 Ueda, Morioka, Iwate (In campus)
Hokuoryo/Kobairyo : 4-17-18 Takamatsu, Morioka, Iwate ( a 15-minute walk from campus)
(3) Private Housing
Students can search for private housing at the on-campus student Co-op's division of housing and local real estate. In Japan, before moving into a rental property, the renter needs a joint guarantor and is required to pay a deposit, a possible landlord gratuity, a possible handling charge and one month's rent in advance. Iwate University can serve as a joint guarantor of any international student who decides to buy "Comprehensive Renter's Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan." The average monthly rent in Morioka City is between ¥ 20,000 - ¥ 50,000.
