Saitama University International House
Open for Application: September Admission 2020
Saitama University is pleased to offer International House (I-House) residence to the applicants based on
the following requirements. This application is for those who wish to get a permission to move into I-House,
as well as for those who are currently living in I-House but wish to change the ROOM TYPES.
I) Eligibility requirements
Only applicants who meet all the following criteria will be considered:
1. International students scheduled to enroll at Saitama University as of October 1, 2020.
2. Someone who does not exceed the standard course duration of the enrolled program as of October1,2020.
3. Someone who does not plan to take leave of absence from Saitama University as of October 1,2020.
4. If the applicant has already been residing in Japan before October 2020, he/she must not exceed
the duration of living in I-House for a total of one year. However, someone may apply again only
when his/her academic status changes. (Ex: Doctoral course student may apply again even if
he/she had lived in I-House for one year during his/her Master’s course.)
II) Period of residence
Date of moving-in ：September 16 (Wed), 2020
Date of moving-out：March 5 (Fri), 2021 or August 20 (Fri), 2021
III) Required documents
1. For applicants who wish to move in to I-House(1) Form 1-1(2) Form A(3) Copy of student ID card or Acceptance Letter from Saitama University
2. For current residents who are permitted to live in I-House until March 6, 2021 but wish to change theroom types(1) Form B※Please fill in your relevant information as of October 1, 2020
IV) Application
1. How to apply
Submit the application documents by email. Please contact the Office of International Affairs in case
you do not receive any reply within a week.
Office of International Affairs, Saitama University ryugaku@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp
Title: Application for I-house (your name and Student ID if you have)2. Application period
From July 1 (Wed), 2020 to July 31 (Fri), 2020
It is not possible to apply for both the Special and September Admission of residents.
V) Screening
1. Priority is given to the applicants who live outside Japan before October 2020.
2. As for the applicants who have already lived in Japan, the priority will be given only if they are in their
final academic year of their enrolled programs. Financial situations of the applicants will beconsidered.
3. Someone whose academic status changed is eligible to apply again even if he/she had lived in IHouse for a total of one year. However, the priority will be at the lowest.
VI) Result of application
1. Result due date
End of August 2020
2. Announcement
The result will be sent to the email address written in the application form.
VII) Available rooms
1. Types of rooms
There are 3 types of rooms; SINGLE ROOM (1 room), COUPLE ROOM (1 large room or 2 rooms)
and FAMILY ROOM (3 rooms).
2. Furnishings and appliances(1) SINGLE ROOM (permitted only for applicants)
Equipment

gas stove top (or IH heater in 4th Building), toilet*, shower room*

Furniture

bed, mattress, wardrobe, desk, desk light, chair, curtain, Wi-Fi, cupboard*

Appliances

Refrigerator*, air conditioner*These will be shared in 4th Building.
(2) COUPLE ROOM (permitted for applicants their spouses, and their children)
EquipmentGas stove top, toilet, shower with bathtub

Furniture

2 Beds, 2 mattresses, wardrobe, desk, desk light, chair, book shelf, cupboard, shoecabinet, curtain, chest, dining table, dining chairs

Appliances

refrigerator, air conditioner, washing machine(3) FAMILY ROOM (permitted for applicants, their spouses, and their children)
Equipment

gas stove top, toilet, shower with bathtub

Furniture

2 beds, 2 mattresses, wardrobe, desk, desk light, chair, book shelf, cupboard, shoecabinet, curtain, chest, dining table, dining chairs, double decker bed

Appliances

refrigerator, air conditioner, washing machine

Laundry room (Washing machine: 200yen/use, Drying machine: 100yen/20minutes)
1st building

2 washing machines, 1 drying machine

2nd building

3 washing machines, 2 drying machines

3rd building

4 washing machines, 2 drying machines

4th building

8 washing machines, 4 drying machines

3. Rates & Fees
RoomTypeRent(Monthly)

Administration

Guarantee

Room Cleaning Cost

Expenses

Deposit（Charged when(Monthly)(Monthly)

moving out）

SINGLE¥12,000¥10,500¥12,000¥22,000～24,000

COUPLE¥24,000¥13,500¥14,000¥34,000～38,000

FAMILY¥30,000¥18,000¥16,000¥41,000～51,000(1) Guarantee Deposit will be charged for the first 5 months. Lump sum payment is not accepted.
The balance of your deposit will be refunded after the final payment.
(2) Electricity, gas, water and telephone will be charged according to the amount used. Residents for
4th building: telephone will not be equipped in each room; fixed amount will be charged for electricity,gas and water.
(3) In addition to the above, optional bedding sets rental is available as follows:¥3,600 per month
Bedding sets include: a pillow, a pillowcase, a mattress pad, two bed sheets, a blanket, and acomforter(4) Rates and fees are subject to change.
VIII) Remarks
1. Since the number of rooms is limited, not all applicants will be permitted. Applicants may not request
to choose buildings or types of rooms.
2. The size and layouts of the same room types are different in each building. Once the room isassigned, you may not request for any changes.
3. Regardless of your actual move-in date, the fee will be charged from the move-in date stated in“II) Period of residence”.
Even if you move in from October, half the fee of September will be charged.
4. If the permit period is more than 4 months, you will need to pay the half/full amount of monthly rent
when you move out.
5. We do not keep your luggage prior to your check-in day. Please check-in with your luggage.

CONTACT
Kosuke MUKASA, Haduki MINAMI
Office of International Affairs, Saitama University
TEL : 048-858-3028
E-mail: ryugaku@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp