Oikoshi Residence Hall

Hirasuna Residence Hall

Short Stay House

Student
Residence
Guide
Global Village

April, 2024

University of Tsukuba

Residence Halls Outline○What are the University of Tsukuba’s residence halls?
The residence halls were built with the intention of providing students with a superb learning environment while enablingthem to experience living as independent members of the public.
Furthermore, since April 2016 the University started to run the Short Stay House, and from April 2017 thehouse-share-type Global Village, which focuses on international interaction and was built to encourage theinternationalization of the campus.

○This is what make the residence halls so attractive!
- The rental costs are slightly lower than private apartments located in the vicinity (as the University pays the basic tariff
for your utility costs you only have to pay the amount you actually use!)- As they are located on-campus you are never far from where your next lecture will be held.
- You’ll be living with other University of Tsukuba students so it’s easy to make friends! You can make groups of friends
regardless of your school or college!
- There’s a residence halls festival (the Yadokari Festival) held each May, which provides a lively time for those entering
the halls!

○How big are the residence halls?
The residence halls are the largest of all national universities in Japan, with 3,821 rooms spread across four areas.
In recent years, the older buildings were closed and Global Village was established to encourage the internationalizationof the campus.
【Residence hall data for the academic year 2023】
Area

Hirasuna

Oikoshi

Ichinoya(regular)No. of buildings

6

17

18

5

8

No. of rooms

694

953

902

120

478

Residence hall

Ichinoya(family size)

Ichinoya(short stay)

GlobalVillage

Total

3

11

68

174

500

3,821

Kasuga**The numbers for the Kasuga area include four family/couple rooms○Reliable administration offices
The day-to-day management of the residence

Tsukuba Gakuto Shikin
Foundation (T.G.S.F.)

Hirasuna, Oikoshi, and Ichinoya Community Centersand 1st floor of Kasuga Residence Hall No.1.

halls is conducted by administration officesthat are located in each of the areas, and thoseliving in the halls are welcome to speak withstaff at any of the offices about any troubles

Tsukuba Global
Academic Service

they may be experiencing.

Short Stay House (Ichinoya area)
1st floor of Ichinoya Residence Hall No. 35
Global Village (Hirasuna area)
1st floor of Community Station○Who can stay in the residence halls and for how long?
- Basically only students of the University of Tsukuba can move into the residence halls (students on leave of absencecannot in principle be accommodated)- Consideration is paid towards accommodating in regular single rooms for students newly entering a school andoverseas students on a prioritized basis. (A little over 40% of newly enrolling students move into the residence halls
every year.)- The type of room provided to students may vary according to student category, years of study at the University, room
availability, time of moving in and so on. For further details, please consult the persons-in-charge of student residencehalls in the Division of Student Welfare.
- Students are able to reside until March 31 of the academic year in which they move in (March 31 of the academic year
after the year they move in in the case of the Global Village).
- Those wishing to continue to live in the residence halls after their term of occupancy expires must complete theapplication form by following the procedure explained on the notice posted at the end of October. When the occupancy
quota is oversubscribed the applicants allotted accommodation will be decided by drawing lots. (Those who have notpaid their residence charges and other requisite costs by the designated time will not be allowed to apply.)○For inquiries about student residence halls please use the following contact point.
Division of Student Welfare (Welfare and Housing team), Department of Student Affairs, University of Tsukuba

Tel: 029-853-2265 or 029-853-2266
Email: gakuseisyukusya@un.tsukuba.ac.jp1Communal facilities at residence halls○Communal facilities at residence halls【Security】- Entrance security system
To protect residents and prevent crime, the security system is installed at the entrance of each residential building,
PIN number security system in the OIKOSHI and HIRASUNA areas, IC tag system in the ICHINOYA and KASUGA
areas. Only residents can enter the building.
- Security camera
In order to prevent the intrusion of suspicious persons, security cameras are installed outside the buildings.
【Facilities in the residence halls】- Facilities in rooms
Facilities vary according to the type of room. Please refer to the plans for more details.
Facilities in all rooms

OutlineBedding▶Six-item set comprising a quilt, mattress pad, sheets, pillow, pillow cover and quilt cover▶It is possible to exchange the items for clean ones around once every 10 days at the linen
room▶The costs are included in the residence fees except in the cases of certain rooms (such as familyrooms)▶Panel heater▶Heaters can be used between 06:00 and 08:00 and 17:00 to 23:00 from lateNovember to early March (06:00 to 10:00 and 15:00 to 22:00 on holidays)

Heating▶Air conditioners are not installed, but it is possible to enter into a leasing agreement for
one at the electronic goods stores in Ichinoya, Oikoshi and Hirasuna Community
Centers.
▶In certain rooms (such as those in the Global Village) air conditioners for both coolingand heating are installed instead of panel heaters.

Internetenvironment▶All rooms are equipped with an optical line and wireless LAN▶There is no need for residents to enter an agreement with a provider▶Round-the-clock support available from specialists▶Free of charge- Residence hall facilities
The facilities in the Standard single room that account for the majority of residence halls are as follows.
Communal facilities
Communal kitchen

Outline▶In several locations in each residence hall▶Enables preparation of simple meals with gas stove, sink and water heater

Laundry room

▶Coin-laundry washing machines and tumble driers available for use

Showers▶Coin-operated showers are available for use in each residence hallToilets▶Located on each floor (the number of floors with restrooms may vary in halls whererooms have their own restroom)2

Communal facilities at residence halls○Main facilities in joint use student accommodation
Place

Shop etc.

Hirasuna
Community Center

OikoshiCommunity Center

10:00 to 18:00 (Mon to Fri)
10:00 to 17:00 (Sat)029-858-1239

Barber shop

9:00 to 17:00 (Mon to Fri)
9:00 to 13:00 (Sat)Closed on 3rd Monday of each month029-858-0801

Communal baths

18:00 to 23:00 (Mon to Fri)029-824-2211

Electrical appliances
store

10:00 to 18:00 (Mon to Fri)
10:00 to 17:00 (Sat)029-858-0106

09:00 to 20:00

029-856-2022

Electrical appliances
stores

10:00 to 18:00 (Mon to Fri)
10:00 to 17:00 (Sat)029-861-1567

Barber shop

11:30 to 16:30 (Mon to Fri)
Reservation required (Sat)Closed on 3rd Wednesday of eachmonth029-858-1052

Dining hall

10:30 to 13:30 (Mon to Fri)029-852-0977(convenience store)

Community Center

KasugaWelfare Facilities

Telephone number

Electrical appliances
store

Food and daily items

IchinoyaOpening hours○Telephone number for each administration office

Administration officeTelephone number

Hirasuna Administration Office(2nd floor of Hirasuna Community Center)

TEL : 029-858-0131

Oikoshi Administration Office(2nd floor of Oikoshi Community Center)

TEL : 029-858-0132

Ichinoya Administration Office(2nd floor of Ichinoya Community Center)

TEL : 029-858-0133

Kasuga Administration Office(1st floor of Kasuga Residence Hall No. 1)

TEL : 029-859-1193

Short Stat House Administration Office(1st floor of Ichinoya Residence Hall No. 35)

TEL : 029-856-7220

Global Village Administration Office(1st floor of Daiwa Lease Community Station)

TEL : 029-896-5281

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Vent hole
Desk

Panel heater

Residence Halls / Rooms○ Standard Single (Renovated)(Approx. 10m2)
Wash basin
LAN port

Chair

Bed
Hole for air
conditioner
hose/mini
ventilator

Use charges

Room fittings① Desk ② Chair ③ Bed (with mattress)④ Fittings and equipment guide

Deposit30,000 yen

Residence charges

19,410 yen per month

Utility charges

Occupants are charged every three months
only for the amount of electricity they use.
Basic charge is covered by the University!

Cleaning charges

7,700 yen (this sum will be subtracted fromyour deposit upon moving out)

*This type of room is used mainly by undergraduate freshmen*The size and shape of rooms varies from one building/room to another
LAN port○ Standard Single (Renovated)(Kasuga) (Approx. 10m2)

Electricity
outlet andTV sockets

Panel heater

Bed

Chair

SwitchDesk

Electric outlet

Use charges

Room fittings① Desk ② Chair ③ Bed (with mattress)④ Fittings and equipment guide

Hole for air
conditioner hose/outlet for
air conditioner

Deposit30,000 yen

Residence charges

19,615 yen per month

Utility charges

Occupants are charged every three months
only for the amount of electricity they use.
Basic charge is covered by the University!

Cleaning charges

7,700 yen (this sum will be subtracted fromyour deposit upon moving out)

*This type of room is used mainly by undergraduate freshmen○ Standard Single (Non-Renovated)(Approx. 10m2)

Vent hole

LAN port

Chair

Panel heater

Desk
Wash basin

Bed
Hole for air
conditioner
hose/mini
ventilator

Use charges

Room fittings① Desk ② Chair ③ Bed (with mattress)④ Fittings and equipment guide

Deposit30,000 yen

Residence charges

15,380 yen per month

Utility charges

Occupants are charged every three months
only for the amount of electricity they use.
Basic charge is covered by the University!

Cleaning charges

7,700 yen (this sum will be subtracted fromyour deposit upon moving out)

*This type of room is used mainly by international students*The size and shape of rooms varies from one building/room to another4

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BoilerAir conditioner

Bathtub/
showerPrefabricated bath

Wash
basin
ToiletBalconyBed

Refrigirator
space

Kitchenette*Photographs are of Residence Halls No. 26 and 27

Room facilities
Kitchenette (induction heat cooktop for ResidenceHall No. 25, and electric cooktop for Residence Halls No.
26 and 27), prefabricated bath, and balcony

Room fittings
ResidenceHall
No. 25① Desk with draws ② Revolving chair③ Bed (with mattress) ④ Shoe storage
space ⑤ Air conditioner ⑥ Shelving Unit
⑦ Fittings and equipment guide

ResidenceHalls
No. 26and 27① Single pedestal desk ② Revolving chair③ Bed (with mattress) ④ Bookshelf⑤ Chest of drawers ⑥ Shoe storage space⑦ Shelving Unit ⑧ Desk lamp ⑨ Air
conditioner ⑩ Fittings and equipment guide

Chair
Shoe
storage
space

Chest ofdrawers

Desk

Bookshelf

Use charges
Deposit30,000 yen

Residence charges

31,170 yen per month

Utility charges

Occupants are charged every three months only for theamount of electricity, gas, tap water and sewage water
they use. Basic charge is covered by the University!

Cleaning charges

10,450 yen (this sum will be subtracted from yourdeposit upon moving out)

*This type of room is used mainly by students taking special programs*The size and shape of rooms varies from one building/room to another

Desk

Toilet

Chair

Sink

Balcony

Panel heater

Ventilator○ Twin Room for Single Use(Ichinoya Residence Halls No. 10 to 16)(Approx. 30m2)

Entrance
Desk lamp

Residence Halls / Rooms○ Oikoshi Minami (Oikoshi Residence Halls
No. 25 to 27) (Approx. 16m2)

LAN port
Bed

Entrance

Use charges
Room facilities
Separate toilet, wash basin, ventilator, and balcony

Deposit30,000 yen

Residence charges

23,670 yen per month

Utility charges

Occupants are charged every three months only forthe amount of electricity they use.
Basic charge is covered by the University!

Cleaning charges

14,300 yen (this sum will be subtracted from yourdeposit upon moving out)

Room fittings① Desk ② Chair ③ Bed (with mattress)④ Fittings and equipment guide*This type of room is used mainly by undergraduate and graduate students*The size and shape of rooms varies from one building/room to another○ Kasuga International Student Building(Kasuga Residence Hall No. 3)(Approx. 18m2)

Air conditioner

Chair

Bed

Desk

Prefabricated bathbalcony

Entrance

Dining chair
Diningtable

Shoe
storage
space

Kitchencupboard

Wardrobe

Room facilities
Prefabricated bath, cooking facilities, balcony

Room fittings① Study desk (with shelves and lighting) ② Chair③ Bed (with mattress) ④ Wardrobe⑤ Shoe storage space ⑥ Kitchen cupboard⑦ Dining table ⑧ Dining chair ⑨ Gas cooktop⑩ Air conditioner⑪ Fittings and equipment guide

Use charges
Deposit30,000 yen

Residence charges

23,711 yen per month

Utility charges

Occupants are charged every three months only for theamount of electricity, gas, tap water and sewage water
they use. Basic charge is covered by the University!

Cleaning charges

10,450 yen (this sum will be subtracted from yourdeposit upon moving out)

OthersBedding sets are not included in room fittings.
(Bedding sets are not included in resident charges)*This type of room is used by international students in the Kasuga area5Residence Halls / Rooms○ Short Stay House (Ichinoya Residence Halls No. 6 and 8) (Approx. 7 - 10m2)
Refrigerator

Shelves

Air conditioner
Desk

Mini
ventilator

Wash basin
Chair

LAN port

Bed

Room facilities
Vent hole

Mini ventilator
Room fittings① Desk ② Chair ③ Bed ④ Refrigerator⑤ Air conditioner ⑥ Shelves ⑦ Desk lamp
⑧ Curtains
Communal facilities in Short Stay House① Toilets (Western-style) ② Kitchen③ Laundry room (coin-operated machines)④ Showers (coin-operated)

Use charges
Deposit30,000 yen

Residence charges

23,800 yen per month

Utility charges

Occupants are charged every months only forthe amount of electricity they use.
Basic charge is covered by the University!

Cleaning charges

Cleaning charges will be subtracted from yourdeposit upon moving out.
(Charges differ according to length of occupancy)*The size and shape of rooms varies from one building/room to another○ Short Stay House (Ichinoya Residence Halls No.31 to 33) (Approx. 30m2)
Air conditioner

Balcony

Wall clock

Washing machine
installation point

Chair

Shower stall

Desk
Kitchenette
LAN port
Refrigerator

ToiletBed

Room facilities
Shelves

Separate toilet, kitchenette, shower stall, ventilator,and balcony
Room fittings① Desk ② Chair ③ Bed ④ Refrigerator⑤ Air conditioner ⑥ Shelves ⑦ Desk lamp
⑧ Wall clock ⑨ Curtains
Communal facilities in Short Stay House(Ichinoya Residence Halls No. 31 to 33)
1st floor: Laundry room (coin-operated machines),common room

Use charges
Deposit30,000 yen

Residence charges

44,000 yen per month

Utility charges

Occupants are charged every months only forthe amount of electricity, gas, tap water andsewage water they use. Basic charge is coveredby the University!

Cleaning charges will be subtracted from your
Cleaning charges deposit upon moving out.
(Charges differ according to length of occupancy)*The size and shape of rooms varies from one building/room to another*These types of room were refurbished during 2016 and 20176

Refrigerator

Shelves

Kitchenette

Showerstall

ToiletDesk

LAN port

Chair

Air conditioner

Residence Halls / Rooms○ Short Stay House (Ichinoya Residence Halls No. 34 and 35) (Approx. 14m2)

Balcony

Bed

Communal facilities in Short Stay House(Ichinoya Residence Halls No. 34 and 35)① Laundry room (coin-operated machines) (1st to 4th floors)② Common room (2nd to 4th floors)
Use charges

Room facilities
Separate toilet, kitchenette, shower stall, andbalcony
Room fittings

Deposit30,000 yen

Residence charges

36,100 yen per month

Utility charges

Occupants are charged every months only for theamount of electricity, gas, tap water and sewage water
they use. Basic charge is covered by the University!

Cleaning charges will be subtracted from your
Cleaning charges deposit upon moving out.
(Charges differ according to length of occupancy)① Desk ② Chair ③ Bed ④ Refrigerator⑤ Air conditioner ⑥ Shelves ⑦ Desk lamp
⑧ Wall clock ⑨ Curtains*The size and shape of rooms varies from one building/room to another*This type of room was refurbished in 2016

○ Short Stay House (Ichinoya Residence Hall No. 38) (Approx. 13m2)
Refrigerator

Desk

Kitchenette

Air conditioner

Chair

LAN port

Balcony

Shower stall and toilet
Bed

Shelves

Communal facilities in Short Stay House(Ichinoya Residence Hall No. 38)① Laundry room (coin-operated machines) (1st to 4th floors)② Common room (1st floor)
Room facilities
kitchenette, shower stall and toilet, and balcony

Room fittings① Desk ② Chair ③ Bed ④ Refrigerator⑤ Air conditioner ⑥ Shelves ⑦ Desk lamp
⑧ Wall clock ⑨ Curtains

Use charges
Deposit30,000 yen

Residence charges

30,600 yen per month

Utility charges

Occupants are charged every months only for theamount of electricity, gas, tap water and sewage water
they use. Basic charge is covered by the University!

Cleaning charges will be subtracted from your
Cleaning charges deposit upon moving out.
(Charges differ according to length of occupancy)*The size and shape of rooms varies from one building/room to another7

Global Village Outline○Global Village
The Global Village provides house-share-type accommodation for a mixture of both domestic students and international
students in a manner that has not been available before at the University, and has been designed with the aim of making
it a place where students can mingle with people from other countries and polish their sense of internationalism.
Room type

Residence charges/
utility charges

Individual rooms

Unit Communal LDK(living room, dining room,
kitchen)Unit communal facilities

House-share-type accommodation for a mixture of domestic and international students(5 people per unit). Divided into male and female units.
Monthly residence charges: 35,800 yen
Utility charges: Occupants will be charged monthly for the amount used in unit communal
LDKs and individual rooms.
For electricity, each occupant will be charged for the amount actually used in theirindividual room. For utility charges other than electricity, each occupant will becharged the total amount used in all rooms in the unit divided equally by all the unit
occupants.
Deposit: 30,000 yen is required when moving in (this will be used for cleaning after moving
out and any unpaid charges).
Size: approx.10m2 (around 6 tatami mats)Fittings: desk, chair, bed, air conditioner, curtains, bookshelf, full-length mirror, wall clock,LED desk lamp, wireless LAN.
Size: approx. 18.45m2 (around 10.5 tatami mats).
Fittings: kitchen, refrigerator, microwave oven, dining table and chairs, kitchen cupboard,
curtains, wall clock.
Toilets in two locations and communal shower stall.

Security

Triple security through lockable doors at building entrance, unit entrance and individual rooms’
doors. The surroundings of the buildings are monitored by TV surveillance cameras.

Other matters

There are events to promote interaction with international students.
There is a laundry room in the Global Village with washing machines and tumble driers(fee-based).
It is possible to use the Community Station in the Village enabling the use of delivery
boxes, study rooms, communal kitchen and mediation room.

Balcony

Showerstall

Air conditioner

Changing
room
Bed

Desk
Chair
Book
shelf

Individual room

Individualroom

Refrigerator
Shoe storage space

UP

Wash
room

LDK

Entrance

Communal
corridor

Shoe storage space

ToiletCorridor

Individualroom

Individual
room

Book
shelf

Unit communal LDK

Desk

Bed

Bed

Book
shelf

Desk

Desk

Chair

Air conditioner

Air conditioner

Balcony

Individual
room

Book
shelf

Chair

Balcony

ToiletIndividual
room

Book
shelf

Bed
Chair

Desk

Bed
Chair

Air conditioner

Balcony

Air conditioner

Balcony

Community Station8

Map symbols
Numbers are the residence hall numbers
Bus stop

Oversize garbage disposal point■ Linen room

Garbage collection point

No entrance for vehicles

N
1
Hirasuna
Gakusei
Shukusha
Mae

Hirasuna
Community Center(Administration Office)Part-time lecturers’
accommodation
facility

A

3

池
6

B

4
Yurinoki-dori Ave.

Map of residence halls and their names on the Hirasuna and Oikoshi areas

A to F are the initial evacuation points in emergencies

Amakubo-ni chome

Hirasuna Residence Halls
Tenniscourt

5
7

Daiwa Lease B
Community
StationA

F

Oikoshi
Gakusei
Shukusha
Mae

12

H

I

K

J

Global Village Administration
Office (1st floor of Daiwa Lease
Community Station)

Global Village
E

C

F

G

D

Oikoshi Residence Halls

Tennis
court

13
14

19
21

18

D

20

Oikoshi Ike

15

16

22

1F
Linen Room

17

23

OikoshiCommunity Center(Administration Office)24
OikoshiShukusha-Higashi

Nurses’ Residence
School ofMedicine andMedical Sciences

25

26

27
Tsukuba Daigaku
Byoin Iriguchi

9Map symbols
Numbers are the residence hall numbers
Bus stop■ Linen room

Garbage collection point

Oversize garbage disposal point
No entrance for vehicles

Gate

A to E are the initial evacuation points in emergencies

N

24
22

18

C

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16

21

17

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Akeb

19

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dori A
shi-o
Higa

23

15
14

12

11

10

13

B

Norin-Gijutsu
CenterD

Ichinoya Gakusei
Shukusha Mae

20

6

7

31

8
5

Suzukake-d

3

4

A

32

ori Ave.

Map of residence halls and their names on the Ichinoya area■／■ Family Residence Halls (No. 6, 8, 31 to 35 and 38 are Short Stay houses)

2

IchinoyaCommunity Center(Administration Office)

1

33
38

Tennis Court

E
37

36

35

34

Short Stay House
Administration Office(1st floor of Ichinoya Residence Hall No. 35)

10Map symbols
Numbers are the residence hall numbers
Bus stop

Oversize garbage disposal point

Garbage collection point

Residence Hall No.1: Administration Office and communal baths
Kasuga Welfare Facilities: Dining hall, Bookshop and stationer

A to C are the initial evacuation points in emergencies

1

Tennis court

KasugaAthletics fieldA

2
KasugaJapanese Archery
Training Hall

Tenniscourt
Innovation Medical
Research Institute

Large-scale algae
cultivation experiment
system facility

KasugaAuditorium

Academic Computing andCommunications Center
Kasuga Satellite

FourthGymnasium
KasugaWelfare Facilities

7A
7C

Tsukuba Daigaku
Kasuga Area Mae

7B
Library on Library andInformation ScienceBN

Map of residence halls and their names on the Kasuga area

Residence Hall No.2: Communal baths

Union of Library andInformation-media
Studies

3

C
Global Guest House

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Administration▷College of Disability Sciences
B Center▷College of Biological Sciences
Tsukuba
B Daigaku Chuo ▷College of Agro-Biological Resource Sciences

B

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Administration Center Area

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University Hall Area

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B

Art and Physical Education Area

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B Gasshukujo (Tsukuba Daigaku Minami)▷School of Health and Physical Sciences▷School of Art and Design

Athletic Field Area

B
B
B
Medical Area
▷School of Medicine▷School of Nursing▷School of
Medical Sciences

B

B

B
B

▷College of Media Arts,
Science and Technology▷College of Knowledge
and Library Sciences

B

B

Oikoshi ResidenceArea

Bri Ave.)Route 408 (Gakuen-Nishi-odo

Kasuga Area

Hirasuna Residence
Area

University ofTsukuba Hospital

B

Kasuga Residence
Area

N

Overall view of campus

B

Tsukuba Center (TX Tsukuba Station)

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