- For International Students Saitama University International House
Open for Application: September Admission 2023
Saitama University is pleased to offer International House (I-House) residence to the applicants based on
the following requirements.
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, 2023.
2. Someone who does not exceed the standard course duration of the enrolled program as of October 1,2023.
3. Someone who does not plan to take leave of absence from Saitama University as of October 1, 2023.
4. If the applicant has already been residing in Japan before October 1, 2023, 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 20 (Wed), 2023
Date of moving-out：March 4 (Mon), 2024 or August 16 (Fri), 2024

III) Required documents(1) Form 1-1(2) Form A(3) Copy of student ID card or Acceptance Letter from Saitama UniversityIV) Application
1. How to apply
Submit the application documents, titled “【Application】I-House“, by email to the below.
ihouse@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp
2. Application period
From June 19 (Mon), 2023 to July 21 (Fri), 2023
V) Screening
1. Priority is given to the applicants who live outside Japan before October 1, 2023.
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
Middle of August 2023(scheduled)
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, toilet, shower room

Furniture

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

Appliances

Refrigerator, air conditioner(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 chairsAppliances

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

3. Rates & Fees
RoomTypeRent(Monthly)

Administration
Expenses(Monthly)

Reserved fundfor moving out(Monthly)

Room cleaning fees
（Charged whenmoving out）

SINGLE¥12,000¥12,900¥13,000¥37,000～40,000

COUPLE¥24,000¥13,500¥16,000¥55,000～57,000¥71,000～76,000
FAMILY¥30,000¥18,000¥19,000(1) Reserved fund for moving out will be charged for the first 5 months. Lump sum payment is notaccepted.
(2) At the time of moving out, the last utility and the cleaning fee are collected from the Reserved
fund for moving out, but if you and your family members break or defile the room while using it,additional payment may be required to restore the current situation.
(3) Electricity, gas, water and telephone will be charged according to the amount used.
(4) In addition to the above, optional bedding sets rental is available as follows:¥3,700 per month
Bedding sets include: a pillow, a pillowcase, a mattress pad, two bed sheets, a blanket, and acomforter(5) 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”.
4. Even if you stay for one day, you will need to pay the monthly rent. However, when the period ofpermission is less than 15days, the Monthly rent and Administration expenses will be half of each.
5. We do not keep your luggage prior to your check-in day. Please check-in with your luggage.
6. The number of rooms in the International House is limited, and we cannot accept any change ofroom type after the decision has been made unless there are special reasons. If you wish to cancel
the room of I-House, please let us know as soon as possible.
7. Residents are not allowed to enter any other residents’ rooms or let other people into your roomafter 10 PM. No one except the I-House residents may stay overnight in I-House. This includes theresidents’ friends, parents and siblings.
8. If you plan to bring your family to Japan, please think carefully about your application because you
cannot change the type of room after you reside in Japan. If you are considering to bring and livewith your spouse and children together in I-House, please be sure to write on the application form.

CONTACT
Office of International Affairs, Saitama University
E-mail: ryugaku@gr.saitama-u.ac.jp