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*Housing information for the "Kobe University Visiting Researcher" is available through the related accounting division. The following is for "International Researchers" who do not qualify as the "Kobe University Visiting Researcher".
Kobe University International Residence
Located on Port Island, this residence was built exclusively for international students and researchers in March 1981. In 1986, an annex was built to provide more living spaces and amenities.
The five-story reinforced concrete building houses 22 single rooms, 2 married-couple rooms, and 4 family-type rooms. For details, ask the staff in the General Affairs Section of the appropriate graduate school, school or faculty.
| Single (18.00m2) | 9,000 yen |
| Single (20.10m2) | 9,600 yen |
| Married (40.56m2) | 16,800 yen |
| Family (51.63m2) | 23,100 yen |
| Utilities must be paid by each individual resident | |
Management Fee (charged when moving in)
| Single (18.00m2) | 9,400 yen |
| Single (20.10m2) | 11,500 yen |
| Married (40.56m2) | 16,800 yen |
| Family (51.63m2) | 22,000 yen |
Kobe University International House (Fukae area)
Located within 8 minutes walk northeast from Hanshin Fukae Station. The House was built in 2000 as a residence hall exclusively for foreign researchers and students engaging in research and study at Kobe University. The main purpose was to promote international exchange between foreign and Japanese researchers and students. The House offers two single rooms for single use, two married-couple rooms, and one family room for researchers. For details, please ask the staff at the General Affairs Section of the appropriate graduate school, school, or faculty you belong to.
| Single (24.72m2) | 14,500 yen |
| Married (39.3m2) | 23,100 yen |
| Family (50.50m2) | 28,700 yen |
| Garbage disposal expense | 1,143 yen |
| Utilities must be paid by each individual resident | |
| Single | 31,500 yen |
| Married | 36,750 yen |
| Family | 42,000 yen |
Rent Subsidy System
Kobe University has a rent subsidy system for eligible international researchers who agree to live in one of the private or public-run apartments designated by the University in the event there is no room available in either of the two dormitories (International Residence and International House). Under this system, the University will pay for approximately one half the monthly rent. However, individual resident must pay utilities. For details, ask the staff at the General Affairs Section of the appropriate graduate school, school, or faculty.
Designated Apartments
Green Hills Rokko (for those residing for more than 6 months)
| Rent | Common fee | |
| 1DK (51.37m2) | 55,000 yen | 5,100 yen |
| 3DK (86.70m2) | 117,400 yen | 5,100 yen |
| Utilities must be paid by each individual resident | ||
* Aside from the rent and expenses above, a cleaning charge for restoring the room to its
original state will be charged in advance.
* Common fees include the use of standard rental furniture.
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