The dormitories and residences managed by private organizations for international students. Selection is conducted by screening of application documents and by interview. Due to the popularity of these residences, not all applicants can be accepted.
Hyogo International Students House (Chuo-ku, Kobe)
Eligibility
International students enrolled in universities, junior colleges and special training colleges in Hyogo Prefecture.
*Residential period is less than the shortest term of study (until the end of the semester).
Number of rooms
38 for married couple
159 for single
Rent
[for married couple] ¥35,000 (+admission fee:¥70,000)
[for single] ¥35,000 (+admission fee: ¥35,000)
Application period
As needed
Application Method
Apply through your respective faculty.
Please refer here: INVITATION TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION
Kinoshita Kinen Jigyo Kobe Students’ Dormitory (Chuo-ku, Kobe)*1
Eligibility
International full-time undergraduate and graduate students, except for new students who have recently arrived.
Number of rooms
64 for single male students
80 for single female students
Rent
Gratis
Application period
around Nov.
Application Method
Apply through your respective faculty.
Kinoshita Kinen Jigyo Ashiya Female Residence (Hirata-cho, Ashiya)*1
Eligibility
International full-time undergraduate and graduate students, except for new students who have recently arrived
Number of rooms
8 for single female only
Rent
Gratis
Application period
around Nov.
Application Method
Apply through your respective faculty.
Kinoshita Kinen Jigyo Ashiya-Hama Male Residence (Hirata-cho, Ashiya)*1
Eligibility
International full-time undergraduate and graduate students, except for new students who have recently arrived.
Number of rooms
12 (single male students only)
Rent
Gratis
Application period
around Nov.
Application Method
Apply through your respective faculty.
Kinoshita Kinen Jigyo Koshien Female Residence (Koshien, Nishinomiya)*1
Eligibility
International full-time undergraduate and graduate students, except for new students who have recently arrived.
Number of rooms
18 (for single female students only)
Rent
Gratis
Application period
around Nov.
Application Method
Apply through your respective faculty.
Kinoshita Kinen Jigyo Kobe Scholarship Dormitory (Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe)*1
Eligibility
International full-time undergraduate and graduate students, except for new students who have recently arrived (*Excluding MEXT and Foreign Government Scholarship Students)
Number of rooms
20 (for single male students only / 2 per country)
Rent
¥23,000 (Admission fee: ¥50,000)
Utility fees are at your own expense
Application period
As needed basis
Application Method
Apply at the International Student Exchange Division
Gakushu Shorei Ryo
Eligibility
International undergraduate and graduate students (incl. exchange students) enrolled at Kobe University.
Please see the details here.
Number of rooms
For single students
Rent
¥48,000 (over 91 days)
*incl. 2 meals/day and furnished
Application period
As needed basis
Application Method
Apply at International Student Exchange Division
Application Forms: ≤ 90days, ≥ 91days
*1: A student must have a guarantor.