Housing
Housing at Osaka University is arranged for you before you arrive on campus. Fall and Spring students will stay in a dorm. Summer students have the options to stay in a hotel or homestay.
Dorm
Fall and Spring Housing Only. Please note that placement in a dorm is not guaranteed and you may need to make your own housing arrangements.
Dorm rooms are single occupancy with a shared common room, bathroom, and a small kitchenette. Residents are separated by gender. Students often join social activities organized by residence hall staff, including holiday parties, tea ceremonies, Ikebana classes, and sports events.
Accommodations
- Private bedroom
- Shared bathroom
- On campus
- No meal plan
Live with
- International students
- Local Japanese students
Commute
The commute varies between a 25-minute walk to a 50-minute train ride depending on your dorm and laboratory's locations.
Hotel
Summer Housing Only.
Students will rank their preference between a hotel room or homestay.
Accommodations
- Private bedroom
- Private bathroom
- Off campus
- No meal plan
Live with
- International students
Commute
The commute varies and can be up to 60-minutes by train and/or bus ride.
Homestay
Summer Housing Only.
Students will rank their preference between a hotel room or homestay. A Japanese homestay typically means renting a room in a compact apartment in a tall building. You should expect to communicate almost exclusively in Japanese during your stay, so this is an excellent opportunity to develop your language skills. Many students form close relationships with their homestay families and return for later visits.
Accommodations
- Private or shared bedroom
- Private or shared bathroom
- Off campus
- Meal plan (two meals per day)
Live with
- Local residents
Commute
The commute varies between a 10 to 30-minute walk or 60-minute train and/or bus ride.