Housing
Fall and Spring students have the option to stay in a dorm or arrange their own housing. Summer students have the options to stay in a hotel or homestay.
Dorm
Fall and Spring Housing Only.
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.
Osaka University is unable to provide university housing for all exchange students and placement in a dorm is not guaranteed. If you do not receive a space in the dorms, you will have the option to live in a homestay, university affiliated furnished apartment, or make your own housing arrangements.
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.
Apartment
Fall and Spring Housing Only.
If you do not receive a space in the dorms, you will have the option to stay in a furnished university affiliated apartment in Osaka. Alternatively, you can research the private rental market on your own to find an apartment or sharehouse.
ACCOMMODATIONS
- Private or shared bedroom
- Private or shared bathroom
- Off campus
- No meal plan
LIVE WITH
- International students
- Local Japanese students
- UC students
- US students
- Local Japanese residents
COMMUTE
A typical commute takes 30-60 minutes by bike, train, or bus depending on the location.
Homestay
Fall, Spring, and Summer Housing.
Fall and Spring students who do not receive a space in the dorms will have the option to stay in a homestay in Osaka. Summer students will rank their preference between a homestay or hotel room.
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.
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.