Organzation-Provided Housing

There are several facilities available for international students. Applications for all of them must be submitted through the university, so please contact the Academic Affairs Division or the International Student Affairs Division. Information about application periods will also be posted on campus bulletin boards. After applying, selection will be conducted based on documents and interviews. However, please be aware that if there are too many applicants, admission to these facilities is not guaranteed.

 Facility Name (Location)  Eligibility  Details
*The link is to a page in Japanese.
 Hyogo International House
1-2-8 Wakihama-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City
 International students enrolled in universities, graduate schools, junior colleges, technical colleges, and vocational schools within Hyogo Prefecture who hold a "Student" residence status.  Application for Residents: 2025 (Reiwa 7) Recommendation System | JASSO
Private Rooms | JASSO
Shared Facilities (Hyogo International House) | JASSO
Kobe International Student House
4-1 Gakuen Nishimachi, Nishi-ku, Kobe City
International students enrolled in universities, junior colleges, and vocational schools in Kobe City who hold a "Student" residence status. Research students can apply but are limited to one year.

Application for Student Housing in Kobe City

Kobe City: Kobe Municipal Housing

Kinoshita Memorial Foundation Student Dormitory
・ Kobe Student Hall (Men's & Women's Dormitory)
Location: 6-2-14 Motomachi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City
Eligibility (Applicable to All Dormitories):
•    International students enrolled as full-time students in universities or graduate schools.
•    Must hold a "Student" residence status.
For Free Dormitory Applications:
•    Applications must be submitted through the university.
•    Admission is possible upon approval.
•    Applicants must be able to communicate in Japanese and cooperate in communal (shared) living.
For more details, please visit the official website of the Kinoshita Memorial Foundation
Kinoshita Memorial Foundation 
For more information about student dormitories, please visit the official website of the Kinoshita Memorial Foundation.
Kinoshita Memorial Foundation Student Dormitory
Ashiya Hall (Women's Dormitory)
6 Hirata-cho, Ashiya City
Kinoshita Memorial Foundation Student Dormitory
・Ashiyahama Hall (Men's Dormitory)
7 Hirata-cho, Ashiya City