Kobe University International Residence
The Kobe University International Residence, located on Port Island, was built in March 1981 as a residence hall for international students and researchers. In March 1986, a new annex was built. In March 2014, both buildings were totally renovated. Fourteen single units, four couple units, and two family units are available for Kobe University Visiting Research Fellows.
Rent
| Unit Type | Monthly Rent | Daily Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Family Unit (A) | ￥54,000 | ￥1,800 |
| Couple Unit (B) | ￥50,000 | ￥1,667 |
| Single Unit (C) | ￥31,000 | ￥1,033 |
| Single Unit (F) | ￥33,000 | ￥1,100 |
Other Charges
Cleaning charge
Cleaning charge to ready the unit for the next occupant (once only)
| Unit Type | A | B | C | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge | ￥27,000 | ￥20,000 | ￥14,000 | ￥15,000 |
Residents are required to make the payment in cash in the first month.
Common Area Charge
Common area charge for electricity, water supplies, cleaning, and repair/maintenance to the common area. Water used in your unit is also included in Common area charge.
| Unit Type | A | B | C | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charge | ￥15,300 | ￥13,900 | ￥9,800 | ￥9,800 |
Utilities
Electricity (monthly actual cost)
Common Facilities
Lobby, meeting room, study room, Japanese-style tatami room, common rooms, and laundry rooms
Individual Equipment
- Single units are equipped with:
air conditioner, single bed and mattress (bedding included), wardrobe, desk and chair, desk lamp, mini-refrigerator, IH-hob (one zone), microwave, en-suite bathroom (shower, bath, sink, toilet), shoe box, internet (Wi-Fi) - Couple units are equipped with:
air conditioner, double bed and mattress (bedding included), wardrobe, desk and chair, desk lamp, refrigerator, IH-hob (two zones), microwave, en-suite bathroom (shower, bath, sink, toilet), shoe box, cupboard, dining table and chairs, lounge set, washer and dryer, internet (Wi-Fi) - Family units are equipped with:
air conditioner, one double bed, one single bed and mattresses (bedding included), wardrobe, desk and chair, desk lamp, refrigerator, IH-hob (two zones), microwave, bathroom (shower/bath), separate toilet/sink, shoe box, cupboard, dining table and chairs, lounge set, washer and dryer, internet (Wi-Fi)
Unit Layouts
- Single Unit (Type C) 21.16 m?
- Single Unit (type F) 23.00 m?
- Couple Unit (Type B) 40.56 m?
- Family Unit (Type A) 51.63 m?
Address
2-4-2 Minatojima Nakamachi, Chuo-Ku, Kobe, 650-0046 [MAP ]
3-minute walk from Kita Futo Station (Port Liner)
Tenancy
From one month to three years
Application
Applications must be submitted to the Division of Research Management by the host professor or staff of the host department's general affairs section. Direct applications from individuals are not permitted.
Kobe University International House
The Kobe University International House is located in Fukae, and was built in 2000 as a residence hall for international students and researchers. It is situated next to Hakuo Dormitory. Two single units are available for Kobe University Visiting Research Fellows.
Rent
| Unit Type | Monthly Rent | Daily Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Single Unit | ￥14,500 | ￥483 |
Other Charges
Cleaning charge
Cleaning charge to ready the unit for the next occupant (once only)
| Unit Type | Single |
|---|---|
| Charge | ￥33,000 |
Utilities
Electricity, gas and water (actual costs for each)
Common Area Charge
?12,000 per month
Individual Equipment
- Single units are equipped with:
air conditioner, single bed and mattress (bedding not included), closet, desk and chair, refrigerator, IH-hob, en-suite bathroom (shower, bath, sink, toilet), shoe box, curtains, washer and dryer, internet (Wi-Fi)
Unit Layout
- Single Unit 24.72 m?
Address
1-4-50 Motoyamaminami-machi, Higashinada-Ku, Kobe, 658-0015 [MAP ]
8-minute walk from Fukae Station (Hanshin Electric Railway)
Tenancy
From one month to three years
Application
Applications must be submitted by the host professor or the host department's general affairs section. Direct applications from individuals are not permitted.
Rent Subsidy Program
Kobe University has a rent subsidy system for eligible international researchers who agree to live in one of the public-run apartment designated by the University in the event there is no room available in either the International Residence or International House. Under this system, the University will pay a certain amount (with a maximum limit of 40,000 yen) of the monthly rent. Residents themselves must pay utilities and other fees.
Rental housing supported by the Rent Subsidy Program:
- Green Hills Rokko (Urban Renaissance Agency)
9 or 10 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-0013
https://www.ur-net.go.jp/chintai/kansai/hyogo/80_4040.html - Other rental housing
This is limited to rental housing for which a corporate contract can be made with Kobe University. For further information, please contact the host department’s general affairs section via the host professor or staff.