Frequently Asked Questions

About the Mitaka International Hall of Residence Apply for a Room Selection Results Frequently Asked Questions

Application Procedures for Newly Matriculated (First-year undergraduate) Students
Application Procedures for Graduate Students (Japanese nationals)
Application Procedures for Current (Second - Fourth Year Undergraduate) Students
Application Procedures for International Students
About Daily Life at the Mitaka International Hall of Residence

Application Procedures for Newly Matriculated (First-year undergraduate) Students

How do I apply for accommodation at the Mitaka International Hall of Residence?: All applicants taking the second set of Entrance Examinations to the University will be given a set of registration information for enrollment that they will need if they are successful in gaining a place at the University. You will be able to download the 'Application Guidelines for the Mitaka International Hall of Residence', which contains information about the accommodation and the application procedures through the designated URL.
In order to apply, students need to submit the 'Room Request Form' (included in the Application Guidelines), together with a proof of income of their parents or the chief household income earner, such as an income certificate issued by local authorities, a tax certificate (copy), a tax return (copy), etc.
Do I need to apply in person at the University?: Applications can be submitted in person at the Student Support Section counter at the University of Tokyo College of Arts and Sciences (opening hours: 10:00-16:00 excluding weekends and public holidays). Applications are also accepted by post, as long as they have been reached us within the application period.
When do applications open?: Applications will be accepted as soon as the entrance examination results are announced. Please note, however, that the application period for accommodation is usually very short - approximately less than five days after results day for Zenki-nittei (first round) candidates. Therefore, please ensure that you prepare the necessary documents (such as proof of income) well in advance, so that you can apply promptly.
When do I find out the outcome of my application for a room?: The date varies from year to year, but as applications are received and processed after the release of the entrance examination results, accommodation outcomes will be announced around March 18 for Zenki-nittei.
What are the eligibility criteria for application to the Mitaka International Hall of Residence?: Newly matriculated students (incoming first-year undergraduate students) will need to meet both criteria 1 and 2 listed below, unless they are unable to secure alternative accommodation due to extenuating circumstances such as natural disasters (floods or storms), accidents, etc.
1) Students whose commute from their family home is longer than 1 hour 30 minutes
2) Students who have financial difficulty in securing private accommodation
What are the selection criteria for accommodation at the Mitaka International Hall of Residence?: From all applications that meet the eligibility criteria above, we will make an assessment of relative financial hardship based on parental income, family composition etc., and allocate places in order until all places are filled.
What is the application/selection ratio for application to the Mitaka International Hall of Residence?: Normally, the ratio is approximately 1.5:1 for both male and female applicants.
Is there a benchmark for the income level needed to secure accommodation, or an upper limit of income for making an application?: The financial circumstances of applicants granted accommodation vary depending on their family composition and also from year to year; consequently, there is neither a benchmark for securing accommodation nor an upper limit.
Is there any accommodation other than the Mitaka International Hall of Residence?: The Mitaka International Hall of Residence is the only accommodation managed by the University of Tokyo that is available for newly matriculated undergraduate students.

Application Procedures for Graduate Students as Tutor

How do I apply for accommodation at the Mitaka International Hall of Residence?: Any postgraduate students enrolled in the University's various graduate schools etc. are eligible to apply. However, it is a condition of living in the accommodation that the applicant must be willing to tutor for the international students living in the accommodation after moving in, so it is important that the applicant is interested in interacting with international students and is willing to tutor them.
International students are required to be fluent in Japanese.

Application Procedures for Current Students (Second - Fourth Year Undergraduate) Students

Are second year students in the College of Arts and Sciences, or Senior Division students eligible to apply?: Only students enrolled at the College of Arts and Sciences are eligible to apply for accommodation at the Mitaka International Hall of Residence.
Application information for incoming second - fourth year students at the College of Arts and Students are normally announced in early January on the College website and notice boards; applications are accepted from late January, and selection results are announced in early February.
A small number of students are accepted each year, and the eligibility criteria are the same as those for newly matriculated students, namely: 1) students whose commute from their family home is longer than 1 hour 30 minutes; and 2) students who have financial difficulty in securing private accommodation. Applicants must submit relevant documents to verify their household income, and accommodation is allocated in order of financial hardship.
Please note that the period of residence is limited to the minimum course duration, and accommodation will not be granted to students whose enrolment period exceeds five years from repeating years or taking a leave of absence etc.
Is short-term accommodation available?: The Mitaka International Hall of Residence only accepts applications from incoming first-years and second - fourth year students enrolled at the College of Arts and Sciences for residence starting in April every year. The period of residence is limited to the minimum number of years required for course completion. As such, short-term accommodation is not available.
Is it possible to get accommodation after a year abroad on the exchange program?: Residence may be permitted for an extra year (one year only) to students who have not yet obtained sufficient credits due to their participation in the exchange program. Such students need to submit a 'Special Reasons Form' along with the standard application documents. Please note, however, that as explained above in the section on short-term accommodation, applications are only accepted for residence starting in April. Students may still apply if their return to Japan is after April, but they will need to pay all accommodation-related fees starting from April.

Application Procedures for International Students

How can international students apply for accommodation?: Applications from international students are handled separately by the section in charge of international students in each faculty or graduate school. For details, please contact the international student section of relevant faculties and graduate schools or the International Students Support Group at the address/number below:
Email: ryugakushien@ml.adm.u-tokyo.acjp

Please review this website for your information.
【Housing Office】
English:Housing Office THE UNIVERSITY OF TOKYO (u-tokyo.ac.jp)
Japanese:ハウジングオフィス Housing Office (u-tokyo.ac.jp)

About Daily Life at the Mitaka International Hall of Residence

What is the Room Repair Fee?: Room Repair Fee is the cost of restoring rooms to their original conditions (cleaning, repairing the room) after the residents move out. Each of room costs 60,000JPY and residents are required to pay the amount of bill regardless the length of permitted period. The bill is issued after you move in. Residents need to transfer the amount of bill by the designated day. Please note that overseas remittances will not be accepted. Please make sure to pay at a bank or ATM in Japan. Regardless of whether you move out at the expiration of your stay or during the permitted period of stay, the reparation fee will not be refunded.
Can I visit the Mitaka International Hall of Residence?: It is possible to visit the Hall of Residence during office hours of the residence hall staff (10:00 - 12:00, 13:00 - 15:30, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays and New Year Holidays). Please ensure to make a reservation to Mitaka International Hall of Residence Office in advance, as visits may not be possible even during business hours due to prior engagements.

Tour Guidelines　need to read beforehand

Contact
Mitaka International Hall of Residence: mitaka-jimu.c[atmark]gs.mail.u-tokyo.ac.jp ※Please replace[atmark] to [@].
Are meals provided?: Meals are not provided. There is no dining hall. However, the rooms are equipped with mini-kitchens, allowing students to cook for themselves. There is a vending machine in dormitory, you can buy a snack by it.
Bed and Bedclothes: There is a bedstead only in your room, no other bedding is provided. Residents are responsible for their own bedding arrangement.
About Room Facilities: Desk, chair, closet, air conditioner (central heating and cooling system) are furnished. Home appliances such as refgirator or microwave are not provided. Residents are generally responsible for their own arrangement.(*)
Please refer to the following URL for your information.
Room Layout with size

（*）There may be stocks of free rental fridges and microwaves, which were donated by ex-residents. International students are given the priority to take them after move-in. We do not accept booking because rental is on a first-come, first-served basis.

About the Mitaka International Hall of Residence Apply for a Room Selection Results Frequently Asked Questions