Accommodation

International House (foreign students dormitory):

http://www.shinshu-u.ac.jp/other_language/english/sl/service/residence.html

Fugakuryo Dormitory (for undergraduate medical students):

It is 10 min. walk to campus. \700 excluding utility fees.

Renting an Apartment:

As the number of rooms in the above dormitories is unfortunately limited, about 80% of our foreign students are living in an apartment near campus. Most apartments have a kitchen and a bath (either communal or private), but rooms are usually unfurnished. The average cost of a one-bedroom apartment is more than \40,000. One with a communal kitchen and bath can be found within the \30,000 range. In addition, the initial investment for renting an apartment is quite costly in Japan, as it is customary to pay key money and a deposit, which adds up to 3 to 4 months' worth of rent.

The Estimate of Monthly Expenditure

Housing	\30,000 to \40,000
Meals	\30,000
Books for study	\20,000 to \30,000
Other basic necessities	\20,000

Total ￥100、000 to ￥120、000／month