Housing

The following facilities are provided for the convenience of foreign students at Miyazaki University:

(1) Miyazaki University International House

(2) Municipal and Prefectural Apartments (for married couples and families)

(3) Private Apartments

(1) Miyazaki University International House

Miyazaki University International House is located on campus and has three types of rooms. You are required to pay the expenses for lighting and fuel (about \7,000 per month). As a general rule, the period of residence is one year.

* For further details, inquire at the Student Affairs Section of the University.

(2) Municipal and Prefectural Apartments There are Gakuen Kibana-dai Public Apartments near the University. These are municipal apartments for single foreign students. The residents of the apartments are chosen among the applicants by lot. Singles apply at the Foreign Student Section of the University. The monthly rents vary according to the room types, but are cheaper than private apartments.

[For further details]

Municipal Apartments: Housing Section of Miyazaki City Hall Tel. 0985-21-1804

Prefectural Apartments: Housing Section of Miyazaki Public Work Office Tel. 0985-26-7287

* You need the following documents for application:

1) Application form,

2) Alien Registration Card,

3) the document of the guarantor certifying that a seal is registered,

4) an income certificate, etc.

(3) Private Apartments There are many private apartments near the campus or downtown. The average monthly rent is from \20,000 to \40,000 for single persons. When you look for an apartment through a real estate agent, it is recommended that you ask someone who is familiar with Japanese housing to go with you. It would be especially helpful if the person were your guarantor, a Japanese friend, or a friend who has a good command of the Japanese language.

[At the Real Estate Agent]

(1) First you explain your requirements to the real estate agent.

(2) Then you go to see an apartment meeting your requirements. (Free of charge. If the apartment does not appeal to your taste, you are free to reject it without any obligation of paying an introduction charge. However, if the agent finds an appropriate room and you want to take your time before you decide, you may be asked to pay a part of the rent as a deposit.)

(3) You enter a contract (sign a contract).

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