Researcher’s Accommodation at Hokkaido University
English
Hokkaido University has dormitories for singles, couples, and families for foreign researchers engaged in research or education at Hokkaido University.
In principle, the period of stay is from 1 month to 1 year, but due to the large number of applicants, priority is given to short-term residents who cannot afford to rent an apartment. Specifically, those who stay for 1 month or more and less than 6 months, and those who stay for 6 months or more and less than 1 year.
There are three dormitories for researchers, all within walking distance from the Sapporo Campus.
*Since Hokkaido University Foreign Scholars’ Accommodation is an old building with thin walls, you may hear the sounds of life in the next room. Also, due to the structure of the building, it is easy for mold to grow, and there are rooms that smell like mold. Therefore, please submit your application for occupancy after understanding and accepting these circumstances.
*For all dormitories, those who apply to move in after October 2019 will be required to pay a security deposit of 50,000 yen at the time of the first payment. This security deposit will be used for unpaid expenses (boarding fee, utility bills, etc.) and repair expenses in the event that the resident damages the facilities in the room. If there are no outstanding fees or repair costs, a full refund will be issued after moving out.
- Eligibility and period of stay
- Application period/application method
- Expansion of occupancy limits for International Student Dormitories (*)
| Only for researchers / *Expansion quota for International Student Dormitories | Single | ※share-house | couple | family | ||
| man | woman | |||||
| Hokkaido University Foreign Scholars' Accommodation | Researchers only | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | 〇 | |
| Maison De Grue (borrowed from the private sector) | Researchers only | 〇 | 〇 | |||
| Hokkaido University International House Kita 8-jo Buildings 3 (for families) (4 rooms only) | Researchers only | 〇 | ||||
| Hokkaido University International House Kita 8-jo buildings 1 (for couples) | ※ | 〇 | ||||
| Hokkaido University International House Kita 8-jo Buildings 3 and 4 (for families) | ※ | 〇 | ||||
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Hokkaido University International House Kita 8-jo Buildings 1 ~ 4 (single use) |
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| Hokkaido University International House Kita 8 jo Buildings 5 | ※ | 〇 | ||||
| Hokkaido University International House Kita 23 Buidings 1 | ※ | 〇 | ||||
| Hokkaido University International House Fushimi | ※ | 〇 | ||||
* Expansion quota for International Student Dormitories: In order to cope with the shortage of dormitories for foreign researchers, if there are no vacancies in the dormitories for foreign researchers and there are vacancies in some of International Student Dormitories, they can be used as dormitories for foreign researchers. It offers.
*For share houses, only 2 or 3 people of the same sex can move in.
Eligibility and period of stay
Eligibility
Foreign researchers engaged in research or education at Hokkaido University.
Occupancy period
In principle, 1 month or more, 1 year or less.
Hokkaido University International House Hokkaido University Foreign Scholars’ Accommodation are preferentially reserved for newcomers to Japan who are staying for a long period of time and cannot afford to rent an apartment. Specifically, those who stay for 1 month or more and less than 6 months, and those who stay for 6 months or more and less than 1 year.
Application period/application method
When to submit the application for residence
Applications are accepted at any time from 6 months to 5 weeks before the desired move-in date.
Application method
Regarding how to apply, please refer to「240501[Notification] Regarding Procedures for Occupancy of Foreigners' Dormitory in April of the 6th year of Reiwa (English Version)」.
Various documents and forms
「(*0-1)[2024年5月1日現在最新]外国人研究者宿舎利用案内(日)」
「(*0-2)[2024.5.1Ver.]Guide to Foreign Scholars’ Accommodation」
「(*1-1) [2024.3.1-] [For researchers] List of Hokkaido University Foreign Scholars’ Accommodation」
"(*1-2) [2024.3.1-] [For researchers] List of International Student Dormitories fees"
"(*2-1) Move-in application form (Japanese)"
"(*2-2) Application Form (English)"
"(*3) Application form for rented accommodation (Maison de Gru)"
"(*4) Occupancy application form (for those eligible for expanded occupancy)"
"(*5) [6-digit Western calendar date] [Department name] List of applicants for residence"
"(*6) Tenancy letter (latest) 20240301"
"(*8)Attachment 12 Notice of moving out"
"(*9) Application for extension of period of stay (Japanese and English)"
"(*10) Application for Extension of Tenancy Period for Leased Lodging (Maison de Gru)"
"(*11-1)Attachment 7. Application for permission to use car storage area"
"(*11-2)Attachment 7. Application for permission to use car storage area (English)"
*If you do not know the vehicle type and vehicle number at the time of application because you are planning to use a rental car, etc.,
Leave "3 car name" and "4 car registration number" blank on the same application
You may submit it, but as soon as the car name and car registration number are known,
Inform the manager of Hokkaido University Foreign Scholars’ Accommodation.
In addition, each time the car name and registration number of the car are changed,
Inform the manager of Hokkaido University Foreign Scholars’ Accommodation.
"(*12) Notification of Discontinuance of Use of Vehicle Storage Area"
「(*15)Form K（Consent to Transfer and Process Personal Data）」【Japanese ver.】」
「(*16)Form K（Consent to Transfer and Process Personal Data）」【English ver.】」
Where to submit the application form
BeGoodJapan
Email: hk*bgj.co.jp
Please change * to @.
Other accommodations available for foreign researchers
Regarding expansion of the occupancy limit (*) for International Student Dormitories
In order to deal with the shortage of dormitories for foreign researchers, some of the international International Student Dormitories (Hokkaido University International House Kita 8 1-5, Hokkaido University International House Kita 23 1, Hokkaido University International House Fushimi) will be made available. It is provided as a dormitory for foreign researchers.
However, usage fees are set higher than those for international students.
Since the recruitment cycle for international students is every 6 months, it is difficult to move in for a longer period, but it may be possible to move in for a short period of time, so please contact us.
Application method
For expanded accommodation slots in International Student Dormitories, please check the availability with BeGoodJapan (hk*bgj.co.jp *Please change to @) and submit an application via the research cooperation officer of your faculty. Please submit.