The House is under the management of Shiga University of Medical Science with the Director who has been appointed by the President, and administered by the Research Cooperation Division (Kenkyu-Kyoryoku-Ka), Administration Office of the University.

Important administrative matters shall be deliberated on and decided by the Director of the House with International Liaison Office (Kokusai-koryu-shien-shitsu).
The House has a House Adviser who can advise residents on day-to-day problems.

International House, Shiga University of Medical Science 18-1, Seta Tsukinowa-cho, Otsu, Shiga 520-2192 TEL: 077-548-2013 (Research Cooperation Division / Kenkyu-Kyoryoku-Ka)

The House is a three-story building of reinforced concrete, and consists of rooms for residents and facilities for common use and administrative facilities.

An applicant should fill out an APPLICATION FOR RESIDENCE (Nyukyo-shinseisho, Form 1) and submit it to the Research Cooperation Division (Kenkyu-Kyoryoku-Ka) of the House at least one month before the first day of residence.

The adviser or host professor may fill out the form for the applicant, who should supply all the necessary information.

Permission for residence is to be granted by the Director of the House after examination by the Committee. An applicant admitted for residence shall receive a PERMIT FOR RESIDENCE (Nyukyo-kyoka-tsuchisho, Form 2). Persons who are granted permission must move into the House within 10 days after the day assigned by the Director. New residents are requested to notify the Research Cooperation Division (Kenkyu-Kyoryoku-Ka) of their arrival time in advance, and to arrive at the House during office hours. Upon occupancy, residence must submit a NOTIFICATION OF ARRIVAL (Nyukyo-todoke, Form 3), PLEDGE (Seiyakusho, Form 4) and LETTER OF GUARANTEE (Hoshosho, Form 5) to the Research Cooperation Division (Kenkyu-Kyoryoku-Ka) of the Administration Office of the University.

The period of residence should not be less than one month nor more than one year.

Permission for the extension may be granted by the Director of the House after examination by the Committee. Those who wish to request an extension of the period of stay, must fill out an APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF RESIDENCE (Nyukyo-kikan-encho-shinseisho, Form 6) and submit it to the Research Cooperation Division (Kenkyu-Kyoryoku-Ka) of the University, at least one month before the expiration date of the original residence. An applicant who receives permission for the extension shall receive a PERMIT FOR EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF RESIDENCE (Nyukyo-kikan-encho-kyoka-tsuchisho, Form 7).

The Director may cancel the permission of residence if the resident does not complete the procedures by the assigned date or if the resident does not abide by the rules and regulations of the House, in accordance with Article 12. In these cases, the resident shall receive a NOTIFICATION OF CANCELLATION OF RESIDENCE PERMIT (Nyukyo-kyoka-torikeshi-tsuchisho, Form 8).

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday through Friday)
The office will be closed on Saturdays, Sundays, New Year's Holidays (December 29 through January 3), and other National Holidays.

Utility fees are charged for electricity, gas, and water. Residents will be notified each month of the fees for electricity, water, and gas for their rooms and the fees are to be paid to the Research Cooperation Division (Kenkyu-Kyoryoku-Ka) by the designated date. The payment is not refundable under any circumstance. Residents must also pay expenses for common facilities including newspapers, polyethylene bags, and so forth.

Residents must deposit an amount of money in the office of the House upon moving in. This will be used for payment of charges for repair of wear-and-tear or damages, if any, at moving out.

If the estimated amount exceeds the actual cost, the difference will be refunded, but in the case of an underestimate, the difference will be charged in addition.

All the facilities and equipment must be used with due care, and kept in good condition. Alteration or remodeling is prohibited. When a resident or someone of his/her family destroys, loses, breaks, mars or damages the facilities or equipment of the House, he/she must indemnify for the damage. It is prohibited to personally reconstruct or repair the facilities, equipment and fixtures of the House.

For the inspection of the electricity, gas and water facilities, we will let you know in advance. However, please keep in mind that when you are not in, the technical inspector may enter your room with the spare key with a staff member present.

Garbage in private rooms and in the lounge should be divided into six categories and disposed of at the designated places by 8:30 a.m. on weekdays as follows: