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1. International House (Kokusai Koryu Kaikan) of Shiga University of Medical Science
 

The International House is located in the corner of the campus. The House is a three-story building, and consists of rooms for students, as shown below, and facilities for common use. The rooms are available for overseas students and scholars who are registered at Shiga University of Medical Science, and their families. The period of residence should not be less than one month nor more than one year. An extension of the period of stay may be permitted in some circumstances. The residents are asked to abide by the Regulations of the House. For further information about the above housing, ask at the Student Division (Gakusei-ka).

Type of rooms Area(m2) Number of rooms Rent per month Remarks
Single 16 16 ¥5,900 Utility fees for electricity, water etc. are charged separately.
Couple 40 5 ¥9,500
Family 60 3 ¥14,200
 
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2. Private Apartments and Rooms to Rent
 

Japanese apartments and rooms to rent are usually unfurnished. If you wish to live in an apartment or room(s) to rent, you should check what is provided in the room(s) . When you first rent a room/rooms, it is customary to pay a single sum of (non-refundable) key money (kenrikin or rei-kin) and a deposit (shiki-kin) against damages. (payment [i.e., key money and a deposit together] may be as much as approximately three months' your rent.)

 
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3. International Student General Housing Insurance
 

This insurance is to insure those who live in apartments or dormitories against property damages caused by fire, water leakage, failing to pay your rent within a decent time, or not having enough money to make repairs or restore your room to the original state. This insurance is for the benefit of the property-owner, the tenant, and the tenant's guarantor in Japan, providing economic security and peace of mind.

There are two courses (policies) depending on the terms of contract; A course: 1 year (¥4,000 per term), B course: 2 years (¥8,000 per term). Ask for details at Student Division (Gakusei-ka) .

 
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4. Change of Address
 

When you move from your residence, you are requested to report to the Student Division (Gakusei-ka) and to notify the following offices of your change of address.

If you live in an apartment, you must inform the gas company, the waterworks bureau and the electric company in order to settle your accounts before you move.

You should report your change of address to

(1) The Ward Office of the ward where you are moving to : within 14 days after your moving
(2) The Bank with which you opened an account
(3) The nearest Post Office
you have done this, your mail to the former address will be forwarded to your new address for a year.
 
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