Accommodation

Accommodation facilities at the University of Tsukuba include the Global Guest House for single persons, Foreign Scholars’ Residence for couples and families, and staff housing for families and individuals. The conditions of occupancy and the period of use are different for each, so please check the information below for details, and if you wish to use it, please apply through the host faculty member before coming to Japan.

These are some off-campus accommodation facilities for international researchers. However, it may not be able to provide the accommodation of your choice, depending upon availability, please check availability beforehand.

On-campus accommodation facilities (As of September, 2026 )

▼ Information on University of Tsukuba accommodation facilities (Global Guest House)
https://www.tsukuba.ac.jp/en/campuslife/welfare-facilities-accommodation/❐

» Global Guest House

Available Period	Guest House:Less than 1 month at the longest (Short-term)	Monthly Guest House:More than 1 month and within 1 year (Long-term)
Contact/Inquiry	The Global Guest House Desk Tel: 080-9206-3044	Division of Facilities Management, Department of Facilities Tel: 029-853-2193
Location	Kasuga Area 〒305-0821 1-2 Kasuga, Tsukuba, Ibaraki
Specifications	Guest House (short-term accommodation facility for single persons) 22 rooms (including 1 wheelchair-accessible room)	Monthly Guest House(long-term accommodation facility for single persons) 28 rooms (including 2 wheelchair-accessible rooms)
Rates/Rents	5,500 yen/night	72,000 yen/month Utilities are charged at actual cost. Other: Internet utility charges: 2,750 yen/month Bedding rental charge (only those who are interested): 3,850 yen/month Cleaning fee upon move-out(paid at the start of stay): 22,000 yen
Remarks	・Furnished ・For more information, check the university website❐.

» Foreign Scholars Residence

Available Period	For stays of more than 1 month and within 1 year
Contact / Inquiry	Division of Facilities Management, Department of Facilities (Tel 029-853-2193) *Interpreter required when moving in and out
Location	〒305-0005 2-1-1 Amakubo, Tsukuba, Ibaraki
Specifications	Family – 6 Rooms	Couples – 6 Rooms
Rates/Rents	40,128 yen (/month) Other: Common Area Service Fee 1,080 yen (/month) Cleaning Costs 47,850 yen (at time of departure)	16,497 yen (/month) Other: Common Area Service Fee 1,080 yen (/month) Cleaning Costs 40,370 yen (at time of departure)
Remarks	For those who are not directly employed by the university (Visiting Foreign Research Fellow, etc.) This room is designed for 2 persons or more. Furnished Parking fee 5,079 yen (/month) Utility charges up to using

» Staff Housing

Available Period	Up to 10 years from the date of occupancy approval (one time only)
Contact / Inquiry	Division of Facilities Management, Department of Facilities (Tel 029-853-2193) *Interpreter required when moving in and out
Location	〒305-0031 1-18-1 Azuma, Tsukuba, Ibaraki	〒305-0032 3-6 Takezono, Tsukuba, Ibaraki 3-8-1 Takezono, Tsukuba, Ibaraki
Specifications	63 Rooms 75m²	34 Rooms 92～94m²
Rates/Rents	63,300 yen (/month)	77,800 yen (/month)
Remarks	For Full-time employees and part-time researchers Staff housing is available for families and individuals. Unfurnished Parking fee 5,079 yen (/month) Utility charges and common area service fee (neighborhood community association dues), up to using

Rates/Rents are as of FY2026.

» JST International Residence for Researchers (Ninomiya House)
https://www.jst.go.jp/inter/jsthouse/en/index.html❐

Who can apply	International Researchers
When to apply	As needed (1 month before occupancy)
How to apply	Application is coordinated by the University of Tsukuba.
Location	Ninomiya Tsukuba, Ibaraki
Remarks	Furnished Single/Couple type available 76,000-100,000 yen(/month）

» Tokyo International Exchange Center (Residence Halls for International Students and Researchers)
https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/ryugaku/kyoten/tiec/residence/❐

Who can apply	International Researchers(hold a doctoral degree awarded in less than eight years at the time of application)
When to apply	As needed (1 to 2 months before occupancy)
How to apply	Application is coordinated by the University of Tsukuba.
Remarks	*Application is limited to those who can commute from the Tokyo International Exchange Center (Nearest Station: Fune-no-Kagakukan Station on the Yurikamome Line, Tokyo) to the University of Tsukuba.

Private rental housing

There are many apartments and condominiums in the vicinity of the university. Rent varies depending on the area, age of the building, and building facilities, etc. The average rent is approximately 30,000 to 50,000 yen per month for a single use apartment (six-mat room with kitchen, bath and toilet). To rent an apartment, it is common to sign a contract through a real estate agency. When you look for an apartment, go to a real estate agency and tell them what type of apartment you are looking for. There is no charge for property referrals and information.
Upon signing a lease, you will need to pay a deposit (Shikikin) and key money (Reikin), that are usually equivalent to 1-2 months of the rent, and a commission fee. Key money and commission fee will be paid to the landlord and the real estate agency respectively. Your deposit will be refunded when the contract is terminated, however, it is often used to cover the costs of cleaning and repair when you move out. You will also need a joint guarantor and fire insurance and these should be prepared and purchased on your own. Please inquire with the real estate agency if you have questions. Note that prepaying monthly rent is a common practice in Japan. Make sure to pay rent on time.

▼ Guidebook for Tenants: National Federation of Real Estate Transaction Associations❐

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