Student Housing Information (For New Students)

1. Room Allocation

  • ​Basic room allocation

【Allocation for Students (applicable to agreements entered into on or after April 1, 2024, or for the Class of 2024)】

 

  • Pre-Proposal Students

OIST will allocate "on-campus shared furnished rooms" for prospective Pre-Proposal students. Upon acceptance, students will have the chance to create a profile and utilize a roommate matching platform. In the event a suitable roommate is not found through the platform, OIST will pair the student with others based on basic information such as gender and allocate a bedroom accordingly. Typically, room assignments will be disclosed 3 to 4 weeks prior to the scheduled arrival date.

*If you require a special room allocation due to physical or mental challenges, please contact the Graduate School (GS). Depending on your situation, we may ask you to provide relevant medical reports or documentation, authenticated by licensed practitioners, to support your request. Following this, collaborative discussions will involve representatives from Ganjuu Wellbeing Services, the OIST Health Center, and the Graduate School to determine the best means of support, including housing allocation. For more information, please refer to the Special Room Allocation Flow.

  • Post-Proposal Students

Post-proposal students can opt for on-campus accommodation, with choices between shared units and 1LDK, provided there is availability. However, due to the high demand for 1LDK units, allocation of 1LDK rooms will follow a waiting list system. Post-proposal students also have an off-campus housing option with subsidy.

  • Relocation with family

 

Students with families can apply for on-campus two-bedroom options*1; however, room allocation will be subject to availability. If no suitable on-campus rooms are available, the off-campus option*2 will be considered. 

*1On-campus Housing subsidies will only be provided to enrolled students, and not family members. Thus, the monthly rent for the two-bedroom option will range from ¥72,000 to ¥93,000.

*2Off-campus housing subsidies do not apply to pre-proposal students. They begin with post-proposal students, regardless of whether they have families or not.

 


 

2. Roommates Finder (for shared rooms)

Like a bulletin board, OIST will create a private group on SLACK to help you find a roommate. Only the new incoming students and the current students who are looking for a roommate can join the group.
Your profile will be posted in this private group. The members can see all student profiles and search for a future roommate. You can communicate with other members on SLACK as well.

Roommate Finder (Slack)

 

3. Housing Information

  • Rent, Room Types
    OIST students are responsible for 20% of the rent amount of their housing, with the balance provided by the university.
  • (Village Area) Furniture and Home Appliances List 
    Standard Mattress size: W120 x D195 x H19 (* Varies by room.)
     
  • (The Gardens) Furniture List
    Bed mattress size W120 x D198 x H26 cm

    Other than the items on the list, no amenity is provided in the room.
  • Pet
    Regular pets are allowed. Additionally, a pet deposit is applicable. Please contact us if you are relocating with your pets. (student-housing@oist.jp)
    Pet rules are written in the Lease Agreement (sub-lease) below.
  • Parking
    Parking can be assigned. You can request space from University Parking (OIST members only).
    Until then, please use the public parking on campus.

Housing Location & Mailing address

The resident should prepare things like bedding (sheets, pillow), towels, and toilet paper. Items not in the lists above will not be provided.

 

5. Documents to read before arrival

  • Sub-lease Agreement *As of March, 2024 contracts are currently under review and subject to change.
  • Furniture Agreement (Village Area only)
    Standard Mattress size: W120 x D195 x H19 (* Varies by room.)

 

Any questions?

 

Please contact OIST Housing Management Section. (Click HERE.)