Accommodations

Kwansei Gakuin University regards university dormitories as places where students can learn about differences in culture, religion and customs to develop in-depth mutual understanding through communal living, with the aim of cultivating World Citizens who embody the motto “Mastery for Service.” Among these, Yukoryo and International Residence V are designated as international education dormitories to promote educational understanding. Through communal living with students from various cultures all over the world, residents in the international education dormitories can learn about each other’s differences and overcome the obstacles created by cultural differences while understanding one another. Resident Assistants (RAs), who are regular students at KGU, actively conduct various events and peer learning with other residents over the course of the year, with the aim of fostering and enlivening communication. There are also future plans to expand interaction with locals through social events and Language Cafes.

KGU is also expanding opportunities for international education and exchange in conventional dormitories by promoting mixed living with international students. Furthermore, in April 2025, the Genesis Dormitory opened in the KSC Co-Creation Village (C-Village) complex adjacent to the Kobe Sanda Campus. This facility offers a safe and secure living environment, allowing students, researchers and others at the Kobe Sanda Campus to focus on their studies and research. As such, KGU offers several different accommodation options for international students.

*Abbreviations - NUC: Nishinomiya Uegahara Campus; NSC: Nishinomiya Seiwa Campus; KSC: Kobe Sanda Campus
Dormitory map

There are three dormitories for male students—Keimeiryo, Seishuryo, and Seizenryo, which strongly retain the atmosphere of traditional Japanese dormitories. Residents are required to participate in dormitory meetings and events, including some Christian ceremonies.

Those eligible:
▪️ Japanese students
▪️ International students in undergraduate and graduate schools
▪️ Exchange students

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There are two dormitories for female students—Seifuryo and Seiwaryo, which strongly retain the atmosphere of traditional Japanese dormitories. Residents are required to participate in dormitory meetings and events, including some Christian ceremonies.

Those eligible (Seifuryo):
▪️ Japanese students
▪️ International students in undergraduate and graduate schools
▪️ Exchange students

Those eligible (Seiwaryo):
▪️ Japanese students
 

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• For international student dormitories, there is Yukoryo, a mixed-type international education dorm which opened in March 2022, as well as the International Residences.
  
  Eligible students for Yukoryo and International Residence V:
  ■ Resident Assistants (RA)
  ■ Japanese undergraduate students
  ■ International students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate schools
  ■ Exchange students
  ■ Short-term exchange students

• Eligible students for International Residences II, III, and IV:
  ■ International students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate schools (II, III)
  ■ Exchange students (II, III, IV)
  ■ Short-term exchange students ( IV)

There is a dining hall adjoining the male dormitories. All KGU students, irrespective of gender, can use the dining hall, even if they do not live in the dormitories.

To use the dining hall, pay up-front for one month's worth of meal tickets the month before using them, or early in the month that they will be used.
Up to 120 boarding students may apply each month (on a first-come, first-served basis). Lunch is available from 12:10 PM to 1:45 PM, and dinner is available from 6:00 PM to 8:45 PM. The price is approximately 23,000 yen for one month (lunch and dinner) or approximately 15,000 yen for either lunch or dinner. Refer to the calendar below for the dining hall schedule.

AY2025 Calendar (the dining hall is open on days marked in yellow)

KGU has been running a homestay program since 1980. Doing a homestay is a very effective way to learn about Japanese culture and language, and becoming a part of a Japanese family will be an amazing experience. Most host families live around one hour commute to the university. Homestay participants will have a private room with a wardrobe, desk, chair, and bedding, as well as meals (two meals on weekdays, three meals on weekends and Japanese National Holidays) and Internet access provided by their host family.

*KGU may not be able to find a suitable placement for exchange students due to their preferences, health conditions, dietary needs, or Japanese language skills.

Homestay Experiences at KGU (Marcello from Italy and Deedee from France)