International House
Shiga University of Medical Science runs International House as an accommodation for foreign researchers and international students.
Qualification for Residence
Applicants should belong to one of the following categories.
- Foreign students who are registered at Shiga University of Medical Science.
- Foreign researchers who are engaged in teaching or research at Shiga University of Medical Science.
- Others who have received the permission of the Director.
Important Matters
- In principle, single person use only. Family members’ stay is not allowed.
- There is no parking area for a car (only for bikes).
Rooms and Facilities
| Building | Floors | Room type | Number of rooms | Size（㎡） |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Building | 1～3 | A | 16 | 16 |
| B | 5 | 40 | ||
| C | 3 | 60 | ||
| Annex | ２～４ | D | 14 | 60 |
As common facilities, there are a laundry room and a lounge.
Room Equipment
Type A
kitchen (single burner gas stove, refrigerator, microwave oven, electric kettle), study desk, chair, bed (without beddings), air conditioner, closet, shower, toilet
Type B
kitchen (three burner gas stove, refrigerator, microwave oven, electric kettle), cupboard, table, study desk, chair, sofa, bed (without beddings), air conditioner, chest, shower, toilet, washing machine
Type C
kitchen (three burner gas stove, refrigerator, microwave oven, electric thermos pot), cupboard, table, study desk, chair, sofa, bed (without beddings), air conditioner, chest, shower, toilet, washing machine
Type D
kitchen (three burner gas stove, refrigerator, microwave oven), cupboard, table, study desk, chair, air conditioner, closet for futon, wash basin, shower, toilet
*All rooms are not equipped with bedding such as comforters, bed mats, sheets, blankets, pillows, futons etc. Please prepare on your own. (Lease is available)
Rents for Lodging
Note: Rents for International House will increase from October, 2025.
For more information, please refer to the link below.
https://ic-sums.jp/en/news/3367
Rent for Students
| Room type | Rent for Students | |
| Rent/Month | Rent/Day | |
| Type Ａ | 7,000 JPY | 350 JPY |
| Type Ｂ | 17,600 JPY/ person | 880 JPY/ person |
| Type Ｃ | 17,600 JPY/ person | 880 JPY/ person |
| Type Ｄ | 7,000 JPY/ person | 350 JPY/ person |
Note: For the students who move in or move out in the middle of a month, the daily rent will be calculated by the number of days they stay in the month, and the upper limit will be the monthly rent.
Rent for Researchers
| Room type | Rent for Researchers | |
| Rent/Month | Rent/Day | |
| Type Ａ | 12,800 JPY | 640 JPY |
| Type Ｂ | 32,000 JPY/ person | 1,600 JPY/ person |
| Type Ｃ | 32,000 JPY/ person | 1,600 JPY/ person |
| Type Ｄ | 12,800 JPY/ person | 640 JPY/ person |
Note: For the researchers who move in or move out in the middle of a month, the daily rent will be calculated by the number of days they stay in the month, and the upper limit will be the monthly rent.
Application for admission
When you want to apply for the House room, please submit an APPLICATION FOR RESIDENCE (入居申請書／Nyūkyo-shinseisho, Form 1) to International Center.