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In April 2012, Sophia University opens the co-ed dormitory as an “International House” for foreign international students and Japanese students who come from distant homes; Sophia hopes that living in a community with multiple cultures and languages will enhance important aspects of human growth.
There is a live-in dormitory manager. Meals are not served, but a kitchen is available for shared use.
Basic Information
| Housing Type | Off-campus dormitory run by Sophia University for Sophia students |
| Address | 4-24-1, Kami-soshigaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo |
| Room size | Single, 15.08㎡ |
| Commuting time to Sophia | Total: about 50 minutes
Sophia Soshigaya International House
Seijo-gakuen-mae Station
Shinjuku Station |
| Student Commuter pass |
- 5,770 JPY / 1 month - 16,460 JPY / 3 months - 31,190 JPY / 6 months |
| Meals | No meal service provided |
| Methods of Payment |
A remittance should be done in Japanese Yen currency and made from a bank within Japan or by telegraphic transfer (if you are sending fees from overseas) to Sophia University's bank account at least one month before arrival. * Handling fees in connection with this remittance will be responsibility of the student. |
EXPENSES (Approximate costs before arrival are listed)
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〔One semester student〕 Total period of stay at housing 4 months |
〔One year student〕 Total period of stay at housing 10 months You may choose Lump Sum Payment or Separate Payment type. |
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| 4 months | Lump Sum payment | Separate Payment | ||
| Dorm admission fee (non-refundable) | ￥20,000 | Dorm admission fee (non-refundable) | ￥40,000 | ￥40,000 |
| Deposit (refundable) | NONE | Deposit (refundable) | ￥40,000 | ￥40,000 |
| Rent (￥40,000 per month) | ￥160,000 | Rent (￥40,000 per month) |
￥400,000 (for 10 months) |
￥240,000 (for first 6 months) |
| Total | ￥180,000 | Total | ￥480,000 | ￥320,000 |
*For one year students who choose the separate payment, invoice for the second semester will be sent in the beginning of December for Spring semester, and beginning of July for Autumn semester respectively.
Other anticipated dormitory fees required after your arrival
| Rent for your arrival month (Daily payment) | Daily cost will be announced later |
| Utilities Cost | Monthly usage for electricity and water |
| Internet |
Need to arrange and pay by yourself Installation fee: approx.3000 JPY, Monthly fee: approx. 3000 JPY/month |
| Bedding Rental (optional) | Cost will be announced later |
PERIOD OF STAY AT THE DORMITORY
The housing contract will be concluded for the following periods;
For one-year students (period of stay =10 months)
Spring: from April 1 to January 31 of the following year
Autumn: from arrival date (mid-September) to July 31 of the following year
For one-semester students (period of stay = 4 months)
Spring: from April 1 to July 31
Autumn: from arrival date (mid-September) to January 31 of the following year
Dormitory office closes on Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, several days in mid-August, from December 29 to January 4. The manager will not be available, but students can stay at the dormitory.
FACILITIES
The dormitory consists of common spaces and private rooms.
・ Common utilities：Dining Room, Kitchen, Shower room, Laundry room, Bicycle parking area
・ Room furnishings：Air-conditioner, Bed, Desk, Chair, Closet, Bookshelf, Lighting, Desk lamp, Curtains, refrigerator, Washroom, Trash can
Please refer to this link for details.
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(Main Gate) |
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(Exterior) |
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