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Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ

Does the period of residency, which is 1 year, mean that I can only live there for a year?

If you wish to continue living in the dormitory, you will need to apply again during the application period for the next year and pass the selection. You can choose which dormitory to apply for each year, so you may apply to a different dormitory. However, please be reminded that you will not be guaranteed in moving into the dorm due to the screening process. You will have to go through the selection in order to live in the dormitory.

There is a signature space of the guarantor (guardian) on the application form. Does the guarantor have to be Japanese?

We ask to have your relative to fill in the guarantor section of the application form, but they do not have to be a Japanese citizen.

Can I apply even if I'm not sure if I'll be accepted to Kansai University?

If you have a letter of acceptance, you can apply. However, if you want to cancel your application to enter Kansai University or dormitory after applying, please contact the Division of International Affairs in Kansai University immediately.

At the first application period, I failed the selection. Can I register again on the next application period?

For new incoming students, they can apply for each of the three application periods. You can reapply to the second and third application periods.
※The application for ONLY Spring semester will be open in three separate periods.

How many people usually apply and how is the competition ratio?

It depends on the dormitory you apply for, but it is usually about 2 ~ 2.5 times the number of students we accept.

My parents’ home is within commuting distance, but can I apply for a dormitory?

Yes, you can apply.

Can my parents and friends stay?

The dormitories are not opened for visits. Visitors are not allowed to enter or stay at the dormitory living space. There are its own rules for visiting hours and places in each dormitory.

Is there a curfew in the dormitory?

Only Domitory Tsukigaoka has a curfew (11p.m. o'clock). Other dormitories have no curfew, but you must be careful not to disturb other residents late at night.

(Shurei-ryo・Dormitory Tsukigaoka) Is it possible to put a TV and a refrigerator in the dorm room?

You can put a refrigerator (under 150 liters) or a television in your room. However, when you leave the dormitory, you need to dispose or take it home yourself. You must dispose the refrigerator and television according to the Home Appliance Recycling Law (for a fee), so please check the procedures yourself before bringing them in. Also, please check the information page of each dormitory carefully as the equipment varies depending on the dormitory.
*There is no TV terminal in the dormitory room of Kansai University International Dormitory.
* In the Minami Senri International Plaza International Student Dormitory, please use the TV set in the lounge of each unit.