Biwako-Kusatsu Campus (BKC)
International Student Dormitory
BKC International House
In September 2012, Biwako-Kusatsu Campus opened a new dormitory for international students, immediately adjacent to campus. This state of the art facility sits in a quiet neighborhood, so it offers students both a peaceful setting and the convenience of close proximity to all of the university's facilities. The BKC International House aims to help international students transition to living in Japan while providing an environment where students can adjust to the local language and culture as well as interact with fellow scholars from around the world.
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Features
・5 minutes from campus on foot, using secure commuter route
・24-hour English-speaking management
・Bilingual Resident Mentors (RMs)
・Auto-lock entrance
Fee Table (Ritsumeikan Students)
| Room Type | Rent | Bedding Fee | Electricity | Total Monthly Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type A | JPY 44,000/month | JPY 2,000/month | JYP 2,900/month | JPY 48,900/month |
| Type B | JPY 51,000/month | JPY 2,000/month | JYP 2,900/month | JPY 55,900/month |
| Short-term Room (per person) |
JPY 600/night | JPY 500/stay | -- | (By length of stay) |
| Internet access and water included! | ||||
| Security Deposit: Equal to 1 month's rent (Type A and Type B rooms, only) | ||||
| All fees in Japanese Yen (JPY) and current as of September 2024 | ||||
Private Rooms
The dormitory offers 153 single-occupancy rooms for newly-arrived international students at BKC, as well as short-term, multi-occupancy (4 to 8 person) rooms for seminars, and rooms for visiting researchers and professors. Rooms with private showers are available too.
Rooms Include:
・Refrigerator
・Internet Connection
・Bed & Bedding (with cleaning)
・Desk & Chair
・Air Conditioning & Lighting
・Sink & Toilet
・"Type B" rooms include individual showers!
Common Use Facilities
・Kitchen Lounge (with TV & DVD player)
・Shower Rooms
・Laundry Rooms & Dryers
・Multipurpose Hall with Tatami Corner (with TV & DVD player)
・Billiard Table, Table Tennis, Basketball Hoop
・Bicycle Parking
Download
Dormitory Residents' Guidebook (Updated in August 2024)
Contact
Please direct questions or reservation requests to: bkcihs12@st.ritsumei.ac.jp
