Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC)

International Student Dormitory

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OIC Global House

September 2019 saw the opening of OIC Global House – the latest addition to Ritsumeikan University’s already substantial portfolio of dormitories.

Housing both international and domestic students, the majority of whom are enrolled in the College of Global Liberal Arts *, the dormitory takes up the second to the fifth floor of the Wakebayashi International Plaza (pictured above). The Plaza building itself, designed to embody OIC's academic concept: ‘A Gateway to Asia’, provides an exciting platform for international students to interact with and get to know both domestic students and members of the wider community beyond.



*Depending on availability, it may be possible for students from other colleges and graduate schools to take up residence too. Please inquire for more details (see below).


Features

・On-campus international dormitory
・Resident Mentors (RMs*) living in the dormitory
・Building manager available 24-hours a day
・Auto-lock entrance
・Separate male and female areas

*RMs: Residents who work with the university and building managers to: provide support to residents, encourage exchange, and ensure residents have a safe and comfortable dormitory experience.

OIC Global House Guidebook

Fee Table

※The fees listed below will be applied from September 2024.
Type Fee
Security deposit (returned when moving out)
1 month's rent
Entrance fee (covers move-out inspection and cleaning)
10,000 yen
Rent JPY 65,000/month
Utilities & Internet
JPY 7,200/month
Bedding rental
JPY 2,000/month

Initial fees consist of the security deposit, 1.5 months' rent (if moving in on the 16th of the month or later) / 2 months' rent (if moving in on or before the 15th of the month), 2 months' of utilities and internet, 2 months' of bedding rental, and the entrance fee.
*Separate enrollment in fire insurance is also required.

Period of Residence

・GLA students beginning their studies at Ritsumeikan University: Until departure for study at the Australian National University (ANU)
・GLA students beginning their studies at ANU: Until the end of their stay at Ritsumeikan University
・Students in all other colleges/graduate schools: 1 year 

*However, for non‐degree seeking students participating in exchange programs, etc. for less than one year, the residence period is until the end of the program period.

Rooms

The dormitory has 201 rooms (200 standard rooms and 1 accessible room).

Rooms Include:

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・Bed (including mattress and rental bedding)
・Internet connection
・Curtain
・Desk & chair
・Air conditioning & lighting
・Wardrobe
・Refrigerator
・Trash can
・Storage boxes

Common Use Facilities:

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・Multi-purpose room
・Dining area
・Kitchen area
・Living area
・Shower rooms
・Bathrooms
・Mailboxes, delivery boxes
・Shoe rack
*Outdoor shoes are not allowed in the dormitory, so it is necessary to have indoor footwear.

Contact

Please direct questions to: oic-dorm@st.ritsumei.ac.jp

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