Osaka Ibaraki Campus (OIC)

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).

*Upon moving in, a dormitory entrance fee (equivalent to one month’s dormitory fee) is required separately.In addition, a separate cleaning fee of ¥10,000 is required upon moving out. In addition, a separate cleaning fee of ¥10,000 is required upon moving out.

*A separate administrative processing fee applies. Details of the initial fees will be provided in the dormitory application guide for new residents. 

*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: