Accommodation for International Faculty and Scholars
1. University Accommodation for International Faculty and Scholars
Keio University offers accommodation for its international faculty and scholars such as visiting research fellows to help contribute to the internationalization of its education and research.
Applications and requests for housing can be made through your faculty liaison at Keio University.
Eligibility
Individuals appointed as visiting scholars or faculty members by Keio University are eligible. (Please ask your faculty liaison whether or not you are eligible to apply.)
List of Accommodations Available
Click on the name of accommodation for further information.
| Name | Type | Address | Nearest Station |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nestle House | Single Couple Family |
Hiyoshihon-cho Kouhoku-ku yokohama Kanagawa |
10min. Walk from Hiyoshi Station , TokyuToyoko-Line |
| Keio International Residnece | Single Couple |
Mita Minato-ku Tokyo |
15min. Walk from Azabujuban Station, |
| Motosumiyoshi Residence | Couple | Kizuki Nakahara-ku Kawasaki Kanagawa |
10min. Walk from Motosumiyoshi Station or 8min. Walk from Hiyoshi Station, TokyuToyoko-Line |
| Single Couple |
Mita Minato-ku Tokyo |
8min. Walk from Shirokane Takanawa Station, Nanboku-line, Mita-line or 10min. Walk from Mita Station, Mita-line, Asakusa-line or Tamachi Station, JR Yamanote-line |
For Faculty Liaisons
Applications can be made through faculty liaisons on the website below.
The Website for Applications (Keio ID is needed to access the page)
Application period: From 9 a.m. on the 1st to 3 p.m. on the 10th of every month
(For more information, please check the Website for Applications.)
Contact Information
2. Tokyo International Exchange Center (TIEC)
Tokyo International Exchange Center (TIEC) is a facility that provides quality living spaces and international exchange opportunities for outstanding graduate students and researchers who are from Japan and abroad.
TIEC Website
Facility Guide: https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/ryugaku/kyoten/tiec/residence/facility/index.html
Entrance Guide: https://www.jasso.go.jp/en/ryugaku/kyoten/tiec/residence/nyukyo.html
Eligibility
Outstanding foreign researchers who register to Japanese universities or research institutes, have a "Professor," "Researcher," "Cultural Activities," "Highly Skilled Professional (i)(a)," or "Highly Skilled Professional (ii)(foreign researchers who are engaged in the activity of (a))" status of residence, can commute from TIEC to the universities or institutes, and hold a doctoral degree awarded in less than 8 years at the time of application (excluding full-time staff of a university or research institute hired for an indefinite period of time). The residence period at the TIEC shall be 30 days or more.
※Applicants who are expected to meet the above conditions at the start of their tenancy and can be certified and recommended by the university or research institution they plan to attend may also apply. (Starting tenancy 30 days prior to the start of enrollment is possible.)
※Those who are on leave of absence or those who will be on leave of absence after moving in are not eligible to apply.
How to apply
- Submit the necessary documents through Keio University.
- Refer to Keio Internal Guidelines and contact the Keio Housing Coordinator via email ( keio_dormitory@info.keio.ac.jp) before applying.
Deadlines
- The Keio-internal deadlines for the Year 2025: Internal Deadline
*These dates are different from the deadlines posted on the TIEC website.
Contact Information
Keio Housing Coordinator: keio_dormitory@info.keio.ac.jp