Index
1. Campus Life
Most classes are held in Center Building No. 5, located in the Center Zone of the Ito Campus. Free Wi-Fi is available, and the building also has a lounge area where students can relax and spend time comfortably.
In addition, the Ito Campus offers a wide range of facilities, including cafeterias that provide reasonably priced meals for lunch and dinner, the Central Library built in 2018, and training rooms for exercise and fitness activities.
Kyushu University Ito Campus Guidebook
Building of Center Zone 5
Central Library
2. Academic Support
2-1. Academic Support Services
For students in the Japanese Studies Program, faculty members of the International Student Center serve as course coordinators and provide both individual and group guidance, mainly regarding academic matters.
In addition, consultations concerning daily life and cross-cultural adjustment are handled as needed through the cooperation of course coordinators, program staff, and faculty members specializing in international student support.
3. Daily Life Support
3-1. Support for Daily Life
Kyushu University provides various forms of support for international students and researchers coming to Japan from overseas so that they can smoothly begin their academic and research activities in Japan. This support includes assistance with procedures such as visa applications prior to arrival in Japan.
For further details, please refer to the website below.
3-2. Exchange with Japanese Students and Tutors
As part of the student support system, each student in the Japanese Studies Program is assigned a Japanese student tutor who provides assistance with daily life and academic matters.
In addition, opportunities for interaction with Japanese students are provided through tutor-organized events and other activities designed to promote communication and mutual exchange among students.
3-3. Accommodation
Dormitories 1, 2, and 3, as well as Kyosokan (Ito Harmony House) on the Ito Campus, are available for students participating in the JLCC during their period of enrollment. Each room is fully furnished and equipped with a private bathroom and toilet, a desk, bookshelf, bed, wardrobe, refrigerator, and air conditioner.
Residence Facilities’ Addresses and Contact Information
Dormitory Ⅰ
674, Kuwabara, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 819-0382
Tel: +81-92-807-7188
Dormitory Ⅱ
674, Kuwabara, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 819-0382
Tel: +81-92-806-6841
Dormitory Ⅲ
674, Kuwabara, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 819-0382
Tel: +81-92-807-7072
Kyosokan (Ito Harmony House)
522, Kuwabara, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka, 819-0382
Tel: +81-92-806-5779
External Appearance of Building
Interior of the Dormitories
4. Living Cost
Living costs in Fukuoka City are considerably lower than those in other major cities such as Tokyo and Osaka. Estimated monthly living expenses in Fukuoka City are approximately as follows.
- Dormitory Room Rent
16,500 yen～25,500 yen（depending on the dormitory room choice） - Dormitory Upkeep
4,500 yen - Utilities (Water & Electricity)
15,000 yen（will vary with usage） - Food
30,000 yen（individual spending habits may vary. Lunch at the school cafeteria runs about 400 yen, and students typically prepare their own breakfast and dinner at the dormitory.） - Local Transportation
10,000 yen （individual spending habits may vary） - Books and Supplies
5,000 yen（instructors typically provide reading materials in class） - Internet Service
3,500 yen - Health Insurance
2,000 yen - Personal Expenses
20,000 yen（Individual spending habits may vary）
One-off Charges (Move-in Costs)
- Dormitory Room Deposit
30,000 yen - Half-year Futon Rental
5,500 yen - Internet Set-up
10,000 yen - Emergency Security Plan
1,000 yen (valid for one year)
5. Health & Healthcare
Kyushu University has established the Center for Health Sciences and Counseling (CHC) to provide international students with health and psychological support services.
The center offers health consultations as well as counseling and support regarding psychological and academic matters.
Center for Health Sciences and Counseling, Kyushu University