International Residence Chuo

In a rapidly evolving global society, we need the intelligence and practical skills to understand diverse values and collaborate with each other to create the future.

Chuo University is committed to "fostering individuals who contribute to human welfare" and is promoting the creation of an environment where students can meet and learn from diverse personalities in their daily lives.
Under this philosophy, in April 2020, the International Residence Chuo (IRC) was opened on the Tama Campus.

The IRC is a base for intercultural collaborative learning where international students studying at Chuo and domestic students grow together by encountering diverse personalities and learning from each other through their daily lives.

Acquiring the ability to collaborate across cultural and language differences, and becoming leaders in a multicultural society - that is the individuals that IRC aims to achieve.

From the IRC to the world. Why don't you take that step together?

The private room (about 10㎡) is equipped with air conditioning, clothes rack (open closet), bed, desk, chair, refrigerator, lighting, curtains, hanging laundry-pole holders, wireless LAN, and TV terminal (terrestrial only).
You can reduce the cost of preparing for a new life and start your life with peace of mind.

Each unit comprises six private rooms for privacy, including a shower (no bathtub), dressing room, toilets, washbasins, mini kitchen, dining table, chairs, shoe storage, microwave, white board, and separate trash bin.

The spacious kitchen and fully-equipped shared spaces are all platforms for intercultural collaborative learning.
The lounge next to the kitchen is a place to enjoy meals cooked together, as well as a space where residents can freely spend time studying, chatting, and staying free.

IRC is home to students from diverse backgrounds, offering daily opportunities to embrace a wide range of values. From welcome events planned and run by the residents themselves to various events, there are chances to deepen friendships.

A special security key is required to enter the IRC, and only residents and staff have access. In addition, the Front Office staff provides support for residents’ daily lives.

All residents need to understand diversity and work together to make their dormitory life comfortable. The daily activities of the IRC are supported by student staff called Resident Assistants (RAs) and Unit Leaders (ULs).

Resident Assistant (RA)	Through various events, RAs foster a sense of belonging among residents, promote communication, and support residents in leading comfortable and fulfilling lives. They also promote compliance with residence rules, work to maintain a pleasant living environment, and serve as a bridge among residents, the Front Office, and the International Center.
Unit Leader (UL)	ULs strive to improve the unit environment. They establish rules, conduct unit meetings, coordinate unit activities, provide daily life support, and serve as a bridge among the unit, the RA, the Front Office, and the International Center.

RAs and ULs will support new students when they move in. There are various subsidies to support such activities.

RAs and ULs are required to have leadership, intercultural understanding, and communication skills. Training courses are provided free of charge and some courses are compulsory.

RA/UL (some are compulsory)	Training for team building and leadership Training for cultural understanding, communication skills, and personal relations English language course (on-campus TOEIC course) *free of charge Emergency first-response and disaster prevention training

Building Name	International Residence Chuo
Address	413-1 Higashinakano, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-0351 (This is different from the University address.)
Access	On-campus, 1 minute walk from the Tama Monorail Chuo-Daigaku Meisei-Daigaku Station
Rooms	300 rooms (6 private rooms in each unit x 50)
	Private room (about 10㎡) is equipped with: air conditioning, clothes rack (open closet), bed, desk, chair, refrigerator, lighting, curtains, hanging laundry-pole holders, wireless LAN, and TV terminal.
Structure of Building	Nine-story, reinforced concrete
Rent	64,600 yen (monthly) *All utilities included (electricity, water and Internet)
Initial Cost	28,600 yen (at the time of moving in)
Other Fees	1,760 yen (tax incl.) (monthly) for a rental bedding set, plus a set-up fee: 770 yen (tax incl.) (first month only)
	In a lump sum payment for the contract period (non-refundable if moving out during the contract period).
	All residents are required to rent a bedding set.
	Available services (free of charge): sheets cleaning twice a month and storage of a winter quilt during summer
	Use of the guarantor system: 19,380 yen a year (for those who do not have a guarantor in Japan only)
	Fire insurance: 3,970 yen a year
Contract	The contract for moving into the IRC is a fixed-term lease contract (Article 38 of the Act on Land and Building Leases) between the resident and the Chuo’s designated company (Sekisui House Sha Maison PM Tokyo, Ltd.) (not a contract with the University). Office in charge: IRC Management Office (National Students Information Center Co., Ltd.). Please read the contract thoroughly before signing.
Contract Period	Contract Period: One year (non-renewal) Please note that start and end dates are designated based on the move-in period (Spring or Fall). [Spring Move-in] Start: Designated date in March End: Last day of February of the following year [Fall Move-in] Start: Designated date in September End: August 15 of the following year As this is a fixed-term lease contract (Article 38 of the Act on Land and Building Leases), the contract cannot be renewed upon expiration. Please pay close attention to the expiration date. Residents must vacate the room by the end of the contract period. This policy applies to all move-ins from March 2026 onwards. Exchange students from partner universities will be notified of their specific contract periods separately by the International Center.
Contract Renewal	As mentioned above, the contract period is one year(non-renewal). For residents who intend to play a leading role in activities at IRC as an RA or UL, a new one-year fixed-term lease contract may be exceptionally granted with the applicable resident upon reviewing based on the application, starting the day after the original contract expires. However, if the application is not approved following the screening, the resident will be required to move out by the original contract’s expiration date. Depending on vacancy, we may not recruit for contract renewal. For international students who intend to actively participate in exchange activities at IRC, and who face clear difficulties securing housing in Japan due to nationality or guarantor requirements, a new one-year fixed-term lease contract may be exceptionally granted upon application, starting the day after the original contract expires. However, if the application is not approved following the screening, the resident will be required to move out by the original contract’s expiration date. Depending on vacancy, we may not recruit for contract renewal. These policies apply to all move-ins from March 2026 onwards.
Cycle Parking	Bicycle: free of charge (spaces are limited)
	Motorcycle: 1,100 yen a month (tax incl.)
Others	A room cleaning fee (28,600 yen including tax, or 40,150 yen including tax for a barrier-free room) as an initial cost must be paid upon moving in procedure. Depending on the condition of the room, a repair fee may be charged when moving out.
	University will assign your room. Conditions may vary depending on the floor and room location, but you cannot change that room.

The following is the IRC Concept (the Concept, Mission, Vision, and Values) developed by the RAs. If you are interested in entering the IRC, please read it.

• IRC Concept（419KB）

IRC Flyer（2.2MB）

*Some information contained in these videos may not be up to date. Please watch them for reference only.
For the latest information, such as rent, please check the official website.

Please contact the persons in charge of the IRC at the International Center for further information.

TEL: 042-674-2220
FAX: 042-674-2214
E-mail: chuoir-grp★g.chuo-u.ac.jp
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