This is the application guidelines for graduate students (including prospective students) wishing to reside at Keimei-Kan. Applicants should carefully read the following guidelines and proceed to the application screen via the button at the bottom of the page.

1. About the Application

Applications for residence at the Komeikan International Student Dormitory are accepted twice a year, in February and August.

The residence period at Keimei-Kan is one year, and those wishing to extend must reapply. If the number of applicants exceeds the available spots, selection is made by lottery; being selected previously does not guarantee selection this time. Therefore, it is not suitable for those seeking long-term housing, such as for thesis writing or studying for the bar exam. We strongly recommend considering other Hitotsubashi University dormitories or private housing options.

If you apply to Keimei-Kan and other International Residence Halls (Ikkyo-Ryo, Chuwa-Ryo, International House Kunitachi) and are selected for both, you must reside at Keimei-Kan.

During application, you will be required to upload the following documents for identity verification. Please prepare them in advance.

• Current Student：Copy of Hitotusbashi University's student ID card

• Prospective Japanese and permanent resident  student：Copy of identification papers

• Prospective international students：Copy of residence card or passport

2. Available Rooms

Residense Hall Keimei-Kan

50 Single rooms

• Type A：45 rooms

• Type B：3 rooms

• Barrier-Free：2 rooms

The barrier-free room is primarily intended for students with physical disabilities. If there are no applicants with disabilities at the time of recruitment, students without disabilities may be allowed to stay in the room. However, if a student requiring the barrier-free room due to a disability applies for accommodation during the stay, you may be asked to vacate the room, even if the allowed stay period has already begun. Please apply with this in mind.

3. Eligibility

As of April 1, 2026, the following individuals are enrolled at this university:

• Graduate students (including international students)

• Students with physical disabilities

• International research students accepted by the university

• International students participating in our university's summer programs, etc.

• Other students specifically approved by the president of the university

*If you are currently residing in Keimei-kan and your residence period is until March 2026, you must apply if you wish to extend your stay. However, please note that it is a fully lottery-based system, so an extension is not guaranteed.
*Auditing students (students enrolled only for specific courses) are not eligible.

4. Occupancy Period

Occupancy Period: From Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to Monday, March 15, 2027

• The official move-in date is April 1. As a general rule, please move in on this date.

• It is not possible to move in outside of the designated residence period. However, if you are currently residing in the dormitory and wish to extend your stay, and your extension request is approved, you may continue to stay during the period between your current residence period and the designated residence period mentioned above.

• Even within the residence period, you cannot continue to stay after graduation.

• Moving into or out of the dormitory is not permitted on weekends, holidays, or university-designated holidays (such as Founding Day, summer vacation, and year-end/New Year holidays).

• If your move-in request is approved, you must move in within 10 days from the start of the residence period.

5. Application Period

Application period: From 0:00 AM on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, to 11:59 PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Please submit your application using the move-in application button at the bottom of the page during the period. If you need to make changes to your application, please submit a new application from the beginning.

6. Selection Results / Room Number Notification

Notification of lottery results: Around 4:00 PM on Friday, February 20, 2026

Notification of room number: Around 4:00 PM on Monday, March 2, 2026

The results will be sent to the email address you provide during the application process on the above.

7. Waitlist Selection

Waitlist notification period: From 0:00 AM on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, to 11:59 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026.

If a room becomes available due to a cancellation, the results will be sent to the email address you provided during the application process on the dates above.

8. Cancellation Declaration

Application Withdrawal Declaration Period: From 0:00 AM on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 to 11:59 PM on Thursday, February 19, 2026

Move-in Decline Notification Period: From 0:00 AM on Friday, February 20, 2026 to 11:59 PM on Thursday, February 26, 2026

If you wish to withdraw an application that has already been completed or decline your dormitory assignment after being selected, please notify the Accommodation Section Office <dormitory@ad.hit-u.ac.jp> by the dates above.

10．Important

(1) Applications from students who fall under the following conditions will not be considered. The residential agreement will be terminated if the following conditions are found after the student has been granted a room.

• The student has unpaid whole or partial dormitory fees which are listed in “9. Expenses” at the time of application, or after application, the student fails to pay their fees within the designated time even after being reminded by the University

• The student has received disciplinary action or other actions such as strict warnings from the University.

• The student no longer enrolled at Hitotsubashi University.

• The student is recognized as not suitable to live in Keimei-Kan due to health or sanitation issues. 

• The student disrupts the order of Keimei-Kan.

• The student provides false information upon applying for Keimei-Kan.

• The student seriously hampers the management/administration of Keimei-Kan.

(2) Please contact to the management office at Keimei-kan <keimeikan@ecre.biz> if you would like to tour the dormitory.

(3) About Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

If you have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), please consult the Accommodation Section before applying to the residence halls. The university will accommodate you as best as possible.

11. Contact

Accommodation Section, Student Services Division, Hitotsubashi University