Kuwanoki RA and Japanese Residents of International Student Shared House

 

Okayama University has four dormitories for international students, and International Students and Japanese students live together in Kuwanoki Dormitory and International Student Shared House. Japanese residents are selected through an open recruitment process in spring and/or fall. The number of applicant changes depending on the number of current residents moving in and out of the dormitory, so please check with the International Education and Student Mobility Division, Academic Affairs Department for details.

Kuwanoki RA (Resident Assistant)

Kuwanoki RAs are students tasked with supporting international students living in the dormitory to ensure they have a meaningful daily life experience. While living alongside the international residents, RAs provide assistance with day-to-day matters and are responsible for planning and organizing cultural exchange events. For certain duties, compensation is provided based on performance. Eight RAs support approximately 150 international students, making this position an invaluable opportunity to gain practical experience in fostering intercultural understanding.

Recruitment Information

We are not accepting applications at this time. For your reference, information on the 2025 Fall intake (applications closed) is available below.

Application Procedure

  1. Check the application guidelines
  2. Sign up for the Dormitory tour & RA information sessions

    To apply, attending the dormitory tour & RA information sessions is mandatory. Please sign up through the link above by three days before the desired tour date.
    If none of the listed dates are convenient for you, or if you are currently studying abroad and therefore unable to attend, please notify us in the form above.

    Dates and Times:
    Tuesday, June 10, 1:00 PM — Application deadline: June 7
    Wednesday, June 18, 2:00 PM — Application deadline: June 15
    Thursday, June 26, 1:00 PM — Application deadline: June 23
    Saturday, June 28, 10:00 AM — Application deadline: June 25 

    Check!
    • After the current RA explains their duties and life in the dormitory, they will guide you through the facility. Feel free to ask any questions!　
    • The information provided in your application for the dormitory tour will be shared with the RA. Please be aware of this in advance.
    • After the tour, please take the time to decide whether to apply. 
    • If you have already attended a previous tour, you may apply without participating again.　
  3. Join the Dormitory tour & RA information sessions
  4. Fill out an application form
  5. Prepare the required documents and submit them by email
  6. Enter the desired interview date and time online

    Please enter your interview date and time preference via the link above by the application deadline. Applications not received by the deadline will automatically be considered invalid.
    If none of the following is convenient for you, please also enter that information.

    Interview Date Options:
    Wednesday, July 9 – Friday, July 11

  7. Check the interview date and time by email from the International Education and Student Mobility Division, Academic Affairs Department and attend the interview

Japanese Residents of International Student Shared House

The purpose of the International Student Shared House is for international and Japanese students studying at Okayama University to cultivate a sense of internationalism by experiencing the language, culture, and lifestyle of another country through daily life. The building is designed so that each resident can have their own private room, while four students live together as one unit, allowing for natural interaction between residents. 

Recruitment Information

We are not accepting applications at this time. For your reference, information on the 2025 Fall intake (applications closed) is available below.

Application Procedure

  1. Check the application guidelines
  2. Fill out an application form
  3. Prepare the required documents and submit them by email
Note

Currently, there are no vacancies in International Student Shared House, so viewings are not available at this time. If you have any questions about the facilities or dorm rules, please contact us before applying.