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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 currently accepting applications. Please refer to the following information regarding the April 2025 recruitment (now closed).　

• Application Guidelines(Japanese only)
• Application Form(Japanese only) 
• About the facility

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 submit your application through the link above by three days before the desired tour date.
   If none of the available dates work for you, please specify this in your application. 

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   • 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!
   • Following the tour of Kuwanoki Dormitory, you also have the option to visit International Student Shared House.
   • 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.
   
   Dates: 
   Monday, January 20 to Wednesday, January 22

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 currently accepting applications. Please refer to the following information regarding the April 2025 recruitment (now closed).　

• Application Guidelines(Japanese only) 
• Application Form(Japanese only) 
• About the facility 

Application Procedure

1. Check the application guidelines
2. Sign up for the Dormitory tour
   

   To apply, attending the dormitory tour is mandatory. Please submit your application through the link above by three days before the desired tour date.
   If none of the available dates work for you, please specify this in your application.

   Check!

   • The current Kuwanoki RA will first explain the duties of an RA and dormitory life, followed by a tour of Kuwanoki Dormitory. Afterward, a tour of International Student Shared House will be conducted.
   • Those who wish to visit only International Student Shared House should come at the specified time for each session.
   • Please feel free to ask any questions during the tour! 
   • The information provided during the tour application will be shared with the RA. Please be aware of this in advance.
   • After the tour, please take time to decide whether you would like to apply.
   • If you have previously attended a tour or are currently residing in International Student Shared House, you may apply without attending the tour.

3. Join the Dormitory tour 
4. Fill out an application form
5. Prepare the required documents and submit them by email