Student Life
First-year Student Accommodation
Are you curious about what your experience will be like when you join us? The following section introduces student accommodation in the first year of the program. Further details about student life on campus will be shared when available.
Our community of changemakers
As a first-year student of UTokyo Design, you will be one of 100 learners in the community. As part of the program, all first-year UTokyo Design students will live in Mejirodai International Village (MIV), home to around 800 students and international researchers coming from across UTokyo. There, you will live on the same floor as UTokyo Design students from across Japan and around the world. You will experience different cultures and discover global perspectives day by day.
UTokyo Design students will live in all-gender accommodation. Each student will have their own private room, providing personal space anytime. There will be shared facilities (kitchen, toilets, and shower rooms) which will be cleaned regularly. We also plan to introduce gender-specific spaces, for those who may need them.
Mejirodai International Village (MIV)
MIV is student and researcher accommodation located about 40 minutes by train from campus.
The accommodation fee is approximately 88,000 JPY per month, including internet and utilities (electricity, gas, and water).
Vibrant community of 800 international students and researchers
MIV is a unique space housing not only student accommodation, but also international researchers. Additionally it is known for housing one of the University’s leading research hubs.
Quiet residence
Located in a quiet residential area surrounded by greenery, MIV offers a calm and secure environment where you can feel at ease even at night, making it a comfortable place to live.
Your personal space
Each room is fully equipped with a bed, desk, refrigerator, air conditioner, desk lamp and sink, providing everything you need to start a comfortable life right away.
Community space
Various common areas are open for everyone to use. Whether you prefer a quiet space for studying or want to meet your neighbors and exchange ideas over coffee or at an event, there is a space for you.
FAQ
All first-year students will live at Mejirodai International Village. From the second year onwards, students may apply to continue living in the same accommodation or seek private housing.
Yes, all first-year students in UTokyo Design will live in MIV.
UTokyo Design is committed to creating a community where students from around the world can learn from and collaborate with one another. Our student accommodation serves as a place where people with diverse values and cultural backgrounds live, share experiences, and collaborate. That’s why UTokyo Design students stay at MIV. It’s an essential part of the learning experience.
The accommodation fee is approximately 88,000 JPY per month, including internet and utilities (electricity, gas, and water).