Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Discover the best housing options, read reviews from those who've already done this exchange, and connect with peers from universities worldwide!
Thélio
From: Kedge Business School
To: japan university of economics
2025 • Spring
Fukuoka is a underrated city when it comes to city to go while in japan, there is almost no tourists compared to osaka or kyoto. The most popular bar is the…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
283€
Where was it located?
144-1 Zokumyōin
How can someone find this place?
https://www.jue.ac.jp/en/CAMPUSLIFE/Students_Accommodation.html
Would you recommend it?
Yes, the rooms were individuals and comfortable, the breakfeasts and dinner were preparee and served on the first floor every day except sunday, The internationals students are mostly in rooms adjoining so it eases friendship
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Fukuoka is a underrated city when it comes to city to go while in japan, there is almost no tourists compared to osaka or kyoto. The most popular bar is the Ibiza close to the tenjin train station they are very friendly to internationals people, almost every bar are great just avoid bar or restaurants where there is lookalike display of food in froot because it’s mostly not great. For bar near the dormitory you can go to Manmaru Nishitetsu Futsukaichi Ekimae it’s a great izakaya close to the school. But don’t forget thet they may check your age in places that are only bars.
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Take the classes with Bruno, you can stack them on 2-3 days tuesday to thursday, and you can take them online
Do you have some tips?
The campus was really great with a lot of accomodations, there is a gym on the first floor next to the basketball courts
Best trips to do?
I personally didn’t travel outside of japan but domestic flights are easy to book. You can go to China if you want to party or Korea these are great options
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Fukuoka?
Once you understand the transports your live becomes so much easier in fukuoka, just use google maps at the start and yoûll get used to it
Make friend with as many people as possible wether they are international students like you or japanesse student at your campus, or people at bars. Japanesse people don’t often make the first move but they are very cool. If you speak a little bit of japanesse you will do great. If you can always engage a conversation with a new people in japanese because they most of the times don’t know english that well.
Mathilde
From: Kedge business School
To: Japan university of economics
2024 • Full year
The choice of student residence was strongly recommended by the school because it is almost impossible to rent an apartment as a student (and the price was…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
200
Where was it located?
10minutes walk from university but 15 min from the train station to go to the city center (and after around 35 minutes of train)
How can someone find this place?
Directly from the school
Would you recommend it?
The choice of student residence was strongly recommended by the school because it is almost impossible to rent an apartment as a student (and the price was much more advantageous). There are two girls/boys dormitories, I don't think there is much difference between the two but I will talk about my experience for the girls' one. It must be taken into account that it is an 8m2 room, the bed is not comfortable at all, meals (breakfast and dinner) are included in the price but there are imposed schedules to take it (7:30 p.m. maximum for dinner). Overall I would say that it was not the ideal but given the very advantageous price I got used to it
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Cheers bar (bar with a lot of international) Ibiza club (but lot of japanese style…)
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
Classes with the teacher « bruno cristian ». He is so Nice, you can do it online if you want and your final exam will be in distanciel. Be careful on the other hand the courses are economy that you have surely already seen
Do you have some tips?
Overall, the classes were bad (very easy). But it's very great because you have a lot of free time to travel. In the administration no one speaks English but you will have two ladies who help you if you ever have a problem and who are adorable
Best trips to do?
From Fukuoka you can travel anywhere in Japan or Asia. You have a resident card normally so you can leave the territory and re-enter whenever you want
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Fukuoka?
Fukuoka is not the best city of Japan. But it's still a nice city with a lot of things to do around. Be careful, however, the school is not in Fukuoka itself and you will therefore be forced to take either the last train (23:30) or the first the next day around 5 am if you go out
Enzo
From: Kedge Business School
To: Japan University Of Economics
2025 • Spring
Campus is so cool, people are super nice. There is a free gym and you can reserve sports fields like the track, soccer field, basketball court, badminton…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
Around 270 $/month
Where was it located?
Chikushino 10 away from the University
How can someone find this place?
School Website
Would you recommend it?
Yes, especially since you are with all your friends in the same building and it's very cheap but very very good.
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Best club of Fukuoka is called Ibiza and near Futsukaichi Station there is an Izakaya called Manmaru it's so cool not a lot of people, chill and cheap. But mainly for night life go to Tenjin or Nakasu. Thank me later ;)
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
All the economics classes because the teachers are so good and it's easy so you don't spend that much time studying.
Do you have some tips?
Campus is so cool, people are super nice. There is a free gym and you can reserve sports fields like the track, soccer field, basketball court, badminton court, etc. All papers are done for you by amazing people. I would definitely recommend going and also going again.
Best trips to do?
Go to South Korea, Either Seoul or Busan. The tickets are very cheap. If you go to Seoul go to Hongdae to Party, that's the best place to party trust me ;)
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Fukuoka?
Cost of living is pretty cheap, however transportation is expensive so take that in consideration. Try to learn very Basic phrases because they do not often speak english over there. But not a lot of tourists so if you search for something authentic I highly recommend.
Don't hesitate to ask for something people will always try as much as possible to help you. The country is very safe but do not try to mess the culture, fit in as much as possible as a respect of their culture It's not the same as in France where you can just don't care. No you have to respect their culture. And travel in Asia as much as possible, if you manage well your schedule you can do many other asian countries so enjoy . ;)
