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!
Thibault
From: ESPOL
To: Ritsumeikan University
2025 • Full year
Yes, I would recommend it, to be in the dorm make you meet a lot of people, that you can count on. Also, the managers and the japanese residents can help you…..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
300€
Where was it located?
Near the university, in a quiet but cool neighbourhood
How can someone find this place?
With the school directly
Would you recommend it?
Yes, I would recommend it, to be in the dorm make you meet a lot of people, that you can count on. Also, the managers and the japanese residents can help you with the administrative work, or other problems
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
There is many many things in Kawaramachi, in the center, but even around the dorm, there is a lot of izakaya and little restaurants that are really good
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
If you want to progress in Japanese, the japanese classes are good
Do you have some tips?
The campus is really cool, in Kyoto, near Kinkakuji and a lot of facilities, so perfect.
Best trips to do?
You can go to osaka for the day, for cheap. There is the lake biwa also thats nice, or Kobe, the seto sea, many many things
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Kyoto?
You need to have a bike, because the buses can be expensive, and to have a bike gives you a lot of freedom, to go to places, like little temples, or to go to the center.
Amaury
From: EMLV
To: University of Hyogo
2024 • Fall
Campus is good but lot of people don’t speak english, I would pick the same uni again definitely I made really good friends..
What kind of place was it?
Student Residence
How much was the rent per month?
170€
Where was it located?
On University Campus in Kobe
How can someone find this place?
Website of the university
Would you recommend it?
I would recommend it as it’s cheap but there are too many rules
What are some top bars, clubs, or events you recommend?
Sannomiya is good for bars and you are close to Osaka to go party
Which classes do you recommend… or not?
I chose easy classes and I enjoyed it
Do you have some tips?
Campus is good but lot of people don’t speak english, I would pick the same uni again definitely I made really good friends
Best trips to do?
I was in Kobe and traveled a lot in Japan
What do you absolutely need to know to live your best life in Kyoto?
Transport is a bit expensive but overall cost of life is cheap, people are nice
