The dormitory “Fugakuryo” was established as part of the university’s initiative to promote campus globalization. It is located about a 10-minute walk from the Kusanagi Campus and was created by remodeling a two-story university-owned building. Both Japanese students and exchange students can reside in this dormitory.

In April 2022, the University of Shizuoka opened its first student dormitory, nicknamed “Fugakuryo.”

You can watch an image video of the dormitory on YouTube (external link).

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Living in Harmony with the Community

Comfortable personal space
▶Fully furnished private rooms

International exchange and language learning opportunities
▶Cozy and quiet living space
▶Well-equipped open kitchen with plenty of cooking utensils

Safe and secure living environment
▶Security and disaster-prevention systems, hotline to the International Affairs Office

Community-centered lifestyle
▶Community garden
▶Opportunities for interaction with university students and local residents


Each unit accommodates four students. There are three units in total, allowing up to 12 students to live in the dormitory.

As a shared exchange space, the dormitory features an open kitchen and a lounge area, where residents can cook dishes from their home countries, teach each other languages, study together, and interact not only with fellow dorm residents but also with other University of Shizuoka students and local community members.

▶Common Areas

▶Inside Each Unit

▶Private Rooms

▶Dormitory Grounds

The account is managed and updated primarily in two or more languages (Japanese, English, and the native languages of exchange students) by dormitory residents and exchange students from our partner institutions. We share photos and information about the dormitory facilities, student interactions, and more.
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With the support of staff from the medicinal herb garden and local community members, we are developing a community garden around the dormitory.
Residents enjoy seasonal flowers together, harvest fresh vegetables and fruits, and cook them in the shared kitchen of the international student dormitory. The garden serves as a place of interaction not only for dormitory residents but also for other university students and local residents.

In April 2022, the international student dormitory "Fugaku Dormitory" opened its doors, beginning a new chapter of communal living with eight residents, including exchange students from the Philippines and Turkey.
On May 23, just as the residents were starting to settle into dorm life, two beautiful calligraphy works featuring the name "Fugaku Dormitory" were installed in the building.
These works were created by Mr. Hakuju Kuiseoko, a renowned Japanese calligrapher originally from Morimachi in Shizuoka Prefecture. In the background of the characters “Fugaku Dormitory,” the majestic form of Mt. Fuji is depicted.
A large horizontal piece (148 × 60 cm), installed at the entrance of the dormitory, has a commanding presence that captures the attention of not only the residents but also all who visit. It seems to quietly watch over the daily lives and future growth of the students.
A smaller vertical piece (33 × 71.5 cm) is displayed in the lounge where students gather and spend time together.
On May 25, then-former President Oike—who had commissioned the calligraphy—visited the dormitory. His warm and engaging conversation with students, asking questions like “How is dorm life?” and “Are you enjoying university life?” left a lasting impression.
It is our hope that this dormitory will continue to be a place where students lead a rich (“富” / fu) life of learning through intercultural exchange.

If you have further questions about the International Student Dormitory, please check the PDF below.