2024年10月08日
Since 2003, Tohoku University has implemented the Tohoku University Housing Joint Guarantor System to support international students who have difficulty securing a joint guarantor to rent apartments. This system has been operated with the cooperation of faculty members and administrative staff in each department.
However, due to the widespread use of rent guarantor companies, the significant burden on faculty members and administrative staff in managing the system, and the expected further increase in the number of international students, we have decided to terminate this system and introduce a new system with more comprehensive support.
The Tohoku University Housing Joint Guarantor System will stop accepting new applications as of December 31, 2024.
We strongly recommends that international students use the ‘SUMURAKU Plan’ provided by the Tohoku University Co-op when signing contracts for private apartments. The Plan not only offers a rent guarantee but also provides a 24-hour multilingual call center service that you can contact if you encounter any problems while renting the apartment, allowing you to live with peace of mind.
As a transitional measure, students will be allowed to renew their Tohoku University Housing Guarantor System contract until they complete their current programs (undergraduate, master’s, doctoral) provided they are enrolled as of December 31, 2024.
For more details, please refer to the following link.
