(1) Example for Shenzhen International Graduate School, Tsinghua University
(The cost of the trip to China will be supported by Kyoto university.)
An example of monthly living expenses (2021), Chinese yuan (renminbi) (Rate: 18.2 Japanese yen/renminbi @ as of February 2022.)
| Rent | Dormitory: 1,000 yuan/month/single, 500 yuan/month/twin, deposit: 2,000 yuan, utility expenses: around 100 yuan/month |
| Food expenses | School cafeteria: 1,500 yuan/month |
| Transportation expenses | Students do not need a commuter pass because students live in on-campus housing. (Public bus: 2 yuan per trip; subway: 2 – 10 yuan per trip depending on distance traveled) |
| Cell phone bill | 10 GB, 100-min call: 59 yuan/month |
| Social insurance fees | None. Tsinghua University pays for all medical examinations and medicine fees. However, fees for imported medicines are not covered. |
| Internet fees | Free Internet at the school |
| Grant | 1,500 yuan/month (from Tsinghua University to international students) |
(2) An example for Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University
(International students can stay in Kyoto University’s exclusive dormitory for about one year at a low cost. For more information, please visit the following website for more information.
https://kuiso.oc.kyoto-u.ac.jp/cn/housing/facilities/)
An example of monthly living expenses (2021), Japanese yen
| Rent | 50,000 yen/month, deposit: 40,000 yen, utility expenses: around 6,000 yen/month |
| Food expenses | 40,000 yen/month |
| Transportation expenses | From home (near Katsura station on the Hankyu Line) to school: 480 yen/one round trip by bus |
| Cell phone bill | 3 GB basic charge: around 2,000 yen/month plus call charges (22 yen/30 sec. with tax) |
| Social insurance fees | Prefectural mutual insurance: 1,000 yen/month, health insurance: 1,600 yen/month, and student insurance 1,800 yen/year |
| Internet fees | Mobile WiFi Router: 5,350 yen/month; free Internet at the school |
| Daily necessities, miscellaneous expenses | 2,000 yen/month |
| Subsidy | There is a support system. If you apply for it and meet the requirements, you will receive a payment. |
