Campus Life

Campus Life

Housing, dining, clubs, and daily life at Science Tokyo campuses.

Campus Life at Science Tokyo

Science Tokyo operates across multiple campuses in the Tokyo metropolitan area. Here’s what you need to know about daily life.

Campuses

  • Ookayama Campus — Main campus, houses most engineering and science departments
  • Suzukakedai Campus — Graduate research campus in Yokohama
  • Tamachi Campus — Located in central Tokyo, houses some research facilities

Housing

  • International Student Dormitories — Several options available near each campus
  • Private housing support — The university provides guidance for finding private apartments
  • Commuting — Tokyo’s extensive rail network makes commuting from most areas feasible

Dining

Each campus has cafeterias offering affordable meals:

  • Ookayama: 3 cafeterias + convenience stores
  • Suzukakedai: 2 cafeterias
  • Meal plans are generally not offered — pay per meal

Student Clubs (Circles)

Science Tokyo has over 100 student clubs and organizations:

  • Sports clubs — Including traditional Japanese martial arts
  • Cultural clubs — Music, art, photography, tea ceremony
  • Academic societies — Department-specific research groups
  • International exchange groups — Language exchange and cultural events

Transportation

  • Closest station to Ookayama: Ookayama Station (Tokyu Line)
  • To Shinjuku/Shibuya: ~30 minutes by train
  • Student commuter passes available at discounted rates