Health and Safety

2022年6月22日更新

Live in health

If you have a fever…
If you get injured…
Ochanomizu University supports the health of international students. 

Ochanomizu University Health Care Center

We provide support to ensure that students can concentrate on their studies in good health. You can take medical examinations, medication, treatment of injuries and consultations for free.

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 17:00
Tel: 03-5978-5156

Ochanomizu University Health Care Center(J)

Health checkups

An International Student Health Checkup is carried out for all international students in early November each year. Do not miss this opportunity, as health checkups for exchange students, Japanese studies students, and research students are available only once a year. Health checkups for all regular students are carried out in mid-April as well.

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Himawari(Tokyo Metropolitan Medical Institution Information Service)

TEL: 03-5285-8181 (Mon-Fri 9:00-20:00)
English, Chinese, Korean, Thai, and Spanish spoken

Student Counseling Office

Students can consult privately with a counselor on various issues that may arise during the course of their studies at Ochanomizu University. (In Japanese only).
Consultations are in principle by appointment only. Appointments can be made by e-mail.

Office Hours:
Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 16:00
E-mail: gsoudan@cc.ocha.ac.jp

National Health Insurance (NHI)

National Health Insurance (NHI) is a system that covers part of your medical bills in case of illness or injury based on the payment of a certain amount of insurance premiums. Regardless of how long you plan to stay in Japan, if your resident status is “Student,” be sure to enroll in the National Health Insurance. Once you enroll, you will be issued a health insurance card. When receiving treatment for injuries or illnesses, you have to present your insurance card to be eligible for the discounted payment for the cost of medical treatment and medicine by 70%. Note that the scope of coverage is specified under the rules of National Health Insurance. If you do not enroll, you will be required to pay the full cost of treatment when you receive healthcare.
How to enroll:
If you wish to enroll in the Japan’s National Health Insurance (NHI) System, present your Residence Card and follow the procedure at a local government office of municipality where you live. Insurance premiums vary more or less by municipality and by your eligibility (e.g., whether you are single or married). Inqu