The University of British Columbia

Ritsumeikan-UBC House Overview

When you are ready for a smaller residence community and a more independent lifestyle, including cleaning and cooking for yourself, Ritsumeikan-UBC House is ready for you.

Home to 200 UBC students, Ritsumeikan-UBC House is an appealing and sociable place to call home. Alive and vibrant with friendly students, living in Ritsumeikan-UBC House makes it easy for you to expand your learning beyond your classroom experience.

Ritsumeikan-UBC House was established in 1990 as a symbol of UBC's academic partnership with Ritsumeikan University in Japan.

Commonsblock Address:
2525 West Mall, Vancouver, BC Canada V6T 1W9
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Ritsumeikan-UBC House Features:

• Minimum age: 19 the year you move in
• Four private bedrooms and shared living area in each unit
• Two washrooms
• Twin XL bed (no linen), desk, chair, lamp, bookcase/dresser all provided
• Wired (ethernet) Internet access
• Outlet for phone
• Cable TV hookup; basic cablevision service included
• Furnished living room & dining area
• Fridge, stove, dishwasher
• Storage locker
• Tatami room
• Three seminar rooms
• Access to Totem Park commonsblock amenities
• Piano/music practice room
• Basketball and tennis court
• Card-operated laundry
• Convenience store
• Covered bike storage
• Limited monthly parking (additional fee)
• 24 hour front desk service
• Residence Advisors