According to the university policies, foreign exchange students must submit application papers IAW written in English or Japanese within the deadlines.

Consequently, the university has a Home Visit Program which lets families in Hirosaki to accept or sponsor exchange students.

In addition, the university is having courses for foreign students to learn Japanese Culture, Economy and Management.

The students and clubs set up booths to sell things or share their interests.

There are buses on a circular route in the city and there are a few bus stops in front of Hirosaki University.

The nearest train stations are: There are three dorms near Hirosaki University: Hokuou-ryo, Hokumei-ryo and Hou-ryo (-ryo means "dormitory").

Hou-ryo and Hokuou-ryo are both five-story buildings that are located in the Gakuen district, about 1.5 km from Hirosaki University.

Students decide where to live based on the style of the house, rent, area and so on.