【For Students】2026 Presentation on Kyoto in English Implementation Overview

“What is the charm of Kyoto?” “What kind of country is Japan?” Why don’t you actually experience traditional Japanese culture and learn the know-how of English presentations so that you can introduce them in English when asked by people from overseas?
Students who are planning to study abroad, are interested in studying abroad in the future, or want to explain about Kyoto and Japan to overseas people in Japan, and who are not good at English presentations! Why don’t you learn English while having fun with like-minded friends beyond the boundaries of your university? 
🌸🌸 Overview 🌸🌸 of “Presentation of Kyoto in English”

Through the experience of traditional culture in Kyoto and Japan, a total of seven half-day training sessions will be held to acquire presentation skills in English.

Training dates and scheduled contents (7 sessions in total):
1. Saturday , May 23, 2026 :(1) Ice Break, Introduction to Japan and Kyoto ~Learning about Japan and Kyoto in English~
(2) Learn expressions related to traditional Japanese culture in English
2. Saturday, May 30, 2026: Temple tour and classroom study *Visit a temple related to the imperial family, which is usually closed to the public.
3. Saturday , June 6, 2026: Traditional Culture Experience I. (1) Tea Ceremony Experience (2) Tea Ceremony Culture in English
4. Saturday, June 13, 2026: Guided experience at a temple, zazen meditation, and city walk (international student exchange meeting)
*We will walk around the city in a group while guiding international students in English!
5. Saturday , June 20, 2026 : Traditional Culture Experience II. (1) Flower Arrangement Experience (2) Let’s talk about Kyoto’s famous places, events, food, clothing, and housing in English
6. Saturday , June 27, 2026 : Presentation English Manuscript Correction Course (Online only)
7. Saturday , July 4, 2026: Individual English Presentation

Time: 13:00~16:30 (with breaks)

◎Location: Campus Plaza Kyoto, etc. (Transportation within Kyoto City is available depending on the content of the training)

◎Eligibility: All of the following conditions must be met.
1. Be a Japanese student at a member university, graduate school, or junior college of the University Consortium Kyoto (undergraduate, master’s, doctoral degree is not required)
2. Be able to participate in all training sessions
3. Your English score must be one of the following:
  IELTS 5.0 or above / TOEFL iBT 50 or higher / TOEIC 600 points / Eiken level 2 or higher
4. Interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding

◎Capacity: 20 people *First-come, first-served basis 
◎Course fee: 5,000 yen (total amount for all 7 sessions, including reference materials and actual expenses for exercises)
*Please pay in cash (as much as possible) on the first May 23 (Sat).
*Please bear the transportation costs related to transportation during the course.
◎Application period: April 9, 2026 (Thursday) noon application start ~ May 9, 2026 (Saturday) noon deadline
    We will send an email to all applicants with details after May 9th.
◎Application Instructions: Please apply from the application button below.

In charge of international collaboration projects, University Consortium Kyoto
TEL 075-353-9164 FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji, Kyoto
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

◎Please see the Kyoto Pre from previous years from this Facebook!
We look forward to your application!

The 23rd High School Collaborative Education Forum Report Collection has been released.

The 23rd High School Collaborative Education Forum held on Saturday, December 6, 2025

“What inquiry-based learning brings to high school and university
~Approaching the “Moyamoya” of high school-university collaboration~

The collection of reports has been completed.
Click on each of the items below to view it as a PDF.

Part 1

Opening Remarks
Explanation of purpose “What inquiry-based learning brings to high school and university
~Approaching the “Moyamoya” of high school-university collaboration~
Keynote Speech “Segmentation” of High School and University Connections and the Meaning of Inquiry Learning
Panel Discussion

 

Part 2: Breakout Sessions

1st Session What is the “form” of effective high school-university collaboration to deepen high school inquiry activities?
~The Present and Future of High School-University Collaboration~
Session 2 “Moyamoya” of collaboration and collaboration that expands the possibilities of exploratory learning
-Exploring the issues and hints of external cooperation from the perspectives of junior high school, high school, and university-
Special Sessions (1) How to evaluate inquiry activities in comprehensive selection?
~In the wake of the creation of the rubric~

Special Breakout Session (2)

“Moyamoya” of inquiry that high schools and universities think about together
~University students talk about the confusion of inquiry, the challenges of university students who support inquiry~


*You can see the full page report collection here.
Report of the 23rd High School Collaborative Education Forum
Part 1
Part 2

Contact us

University Consortium Kyoto, Educational Development Division, High School-University Collaboration Project
TEL 075-353-9153 FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Business hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Notice of recruitment of “Learning town collaboration project (standard frame) that connects students and the community in Reiwa 8”

1. Business Overview

Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto implements the “Learning Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and the Community” in which universities, students, and the community collaborate to provide support funds to projects and projects that work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto.
We look forward to learning in the field of practice through activities that work together with local organizations to tackle local issues and participate in the efforts of local organizations to support their movements.
It has been implemented since 16, and this year will be the 23rd year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                

[Reiwa 8 “School Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities (Standard Frame)” Recruitment Guidelines]

2. Target Organizations

An organization or group (*) that is a member of the University Consortium Kyoto member universities and junior colleges, and the majority of its members are students and the representative is a student. If the group consists of students from multiple universities, it is acceptable if the majority of the students are students from Kyoto member universities and junior colleges of the University Consortium.                                                  *University departments, laboratories, seminars, clubs, student circles (circles composed of students from multiple universities are also acceptable), etc.

< precautions>
As a general rule, only one project can be applied for from the same organization or group. If there are multiple applications, it may be adopted as a single project or rejected. In addition, even if the application is from another organization or group, if it is considered to be the same business, we will make a decision on how to handle it after confirming the purpose of the project and the necessary confirmation of the affiliated organizations.
* If you are unsure of your decision, please contact us. We will consider it according to the specific details of the application.

3. Target Businesses

With the aim of solving local issues and revitalizing the city of Kyoto, projects that are implemented in Kyoto City during the fiscal year and that meet the following requirements are eligible.
However, political activities, religious activities, activities that promote specific ideas, violent or destructive activities, commercial businesses, etc. are excluded.

[Requirements]
(1) A project in which organizations and groups work in cooperation and collaboration with the local community (resident organizations, civic activity groups, business operators, etc. mainly working in the Kyoto City area),Students take the initiative to carry out activities.

*For new businesses, those that can be expected to collaborate with the local community in the future are also acceptable.
Please contact us if you have not decided on a specific partner at the time of application.                                                        *Projects that are worked on in collaboration and collaboration are activities that work together with local organizations to tackle local issues and participate in the movements of local organizations and support those movements.                                                                   *Administrative agencies may be included in the cooperative destination, but cooperation with only administrative agencies is not possible.
Examples: Health and welfare, social education, community development, promotion of academics, culture, arts or sports, environmental conservation,
Research in various fields such as community safety, citizen lectures, events, etc.

(2) Those who have not received any subsidies or subsidies from Kyoto City other than the Gakumachi Collaboration Project.

4. Amount and number of donations

Up to 300,000 yen / About 10-15 cases

*In addition, at the achievement report meeting scheduled to be held in March 9, we will award the implementing organization (1 organization) of the project that was recognized as the most outstanding (certificate, trophy, and activity incentive of 100,000 yen will be issued separately).

5. About the application

(1) Application period

April 1, Reiwa 8 (Wed) ~ May 30 (Sat) 13:00
*Submission of documents is data only, and paper submission is not required.

(2) Reiwa 8 Business Recruitment Briefing Session *Held online

Date and time: (1) Friday, April 17, Reiwa 8 18:30〜
(2) Friday, May 8, Reiwa 8, 18:30〜
We also accept questions about how to write an application.

                                       

(3) How to apply

Step 1 Before You Start Writing Your Application

We recommend reading the master plan of the administrative district in which the activity will be carried out! In addition, please listen to the opinions of local people and related government agencies as much as possible regarding the background of the project implementation and the needs of the community. If you have any questions about the basic plan of the ward or points to keep in mind when working in the community, you can also consult with the Regional Power Promotion Office of each ward office or branch.
In addition to reconfirming and sharing your objectives and achievement goals, let’s discuss and think once again within the group whether the business content you are thinking about is the best way to achieve your objectives. In addition, for continuing projects, let’s thoroughly summarize the efforts made so far and organize the points for improvement and novelty so that they can be reflected in the application form.

Step 2 Let’s write an application!

Download the application form from the following>
Reiwa 8 Recruitment Guidelines
Reiwa 8 “School Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities (Standard Frame)” Application Form (Microsoft Word)
Application Example

Points to fill in

★ Let’s check the judging criteria!
Let’s find out what criteria are used to judge the case.

★ What is the purpose of implementing the business? Write down the purpose and the need for the region.
In step 1, the group that listened to the opinions of local people and ward offices should also write the contents.

★ Who are you working with (or planning to work with)? What is the role of each? Let’s be specific.
The Gakumachi Collaboration emphasizes learning that can be obtained by collaborating with the university, students, and the community toward the same goal. Let’s write carefully about what kind of role the partner will play.

If you have trouble writing application documents…
If you have any concerns or questions, such as “I want to improve my internet environment, but can I use the support funds?”, please feel free to contact the University Consortium Kyoto. We also accept consultations by phone, email, and online.

Step 3 Register your business outline

Please use the form below to register your business overview.

 

Step 4 Submit Application Documents

Please fill out the (1) application form (Microsoft WORD) downloaded in step 2 of this page and (2) reference materials (if any) and submit them using the submission form below.
(1) Application document data (Microsoft WORD)
(2) Reference material data (up to about 10 pages converted to A4 size. Please submit it as a PDF. *Only if there is
*Submission in paper format is not required for both (1) and (2).

 

6. Main Schedule for the Future

First screening: After the application deadline ~ mid-June 8th year of Reiwa
Second screening (public presentation screening): Sunday, June 28, Reiwa 8 *Held at Campus Plaza Kyoto
Notification of support project decision and selection results: Mid-July 8
Certification ceremony and exchange meeting: Mid-July ~ late July 8 *Certificates issued to certified projects
Interim report: Mid-October ~ late October 8 *Submission of documents
Final report: March 9 *Submission of documents
Announcement: Mid-March ~ late March 9

7. Recruitment of trial slots

We plan to start recruiting for trial slots for students who are about to start community activities from June this year as well.
Details will be announced separately.

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Gakumachi Collaboration Project
TEL :075-353-9130 FAX: 075-353-9101
MAIL:gakumachi-admin-ml■consortium.or.jp
(Please change ■ to @ and send)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

 

 

 

Applications for the 2026 credit equivalent will start on Tuesday, March 17

Applications for the 2026 credit transfer course will begin on Tuesday, March 17.

〇 Credit transfer courses are available on the credit transfer and Kyoto College portal site.
Please check the following URL for details and details.

https://tg-kyoto.consortium.or.jp/

*The course registration (application) period varies depending on the university you belong to. Please be sure to apply within the period specified by your university.

Inquiries

In charge of the University Consortium Kyoto, Credit Transfer Project
TEL 075-353-9120 FAX 075-353-9121
〒600-8216 Campus Plaza Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Nishidoin-dori Shiokoji, Kyoto
tg@consortium.or.jp
*Window reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

【Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program】Practical training destinations are now available!

Practice site search site OPEN!

Practical training information for companies and organizations registered for the 2026 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program has been released!

This year, we are preparing to accept attractive companies and organizations in various industries, including the Kyoto area, manufacturing, finance, tourism, universities, government offices, and other industries, with the expectation of the growth of our students.

From the top page of the portal site, “Internship Search Site”, search for a lot of information on companies and organizations, and find the training site you are interested in!
In addition to the contents of the training and the expected period of acceptance, the appeal points of the training and messages from the person in charge are also posted.

Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program Portal Site

★ “How to use the training site search site”

Contact us

University Consortium Kyoto, Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Project Promotion Office
Mail intern@consortium.or.jp
TEL 075-353-9106 FAX 075-353-9101
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

2026 Kyoto College 2/28 (Sat) ~ Applications are now open!

Applications for the 2026 Kyo (Miyako) College will start on February 28th (Sat) ~

Please use the convenient web application for application.

In addition, it can be accepted by mail or in person.

*Please note that the application period varies depending on the application method.

 

For details such as the application period and courses offered, please check the following page.

Lifelong Learning, 2026 Kyoto College

University Consortium Kyoto 2025 Project Implementation Report Meeting

Since its establishment in 1994, the University Consortium Kyoto has been the first university consortium organization in Japan and a platform for university-regional collaboration, developing diverse, advanced, and challenging projects in close cooperation with member universities and junior colleges, local communities, industry, business, and local governments. Currently, we are diligently promoting our business based on the “Sixth Stage Plan,” a five-year medium-term plan from FY2024 to FY2028.
We will hold the “Business Implementation Report Meeting” to report on the main projects implemented by each business unit in FY2025 as follows. We will also explain the progress of the “Sixth Stage Plan”.
It will be held at the end of the fiscal year, but we look forward to your participation.

1. Date and time

Thursday, March 19, 2026, 2:00 p.m. ~ 3:00 p.m.

2. Format

Online (Zoom meeting) * The Zoom meeting URL will be provided to the applicant at a later date.

3. Contents

(1) FY2025 Project Implementation Report of the University Consortium Kyoto
(2) Progress of the University Consortium Kyoto Stage 6 Plan (2024-2028)
(3) Q

4. How to apply

Please apply by Wednesday, March 11, 2026 from the following buttons.
 

 

5. Inquiries regarding this matter

University Consortium Kyoto
Research and Public Relations Division (in charge: Hiroi)
TEL:075-353-9130 FAX:075-353-9101
E-mail: type3■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @ and send it)
  

교토 대학 컨소시엄 2023 프로젝트 실시 보고 회의

교토 대학 컨소시엄은 1994년에 설립된 이래 일본 최초의 대학 컨소시엄 조직이자 대학과 지역 연계의 플랫폼으로서 회원 대학 및 단기 대학, 지역 사회, 산업, 비즈니스 커뮤니티, 지방 정부와의 긴밀한 협력을 통해 다양하고 선진적이며 도전적인 프로젝트를 전개해 왔습니다. 현재는 2019 년도부터 2023 년도까지의 5 개년 중기 계획 인 제 5 단계 계획에 따라 부지런히 사업을 추진하고 있습니다.
2023년도에 실시하고 있는 각 사업장에서 실시하고 있는 주요 사업에 대해서 보고하기 위해서 이하의 「사업 실시 보고회」를 개최합니다. 또한 2024년도부터 시작되는 제6단계 계획의 개요도 제공합니다.
회계연도 말에 개최될 예정이며, 여러분의 참가를 기다리고 있습니다.

1. 날짜 및 시간

2024년 3월 15일(금) 오전 10:00 ~ 오전 11:00

2. 형식

온라인(Zoom 미팅) ※Zoom 미팅 URL은 추후 신청자에게 제공하겠습니다.

3. 콘텐츠

(1) 교토 대학 컨소시엄 2023년도 사업 실시 보고
(2) 대학 컨소시엄 교토 단계 계획 (2024-2028)의 개요
(3) 질의응답

4. 신청방법

아래 링크에서 2024년 3월 8일(금)까지 신청해 주세요.
 

 

5. 본 건에 관한 문의

교토 대학 컨소시엄
Research & Public Relations Division (가와이)
TEL : 075-353-9130 / FAX : 075-353-9101
E-mail : type3■consortium.or.jp (■를 @로 바꾸어 주세요)
  

Kyoto University Consortium 2023 Project Implementation Report Meeting

Since its establishment in 1994, the Kyoto University Alliance has been Japan’s first university alliance organization and is a platform for university and regional collaboration, working closely with member universities and junior colleges, local communities, industry, business, and local governments to develop diverse, advanced, and challenging projects. Currently, we are working to advance our business in accordance with the five-year medium-term plan “Phase 5 Plan” from FY2019 to FY2023.
We will hold the following “Project Implementation Report Meeting” to report on the main projects implemented by each business unit in FY2023. We will also outline the Phase 6 plan, which will begin in fiscal year 2024.
It will be held at the end of the fiscal year, and we look forward to your participation.

1. Date and Time

Friday, March 15, 2024 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.

2. Format

Online (Zoom meeting) * Zoom meeting URL will be provided to applicants at a later date.

3. Content

(1) Kyoto University Consortium 2023 Project Implementation Report
(2) Overview of the University Consortium Kyoto Phase Plan (2024-2028)
(3) Q

4. How to apply

Please apply through the link below by Friday, March 8, 2024.
 

 

5. Inquiries about this matter

Kyoto University Alliance
Research and Public Relations Department (Kawai)
Phone: 075-353-9130 / Fax:075-353-9101
E-mail: type3■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)
  

Kyoto University Consortium 2023 Project Implementation Report Meeting

Since its establishment in 1994, the Kyoto University Alliance has been Japan’s first university alliance organization and is a platform for university and regional cooperation, developing diverse, advanced, and challenging projects in close cooperation with member universities and junior colleges, local communities, industry, business, and local governments. Currently, we are working to advance our business in accordance with the five-year medium-term plan “Phase V Plan” from FY2019 to FY2023.
We will hold the following “Project Implementation Report Meeting” to report on the main projects implemented by each business unit in FY2023. We will also outline the sixth phase of the plan, which will begin in fiscal year 2024.
It will be held at the end of the fiscal year, and we look forward to your participation.

1. Date and Time

Friday, March 15, 2024 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.

2. Format

Online (Zoom meeting) * The Zoom meeting URL will be provided to applicants at a later date.

3. Contents

(1) Kyoto University Consortium 2023 Project Implementation Report
(2) Overview of the University Consortium Kyoto Phase Plan (2024-2028)
(3) Q

4. How to apply

Please apply by Friday, March 8, 2024 through the link below.
 

 

5. Inquiries on this matter

Kyoto University Alliance
Research Public Relations Department (Kawai)
Phone: 075-353-9130 / Fax:075-353-9101
E-mail: type3■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)