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Applications for 2024 credit transfer will open on March 15.

Applications for the 2024 academic year will begin on Friday, March 15.

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

University Consortium Kyoto Credit Transfer Project
TEL 075-353-9120　FAX 075-353-9121
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji, Shimo-ku, Kyoto, Campus Plaza Kyoto
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00

*Application has been closed [For students] 2024 Presentation of Kyoto in English Outline of the event

★ Since the capacity has been greatly exceeded, recruitment will ★ be suspended

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

Through a tour of a temple in Kyoto and an experience of Japan’s traditional culture, we will conduct a total of six half-day training sessions to acquire the ability to give presentations in English.

◎ Training days and scheduled contents (6 sessions in total):
1. Saturday, May 25, 2024 :(1) Ice Break, Introduction to Japan and Kyoto ~Learn about Japan and Kyoto in English~
(2) Learn expressions related to Japan’s traditional culture in English
2. Saturday, June 1, 2024: Visit to the temple (Shogoin Gate Ruins) and walk around the city of Kyoto
3. Saturday, June 8, 2024: Traditional Culture Experience I. (1) Tea Ceremony Experience (2) Expression of Tea Ceremony Culture in English
4. Saturday, June 15, 2024: Traditional Culture Experience II. (1) Flower Arrangement Experience (2) Let’s talk in English about Kyoto’s famous places, events, food, clothing, housing, and education in Japan and Kyoto
5. Saturday, June 22, 2024: (1) International Student Session (2) Group Activities
6. Saturday, July 6, 2024: Personal Presentation

◎Time: 13:30~17:00 (with break)

◎ Location: Campus Plaza Kyoto, etc. (depending on the content of the training, there is a transfer within Kyoto city)

◎ Eligibility: All of the following conditions must be met.
1. Be a Japan student at a member university or junior college of the University Consortium Kyoto [Undergraduate, master’s, or doctoral course is not required]
2. Ability to participate in all training sessions
3. Your English score must be one of the following:
IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL iBT 50 / TOEIC 600 / Eiken Level 2 or
 higher4. Interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding

◎ Capacity: 15 people
◎ Course fee: 5,000 yen (total amount for all 6 sessions, including reference materials and actual training expenses)
* Please pay in cash (with as little change as possible) on Saturday, May 25 for the first time.
* Please bear the transportation expenses related to transportation during the course.
◎ Application period: April 2, 2024 (Tuesday) noon application start ~ May 10 (Friday) noon deadline　　
 ★ We will ★
stop accepting applications because the capacity has been greatly exceeded Applicants will be sent an email with details after May 11.　　　

◎ Application guidelines: Please apply from this application form .

◎Please see the state of Kyopre in previous years from this Facebook !
We look forward to hearing from you!

Messages from 2023 program graduates have been uploaded!

Out of the approximately 160 students who participated in the 2023 program, graduates of each course sent messages to Mr./Ms..
“How did you decide to participate?” and “How did you actually feel when you participated?” For Mr./Ms. who are considering participating in the program, we have posted content that will give you a boost.
Please take a look at the experiences of our seniors!

Click here for ▶ a message from a senior

From FY2024, the name will be changed from the previous “Internship Program” to the “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program,” and the results of the educational program (work experience program) that we have cultivated so far will be carried out. The industry-academia collaborative education program started on March 1, 2024 with the opening of the “Internship Destination Search Site”.
In addition to the schedule of program briefings and online applications, we will post information on how to participate in the program on the portal site one after another, so please look forward to it.
Why don’t you imagine yourself as a “member of society” from the time you are a student by experiencing “working”?
We look forward to seeing you in Mr./Ms.!

Click here to apply ▶ for the Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program 2024 Program Information Session

【Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (formerly Internship Program)】Internship destination has been released!

Practice site search site OPEN!

Practical training information of companies and organizations registered for the 2024 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (about 140) has been released!

This fiscal year, about 140 attractive companies and organizations in various industries, including manufacturing, finance, tourism, universities, and government offices, including the Kyoto area, are all expecting Mr./Ms.’s growth and preparing to accept them.

Please visit the top page of the portal site “Internship Site Search Site” for information on companies and organizations.
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)

We will hold a report meeting on the results of the Reiwa 5th year “Gakumachi Collaboration Project”! !!

Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto will hold a report meeting on the results of the “Gakumachi Collaboration Project (University Regional Collaboration Creation and Support Project)” in the Reiwa 5 fiscal year to support efforts for regional revitalization implemented in collaboration between universities, students, and the local community.

At the debriefing session, the 11 organizations selected this year will look back on their activities so far and present the results of their efforts.
Why don’t you find new possibilities for collaboration between the university and the local community and hints for regional revitalization from the reports of accredited projects by students, such as regional development through the inheritance of local customs and culture?

Click here for an overview of the projects of the selected organizations ↓↓↓
Reiwa 5th Year Gakumachi Collaboration Project Selected Organization　

 

Reiwa 5th year “Learning Town Collaboration Project” results report meeting

Date & Time Wednesday, March 20, Reiwa 6 13:00~18:00 (scheduled to end)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
Flow of the day

13:00~ Opening, presentation of results by Reiwa 5 adopted organizations
*1 presentation @ 15 minutes (including questions and substitutions) 11 projects
16:20~ Opinion exchange and exchange meeting (*Participation is only available to selected organizations)
17:20~ Award Ceremony and Commentary
18:00 Closing (tentative)


* Please see here for the detailed schedule ↓↓↓
　Reiwa 5th year school town collaboration project achievement report meeting report meeting schedule　　

 
Participation

・Application required
Please apply using the “Apply here” form below.
Participation Fee free


●Click here for information leaflets
⇒ Achievement Debriefing Flyer　　

●Click here for details on the contents of the Gakumachi Collaboration Project
⇒https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/chiiki/gakumachi

 

We are accepting applications for participation during the period of March 1 (Friday) ~ March 16 (Saturday) in the 6th year of Reiwa.
If you would like to participate, please apply using the application form below.
　

 

Inquiries and applications

Public Interest Incorporated Foundation 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

[Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program] (Event Report) Planning for Companies and Organizations_Internship Program Study Group

On Thursday, February 15, 2024, we held an online seminar on the host training program.
Thank you very much to everyone who attended despite the very busy time at the end of the fiscal year.

At the study group, the secretariat reported on the change in the name of the program and the status of implementation this year. In addition, in the group discussion after sharing the practicum schedule, we received comments such as, “There were Mr./Ms.many places where I could sympathize with the efforts and thoughts of the host country, the university that sends the students, and the faculty members.”

Going forward, we will continue to work with the development of the “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program” that we are working on at “All Kyoto” in cooperation with host companies and universities.

In addition, registration for the acceptance of trainees is accepted at any time.
If you have any questions about acceptance or the apprenticeship program, please do not hesitate to contact the secretariat.
We look forward to your continued cooperation in the future.

To Host Companies and Organizations

 

University Consortium Kyoto Internship Project Promotion Office
* From April 2024, the name will be changed to “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Business Promotion Office”.
TEL 075-353-9106
〒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)

 

 

 

 

2024 International Student Internship Recruitment Recruitment Information (Organizer: International Student Study Kyoto Network)

2024 Internship Acceptance Opportunities for International Students

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: International Affairs Department, University Consortium Kyoto)

Since 2016, the International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Business Department, University Consortium) has been conducting an internship program for international students living in the Kyoto area. In this internship program, we are looking for companies and organizations that can accept international students. *For more information on the International Student Study Kyoto Network, please refer to https://www.studykyoto.jp/ja/aboutus/ here.
* Flyer for accepting companies and organizations

Purpose and Features

International Student StudyThis program aims to help international students from Kyoto Network member schools find employment at companies and organizations in the Kyoto area (especially mid-tier enterprises and SMEs/organizations) through work experience. For host companies and organizations, there are various benefits such as revitalizing the company by accepting international students, accumulating experience in accepting foreign employees, and PR to international students. *2023 International Student Internship Results (You can check the attributes of international students who participated in the last year.) ）

Eligible companies

Approximately 40 companies and organizations with headquarters, branch offices, offices, etc. in Kyoto Prefecture that can accept international students in Kyoto Prefecture

*Please consider accepting 1~2 international students per company or organization.

How to apply

Please fill out the application form (click here ←).

* Companies and organizations that have applied will be contacted by the management contractor (temporary staffing company) after confirming the contents.

Eligible International Students

International Students must be enrolled in a member school of the Kyoto Network (equivalent to a third-year undergraduate student or higher).
(Including those enrolled in vocational schools and those enrolled in Japanese schools who have graduated or completed a higher education institution in their home country, etc.) ）

 

 

 

 

 

* Selection and matching will be conducted by interview. For participating international students, we will check their Japanese language proficiency and motivation to work in Japan, and provide pre-training on business etiquette and compliance before dispatching.

* OB / OG interview ~ I faced job hunting with all my might ~

※~Paid Internship Program Experience! ～

Period of employment

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 ~ Friday, September 27, 2024 (tentative)

* For details such as the actual employment period of international students, such as activities outside the status of residence, please consult with the person in charge of the project.

Acceptance Criteria

(1) Paid internship

At a minimum, we ask that you provide at least 5 days (or 40 hours) of work opportunities.

* International students are allowed to work within the range of “permission to engage in activities outside the status of residence (28 hours per week)” during the class period, but 40 hours per week during the summer vacation. You will be able to work until your hours. Please note that the summer vacation period varies depending on the school to which the international student belongs, so please contact us as appropriateCompanies and organizations are responsible for: Dispatch fee (¥1,260 per hour), student transportation fee (actual cost up to ¥1,000 per day) * Once the dispatched international student is confirmed, a worker dispatch contract will be concluded with the management contractor (dispatch company) of this program. As a result, various procedures such as social insurance are not required by the host company or organization, and the procedure is extremely simple compared to direct employment by the host company or organization.

(2) Unpaid internship

During the implementation period, in principle, please set up a work experience of 5 days (or 40 hours). This is a project implemented as an agreement-type internship in which an agreement regarding the acceptance of internships is concluded between the host company or organization and the International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat.

Flow after application by the host company / organization

After applying for participation in this program, the temporary staffing agency will proceed with specific administrative procedures.

(1) Registration for companies and organizations (deadline: Friday, May 31)

*Click here to apply.

(2) Exchange meeting between host companies and organizations and international students [Date] Saturday, June 15, 2024

You will be asked to answer questions from international students about your business and the work you are in charge of.

(3) Selection and matching through individual interviews with international students by the secretariat (late June ~ early July)

(4) Notification of matching results between international students and companies and organizations (mid-July)

(5) Face-to-face visits to companies and organizations (late July ~ early August)

(6) Confirmation of host students, various procedures (paid: dispatch contract, unpaid: conclusion of agreements, etc.) (late July ~ as needed)

(7) Preparatory training for international students (Thursday, August 8)

(8) Employment at the host company or organization (August 13 (Tue) ~ September 27 (Fri))

 

Inquiries about this project in general

International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat

University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department (Murata, Sawada)

TEL: 075-353-9164 FAX: 075-353-9101 *Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Email:kyoto-nw◆consortium.or.jp *Please replace ◆ with @.

University Consortium Kyoto 2023 Project Implementation Report Meeting

Since its establishment in 1994, the University Consortium Kyoto has developed diverse, advanced, and challenging projects in close collaboration with member universities and junior colleges, local communities, industry, the business community, and local governments as the first university consortium organization in Japan and a platform for university and regional collaboration. Currently, we are diligently promoting our business based on the Fifth Stage Plan, which is a five-year medium-term plan from FY2019 to FY2023.
We will hold the following “Project Implementation Report Meeting” to report on the main projects implemented in FY2023 by each business division. We will also provide an overview of the Sixth Stage Plan, which will begin in fiscal 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 the applicant at a later date.

3. Contents

(1) FY2023 Project Implementation Report at the University Consortium Kyoto
(2) Outline of the University Consortium Kyoto Stage Plan (2024-2028)
(3) Q&A

4. How to apply

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

 

5. Inquiries regarding this matter

University Consortium Kyoto
Research & Public Relations Division (Kawai)
TEL: 075-353-9130 / FAX: 075-353-9101
 E-mail: type3■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)
　　

[Finished] [Information] 2/4 (Sun)! About the Yoshimoto Gion Hanazuki and Kyoto Student Public Relations Department Collaboration Event

Kyoto Student Public Relations Department presents Gion Kazuki University ~OB / OG is back! Homecoming Day 2024~

This time, the “Kyoto Student Public Relations Department”, which is operated by the Kyoto City and University Consortium Kyoto, has collaborated with Yoshimoto Gion Hanazuki to hold the event “Kyoto Student Public Relations Department presents Gion Hanazuki University ~ OB / OG is back!? Homecoming Day 2024~” will be held on Sunday, February 4th.

The Kyoto Student Public Relations Department is a student organization that aims to disseminate the charm of “Kyoto University City and Student City Kyoto” from the perspective of university students studying in Kyoto to junior high and high school students nationwide who will become university students in the future through articles and SNS.

This event was planned by members of the Kyoto Student Public Relations Department and realized with the cooperation of Yoshimoto Gion Kazuki.

With the aim of letting people know the charms of Kyoto’s universities and student life while enjoying comedy in Kyoto, there are Mr./Ms. contents such as a presentation of stories by comedians Mr./Ms.Mr./Ms., consultations on university students’ worries answered by comedians, and introductions to unique circles and student groups in Kyoto.

Invite your friends and family to visit the theater!

Date & Time

Sunday, February 4, 2024 18:45 Open 19:15 Start (20:30 End) [Finished]

Place:

Yoshimoto Gion Hanazuki (323 Gion Kaikan, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto)

performer

Long Coat Daddy, Gion, Navy Afro, Genius Pianist, Nightingale Dance, Minami Reiwa Kita Ryosuke Kono (MC), Kyoto Student Public Relations Club Member, Kyoto Circle / Student Organization

Contents

〇 Presentation by Mr./Ms.

〇 University students’ frank worries consultation meeting

〇 Introduction of unique circles and student groups, etc.

ticket

Yoshimoto Gion Hanazuki http://www.yoshimoto.co.jp/gion/

〇 Student fee 1,000 yen (student ID required)

〇 General admission 2,000 yen

 

In addition, the following Kyoto Student Public Relations Department website and SNS also post event information and event announcement videos of Mr./Ms. performing comedians.

Please take a look.

◎ Kyoto Student Public Relations Department website “Kotokare”

◎ “Gion Kazuki University” Official X (formerly Twitter)

◎Kyoto Student Public Relations Department Instagram

 

【Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (formerly Internship Program)】Project for Companies and Organizations: 2/15 (Thu) Announcement of “Internship Program Study Group”

In order to further enhance the industry-academia collaborative education program (formerly the internship program), we will hold a “Study Group on the Internship Program at the Host Institution“.

In this study group, we will share specific practical training cases and exchange opinions on acceptance.
We hope that this will help you build a better training program and reduce your anxiety.
The purpose of this study group is also to deepen the connection between host companies and between host companies and university career managers.

If you are a company or organization that is interested in accepting trainees or participating in this workshop, please feel free to contact the secretariat.
1. Date and time
Date & Time: Thursday, February 15, 2024 15:00~17:00
Venue: Online (Zoom)

2. Program content (tentative)
(1) Outline and acceptance of industry-academia collaborative education programs
(2) Group discussion
【Theme】
– What was important in planning the training program?
・ Benefits of acceptance (good effect)
・ What did not go well in acceptance (issues)
・ Other impressions of acceptance, etc.
(3) Conclusion
Reference: Pamphlet for host recipients

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Internship Project Promotion Office
* The name will be changed to “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Business Promotion Office” from April.
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)