Business Overview
Taking advantage of the agreement with the University Partnership in Victoria, Australia, we aim to improve the international competitiveness of higher education in the Kyoto region and to guarantee and improve the quality of education.In order to create a situation where university students in the Kyoto area can secure access to international exchange beyond the boundaries of universities, we are developing a study abroad program that utilizes credit transfer programs.
Program Introduction
Students participate in a government-accredited English language course (ELICOS) at four (national and private) universities in Victoria, Australia, and study English intensively for four weeks with students from all over the world. Each class is small, with an average of 15 students, and students are assigned to classes according to their English level based on the results of the pre-test.
(The ratio of Japan students per class is about 1-90%). Students who wish to do so can have the option to participate in a buddy program that allows them to interact with local students, full-fledged volunteer activities, and weekend excursions to the suburbs, which will allow them to deepen their understanding of Australian culture and society through homestays and extracurricular activities, as well as English learning.
Melbourne was voted the “World’s Most Liveable City” for seven consecutive years until 2017. Why don’t you feel the diverse culture in the city that is said to be the most beautiful in the world, where the largest number of students gather after London, New York, and Paris? Australia has a tradition of teaching English to immigrants and international students from various countries and regions, and has a global reputation for professional and excellent English language education.
Schedule:
- 2021
- February 13 (Sat) Departure from Kansai International Airport
February 14 (Sun) After arriving at the site, go to the homestay (planned)
February 15 (Mon) Orientation and English Language Program (ELICOS) starts
March 12 (Fri) Last day of the program (certificate issued)
Saturday 13 March: Departure from Melbourne
March 14 (Sun) Arrival at Kansai International Airport and dismissal
* It is mandatory to submit a report within the prescribed period after returning to Japan.
The decision on whether or not to dispatch this program will be made based on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ information on risks and infectious diseases, and whether or not it is possible to ensure a safe and secure environment in which all students can participate in Mr./Ms., and in accordance with Ryukoku University’s Overseas Crisis Management Manual.
In some situations, it may be scaled down to online learning.
We will inform you again of whether or not the program will be implemented and how it will be implemented by the end of November.
[Important] (Added on September 3, 2020) As of September 2, 2020, entry restrictions and post-entry restrictions have been taken for travelers from Japan and Japan nationals in countries and regions around the world. Australia also has measures in place to prevent entry for all persons except Australians, permanent residents and their immediate family members (spouses, minor dependents and legal guardians only). At this time, there is no prospect of improving the current situation for short-term study abroad in February~March 2021.
Therefore, there is a very high possibility that this year’s program will be changed from the conventional on-site study abroad program to an online study abroad program. Please keep this in mind when making your application.
If we decide to change to online study abroad, we will update the information promptly.
[Important (added on September 11, 2020)
This year’s program has been changed from a traditional on-site study abroad program to an online study abroad program.
Details will be provided in due course.
Summary:
About short-term study abroad [Click here for details]
Web Syllabus [Click here for details]
Application
Applications for the first semester are accepted at all member universities, but some universities do not accept applications for the second semester.
In addition, the application period for both the first and second semesters differs depending on the university. Please be sure to check with your university in advance about whether or not you will be accepting applications and how long they will be accepted.
For information on the application procedure and participating universities, please check the special website of the credit transfer system.
University Consortium Kyoto Special Website for the Credit Transfer System [Click here for details]
Inquiries
University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
TEL 075-353-9164 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)
kokusai ■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)
other
Dear University Officials,
There are four places to submit the documents required to participate in this program.
Students are well informed that the submission address varies depending on the document, but in the unlikely event that there is an error in the submission address, please contact the Foundation’s International Affairs Department.
