【Japan Students × International Students】FY2025 2nd Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program Toei Taizuma Movie Village Tenryuji Special Visit

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department)
Deepen exchanges between international students and Japan students and learn about the charms of Kyoto
We will carry out the “Kyoto Premium Experience and Exchange Program”.

The second is a mystery-solving team building at Toei Taizuma Movie Village and a special visit to Tenryuji Temple.
We are looking for Japan and international students to participate, so please apply.

1 Date and time: Saturday, November 8, 2025 8:15 Gathering, disbanding around 13:15
2 Contents and itinerary:

8:15 Meet at Kyoto Station (in front of Avanti)
9:00 Toei Taizuma Movie Village “Mystery Solving Team Building”
　　11:15 Tenryuji Temple 《Special Visitation + Lunch》 → Around 13:15 Disband

3 Participation fee: 500 yen *If the payment is not made within the deadline, it will be treated as a cancellation.
4 Capacity: 40 people *If there are many applicants, a lottery will be held.
5 Target: Member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto or International Student Study Kyoto Network
Japan students or international students attending (universities, vocational schools, Japanese schools, etc.)
・List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools
・List of International Student Study Kyoto Network member schools
6 How to apply: Click here for the application pageor apply from the QR code in the flyer
7 Application deadline: Thursday, October 23, 2025 23:59

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⭐ Now ⭐ open “Malaysia and Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training” March 4, 2026 (Wed) ~ March 12, 2026 (Thu) 8 nights and 9 days [for students]

“Malaysia and Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training” FY2025
Updated: October 8 (Wed)
Description of the training Video (about 7 minutes) Last year’s training video (about 3　　　Minutes)

University students belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto,For junior college and graduate students (including international students), we will hold the 2nd “Malaysia-Penang Cross-Cultural Understanding Training”.

Features of this training
🔶 At Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), students will receive lectures on culture, history, and ethnicity in English with local students (buddies), and deepen their interactions with buddies through hands-on experience.
🔶 Visitors to the Refugee Center and Mangrove Center will experience the significance of the SDGs firsthand through fieldwork. On the last day, one person will give a presentation in English.
🔶USMAt CEMACS (Ocean Center), students will observe the creatures and plants that live in the sea and learn about the SDGs from the perspective of marine resource conservation activities.
🔶 Visited Japanese companies, toured factories, and conducted Q sessions with local staff. You will be exposed to real voices working in multinational workplaces and learn how to work globally.
🔶 With a Buddy guide, you’ll tour the World Heritage Site of Georgetown in a small group, deepening your understanding of history and culture and friendship through exchanges.
🔶 As a day of self-improvement, we will set up free activities in the group to fulfill each person’s “I want to see”, “I want to go”, and “I want to do”.
🔶 For breakfast and dinner, you will enjoy a variety of local dishes with your buddy, and deepen your interactions with your buddy by experiencing real student life.
A large supermarket is a 2-minute walk away and there is also a food court where you can buy sweets, drinks, food and souvenirs, and you can enjoy popular cafes and restaurants in the nearby shopping mall. 🔶
At hawkers (street food stalls) and Ramadan Bazaar, which are popular locally, you can enjoy cheap, delicious and safe meals. 🔶
🔶 University Consortium Kyoto staff will lead the journey from beginning to end. Even students who are new to overseas can participate with confidence.

Recommended for people like this
🔷 People who want to make friends abroad
🔷 People who want to experience Malaysian culture, ethnicity, and history and have a cross-cultural experience
🔷 People who are not confident in their English skills but want to take lectures in English and interact with local students
🔷 People who want to visit overseas Japanese companies
🔷People who are interested in the SDGS (mangrove observation, refugee support activities, marine conservation efforts at CEMACS, etc.)
🔷 For those who are new to overseas training (we also do pre- and post-training!) ）
🔷 If you want to interact with students from other universities in Kyoto, please join us!

The charm of Penang
Penang, Malaysia is one of the safest cities in Southeast Asia. In addition, prices are very cheap, and even now, when the yen is depreciating, it is very cheap, 1/3 of Japan, and you can enjoy breakfast and dinner within 300 yen to 500 yen at local hawkers. In addition, there are three main ethnic groups living in Malaysia: Malay, Chinese, and Indian, but the people are very friendly and many are pro-Japanese, so you can stay with peace of mind. English is used as a semi-official language after Malay, and since Penang is visited by tourists from all over the world, English is spoken in most public places, including convenience stores and supermarkets. The climate in Penang is very mild, with temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius in the morning and 30 degrees Celsius in the afternoon, and the period from November to March is a time when rainfall is low. Although it is during Ramadan, you can also enjoy the Ramadan Bazaar, which is only held at this time, and it is the best time to visit.【Details】

Re:	March 4, 2026 (Wed) ~ March 12, 2026 (Thu) 8 nights and 9 days from Kansai International Airport by Cathay Pacific
Cost:	31 *10,000 yen ~ 350,000 yen (including on-site accommodation, training costs, air tickets, and airport taxes) Excluding fuel surcharges** *The fuel surcharge (20,000 yen as of September) is subject to change, so please confirm the fee around the beginning of January and pay the remaining amount.
Training Location:	Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), CEMACS (Marine Science Center), etc.
Where to stay:	*U Hotel (planned) 3-star hotel (1 room for 2 people) Separate for men and women (8 minutes walk from the university)**
Target:	Students enrolled in member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto (including international students)Undergraduate, junior college, and graduate students
Minimum Organizers:	10 people (including 2 guides) *If there are less than 7 people, the event will not be held.
Recruitment Capacity	*10 students (6 more will apply!) First-come, first-served basis 　~~12 students~~**
Deadline:	Until noon on Friday, October 31, 2025
How to apply:	Please apply from the [Application button] above. After the deadline, please transfer the application fee (45,000 yen) by November 7 (Friday). (We will contact you for details.) ） Cancellation after application is not possible However, if it is unavoidable due to illness, cancellation is possible after paying the cancellation fee.
Main training contents:	・Attending lectures for cross-cultural understanding in English at Universiti Sains Malaysia and interacting with local students All lectures are conducted in English, but since they are conducted in easy English, there is no problem if you have English proficiency at the level of a high school graduate. ・Visit to local Japanese companies, factory tours, and social gatherings with local employees* ・Visiting the World Heritage Site of Georgetown and fieldwork to experience a multicultural, multi-ethnic, and multilingual society ・Fieldwork at refugee centers, CEMACS, and mangrove centers ・ We will conduct a total of 5 pre- and post-training sessions: (1) 11/15 (Sat), (2) (3) (4) 2/18 (Wed) ~ 2/26 (Thu), and (5) 3/21 (Sat). (Please participate as much as possible) *The Ministry of Foreign Affairs will also hold a seminar on safety management measures.
*Overseas travel insurance	Basically, you will be asked to purchase AIG Insurance’s overseas travel insurance from HIS (separate cost required). AIG is available 24 hours a day in Japanese and provides on-site support. In the unlikely event of an accident, injury, or illness on site, the HIS Kuala Lumpur Branch will respond with support from the local USM staff and in cooperation with the local USM staff. AIG damage: https://travel.aig.co.jp/ AIG’s support system: https://travel.aig.co.jp/ota/service

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Division Travel AgencyH.I.S. Educational Travel Co., Ltd. 2nd Sales Office
【Itinerary】

Update	Time	Schedule	Food
March 4 (Wed)	07:25 09:25 13:00 15:15 19:05	Meet at Kansai Airport 🛫 By air, to Hong Kong After arriving at Hong Kong Airport, transfer 🛫 Departing from Hong Kong Airport Arrival at Penang Airport, take a private car to the hotel, check in [Overnight in Penang] 🚌	Morning: × Lunch: In-flight meals Dinner: In-flight meal
Thursday, March 5	8:00 9:00 09:30 10:30 12:00 14:00 16:00 18:00	Breakfast with Buddy at a nearby restaurant Depart from the hotel (on foot) Opening Ceremony at Universiti Sains Malaysia Lecture: History and Culture of Malaysia lunch Lecture: Refugees in Malaysia To the hotel Dinner with Buddy (at a nearby restaurant) [Overnight in Penang]	Morning: × Lunch: 〇 Evening: ×
Friday, March 6	8:00 09:00 09:30 11:30 12:00 13:00 14:00 17:00 18:00	Breakfast with Buddy at a nearby restaurant 🚌 Depart by private car (accompanied by a local student buddy) Visit to the Refugee Learning Center Move to Universiti Science Malaysia lunch 🚌 Private car to Sumira Bar Malaysia Factory tour reception at Sumira Bar Malaysia After departing from the site, go to the hotel Dinner with Buddy (at a nearby restaurant) [Overnight in Penang]	Morning: × Lunch: 〇 Evening: ×
Saturday, March 7	08:00 09:00 12:00 13:00 16:00	Breakfast with Buddy at a nearby restaurant 🚌 Depart by private vehicle Visit to George Town (multi-ethnic, multi-cultural, and historical training) ★ Guided tour by Buddy (scheduled visits to Kapitan Klin Mosque, Srimaha Mariamman Temple, Kannon Temple, Street Art, Penang Peranakan Mansion, Kranjeti, etc.) Lunch at the restaurant After inspecting Georgetown, disbanded freely and went to a hotel [Overnight in Penang]	Morning: × Lunch: 〇 Evening: ×
March 8 (Sun)	07:00 08:00 10:00 11:30 13:00 14:00 16:00 18:00	Breakfast with Buddy at a nearby restaurant 🚌 Depart by private car Visit to Matan Mangrove Forest Eco-Education Center (Learning about Natural Environmental Protection) lunch Visit to a fisherman’s village (fish farming and learning about marine life) 🚌 Private car to the hotel Arrival at the hotel Dinner with Buddy (at a nearby restaurant) [Overnight in Penang]	Morning: × Lunch: 〇 Evening: ×
Monday, March 9		Self-improvement day (free all day in group activities) Optional Tour or Penang World Heritage Site Exploration [Overnight in Penang]	Morning: × Day: × Evening: ×
Tuesday, March 10	07:00 08:00 09:00 09:30 11:30 12:30 14:00 16:00 18:00	Breakfast with Buddy at a nearby restaurant 🚌 Depart in a private car (accompanied by a buddy) Transfer by boat from Teluk Bahang CEMACS Visit (Learning about Natural Environment Conservation and Facility Tour) Go to USM lunch Preparing for a Presentation To the hotel Dinner with Buddy (at a nearby restaurant) [Overnight in Penang]	Morning: × Lunch: 〇 Evening: ×
March 11 (Wed)	08:00 09:30 10:00 12:00 15:00 16:30 17:00 18:00	Breakfast with Buddy at a nearby restaurant Depart from the hotel (on foot) Cultural Exchange with Students at Universiti Sains Malaysia lunch Final Presentation by Japan Students (Buddy Staff Comments) Certificate of Completion and Graduation Ceremony To the hotel Dinner with Buddy (at a nearby restaurant) [Overnight in Penang]	Morning: × Lunch: 〇 Evening: ×
March 12 (Thu)	05:00 07:50 11:30 16:40 21:05	After checking out of the hotel, 🚌 take a private car to the airport 🛫 Departing from Penang Airport to Hong Kong Airport Transfer in Hong Kong (lunch at the food court) After that, free time in Hong Kong until departure 🛫 Departing from Hong Kong Airport to Kansai International Airport Arrival at Kansai International Airport, after customs clearance, disbandment ~Thank you for your hard work~	Morning: In-flight meal Day: × Dinner: In-flight meal

*Please note that the schedule may change depending on local circumstances.

Voices of last year’s participants
*Last year, the number of participants was 12 (2 males and 10 females) from 5 universities [Kyoto Koka Women’s University, Kyoto Women’s University, Kyoto University, Kyoto Prefecture University, Doshisha University ( 50 syllables)]
More than 90% of the students rated it as “satisfied”.

・The local buddy was very kind and I was able to interact with him a lot. I was able to experience Malaysia’s multiculturalism firsthand.
・I was able to learn and experience various things with generous support throughout.
・It was good to have many experiences that I could not have done even if I went to study abroad on my own, such as the Refugee Center, Seamax, and Sumirabar.
・There were many things that I would not have been able to experience if it weren’t for this training, such as interacting with local buddies and activities at USM.
・There were a wide variety of programs, such as World Heritage sightseeing and contact with the natural environment, and I was able to learn about Malaysia from various directions and enjoyed it.
・I was worried about my first time abroad, but I was able to truly enjoy it with the reliable support system.
・Through the training, I was able to learn comprehensively about different cultures, the natural environment, and overseas companies, and I was able to balance learning lectures and sightseeing such as self-improvement.
・I was able to get along with local university students and feel a lot of culture that is not found in Japan.
・It was good to actually see and experience the cityscape and people of Malaysia, which is a multi-ethnic country.
・In addition to sightseeing, there were many opportunities to learn about Malaysia, such as interacting with buddies and giving lectures at universities.
・The training from various angles was substantial, and I was able to have a better experience than the short-term program at the university.
・Unlike when I went alone, it was good that I was able to interact with local university students and prepare various experiences.

ApplicationQ from applicants 　　*We will update the content sequentially according to inquiries from everyone.
Q1 I am not sure about other overseas training, can I cancel after applying?
A1 We are very sorry, but we do not accept cancellations after application. This is because those who have already applied may not be able to go.
We are accepting applications until October 31st, so if you have a first-choice training, please apply after knowing the results.

Q2 How much does the fuel surcharge cost?
A1 If you issue a ticket from September to October, this section is 20,000 yen for a round trip with Cathay Pacific, but the amount is still undecided because the ticket will be issued in January.

Q3 I want to participate alone, but I’m not sure if I can make friends.
A4 Last year, about 40% of the students participated alone, but there is no need to worry because we are planning to interact with each other through self-introductions and games in the four pre-training sessions.

Q4 There are days when I cannot participate in the pre-training twice, can I participate in the overseas training?
A4 Yes. It is possible to participate in overseas training. However, it is necessary to discuss group activities and cultural exchange on the siteTherefore, please participate as much as possible.

Q5 I don’t have a passport, when do I need to prepare it?
A5 Please obtain your passport by mid-January. If it is difficult to prepare, we will consult with the travel agency, so please be sure to let us know.

Q6 Do I have to purchase overseas travel insurance?
A6 Please be sure to sign up as a compensation in case of emergency. We recommend that you purchase insurance that can cover not only illness and injury, but also lost luggage and flight delays.

Q7 In the unlikely event that I have an accident or serious injury on site, who will respond to me?
A7 In cooperation with the staff of the local Universiti Sains Malaysia and travel agencies, the staff of the University Consortium Kyoto will respond. We will also handle transportation to the hospital and contact with parents in Japanese.

[About HIS’s optional tours]
★ Malaysian Cooking Experience: Payment and application will be made at the local Penang venue. (For details, please refer to the first pre-training) There is also a plan to apply online.
★ World Heritage Penang City Tour: https://activities.his-j.com/TourLeaf/PEN0073/
★ Penang Hill and Gokurakuji Temple Worship: https://activities.his-j.com/TourLeaf/PEN0078/
★ Peranakan Mansion and Georgetown World Heritage Sightseeing (Trishaw Ride Included):https://activities.his-j.com/TourLeaf/PEN0077/
*In addition, as introduced on the website, various optional tours can be used for an additional fee.

*If you have any questions or inquiries, please feel free to contact us at the contact information below.
◆Inquiries◆
[University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Division]
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
Tel: 075-353-9164 (Tue-Sat 9:00-17:00 Closed on Sundays and Mondays)
Email: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @.) ）

《Click here for information on Penang》
◆Universiti Universiti Sains Malaysia
URL:　https://www.usm.my/
URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJfoREjcbOE
◆USM Campus Tour 2020 (USM Campus English Explanation Video)
URL： https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQSrzpcScEo

◆CEMACS (Marine Research Center) https://youtu.be/uWkZKa8ei9E
◆Malaysia Penang Tourism Board
URL:　https://www.tourismmalaysia.or.jp/area/penang_01.html
◆ Penang Digital Brochure
URL: https://www.tourismmalaysia.or.jp/pamphlet/index.html

【Now Accepting】Tips for promoting support for international students seen in the case of Osaka University!　”Seminar on Sharing Case Studies”

“I want to know about the internationalization efforts of other universities.”
“We need to promote support for international students, but there is no hint of what to do.”
“I would like to know practical examples of international student support, such as life counseling and employment support for science and graduate students.”
“I want to connect with international student support staff at other universities.”

This is a seminar that is especially recommended for such people.

~From Yorozu Consultation to Career Support~ Examples of Multifaceted Initiatives to Support International Students at Osaka University (Sharing Seminar on Examples of Initiatives for Internationalization of Member Universities in FY2025)

Osaka University is home to more than 2,700 international students.
Consultation on daily life and psychology, career support, exchange events, and community cooperation……… Support for international students is also provided in various forms.
This is a project to learn about examples of initiatives by other universities and make use of them in your own university and your own efforts.
Please feel free to join us!

Date, Time and Location

Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 15:30~17:00 (90 minutes including Q, etc.))
Campus Plaza Kyoto 4th Floor Lecture Room 4

Speakers (Informants)

Associate Professor, Center for International Educational Exchange (CIEE), Osaka University

substance

“~From Yorozu Consultation to Career Support~ Examples of Multifaceted Initiatives to Support International Students at Osaka University”

Various consultation systems for international students
Promotion of International Understanding (Support for Student-to-Student Exchanges Cooperation with Local Communities)
Career Education and Support for International Students

*After the lecture, we set a time for participants to exchange opinions, share information, and exchange business cards within the event time.

Who should attend?

Mainly university faculty and staff
(Faculty, staff, companies, and students from non-member universities are also welcome to participate!) )

Registration

↓Please apply from the application form.

*Capacity: 50 people (first-come, first-served basis))
*Deadline on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 17:00 (Applications will close as soon as the capacity is reached)

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
TEL：075-353-9164
E-mail:kokusai@consortium.or.jp

【For Kyoto Students, Faculty and Staff】9/20 (Sat.) 10/25 (Sat.) Recruitment of participants for the “IELTS Skill Up Seminar (Online)”

The University Consortium Kyoto will hold an online IELTS skill improvement seminar for students and faculty members of member schools.

In this seminar, you will be taught by an IELTS expert who will aim for a score of 6.0 or higher in each of the writing and speaking sections, and learn about question tendencies, scoring criteria and specific learning methods. We will also provide basic information such as the overall structure of the test and how to study effectively.

Writing and speaking will be held on separate dates, so please join us according to your convenience. You can also participate on both days.

IELTS is an English language test that is accredited by more than 11,000 institutions in 140 countries around the world. More than 3 million people around the world take the exam every year to study, immigrate, and work in English-speaking countries.

Those who are considering taking IELTS for future study abroad,
Those who have experience taking the IELTS test and are aiming to further improve their scores,
Faculty and staff involved in international exchange,
Teachers from member schools who want to use it as a hint for English classes,
Please actively participate.

Date & Time	The schedule will be divided according to the theme. You can also participate on both days. ・*1st [Speaking] Saturday~~, September 20, 2025 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m~~. Finished ・2nd [Writing] Saturday, October 25, 2025, 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:30 a.m.**
Embodiment	Online (Zoom) *Please prepare an internet environment and a computer and participate from a convenient location. You can participate with your microphone and camera turned off.
Target	Students or faculty members enrolled in member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto ・List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools
Occupancy	50 people each time *Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.
Expenses	free
Lecturer	Dr. Rita Furuya IDP IELTS Certified IELTS Expert Ms. Tomoko Ichikawa, Head of IDP Education Japan Japan
Contents	All lectures will be conducted in Japanese. Common Programs How to study IELTS (30 minutes) The content is different each time. The structure of the entire test, how to make an effective study plan for each skill, recommended teaching materials, etc. Program by date ・1st [Speaking] Saturday, September 20, 2025 Speaking style based on evaluation criteria, responding to frequently occurring topics, and practicing mock responses ・2nd [Writing] Saturday, October 25, 2025 Structure and logical development of Tasks 1 and 2, how to come up with ideas, and how to improve according to the scoring criteria
How to apply	Click on each banner at the top of this table, enter your information at the link, and press “Register”. You will receive the URL of the seminar to the email address you entered.
Application Deadline	・1st [Speaking] Saturday~~, September 20, 2025 9:00 a.m~~. Ended ・2nd [Writing] Saturday, October 25, 2025, 9:00 a.m.*

【Organizer】University Consortium Kyoto
[Cooperation] IDP Education Japan LLC

Contact:
University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department
IELTS
TEL：075-353-9164
Email: kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please change ■ to @ and send it.) ）

2025 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training Cultural Training Application Acceptance Announcement

Business Overview

As the globalization of higher education accelerates, such as the enhancement of support for international students and the promotion of collaborative projects with overseas universities, the English proficiency of university faculty and staff has become indispensable as a basic ability.
In addition, international students from many countries and regions have their own cultural backgrounds, and in order to communicate smoothly, it is essential to understand customs, social norms, religions, etc. beyond language.
For this reason, the University Consortium Kyoto aims to raise the level of practical skills and motivate students to improve their skills by providing training to improve English proficiency by conducting case studies in various situations and training to learn about cultures outside of English-speaking countries.

Outline of the event

1st session Saturday, July 26, 2025 9:30-15:30 [Language] *Face-to-face course
Communication Skills in University : English Conversation Training (Beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski
≪ applications are now closed≫

2nd session Saturday, August 2, 2025, 9:30-12:30 [Language] *Face-to-face course
Effective Communication: Out-of-the-Box Email Web Conferencing Expressions (Beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski
≪ applications are now closed≫

3rd Session: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face Lecture
Conducting meetings and conveying opinions in English Practical Discussion Course (Intermediate ~ Advanced)
Lecturer: Glenn Gregus

4th session Saturday, September 6, 2025 9:30-12:30 [Culture] *Online course
Cross-cultural courses to learn Chinese values and apply them to international students
Lecturer: Mao Xinghua

5th session Saturday, September 13, 2025 9:30-12:30 [Culture] *Online course
Cultural understanding training for international students from Asian Buddhist countries in Thailand and Vietnam
Lecturer: Miho Kyotani / Tran Thuy Phong

6th session: Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9:30-12:30 [Culture] *Online course
Cultural understanding training for international students in Taiwan and South Korea in East Asia
Lecturer: Mr. Xu Minhui

7th Saturday, October 11, 2025 9:30-12:30 [Culture] *Online course
Cultural understanding training for international students in Southwest Asia in Nepal and Sri Lanka
Lecturer: Mr. Devansh Vajracharya

☆ For details on the training contents, participation fee, capacity, etc., and the application form, please check the following page.

>>2025 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training Go to the details page

*We will notify you by email after each application deadline.

International Business Department, University Consortium Kyoto
TEL：(075)353-9164
e-mail: kokusai＠consortium.or.jp

*Reception has ended [Application period extended!] Until 7/31] Applications for the 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum are now being accepted!

The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

At the National University Consortium Council,

The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum will be held as follows.

This forum is held once a year.

Consortium officials, faculty and staff from all over the country gathered together

It is one of the few opportunities to interact and exchange information.

We have extended the application period until July 31st, so we would like to inform you again.

We look forward to your active participation.

Main

“Toward the development of new human resources who will open up a drastically changing future society ~Inter-university collaboration and industry-government-academia collaboration that thinks in an invulnerable way~”

Re

Saturday, August 30, 2025, 13:00-17:45 (*Information exchange session 18:00-19:30), Sunday, August 31, 2025, 10:00-12:00

Venue

Kobe Gakuin University Port Island Campus 1

substance

Symposiums, poster sessions, information exchange meetings, breakout sessions, etc.

Participation Fee

Participation fee: 5,000 yen (free for students)
Information Exchange Membership Fee (General) 4,000 yen (Student) 2,000 yen

Who is eligible?

University faculty and staff, university consortium officials, university students, etc.

Application Deadline

Until Thursday, July 31, 2025　

Details & Application

For details and applications for each program, please check this special site.
　The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Special Site

Contact us

National University Consortium Council Secretariat
telephone : 075-353-9100 FAX : 075-353-9101
* Business hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Campus Plaza Kyoto Notice of Addition of Rental Room

From Thursday, April 1, 2021, we will start renting out the 6th lecture room on the 6th floor.

Facility reservations will be accepted from 9 a.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021.

* The reservation procedure is the same as before, and there is no change.
* Please check the details of the 6th Lecture Room on the 6th floor from the following.
https://www.consortium.or.jp/about-cp-kyoto/info

Applications for the 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum are now being accepted! (Until 7/25)

The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum

At the National University Consortium Council,

The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum will be held as follows.

This forum is held once a year.

Consortium officials, faculty and staff from all over the country gathered together

It is one of the few opportunities to interact and exchange information.

We look forward to your active participation.

Main

Re

Saturday, August 30, 2025, 13:00-17:45 (*Information exchange session 18:00-19:30), Sunday, August 31, 2025, 10:00-12:00

Venue

Kobe Gakuin University Port Island Campus 1

substance

Symposiums, poster sessions, information exchange meetings, breakout sessions, etc.

Participation Fee

Participation fee: 5,000 yen (free for students)
Information Exchange Membership Fee (General) 4,000 yen (Student) 2,000 yen

Who is eligible?

University faculty and staff, university consortium officials, university students, etc.

Application Deadline

Until Friday, July 25, 2025

Details & Application

For details and applications for each program, please check this special site.
　The 22nd National University Consortium Research Exchange Forum Special Site

Contact us

National University Consortium Council Secretariat
telephone : 075-353-9100 FAX : 075-353-9101
* Business hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Notice of the start of accepting applications for the 2025 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training

Business Overview

Outline of the event

1st session Saturday, July 26, 2025 9:30-15:30 [Language] *Face-to-face course
Communication Skills in University : English Conversation Training (Beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski
≪ applications are now closed≫

2nd session Saturday, August 2, 2025, 9:30-12:30 [Language] *Face-to-face course
Effective Communication: Out-of-the-Box Email Web Conferencing Expressions (Beginner)
Lecturer: Mr. Owen Mark Kozlowski

3rd Session: Saturday, August 9, 2025, 9:30-16:30 [Language] *Face-to-face Lecture
Conducting meetings and conveying opinions in English Practical Discussion Course (Intermediate ~ Advanced)
Lecturer: Glenn Gregus

4th session Saturday, September 6, 2025 9:30-12:30 [Culture] *Online course
Cross-cultural courses to learn Chinese values and apply them to international students
Lecturer: Mao Xinghua

5th session Saturday, September 13, 2025 9:30-12:30 [Culture] *Online course
Cultural understanding training for international students from Asian Buddhist countries in Thailand and Vietnam
Lecturer: Miho Kyotani / Tran Thuy Phong

6th session: Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9:30-12:30 [Culture] *Online course
Cultural understanding training for international students in Taiwan and South Korea in East Asia
Lecturer: Mr. Xu Minhui

7th Saturday, October 11, 2025 9:30-12:30 [Culture] *Online course
Cultural understanding training for international students in Southwest Asia in Nepal and Sri Lanka
Lecturer: Mr. Devansh Vajracharya

☆ For details on the training contents, participation fee, capacity, etc., and the application form, please check the following page.

>>2025 Faculty and Staff Skill Improvement Training Go to the details page

*We will notify you by email after each application deadline.

International Business Department, University Consortium Kyoto
TEL：(075)353-9164
e-mail: kokusai＠consortium.or.jp

*Closed [For students/faculty and staff] Recruitment of participants for the “TOEFL iBT® Test Online Skill Up Seminar” held on 5/17 (Sat.)

*This seminar has already ended*
Continuing from last year, the University Consortium Kyoto will hold the “TOEFL iBT^® Test Online Skill Enhancement Seminar” by ETS-approved trainers for university students, faculty and staff belonging to member universities of the University Consortium Kyoto.

A unique opportunity to learn the essence of study strategies for the TOEFL iBT testSo please join us.

* This year, the event will be held online using Zoom, so you can participate from home.

The TOEFL iBT^® test is one of the world’s most successful tests designed to measure the proficiency of non-native English speakers. It comprehensively measures the four skills of reading, listening, speaking, and writing.
TOEFL iBT^® test scores are widely used by more than 11,500 universities, graduate schools, and educational institutions in 160 countries around the world for study abroad and entrance examinations.
In this seminar, ETS certified trainers will explain not only the basics of the TOEFL iBT^® test, but also more effective ways to study to improve your score, using past questions.

Date & Time:	Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00~13:00
Embodiment:	Online (Zoom) * Please prepare an Internet environment that can access the online course and a computer with a camera and microphone function, and access from a convenient location.
Target:	Students/faculty members of the University Consortium Kyoto
Capacity:	50 (first-come, first-served basis) * Please note that it will be closed as soon as the capacity is reached.
Lecturer:	U.S. ETS Certified Trainer Prof. Chiaki Taoka (Associate Professor, Center for Common English Education, Kobe Jogakuin University )
Contents:	・ How to study for the TOEFL test – Preparation for the four sections of the TOEFL iBT test (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) ・Effective study methods and teaching materials for the TOEFL iBT^® test Lectures will be conducted in Japanese. The overview of the TOEFL iBT test is omitted, so please be sure to check the materials page sent to you after applying *This seminar is for those who are just starting to study for TOEFL or those who are just starting out.

Co-organizers: University Consortium Kyoto / ETS Japan G.K.

Contact:
[TOEFL® Test Japan Office]
ETS Japan G.K. https://www.toefl-ibt.jp/test_takers/
Email: event■etsjapan.jp (Please change ■ to @.) ）