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[Recruitment of host companies! ] 2026 Internship Work Experience Program for International Students



The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Affairs Department) offers an internship and work experience program for international students with the aim of helping international students learn about the appeal of working at companies in Kyoto, and to help them find employment and settle in Kyoto.

We are looking for host companies and organizations that can accept international students in this program. Companies and organizations that are already working to recruit international students, as well as companies and organizations that are considering hiring international students for the future, are encouraged to consider participating in this program.

[Point! ] 】
●By accepting international students…
・Having diverse human resources in the workplace will lead to revitalization within the company.
・This will lead to the accumulation of experience in accepting foreign employees.
・It will lead to PR for international students.
●We will hold a program briefing session (online). You can understand the program overview and the benefits of having foreign human resources in your workplace before applying.
●The number of days of practical training is 2~10 days. We support a variety of practical training contents.
●If you are already planning to implement your company’s work experience program, it is okay to have international students participate in your existing program.
●In June, a place will be set up for exchange between host companies and organizations and participating international students, and the management side and international students will conduct interviews to select and match them, and at that time, they will decide whether or not to accept them, and the accepting students will be decided.
●Before the training, we will provide preliminary training to international students on business etiquette and compliance.

【Target】
Companies and organizations that have a head office, branch office, or office in Kyoto Prefecture and can accept international students in Kyoto Prefecture

【Details】
Please check the “Recruitment Overview” (PDF: 393KB).

[Program pre-briefing session]
We will hold a program briefing session for companies and organizations (online).
Click here to apply for the information session
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●Mini seminar “Benefits of having foreign human resources in the workplace”
●Program Overview
Please join us on one of dates >.
●3/5 (Thu.) 16:00~17:00
●4/10 (Fri.) 16:00 ~ 17:00
●5/12 (Tue.) 10:00 a.m. ~ 11:00 a.m.

【Application】
Please check the “Recruitment Overview” and fill in the necessary information from the application form before applying.

2025 Internship Program Implementation Report for International Students (PDF: 1MB You can check the attributes of participating international students)

【Inquiry】
International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat
University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department (Contact: Kawachi)
TEL: 075-353-9164　 *Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)
Email:kyoto-nw◆consortium.or.jp　※Please change “◆” to @.

Reiwa 7 “Learning Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities” Result Report Meeting will be held! !

Kyoto City and University Consortium Kyoto will hold a report meeting on the results of the “Learning Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities” in FY Reiwa 7 in the “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” that supports efforts for regional revitalization implemented in collaboration with universities, students, and local communities.

At the debriefing session, the 13 organizations selected this year will look back on their activities so far and announce the results of their efforts.
From the reports of certification projects by students, such as regional promotion through the inheritance of local customs and culture, would you like to find new possibilities for collaboration between the university and the region, and hints for regional revitalization?

Please see here for the business overview of the selected organizations↓↓↓
Reiwa 7th school town collaboration project Adopting organization　

 

Reiwa 7 “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” Result Report Meeting

Date and time Reiwa 8/3/20 (Fri/Holiday) 10:30~16:45 (scheduled to end)
Venue Campus Plaza Kyoto 2nd Floor Hall
Flow of the day

10:30~ Opening, announcement of results by Reiwa 7 Selected organizations
*1 presentation @ 15 minutes (including questions and replacements) 13 projects
15:15~ Opinion exchange and exchange meeting (*Participation is limited to selected organizations)
16:10~ Award Ceremony and Commentary
16:45 Closing (scheduled)


*Please see here for the detailed schedule↓↓↓
　Reiwa 7th Academic Town Collaboration Project Result 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 Report Meeting 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 3 (Tue) ~ March 19 (Thursday), Reiwa 8.
If you would like to participate, please apply using the application form below.
　

 

Inquiries and applications

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

【The 21st Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto】Announcement of Winners

We would like to announce the winners of the 21st Kyoto Policy Research Exchange Conference, which was held on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

 

The 21st Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto Winners

Research Encouragement Award>

★ University Consortium Kyoto President’s Award

Possibility of Utilization of Bridge Risk Score for Maintenance and Disaster Prevention Using Open Data – A Case Study Using Bridge Data in Fukuchiyama City

Aika Takada (Fukuchiyama Public University)

Aika Takada

 

★ Japan Society for Public Policy Award

Proposal of “Kyoto Idea Bakery” -Fostering Collective Knowledge through Citizen Exchange-

[Group name] Kazama Seminar Idea Bakery Group (Doshisha University)

Kazama Seminar Idea Bakery Group

 

 

 

★ Award of Excellence

[Breakout Session 1]

Title: Examination of Effective Learning Support Methods for the Promotion of Legal Education: Starting from High School Education

Sato Seminar, 2nd year student, Faculty of Public Policy, Kyoto Prefecture University (Kyoto Prefecture University)

Kyoto Prefecture University Faculty of Public Policy 2nd year student Sato Seminar

 

[Breakout Session 2]

Presentation Title: The Impact of the Survival of Traditional Festivals on Migration and Settlement – Focusing on Traditional Festivals that Create Regional Exchanges

Iwamatsu Seminar Kakitama Soup Team (Kyoto Prefectural University)

Iwamatsu Seminar Kakitama Soup Team

 

[Breakout Session 3]

Elimination of traffic congestion in Kyoto city center: Measuring the effectiveness of road pricing and park-and-ride based on scenario analysis

[Group name] Doshisha University Adachi Laboratory A (Doshisha University)

Doshisha University Adachi Laboratory A

 

[Breakout Session 4]

Presentation Title: Temporary Housing Supply Issues in Kyoto City and Proposal for Wide-area Evacuation Support

Group name: 9th generation of Ishihara Seminar, Faculty of Policy Studies, Ryukoku University (Ryukoku University)

9th generation student of the Ishihara Seminar, Faculty of Policy Studies, Ryukoku University

 

 

[Breakout Session 5]

Practical Research on Disaster Prevention Education for Children Aiming to Raise Disaster Prevention Awareness at Home

[Organization] Fukuchiyama Public University Faculty of Regional Management Taniguchi Seminar Little Disaster Prevention Project (Fukuchiyama Public University)

Fukuchiyama Public University Faculty of Regional Management Taniguchi Seminar

Little disaster prevention project

 

[Breakout Session 6]

Promoting Citizen Participation through the External Design of Meetings: Verification of the Effectiveness of Holding Private Facilities

[Group Name] Doshisha University Faculty of Policy Studies Noda Seminar Class A (Doshisha University)

Doshisha University, Faculty of Policy Studies, Noda Seminar Group A

 

[Breakout Session 7]

Presentation Title: Children’s Medical Care Subsidy System and Social Growth and Decline: Panel Data Analysis for Kyoto City

[Group name] Tourism offside (Ryukoku University)

Tourism offside

 

[Breakout Session 8]

Purification of Touts in Downtown Areas Using Soundscapes: The Possibility of a Resonant Approach on Kiyamachi Street

[Group name] Doshisha University Noda Seminar Class B (Doshisha University)

Doshisha University Noda Seminar Class B

 

[Breakout Session 9]

Presentation Title: Shopping Street Revitalization Project Utilizing Vacant Stores – Toward Balancing Local Communities and Economic Independence

[Group name] Ritsumei ☆ Kato Seminar ☆ (Ritsumeikan University)

Ritsumei☆Kato Seminar☆

 

 

[Breakout Session 10]

Presentation Title: How to Raise Awareness Leaflets on Safety and Security – Effective Information Dissemination from the Police –

Abe Seminar Team A (Kyoto University of Advanced Science)

Abe Seminar Team A

 

Award>

[Group name] Doshisha Class A (Doshisha University)

Baby Lab (Ryukoku University)

[Group name] Doshisha University Adachi Laboratory A (Doshisha University)

Otani University Nomura Seminar Transportation Policy Team (Otani University)

[Group name] Kyoto Tachibana University Takayama Seminar (Kyoto Tachibana University)

[Group name] Iwamatsu Seminar Shopping Street Revitalization Group (Kyoto Prefecture University)

Iwamatsu Seminar 6th Industrialization Team (Kyoto Prefecture University)

[Group name] Doshisha University Noda Seminar Class B (Doshisha University)

[Group name] Ritsumei ☆ Kato Seminar ☆ (Ritsumeikan University)

Abe Seminar Team A (Kyoto University of Advanced Science)

 

Congratulations to all the winners!

The state of the event on the day of the competition and the PowerPoint materials of the winners will be posted on the following page at a later date.

 

◆Policy Research Exchange Conference from Kyoto

https://www.consortium.or.jp/project/seisaku/conference

FY2025 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program Project Planning Practice Course “Project Report” has been released.

 

Project planning practice course “Project Report” has been released.
*Project Planning Practice Course: A course to execute projects presented by companies and non-profit organizations from June to November. Through this project, the goal is to acquire the ability to look at the real world from various angles, grasp the current situation, discover issues, and solve those problems.

FY2025 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program “Project Planning Practice Course”
Trainees/Projects

the training center Inc. Co., Ltd. Inc. Co., Ltd.
Name ofProject Name
Insight HouseToday’s Yamashina-san Project
Impact Hub Kyoto ~Flower Back Field Lab Project~
Wine GlossaryPlanning and management of wine seminars by wine specialty stores
MOTHERSMake the Sanga Stadium food court go viral! vol.２
FP ConsultingProjects to spread wellbeing knowledge

 


Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Project Promotion Office
TEL 075-353-9106　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)

【Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program】2026 Acceptance of registration of host companies and organizations has been started

 

Registration of trainees

We are now accepting applications for the 2026 University Consortium Kyoto Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program.
If you are a company or organization that would like to cooperate, please register from “My Page” below.
The password is changed every year.
Please check the e-mail provided by the secretariat.

If you are a new company or organization that is thinking of accepting you, please feel free to contact us at the email address listed below.
We hope that companies and organizations that have accepted students will consider registering for this program, which has a high level of satisfaction with the host company, such as “the atmosphere within the company has changed” and “the awareness of employees has changed”.

Portal Site “For Companies and Organizations”

 

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Project Promotion Office
TEL ：075-353-9106 ／ FAX 075-353-9101 ／ E-mail：intern@consortium.or.jp
〒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)

【Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program】FY2025 Implementation Report Released

Publication of the FY2025 Implementation Report

We would like to express our deepest gratitude to companies, organizations, universities, and other related parties for their cooperation in implementing the FY2025 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program.

Thanks to this, 147 university students were given the opportunity to experience work this year.

In order to develop the program as a program that can benefit both the host company and the student, we would like to ask for your continued understanding and cooperation, and we have summarized the implementation status of this year’s industry-academia collaborative education project in this book.
We hope you will take a look.


FY2025 Implementation Report

* Please click above to view.

 

University Consortium Kyoto, Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Project Promotion Office
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)

Notice of power outage throughout the building


Due to the renewal of the high-voltage receiving and substation equipment, the entire Campus Plaza Kyoto will be without power.
During the power outage period below, there are items that cannot be used.
Please note.

During a power outage

1st session: January 31, 2026 (Sat) ~ February 3, 2026 (Tue)

2nd session February 7, 2026 (Sat) ~ February 10, 2026 (Tue)

3rd session February 13, 2026 (Friday) ~ February 15, 2026 (Sunday)


Please note that during a power outage, the following items will be unavailable or unavailable.
　(1) Sending and receiving e-mails, faxes, etc.
(2) Browse the availability confirmation page of Campus Plaza Kyoto (rental venue and facility usage information)
(3) Browsing the Foundation’s website, such as the Credit Compatibility Special Site

Depending on the recovery status, you may not be able to view the information even after the power outage period.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

Notice of suspension of the vacancy confirmation page due to the power outage of the entire building


Due to the renewal of the high-voltage receiving and substation equipment, the entire Campus Plaza Kyoto will be without power.
During the power outage period below, you cannot use the availability confirmation page.
Please note.

During a power outage

1st session: January 31, 2026 (Sat) ~ February 3, 2026 (Tue)

2nd session February 7, 2026 (Sat) ~ February 10, 2026 (Tue)

3rd session February 13, 2026 (Friday) ~ February 15, 2026 (Sunday)


Please note that during a power outage, the following items will be unavailable or unavailable.
　(1) Sending and receiving e-mails, faxes, etc.
(2) Browse the availability confirmation page of Campus Plaza Kyoto (rental venue and facility usage information)
(3) Browsing the Foundation’s website, such as the Credit Compatibility Special Site

Depending on the recovery status, you may not be able to view the information even after the power outage period.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your understanding.

【Proposal Information】2026 “Internship Work Experience Program for International Students” (International Student Study Kyoto Network)

International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: University Consortium Kyoto International Business Department) 2016Since the fiscal year, we have been implementing a program to promote understanding of Kyoto companies’ business content and corporate culture in Japan and foster a desire to find a job by providing opportunities for international students studying at universities and other institutions in the Kyoto area to experience work at companies in the Kyoto area, as well as to promote recruitment and retention in Kyoto after graduation and completion through mutual understanding between international students and companies. We plan to implement this program every year.
Therefore, we are looking for candidate contractors for this project, so please consider participating in the proposal, and if you are willing to participate, please submit your application materials by the deadline in accordance with the following “Application Guidelines and Outsourcing Specifications”.

*This project is to recruit candidate contractors before the 2026 budget of the International Student Study Kyoto Network is established, and if the 2026 budget for this project is reduced at the general meeting of the network, the project may be canceled or the business content may be changed or reduced.

* For inquiries, please check the “Application Guidelines and Consignment Specifications”.