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SD Guidebook 2025-2026 has been released!

The SD Guidebook was created for those who have just started working as university staff with the aim of raising their awareness of working in higher education by getting them interested in SD (Staff Development), which refers to efforts to develop the skills of university staff. We hope that this will help develop the skills of the university staff who will be responsible for the future management of the university.
You can download the PDF file, so please make use of it.

Ⅰ． What is SD?
II. Functions Required of University Staff
III..SD Project of the University Consortium Kyoto
IV. SD-related programs in Japan
V..Distinctive Training Programs at Member Schools
VI. Sources of information on higher education and national policy trends
VII.. Selected periodicals and SD-related books on higher education

Publisher: University Consortium Kyoto SD Training Committee

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Messages from 2024 program graduates have been uploaded!

Approximately 140 students will participate in the program in 2024.
Messages for students were sent from the graduates of each course.
“How did you decide to participate?” and “How did you actually feel when you participated?” ・・・
For those of you who are considering joining the program, we have posted content that will encourage you.
Please take a look at the experiences of our seniors!

Click here for ▶ a message from a senior

The 2025 “Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program” will start! There are many attractive training destinations, so please use the “Internship Search Site” to find the company or organization you are interested in.
In addition to the schedule of program briefings and online applications, procedures for participating in the program will be posted on the portal site at any time.
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 your participation!

Click here to apply ▶ for the Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program 2025 Program Information Session

【For Students】2025 Presentation on Kyoto in English Outline of Implementation

“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?
Students who are planning to study abroad, who are interested in studying abroad in the future, who want to explain Kyoto and Japan to people overseas 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 universities?　
🌸🌸 Outline of 🌸🌸 “Presentation of Kyoto in English”

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

◎ Training days and scheduled contents (7 sessions in total):
1. Saturday, May 26, 2025 :(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, May 31, 2025: Noh Theater (Kongo Noh Theater) and International Student Exchange Event
3. Saturday, June 7, 2025: Traditional Culture Experience I. (1) Tea Ceremony Experience (2) Expression of tea ceremony culture in English
4. Saturday, June 14, 2025 :(1) International Student Session (2) Group Activities
5. Saturday, June 21, 2025 : Traditional Culture Experience II. (1) Flower Arrangement Experience (2) Talk in English about Kyoto’s famous places, events, food, clothing, housing, and education in Japan and Kyoto
6. Saturday, June 28, 2025 : Presentation English Correction Course
7. Saturday, July 5, 2025: Personal English Presentation

◎Time: 13:00~16:30 (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 or higher / TOEFL iBT 50 or higher / TOEIC 600 or higher / Eiken Level 2 or higher
4. Interested in international exchange and cross-cultural understanding

◎ Capacity: 20 people (first-come, first-served basis)
◎ Fee: 5,000 yen (total amount for all 7 sessions, including reference materials and actual expenses for exercises)
* 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 9, 2025 (Wednesday) noon application start ~ May 9 (Friday) noon deadline
　　　 All applicants will receive an email with details after May 10.

◎ 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!

Let’s experience working at a company in Kyoto! (Internship & Work Experience Program for International Students)


 

For international students who are thinking of finding a job in Japan, this is an introduction to a program that allows you to experience working at a company!
Participate in a 2~10-day practical training during the summer vacation to deepen your understanding of “working in Japan society”!

 

● Eliminate anxiety with thorough support!
Participate in practical training at a company in Japan… I think there are many people who feel anxious when it comes to this.
We will carefully support international students in choosing a company to participate in the training and training before the training so that they can participate in the training with peace of mind.

● The company to be trained is decided after listening to the employees!
At the “exchange meeting with companies and organizations” before the training, you can hear about the work and the contents of the training from the company.
This is your chance to meet companies from a variety of industries.

● Recommended to broaden your horizons before job hunting!
In Japan, it is very common to participate in internships before job hunting.
It is important to know the industry, company, and your interests and values from an early age, so even those in the lower grades are encouraged to apply.

 

First of all, let’s listen to the explanation of the program in the guidance!

 

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International students who:
・Those who are enrolled in a member school of the International Student Study Kyoto Network.
* Includes those enrolled in vocational schools and those enrolled in Japanese schools who have graduated or completed higher education institutions in their home countries.
・Those who can participate in training and practical training at companies and organizations without problems in Japanese.
* Selection will be made based on document screening and interviews in Japanese.
・ (In the case of a paid internship) Those who have obtained permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of residence.

 

*Coming soon
At a later date, information on host companies and organizations will be posted here.

 

Guidance (Pre-briefing)

First of all, feel free to participate in the guidance and listen to the explanation of the program.
You can also hear about the experiences of international students who participated in last year!
Plain clothes participation OK ◎ Participation benefits are also available.
Please participate in one of the dates.
・5/21 (Wed) 18:30~20:00
・5/23 (Fri) 18:30~20:00
・5/24 (Sat) 14:00~15:30
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto

 

with companies and organizations>

In order to use it as a reference for choosing a company for training, you can hear from employees of the host company about the company and the content of the training.
In some cases, you may be able to hear from senior employees from overseas.
・6/14 (Sat) 12:00~17:00
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto

 

flow of the entire program

 

application

Please apply by Monday, June 9 using the application form below.

 

OB / OG Interview ~I Faced Job Hunting with All My Might~
STUDY KYOTO MSGAZINE Practicing as a member of society ~ Paid internship program experience! ～
STUDY KYOTO MSGAZINE Employment Environment for International Students and the Attractiveness of Companies in the Kyoto Area – From the Paid Internship Information Session –
STUDY KYOTO MSGAZINE International Student Internship Useful for Finding a Job in Japan -Experience-

 

Operated by: Student Information Center, Inc.
TEL：0120-749-155
Email: ac-west■tokyu-nasic.jp *Please replace ■ with @.

 

FY2025 1st Kyoto High School and University Connection Regional Network (KARN)
Call for Participants for “Risk Management in University Entrance Examinations”

AY2025 1st “Risk Management in University Entrance Examinations“

As the number of university entrance examination errors continues to increase in recent years, we will deepen our understanding and awareness of entrance examination errors together with the participants by understanding the basic knowledge of entrance examination errors, such as examination questions, application acceptance, entrance examination implementation, and pass/fail judgment, as well as the time and mechanism of the occurrence of the risks, and measures to reduce the risk in entrance examinations.
After the program, there will be a social gathering, so please join us!

Date & Time Saturday, April 19, 2025 14:00~17:00 (Reception 13:45~)
Place: (1) Campus Plaza Kyoto 5th Floor, Exercise Room 2~4
(Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru)
Speakers Takuya Kimura
Professor, Department of Education, Faculty of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyushu University
Composition

14:00~14:05 Opening remarks and administrative communication
14:05~15:05 Lecture
15:05~15:35 Group Work
15:35~16:05 Group Work
16:05~16:35 Sharing
16:35~16:50 Summary
16:50~17:00 Closing remarks and questionnaire responses
18:00~ Reception
* Breaks will be taken as appropriate during the program.
Participation Fee free
Application Period March 19 (Wed) ~ April 17 (Thu)
Target University faculty and staff
* The content is intended for university faculty and staff who are widely involved in entrance examination questions and entrance examination work.
* People from outside Kyoto Prefecture can also participate.
Occupancy 30 (first-come, first-served basis)
Organizer Kyoto High School-University Collaborative Research Council (Kyoto Prefectural Board of Education, Kyoto City Board of Education, Kyoto Prefectural Federation of Private Junior and Senior High Schools, Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry, University Consortium Kyoto)

How to apply

Please click the “Apply” button below, fill in the required information, and apply.

* After applying, the secretariat will send you an email confirming the completion of your application.
If you do not receive the email after 2~3 days, please contact us using the contact information below.

Application Deadline

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Inquiries

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
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Applications for 2025 credit transfer will start on March 15.

Applications for the 2025 academic year will be accepted from Saturday, 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

【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 2025 Industry-Academia Collaborative Education Program (about 140) has been released!

This year, about 140 attractive companies and organizations in various industries, including manufacturing, finance, tourism, universities, and government offices, including the Kyoto area, are preparing to accept students in anticipation of their growth.

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)

Bidding and Open Call for Proposals (International Student Study Kyoto Network, 2025 Kyoto Study Abroad Comprehensive Portal Site Operation Project)

International Student Study Kyoto Network

【Operation of the Kyoto Study Abroad Portal Site and Social Media Management

Proposal Guidelines]

The International Student Study Kyoto Network (Secretariat: Kyoto International Business Department, University Consortium) aims to widely disseminate the appeal of “Kyoto University City and Student City Kyoto” and services for international students in Kyoto both domestically and internationally, to support the attraction of more international students, and to make it easier for international students studying in Kyoto to obtain information on support services. We operate a portal site and manage social media.

Therefore, we are looking for contractors for this project in FY2025, so please consider participating in the proposal, and if you would like to participate, please prepare a plan proposal and quotation according to the following guidelines and submit it by the deadline.

*This project will be carried out as a preparatory act for the FY2025 project before the FY2025 budget of the International Student Study Kyoto Network is enacted, and the project may be canceled or the content of the project may be changed or reduced if the budget of this project is reduced at the general meeting of the network.

Date: Friday, March 14, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Guidelines: 2025 Study Kyoto Portal Site Proposal Application Guidelines (PDF)

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University Consortium Kyoto
International Affairs Department, International Student Study Kyoto Network Secretariat (Contact: Yokoyama and Kusano)
〒600-8216 Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Nishitoin-dori, Shiokoji Shimoru Campus Plaza Kyoto
TEL:075-353-9164
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)