Announcement of the Monthly Screening at Film Station

At the 29th Kyoto International Student Film Festival, as a pre-event project, we will hold the monthly outdoor screening event “Film Station” at the Kyoto Station building!


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This project is a screening event aimed at screening student films at Kyoto Station, a place frequented by many people, to introduce the appeal of film festivals and student creators to a wider audience.

What’s exciting about ‘Film Station’!

〇 Student films delivered with changing themes every month

・Monthly themes such as “Food,” “Future,” and “Manufacturing” will be screened, focusing on past festival-winning films! You can experience the excitement of thinking, ‘I never knew there was such an interesting student movie!’

〇 Talk and connect! How to Enjoy New Movies: Watching movies isn’t the end!

・Talk Session

A unique behind-the-scenes talk segment featuring student executive committee members and sponsoring companies!

・Impression sharing project

Write messages on sticky notes or post real-time feedback via QR code! Everyone’s comments like, “It was fun!” and “I love this place!” spreads out right there.

〇 Outdoor cinema full of openness

・A pleasant night breeze and an open space that are different from movie theaters.

Why not spend a relaxing and special time at one of the hidden scenic spots in the Kyoto Station building?
Please enjoy a film experience in an open space that you can’t usually find in a movie theater.

We look forward to welcoming you!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Outline of the event

〇『Film Station』

〇 Venue: Kyoto Station Building 7th Floor, East Plaza, North Piloti

(901 Higashishiokoji-cho, Karasuma-dori Shiokoji-shimo, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto Prefecture)

〇 Event Period: June~November 2026 (scheduled once a month)

〇 About Application and Admission Fees

No advance registration or admission fee is required.

Anyone can join casually!

Additionally, the date, theme, and films for each session will be announced on the official Kyoto International Student Film Festival SNS as soon as they are decided.

 

[Commercials airing at Kyoto Station building! 】

Additionally, at Kyoto Station, in conjunction with the “Film Station” event, commercials for the Kyoto International Student Film Festival are being broadcast for a limited time on the station’s premium screen.
If you are using Kyoto Station, be sure to check it out.



 

 

 

 

3rd FD Training Program – Thematic Training
Applications are now being accepted for ‘Classes Designing Interaction — Visualizing Dialogue and Learning Using the Online Whiteboard ‘Miro’.

3rdSession: Designing Lessons for Interaction — Visualizing Dialogue and Learning Using the Online Whiteboard “Miro” —
“Isn’t it possible to make students’ thinking and learning processes more visible?”
In this FD training, you will gain hands-on experience in running an interactive lesson that visualizes learners’ thoughts and dialogues, and connects input and output, using the online whiteboard Miro. Based on actual lesson practice, we consider ways to design lessons that encourage active student participation and possibilities.
We welcome those who have no prior experience using Miro. If you want to gain hints for lesson improvement or are interested in creating lessons that encourage student participation, please join us.

Date September 15 (Tue) 18:00~20:00

Lecturer: Akira Oshima (Professor, College of Design and Art, Ritsumeikan University)

Proceedings: Yukie Kondo (Professor, College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ritsumeikan University)
Masahiro Yamaguchi (Associate Professor, Faculty of Letters, Ryukoku University)

Target Audience: University and junior college faculty and staff

 *This is not only for faculty members but also for staff interested in FD.                                                             * Graduate students, postdocs, special researchers, and those aiming to become university faculty members are also encouraged to actively participate.

Format: Online (Zoom)

Participation Fee: Faculty and staff of Kyoto member universities and junior colleges of the University Consortium: Free of charge
For those not listed above: 1,000 yen (tax included, advance payment required)

Capacity: No limit on the number of people (We look forward to many participants)

 

Application deadline: Wednesday, September 2, 17:00
Payment deadline: By Friday, September 4

 

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, FD Project Section
TEL 075-353-9163 FAX 075-353-9101
Inside Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
*Business hours: Tue~Sat 9:00~17:00

We will hold the 2026 SD Seminar “Public Presentation for Students”! Now accepting audience registration!

 



Since the 2015 academic year, the University Consortium Kyoto has been conducting

We offer SD seminars aimed at nurturing the next generation of talent for each university.
In the 2026 academic year, eight university staff members participated and attended a total of nine lectures over two months.
On Saturday, September 12, we will hold a “Public Presentation” where participants present their results.
We look forward to the participation of many university professionals. (You may enter and leave freely during the session.)

2026 SD Seminar Students: “Public Presentation”

Date and Time: Saturday, September 12, 2026, 13:00~15:30 * Entry and exit are free during the session.
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto, 4th Floor, Lecture Room 3

[Program Schedule]

Educational Corporation
turn Start time Presenter affiliation Presentation Theme
13:00 Opening
1 13:10 Otani University Enhancing student support for early adaptation of new students
― Strengthening the New Student Welcome Program ―
2 13:25 Kyoto University of the Arts Measures to Promote Role Awareness in Internal Quality Assurance among University Faculty and Staff
3 13:40 Josho GakuenResearch on improving university administrative staff’s understanding of work and awareness of interdepartmental relationships through the lens of operating expense subsidy operations
4 13:55 Hiroshima Institute of Technology The Approach to Generative AI Training for University Staff
~SD Personalization Assuming Universal Use by AI~
14:10~14:25 Break (15 minutes)
5 14:25 Kyoto Sangyo University Academic guidance for student-athletes
―Introduction of Academic Advisory at Our University―
6 14:40 Kyoto University
Reconstructing liberal arts education at Kyoto University that connects advanced specialized research with social practice
~Proposal of a ‘Post-Reflection Quality Assurance Model’ for Extracurricular Activities through Inter-University Collaboration~
7 14:55 Kyoto Sangyo University Consideration of measures to improve the public relations mindset of administrative staff
~From the Perspective of Shifting Recruitment Policy and Talent Development~
8 15:10 Kyoto University of Foreign Studies Research on the Utilization of Enrollment Management Information and Internal Collaboration in Supporting International Students
—Focusing on Sharing Objectives and Support Decisions Among Staff for Continuing Learning Support —
15:30 Closing

* Start and end times may change depending on progress.





Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto, SD Project Section
TEL 075-353-9163 FAX 075-353-9101
Inside Campus Plaza Kyoto, Nishinotoin-dori Shiokoji-sagaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8216
* Reception hours: Tue~Sat 9:00~17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)

Notice of recruitment for Reiwa 6th year “Gakumachi Collaboration Project”

1. Business Overview

Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto are implementing the “University Regional Collaboration Creation and Support Project (nicknamed the Gakumachi Collaboration Project)” to support the efforts by granting support funds to projects and projects that work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto through “collaboration” between universities, students, and local communities.
This year marks the 21st year of the program, which has been implemented since the 16th academic year, with the aim of developing human resources by securing practical education and research opportunities for universities, and for local communities, solving local issues and revitalizing them through the knowledge of the university and the vitality of students.


Reiwa 6th Academic Town Collaboration Project Application Guidelines

2. Target Organizations

An organization or group (*) of students from a university consortium Kyoto member university or junior college, with the majority of members being students and the representative being a student. If the program consists of students from more than one university, the majority of the students are students from a university consortium Kyoto member university or junior college.                                                  * University departments, laboratories, seminars, clubs, student circles (circles composed of students from multiple universities are also possible), etc.

< precautions>
As a general rule, only one project can be applied for from the same organization or group. If there are multiple applications, it may be adopted as a single project or rejected. In addition, even if the application is from another organization or group, if it is considered to be the same business, we will make a decision on how to handle it after confirming the purpose of the project and the necessary confirmation of the affiliated organizations.
* If you are unsure of your decision, please contact us. We will consider it according to the specific details of the application.

3. Target Businesses

With the aim of solving local issues and revitalizing the city of Kyoto, projects that are implemented in Kyoto City during the fiscal year and that meet the following requirements are eligible.
However, political activities, religious activities, activities that promote specific ideas, violent or destructive activities, commercial businesses, etc. are excluded.

【Requirements】
(1) Projects in which organizations and groups collaborate and collaborate with local communities (residents’ organizations, civic activity groups, businesses, etc., mainly in the Kyoto city area) and in which students take the initiative in their activities.                                                                                    

* For new businesses, those that can be expected to collaborate with the local community in the future are also acceptable.
Please contact us if you have not decided on a specific partner at the time of application.                                                        * Collaborative and collaborative projects are activities that collaborate with local organizations to tackle local issues and participate in and support the movements of local organizations.                                                                   * Administrative agencies may be included as collaborators, but cooperation with administrative agencies alone is not possible.
Examples: Health and welfare, social education, community development, promotion of academic, cultural, artistic or sports, environmental conservation,
Surveys and research in various fields such as community safety, citizen lectures, events, etc.

(2) Those who have not received any subsidies or subsidies from Kyoto City other than the Gakumachi Collaboration Project.

4. Amount and number of donations

Up to 300,000 yen / 10-15 cases

* At the results report meeting scheduled to be held in March of Reiwa 7, the implementing organization (1 organization) recognized as the most excellent will be commended (certificates, trophies, and activity incentives of 100,000 yen will be issued separately).

5. About the application

(1) Application period

Reiwa April 2 (Tue) ~ May 31 (Fri) 13:00
* Documents can only be submitted as data, and paper submission is not required.

(2) Reiwa 6 Business recruitment briefing session * Held online

Date: (1) Saturday, April 20, Reiwa 6, 14:00〜
(2) Thursday, May 9, Reiwa 6, 18:00〜
We also accept questions about how to write an application.

             

(3) How to apply

Step 1 Before You Start Writing Your Application

We recommend reading the master plan of the administrative district in which the activity will be carried out! In addition, please listen to the opinions of local people and related government agencies as much as possible regarding the background of the project implementation and the needs of the community. If you have any questions about the basic plan of the ward or points to keep in mind when working in the community, you can also consult with the Regional Power Promotion Office of each ward office or branch.
In addition to reconfirming and sharing your objectives and achievement goals, let’s discuss and think once again within the group whether the business content you are thinking about is the best way to achieve your objectives. In addition, for continuing projects, let’s thoroughly summarize the efforts made so far and organize the points for improvement and novelty so that they can be reflected in the application form.

Step 2 Let’s write an application!

< You can download the application form from the link below>
Reiwa 6 Recruitment Guidelines
Reiwa 6th year “Gakumachi Collaboration Project” application form (Microsoft Word)
Example of application entry

Points to fill in

★ Let’s check the judging criteria!
Let’s find out what criteria are used to judge the case.

★ What is the purpose of the business? Write down your purpose and local needs.
The group that listened to the opinions of local people and ward offices in step 1 should also write the contents.

★ Who are you working with (or planning to work with)? What is the role of each? Let’s be specific.
The Gakumachi Collaboration emphasizes learning that can be obtained by collaborating with the university, students, and the community toward the same goal. Let’s write carefully about what kind of role the partner will play.

If you have trouble writing application documents…
“It’s an event involving the elderly, but should I take measures against infectious diseases?”, “I want to set up an internet environment, but can I use the support money?” If you have any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact the University Consortium Kyoto. Consultations are also available by phone, email, and online.

Step 3 Register your business outline

Please use the form below to register your business overview.

 

Step 4 Submission of application documents

Please fill out the (1) application form (Microsoft WORD) downloaded in step 2 of this page during the application period, and (2) submit it together with reference data (if available) from the submission form below.
(1) Application document data (Microsoft WORD)
(2) Reference data (up to about 10 pages in A4 size) Please submit it as a PDF. * Only if there is one
* Submission of paper media is not required for both (1) and (2).

 

6. Main Schedule for the Future

Primary screening: After the application deadline ~ mid-June of Reiwa 6
Second screening (public presentation screening): Sunday, June 30, Reiwa 6 * Held at Campus Plaza Kyoto
Notification of support project decision and selection results: Mid-July of Reiwa 6
Certification ceremony and exchange meeting: Mid-July of Reiwa 6 * A certificate will be issued by Kyoto City for the certified project.
Interim report: Mid~end of October 6th year of Reiwa * Submission of documents
Final report: March 7, Reiwa * Submission of documents
Report: Mid ~ end of March 7th year of Reiwa

Inquiries

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

*Closed [For Students and Faculty] 8/7 (Fri) ‘IELTS Skill Up Seminar (Online)’ Now Recruiting Participants

The University Consortium Kyoto will hold an online IELTS skill improvement seminar for students, faculty, and staff belonging to member universities.

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’ll also give you an overview of the entire test and tips for improving your score.

 

If you are considering taking IELTS,
Those who have taken 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

Friday, August 7, 2026 13:00~15:30 (Open at 12:50)

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 and faculty members enrolled in member schools of the University Consortium Kyoto

List of University Consortium Kyoto member schools

Occupancy

100 people (first-come, first-served)

Expenses

No material

Lecturer

Dr. Rita Furuya IDP IELTS Certified IELTS Expert
Dr. Daisuke Yoshioka, JSAF-IELTS Official Test Center

Contents

*All lectures will be conducted in Japanese.

・Part 1: IELTS Overview and Tips for Improving Your Score (30 minutes)

 IELTS Overview, Introduction to Kyoto Test Center, Tips for Improving Your Reading/Listening Score

・Part 2: Preparation Course for IELTS Speaking / Writing 6.0

Speaking Speaking based on evaluation criteria, measures for frequent topics, writing structure and logical development, how to generate ideas, and improvement methods according to the scoring criteria

How to apply

Click on each banner at the top of this table, enter the information at the link, and press “Submit”.
At a later date, you will receive the seminar URL to the email address you entered.

Application Deadline

Until Thursday, August 6, 2026, 17:00

 

Organizer: University Consortium Kyoto
【Cooperation】Japan Study Abroad Foundation (JSAF)

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

Notice of recruitment of “Learning town collaboration project (standard frame) that connects students and the community in Reiwa 8”

1. Business Overview

Kyoto City and the University Consortium Kyoto implements the “Learning Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and the Community” in which universities, students, and the community collaborate to provide support funds to projects and projects that work on urban development and regional revitalization in Kyoto.
We look forward to learning in the field of practice through activities that work together with local organizations to tackle local issues and participate in the efforts of local organizations to support their movements.
It has been implemented since 16, and this year will be the 23rd year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                

[Reiwa 8 “School Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities (Standard Frame)” Recruitment Guidelines]

2. Target Organizations

An organization or group (*) that is a member of the University Consortium Kyoto member universities and junior colleges, and the majority of its members are students and the representative is a student. If the group consists of students from multiple universities, it is acceptable if the majority of the students are students from Kyoto member universities and junior colleges of the University Consortium.                                                  *University departments, laboratories, seminars, clubs, student circles (circles composed of students from multiple universities are also acceptable), etc.

< precautions>
As a general rule, only one project can be applied for from the same organization or group. If there are multiple applications, it may be adopted as a single project or rejected. In addition, even if the application is from another organization or group, if it is considered to be the same business, we will make a decision on how to handle it after confirming the purpose of the project and the necessary confirmation of the affiliated organizations.
* If you are unsure of your decision, please contact us. We will consider it according to the specific details of the application.

3. Target Businesses

With the aim of solving local issues and revitalizing the city of Kyoto, projects that are implemented in Kyoto City during the fiscal year and that meet the following requirements are eligible.
However, political activities, religious activities, activities that promote specific ideas, violent or destructive activities, commercial businesses, etc. are excluded.

[Requirements]
(1) A project in which organizations and groups work in cooperation and collaboration with the local community (resident organizations, civic activity groups, business operators, etc. mainly working in the Kyoto City area),Students take the initiative to carry out activities.

*For new businesses, those that can be expected to collaborate with the local community in the future are also acceptable.
Please contact us if you have not decided on a specific partner at the time of application.                                                        *Projects that are worked on in collaboration and collaboration are activities that work together with local organizations to tackle local issues and participate in the movements of local organizations and support those movements.                                                                   *Administrative agencies may be included in the cooperative destination, but cooperation with only administrative agencies is not possible.
Examples: Health and welfare, social education, community development, promotion of academics, culture, arts or sports, environmental conservation,
Research in various fields such as community safety, citizen lectures, events, etc.

(2) Those who have not received any subsidies or subsidies from Kyoto City other than the Gakumachi Collaboration Project.

4. Amount and number of donations

Up to 300,000 yen / About 10-15 cases

*In addition, at the achievement report meeting scheduled to be held in March 9, we will award the implementing organization (1 organization) of the project that was recognized as the most outstanding (certificate, trophy, and activity incentive of 100,000 yen will be issued separately).

5. About the application

(1) Application period

April 1, Reiwa 8 (Wed) ~ May 30 (Sat) 13:00
*Submission of documents is data only, and paper submission is not required.

(2) Reiwa 8 Business Recruitment Briefing Session *Held online

Date and time: (1) Friday, April 17, Reiwa 8 18:30〜
(2) Friday, May 8, Reiwa 8, 18:30〜
We also accept questions about how to write an application.

                                       

(3) How to apply

Step 1 Before You Start Writing Your Application

We recommend reading the master plan of the administrative district in which the activity will be carried out! In addition, please listen to the opinions of local people and related government agencies as much as possible regarding the background of the project implementation and the needs of the community. If you have any questions about the basic plan of the ward or points to keep in mind when working in the community, you can also consult with the Regional Power Promotion Office of each ward office or branch.
In addition to reconfirming and sharing your objectives and achievement goals, let’s discuss and think once again within the group whether the business content you are thinking about is the best way to achieve your objectives. In addition, for continuing projects, let’s thoroughly summarize the efforts made so far and organize the points for improvement and novelty so that they can be reflected in the application form.

Step 2 Let’s write an application!

Download the application form from the following>
Reiwa 8 Recruitment Guidelines
Reiwa 8 “School Town Collaboration Project Connecting Students and Communities (Standard Frame)” Application Form (Microsoft Word)
Application Example

Points to fill in

★ Let’s check the judging criteria!
Let’s find out what criteria are used to judge the case.

★ What is the purpose of implementing the business? Write down the purpose and the need for the region.
In step 1, the group that listened to the opinions of local people and ward offices should also write the contents.

★ Who are you working with (or planning to work with)? What is the role of each? Let’s be specific.
The Gakumachi Collaboration emphasizes learning that can be obtained by collaborating with the university, students, and the community toward the same goal. Let’s write carefully about what kind of role the partner will play.

If you have trouble writing application documents…
If you have any concerns or questions, such as “I want to improve my internet environment, but can I use the support funds?”, please feel free to contact the University Consortium Kyoto. We also accept consultations by phone, email, and online.

Step 3 Register your business outline

Please use the form below to register your business overview.

 

Step 4 Submit Application Documents

Please fill out the (1) application form (Microsoft WORD) downloaded in step 2 of this page and (2) reference materials (if any) and submit them using the submission form below.
(1) Application document data (Microsoft WORD)
(2) Reference material data (up to about 10 pages converted to A4 size. Please submit it as a PDF. *Only if there is
*Submission in paper format is not required for both (1) and (2).

 

6. Main Schedule for the Future

First screening: After the application deadline ~ mid-June 8th year of Reiwa
Second screening (public presentation screening): Sunday, June 28, Reiwa 8 *Held at Campus Plaza Kyoto
Notification of support project decision and selection results: Mid-July 8
Certification ceremony and exchange meeting: Mid-July ~ late July 8 *Certificates issued to certified projects
Interim report: Mid-October ~ late October 8 *Submission of documents
Final report: March 9 *Submission of documents
Announcement: Mid-March ~ late March 9

7. Recruitment of trial slots

We plan to start recruiting for trial slots for students who are about to start community activities from June this year as well.
Details will be announced separately.

Inquiries

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

 

 

 

【Recruitment of international students】Let’s experience working 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!

 

eligible>

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

 

/organization>

[Companies scheduled to accept at this time (about 40 companies are planned to be accepted in the end)]
*Detailed information on the host companies and organizations will be posted here at a later date.

 

Guidance (Pre-briefing)

First, 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 last year!
Participation in plain clothes is OK ◎ Participation benefits are also available.
Please participate in one of the dates.
・5/20 (Wed.) 18:30 ~ 20:00
・5/22 (Fri.) 18:30 ~ 20:00
・5/23 (Sat.) 14:00 ~ 15:30
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto

 

exchange meetings with companies and organizations>

In order to use it as a reference when choosing a company to train, you can hear from employees of the host company about the company and the content of the internship.
You may also be able to hear from senior employees from overseas.
・6/13 (Sat.) 12:00 ~ 17:00
Venue: Campus Plaza Kyoto

 

flow of the entire program

 

application

Please apply from the application form below by 6/8 (Mon.).

 

References>

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-

 

Inquiries>

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

 

[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
content>
●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 @.

【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)

【募集】【加盟校の学生・教職員対象】
第30回FD・SDフォーラム
ポスターセッションの発表者募集について

The 30th FD and SD Forum will be held in person on Saturday, March 1 and Sunday, March 2, 2025. Poster sessions will also be held face-to-face.
We look forward to receiving your application.

Call for Presenters for the 30th FD/SD Forum Poster Session

theme  
Examples of Initiatives Related to Distinctive Education at Presenters’ Universities
* In addition to individual member school initiatives, inter-university collaboration, regional collaboration, and industry-government-academia collaboration are also permitted. (The partner is regardless of whether it is a member school or a non-member school.)
* Even if the initiative was announced in the previous year, it is possible to reapply if the information is updated.

Eligibility 
Faculty, staff, and students of the University Consortium Kyoto who wish to present their efforts to improve university education at their own schools
* However, the faculty and staff of the member school must be the representative of the presentation. Students cannot present on their own.

List of University Consortium Kyoto Member Universities

Location
Ryukoku University, Japanese Facekan, B1 Floor

Re  
Saturday, March 1, 2025, 12:30-14:15 (Core time 13:00-14:00)

About application

Application Deadline   

Thursday, December 12, 2024

How to apply
Please check the application guidelines below, fill out the “30th FD/SD Forum Poster Session Presentation Application Form”, and send it to the secretariat [To: fdf@consortium.or.jp] by e-mail attachment.

  • The 30th FD/SD Forum Poster Session Application Guidelines [Download]
  • The 30th FD/SD Forum Poster Session Application Form [Download]

Screening of Presentations
The FD/SD Forum Planning Review Committee will review the submitted “Application Form for the 30th FD/SD Forum Poster Session Presentation” and notify the applicant by e-mail by Friday, December 20, 2024 whether or not to make a presentation.

If there are a large number of applicants, we may not accept them due to the number of applications that can be announced.
In addition, the number of presentations per university may be limited.

Other precautions  

  • No honorarium will be paid to the presenter. Thank you for your understanding.
  • If a presenter wishes to participate in other FD/SD Forum programs (symposiums, breakout sessions, workshops) other than the poster session, he or she must register in advance on the WEB in the same way as general participants.
    *If you wish to participate only in the poster session, you do not need to apply online.

**Reference**
An overview of the 29th FD Forum Poster Session is posted on the Foundation’s website.
[The 29th FD Forum] https://www.consortium.or.jp/wp-content/uploads/page/51/27thFDF-poster.pdf

Inquiries

University Consortium Kyoto FD/SD Forum Secretariat
TEL:075-353-9163  FAX:075-353-9101
E-mail: fdf■consortium.or.jp (replace ■ with @)
* Reception hours: Tuesday ~ Saturday 9:00 ~ 17:00 (excluding year-end and New Year holidays)