Business Overview
Taking advantage of the agreement with the University Partnership in Victoria, Australia, we aim to improve the international competitiveness of higher education in the Kyoto region and to guarantee and improve the quality of education.In order to create a situation where university students in the Kyoto area can secure access to international exchange beyond the boundaries of universities, we are developing a study abroad program that utilizes credit transfer programs.
Program Introduction
At the affiliated English schools of four (national and private) universities in Victoria, Australia, you will participate in government-approved ‘Government-Accredited English Courses for International Students (ELICOS)’ and study English intensively for four weeks alongside students from around the world. Each class is small, with an average of about 15 students, and students are assigned to classes based on their English proficiency based on the results of the pre-test.
(About 1-90% of Japanese students per class.) Students who wish can participate in optional buddy programs that allow interaction with local students, full-scale volunteer activities, and weekend excursions to the suburbs, allowing them to deepen their understanding of Australian culture and society not only through English learning but also through homestays and extracurricular activities.
Melbourne was named the “World’s Most Livable City” for seven consecutive years until 2017. Why not experience diverse cultures in a city said to be the most beautiful in the world, attracting the second largest number of students after London, New York, and Paris?
Australia has a tradition of practicing English education for immigrants and international students from various countries and regions, and its professional and excellent English education is globally recognized.
Schedule:
- 2021
- February 13 (Sat) Departure from Kansai International Airport
February 14 (Sun) After arriving at the site, go to the homestay (planned)
February 15 (Mon) Orientation and English Language Program (ELICOS) starts
March 12 (Fri) Last day of the program (certificate issued)
Saturday 13 March: Departure from Melbourne
March 14 (Sun) Arrival at Kansai International Airport and dismissal
* It is mandatory to submit a report within the prescribed period after returning to Japan.
The decision on whether or not to dispatch this program will be made based on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ information on risks and infectious diseases, and whether or not it is possible to ensure a safe and secure environment in which all students can participate in Mr./Ms., and in accordance with Ryukoku University’s Overseas Crisis Management Manual.
In some situations, it may be scaled down to online learning.
We will inform you again of whether or not the program will be implemented and how it will be implemented by the end of November.
[Important] (Added on 2020.9.3)
As of September 2, 2020, entry restrictions and post-entry restrictions have been implemented in various countries and regions worldwide for travelers and Japanese nationals from Japan. In Australia as well, measures have been taken to prevent entry for all people except Australians, permanent residents, and their close relatives (spouses, minor dependents, and legal guardians only). At this point, there is no prospect of improvement in the current situation for short-term study abroad in February~March 2021.
Therefore, it is highly likely that this year’s program will shift from on-site dispatched study abroad to online study abroad. When applying, please keep this in mind when making your decision.
If you decide to switch to online study, we will promptly update your information.
[Important (Added 2020.9.11)
This year’s program has changed from on-site dispatched study abroad to online study.
We will provide detailed information for you.
Summary:
About short-term study abroad [Click here for details]
Web Syllabus [Click here for details]
Application
Applications for the first semester are accepted at all member universities, but some universities do not accept applications for the second semester.
Additionally, the application acceptance period varies by university for both the first and second semesters. Be sure to confirm in advance with your university about whether the application acceptance process will be conducted and the duration of the application.
For information on the application procedure and participating universities, please check the special website of the credit transfer system.
University Consortium Kyoto Special Website for the Credit Transfer System [Click here for details]
Inquiries
University Consortium Kyoto, International Business Department
TEL 075-353-9164 FAX 075-353-9101
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)
kokusai■consortium.or.jp (Please replace ■ with @)
other
To all university officials
There are four submission locations for documents required to participate in this program.
We inform students that submission destinations vary depending on the documents, but if there is an error in the submission location, we kindly ask you to contact our foundation’s International Business Department.
