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 make it easier for university students in the Kyoto area to engage in 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 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:
- 2023
- February 11 (Sat) Departure from Kansai International Airport
February 12 (Sun) After arriving at the site, go to the homestay (planned)
February 13 (Mon) Orientation and English Language Program (ELICOS) starts
March 10 (Fri) Last day of the program (certificate of completion will be issued)
Saturday, March 11: Departure from Melbourne
March 12 (Sun) Arrival at Kansai International Airport, dismissal
* It is mandatory to submit a report within the prescribed period after returning to Japan.
[Important]
Regarding the eligibility for dispatching this program, decisions will be made based on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ risk information and infectious disease risk information, including whether an environment where students can participate safely and securely, and will be made in accordance with Ryukoku University’s Overseas Crisis Management Manual.
Depending on the situation, the scale may be scaled down and the learning may be conducted online.
Since the situation changes constantly, please regularly review (reload) the program implementation details and implementation methods.
Summary:
About short-term study abroad [Click here for details]
Web Syllabus [Click here for details]
Application
[Important] (Added on 2022.7.27)
Since the program has reached its capacity, we will not be accepting second-term applications.
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 multiple submission destinations 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.
