International Multidisciplinary Symposium on Contemporary Global Issues 2025
Center for International Education is holding a symposium on the theme of “Regional Revitalization for SDGs and Its Social Impact” as follows.
The symposium will feature panel discussions by our multinational faculties and guest lecturers, as well as presentations by the students, including those in the Global Leader Course, so that you can experience the diverse education and activities our Center offers.
We look forward to your participation.
【Date/Time】November 8th (Sat), 2025, 13:00-17:30 (JP Time)
【Implementation Method】In-Person/Online (Zoom)
【Fee】Free of charge
【Language】English
【Application】Please register here or via QR code,
*After the deadline, a Zoom login ID and password will be sent to you by email.
*Application deadline: October 30th (Thu), 2025
【For Inquiries】E-mail: glc@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp (International Students Office, KU)
English Talkmon in 2nd Semester AY2025
Center for International Education is holding ‘english-TALKmon’, a free conversation session for all Kumamoto University students to improve their English conversation and communication skills.
Students, including international students, can talk freely with each other in English on different themes and topics each time. All levels of English are welcome!
The Fall Semester will begin on Monday, October 6.
If you wish to join, please come to the Lounge on the 1st floor of the Center for International Education Building on the day.The Center for International Education presents ‘english-TALKmon’ for the second term, according to the schedule attached. Prior registration is not required.
2025 Fall Japanese Language Courses for Beginners Schedules & Application
Applications for Fall 2025 Japanese Language Course for Beginners (JLCB) are now open!
This course is for Kumamoto University student/faculty/researchers or their spouses.
Presession
- October 20, 21, 22, 27, 28 @13:00-14:00 *Office Hour: 14:00-15:00
- Entry level (Kumamoto University Japanese Level: K1, for those who have never learned Japanese)
- Course capacity of 10 people. *If the applicant number exceeds, participants will be selected by a lottery.
Please check the details on the flyer and schedule carefully.
Application form (←Click here to apply)
Application Deadline: Friday, October 10
Session (Presession vs Session)
- Mondays &Thursdays from November 6 to December 15 @13:00-14:00 *Office Hour: 14:00-15:00
- Entry level (Kumamoto University Japanese Level: K1, for those who know Hiragana & Katakana or have joined the pre-session)
- Course capacity of 10 people. *If the applicant number exceeds, participants will be selected by a lottery.
Please check the details on the flyer and schedule carefully.
Application form (←Click here to apply)
Application Deadline: Monday, October 27
Inquiries: International Student Office (Kurokami North Campus)
TEL: 096-342-2091
EMAIL: glc *jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp Please change * to @
AY2025 2nd IELTS Exam
New Course Enrollment: ASEAN Regional Sustainability Issues
New Course Enrollment: Introduction to Science and TechnologyⅡ(d)
2nd IELTS Course in AY2025
申込みフォーム：https://forms.gle/j6tMis9vhbH5bxFb8
‘Global Kitchen#2’ for AY2025
‘Global Kitchen’ for AY2025
The Center for International Education is holding its second “Global Kitchen” of AY2025. Let’s learn to cook traditional foods from international students in English! One coin includes a lesson and food. Let’s learn how each country’s cooking methods are, and after cooking, all participants can enjoy the food, talk in English, and deepen cross-cultural exchanges. (International students who will serve as instructors will cook and participants will observe.)
＜Schedule＞
■Date: July 4, 2025 (Friday)
■Time: 11:00-14:00 ※If you have classes, you do not need to stay for the entire 2 hours.
■Venue: Lounge, Center for International Education bldg., Kurokami North Campus
■Language: English
■Fee: 500 Yen for each event (including lesson and food)
■Registration: Please register here (QR code)
■Registration Deadline: July 3, 2025 (Thursday)
■Capacity: 20 persons per session *First-come-first-served basis
Please bring your own beverages.
