International Multidisciplinary Symposium on Contemporary Global Issues 2021 ‘Sustainable Post-Pandemic World’
Center for International Education is holding a symposium on the theme of “Sustainable Post-Pandemic World” 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】December 11th (Sat), 2021, 09:30-17:30 (JP Time)
【Implementation Method】Online (Zoom)
【Capacity】250 participants
【Fee】Free of charge
【Language】English・Japanese
【Application】Please register here or via QR code,
*Application deadline: December 5th (Sun), 2021
【For Inquiries】E-mail: glc@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp (International Students Office, KU)
2021 Welcome Party(Autumn) for International Students
We will hold Welcome Party (Autumn) for International Students on Saturday, November 27, 2021.
New and current students are welcome! This is a good opportunity to connect with not only KU students but also with the students of other universities in Kumamoto Prefecture.
Please see below for the details.
●Date: Saturday, November 27, 2021 13:00 ~ 15:00
●Venue: Online (Zoom)
●Fee: Free of charge
●Participants: New International Students, Current International Students, Japanese Students, High School Students in Kumamoto.
●Contents: Toast, Greetings from International Students, Game, Free Talk
Welcome Party Flyer 【pdf: 331KB】
●How to Apply: Please register here or scan QR code below.
*If you are unable to access the application form, please contact “glc@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp”.
●Application Deadline: 5 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021
●Inquiries: Kumamoto University International Student office
E-mail: glc@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp
Web Open Campus 2021 “Summer Festa” was held by Center for International Education
Web Open Campus 2021 event “Summer Festa” was held on 21 August on Zoom. It was organized by the Center for International Education (KU).
This year, we planned the event which high school students can exchange through the roundtable with Global Leader Course Students at KU. 47 students from each prefecture in Kyushu joined the event. The Global Leader Course students offered a simple introduction and guidance to participants in regard to an entrance exam, the multidisciplinary studies class, study abroad experience and the Global Leader Course program.
Afterwards, the participants offered comments about the event, for example “The feeling that I want to go the Kumamoto University as GLC student is getting stronger.” and “I was able to picture college life concretely because I heard the real opinion from the GLC students”
Kumamoto University’s Global Youth Campus project will continue to offer more opportunities for high school students to experience global education and interaction with international students.
2021 Welcome Party for International students
We will hold Welcome Party (Spring) for International Students on Sunday, June 20, 2021.
New and current students are welcome! It is a good opportunity to connect with not only KU students but also the students of other universities in Kumamoto Prefecture.
Please see below for details.
●Date: Sunday, June 20,2021 13:00 ~ 14:30
●Meth: Online (Zoom)
●Fee: Free of charge
●Eligibility: New International Students, Current International Students, Japanese Students
●How to Apply: Please register here or scan QR code below.
*This form is only for Kumamoto University Students.
●Application Deadline: 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021
●Contents: Welcome Party Flyer 【pdf: 433KB】
●Inquiries: International Student office (Center for International Education Building)
E-mail: glc@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp
Announcement of Calligraphy Exhibition of Prof. Yuji Jinno
A Calligraphy exhibition of Prof. Yuji Jinno of the Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (joint post of Faculty of Education) will be held at the lounge of College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary building. Please feel free to come and view the exhibition.
Date/Time: From January 8 (Wed) to February 12 (Wed), 9: 00-17: 30 (excluding weekends and holidays)
Place: Lounge of College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary building
In addition, a lecture entitled “Calligraphy Arts, Culture, and a Works Commentary” will be held in the Lounge of the College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies from 12:00 to 12:45 on Monday, January 20. Please feel free to join.
Please see the Kumamoto University HP for the detail.
https://www.kumamoto-u.ac.jp/event/koho/20191227
Kumamoto University 2020 Spring Program
The Spring Program offered by the College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies at Kumamoto University provides international students who have an interest in studying abroad in Japan with a chance to experience life as an international student at Kumamoto University.
This program will be conducted in English.
★Download：2020 Spring Program Brochure (PDF)
Dates
Tuesday, February 25 –Thursday, March 5 2020 (10 Days)
Location
Kumamoto University, with educational excursions around Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan
Eligibility
Participation in this program is open to students who:
★are undergraduate students studying at universities with which Kumamoto University has agreement for academic or student exchange
★have English language proficiency equals to or greater than IELTS Score 5.0
★have not previously participated in any of Kumamoto University’s Summer or Spring Programs
★have or will obtain travel insurance before departing for Japan
*Please note a minimum of 20 students are required to implement the program. Program capacity is limited to 90 students.
Contents
The following schedule is tentative and subject to change.
*Note: A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to all students who successfully complete the contents of the program.
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Day |
Time |
Content |
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1 |
PM |
Arrive in Japan, have dinner with Japanese students |
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2 |
AM |
Orientation |
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PM |
Lectures, Welcome Party |
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3 |
All Day |
Study Trip to Volcanic Mt. Aso |
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4 |
AM |
Lectures |
|
PM |
Japanese Cultural Experience: Yukata Wearing and Tea Ceremony |
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5 |
All Day |
Study Trip to Minamata |
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6 |
All Day |
Free Time (Students may participate in a home visit if they wish) |
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7 |
AM |
Lectures |
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PM |
Japanese Cultural Experience |
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8 |
AM |
Lectures |
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PM |
Japanese Cultural Experience, Presentations |
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9 |
AM |
Study Trip to Kumamoto Castle |
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PM |
Closing Ceremony, Farewell Party |
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10 |
All Day |
Return Home |
2019 Spring Program Participant Comments
●“I am very happy that I could get the opportunity to join this program. We got a lot of new insights that we can’t get in our home country.”
●“This program makes me to very exciting to study abroad in Japan.”
●“I am very satisfied with this program, it delivered very nicely and I feel very welcomed. Japanese people are incredibly nice and helpful, as well as all lecturers, staffs, and student supporters throughout this program. I learned a lot here and it was such a great opportunity for me to be selected as one of the lucky participants. ”
Program Fee
100,000 Japanese Yen
○ includes accommodation, class fees, field trip fees, and breakfast.
× does not include the cost of transportation to or from Japan, the cost of transportation within Japan, or the cost of meals (other than breakfast) during the program.
★In principle, the participation fee should be collected at the sending university and wire transferred to Kumamoto University account by Friday, November 29, 2019. Cancellations after this date are subject to cancellation fees. Students who do not make the payment by the set deadline will not be accepted to the program.
Scholarship
Participants in the English Course of the Spring Program may apply for a scholarship of 80,000 Japanese Yen, provided by the Japan Student Services Organization (JASSO) and Kumamoto University. To be eligible for the scholarship, students must meet the following 3 conditions:
★Only students from the following countries are eligible to apply:
Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Nepal, Cambodia
★Students must have a GPA greater than or equal to 2.3
★Scholarship recipients may not receive any other scholarships for this program which exceed 80,000 Japanese Yen.
Please note that there are a limited number of scholarships available. Scholarships will be awarded based on the GPA scores of applicants.
Application
To apply, first indicate your intention to the international office of your university, and then submit the application form located at the following link:
Application Deadline: Thursday, October 31, 2019
Notification of Selection Result
The selection results will be sent to applicants and the Universities via e-mail after the deadline of application(2019.10.31.)
Visa
An entry visa to Japan is required for students from certain countries. As soon as selection
results are determined, related visa documents will be sent to the responsible persons at your university. Please apply for your visa as soon as possible at the nearest Japanese Embassy or Consulate.
Contact Information:
College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies,
Headquarters for Admissions and Education, Kumamoto University
2-40-1 Kurokami, Chuo-ku
Kumamoto 860-8555, JAPAN
Tel: +81-96-342-2091
Fax: +81-96-342-2130
E-mail: coe@jimu.kumamoto-u.ac.jp
Diversifying Japan: Challenges and Coexistence in an Increasingly Multicultural Community ＜Global Education Open Seminar Series＞
College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies will hold a session of Global Education Open Seminar Series “Diversifying Japan: Challenges and Coexistence in an Increasingly Multicultural Community” with Mr. Shinichiro Nakashima and Ms. Yoriko Sakuma.
Please see the poster for the detail.
No registration is required, anyone interested from the community is welcome to join this event.
Place: College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies Lounge
Welcome Party for International Students Held at Kumamoto University
On Saturday May 18th, a welcome party for international students in Kumamoto Prefecture was hosted at the College of Cross-Cultural and Multidisciplinary Studies, Kumamoto University. The party was sponsored by The Kumamoto Foreign Student Exchange Promotion Regional Conference, which strives to welcome and familiarize newly arrived international students with Kumamoto.
Around 200 international and Japanese university students attended the party. Six international students gave words of greeting as representatives of their universities, and a performance was held by Higo Magma, a performing group with student membership from several universities around Kumamoto prefecture.
The party served as an opportunity for international students to meet and interact with Japanese university students, and also strengthen the bond between the institutions of higher education in Kumamoto.
