Information for foreign students
Information for foreign students
1. Kyoto Prefecture Friendship Ambassadors
[Kyoto prefecture International Section:TEL 075-414-4311]
Kyoto prefecture appoints ’Kyoto Prefecture Friendship Ambassadors’ out of the foreign students in the universities of Kyoto Prefecture. Their role is to promote understanding between Kyoto Prefecture and its foreign residents and the internationalization of the region.
2. Lifestyle Support
Lifestyle consultation in foreign languages
Kyoto Prefecture International Center
- Consultation exclusive line 075-342-0088
- Consultation time: 13:00 to 17:00
- English (Monday), Spanish (Wednesday), Portuguese (Thursday), Chinese (Friday), Korean (Saturday)
Kyoto City International Foundation
- Tel: 075-752-1166, 075-752-3511
- Consultation time: 9:30 to 20:30
- English, Korean, Chinese, Germany, Spanish, French
3. Scholarship
Scholarships for self-funding foreign students (Japan Student services Organization) [Foreign Student Section or Student Affairs Section in universities]
Foreign students studying at universities, etc, who have excellent grades and need economic support are provided with 50,000 yen monthly (researchers and students in Master’s course, Doctor’s course, and graduate course : 70,000 yen).
Scholarship invites are the responsibility of the university.
Scholarship through private scholarship association
Website for Scholarship information:Japan Student Services Organization,Japan Educational Exchanges and Services.
Reduction of Tuition Fees [Foreign Student Section or Student Affairs Section]
The tuition fees of a student can be reduced if they have excellent grades and have difficulty in paying tuition fees because of their economic situation or unavoidable circumstances of school absenteeism, deaths or storm and flood damage (the conditions and stipulations of the system may vary from school to school).
4. Residence
Public Dormitory (Japanese only)
| Reference | |
|---|---|
| Mukaijima Gakusei Center | Foreign Student Section in university |
| Kyoto International House | 075-591-4681 |
| Kyoto "International Student House" | 075-771-3648 |
| International Girls’ Foreign Student Center | 075-721-2786 |
Private Apartment
Each university provides their own guides.
If a student rents an apartment, they need to pay a deposit and remuneration (2 to 3 months worth of rent), as well as house rent upon entry.
A guarantor is also required by the contract.
Deposit
- A deposit has to be paid to the owner as a guarantee for room repair and unpaid rent
- When the student leaves the room, the owner deducts any repair costs, etc, from the deposit and returns it to them.
Remuneration
- When a student rents a room, it is the Japanese custom for them to pay the owner remuneration as well as rent.
- This money is not returned.
Kyoto Foreign Student Housing Guarantee Institution[Foreign Student Section in University]
If the foreign student who hopes to live in Kyoto prefecture is not able to find a guarantor, they should apply for a ’Foreign Student Housing Guarantee’ at theJapan Eductional Exchange and Services, andJapan Student Services Organization. These institutions act as a temporary guarantor.
Kyoto Foreign Student Housing Guarantee Institution [Japan Educational Exchange and Services]
This institution insures against fires. The premium for 1 year is 4,500 yen, and for 2 years is 9,000 yen.
Booklet ’Looking for a Room as a Foreign Student in Kyoto’ [Kyoto International Foundation]
5. Health (Kyoto City International Foundation)
Public Health Insurance [Insurance and Pension Section in municipal office]
If the student is in Japan for 1 year and over, they must possess this insurance.
When they enter this scheme, they are given an insurance certificate. When they present the certificate at hospital receptions, 70 % of the doctor’s fee is covered.
Foreign Student Public Health Insurance Subsidy [Foreign Student Section in university]
If a student lives in Kyoto city and studies in universities and colleges in Kyoto city at their expense and possesses Public Health Insurance in Kyoto city, they will be given 700 yen monthly.
Booklet ’Medical Handbook - Medical Handbook for Foreigners in Kyoto’
[English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish version]Kyoto International Foundation
6. Job
Employment Consultation for Study-Abroad Students
The Kyoto Foreign Talent Utilization Promotion Council runs a service for study-abroad students and researchers to respond to specific concerns with expert advice regarding questions about finding employment and the hiring of foreign talent by local companies.
Hours and Participants
Hours: Wed 10:30 – 16:30, Sat 13:30 – 16:30 (reservations required)
(Wednesday and Saturday consultations are held on holidays, excepting the New Year period.) Each counseling session is about 50 minutes long.
Participants: Current study-abroad students and recent graduates of universities in Kyoto Prefecture and researchers.
Fee: Free of charge.
Services and
1. Employment Consultation
By offering appropriate and detailed advice to those who are looking for employment, consultations provide assistance to help as many people as possible find jobs.
(Concrete Examples)
- Helping applicants understand basic job-hunting techniques and the Japanese job-hunting system and schedule, etc.
- Guidance on how to get in contact with companies and tips for when applying, such as advice on interviewing.
- Information on laws and terms of employment, such as changing your status of residence, the social security system, and taxes.
2. Follow-up Counseling
After an individual secures employment, there will be follow-up consultation.
Consultation Limitations
As a rule, consultations are done regarding securing regular work at companies, and not for short-term or part-time jobs, etc.
Consultation Language
As a rule, consultations will take place in Japanese (consultation in other languages is negotiable)
Location
Kyoto Prefectural International Center (Kyoto Station Building, 9th floor)
Kyoto Station, 9th Floor
Shiokoji, Karasuma
Shimogyoku, Kyoto City
600-8216
Asian Human Resource Fund
Program to develop high-level practical skills for study-abroad students
1. Purpose
To provide talented and ambitious study-abroad students who have interest in working at Japanese or Japan related companies with a series of programs to help promote the fostering of practical and innovative human capital in industry.
2. Programs
A. Training seminars on Japanese businesses and workplace Japanese language
B. Internship programs
C. Job-hunting support projects (counseling and seminars, etc.)
*These programs will run for two-years
3. Program Length
FY 2007 – FY 2010
4. Terms and Qualifications for Application
A. Be properly enrolled as a third-year undergraduate student, first-year graduate student, or second-year doctoral student (have a “College Student/Pre-college Student” status of residence).
B. Have a desire to work for a Japanese or Japanese-related company
C. Be currently receiving a national or private academic scholarship for study-abroad students, expect to receive such funds in the future, or have received such funds in the past.
D. Other (please check about application requirements such as age and Japanese ability)
5. Implementation Process and System
A. The managing organizations of the Kinki Region (Kyoto, Osaka, and Hyogo Prefecures) act in conjunction, and are jointly commissioned in the project by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry.
B. In Kyoto Prefecture, the “Kyoto Foreign Talent Utilization Promotion Council” (office in Kyoto Prefectural International Affairs Division, Product Development Promotion Division), has been designated as the managing organization.
6. Number of Applicants to be Accepted
Approximately 50 people.
Change of residence status [Immigration Bureau of Japan]
When foreign students take a job in Japan after graduation, they need to change their residence status appropriately.
Part-time Job
Permission of activity outside one`s status: See the Student Affairs Section in the university, Residence qualification: Immigration Bureau of Japan.
If foreign students have a part-time job, they need to get permission for an activity outside of one’s status from the Ministry of Japan.
If they have a part-time job without permission, they will be punished.
[Related Facilities] (Japanese Only)
Kyoto Prefectural International Center
| Address | 9F Kyoto Station Building, Higashishiokoji-cho, Shiokoji, Karasumaru-dori, Shimokyo-ku, Kyoto-shi 600-8216 |
|---|---|
| Tel | 075-342-5000 |
| FAX | 075-342-5050 |
| Open | 10:00 to 18:00 |
| Clos | e Second and f ourth Tuesday of each month, December 29 to January 3 |
| URL | http://www.kpic.or.jp/ |
Kyoto City International Foundation
| Address | 2-1 Torii-cho, Awataguchi, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi 606-8536 |
|---|---|
| Tel | 075-752-3511 |
| FAX | 075-752-3510 |
| Open | 9:00 to 21:00 |
| Close | Monday (or the following day if Monday is a national holiday) |
| URL | http://www.kcif.or.jp/ |
The Consortium of Universities in Kyoto
Internet is available for free in the Campus Plaza
| Address | Campus Plaza Kyoto Shiokoji Nishi-no-Toin-dori Shimokyo-ku, Kyoto city 600-8216 |
|---|---|
| Tel | 075-353-9100 |
| FAX | 075-353-9101 |
| Business | 9:00 to 21:30 |
| Holiday | Monday, December 28, to January 4 |
| URL | http://www.consortium.or.jp/ |
Kyoto Nishijin Public Job Stabilization Office, Inquiry Counter for Students
Job consultation and employment information for people who are to graduate or have graduated within the past year from a university, college, or special school.
| Address | 1F Meiji Yasuda Seimei Kyoto Building, Karasuma Oike, Nakagyoku, Kyoto-shi 600-0845 |
|---|---|
| Tel | 075-256-8609 |
| FAX | 075-256-8686 |
| Business | 8:30 to 17:15 |
| Holiday | Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, new year period. |
| URL | http://www.karasumaoike-plaza.go.jp/young.html |
Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners
Job consultation and employment information for foreign students who hope to work in Japan after graduation
Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners
| Address | B1F Roppongi Job Park, 3-2-21 Roppongi Minatoku, Tokyo 160-8489 |
|---|---|
| Tel | 03-3588-8639 |
| FAX | 03-3588-8659 |
| Business | 8:30 to 17:15 |
| Holiday | Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, new year period. |
| URL | http://www.tfemploy.go.jp/ |
Osaka Employment Service Center for Foreigners
| Address | 15F Osaka Ekimae Daini Building, 1-2-2 Umeda Kita-ku, Osaka city 530-001 |
|---|---|
| Tel | 06-6344-1135 |
| FAX | 06-6344-1134 |
| Business | 10:00 to 18:00 |
| Holiday | Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, new year period. |
| URL | http://www.osaka-rodo.go.jp/hw/gaisen/ |
Government-run employment agency with a foreign language service
Job consultation and employment information for foreigners in their chosen language (please call in advance to request interpretation)
Government-run Employment Agency Kyoto Shichizyo
| Address | 803 Higashiaburakoji-cho, Shio-koji, Nishi-no-Toin-dori, Shimokyo-ku, Kyoto-shi 600-8235 |
|---|---|
| Tel | 075-341-8609 |
| Languages | Portuguese, English, Spanish (Available time and day need to be checked.) |
Government-run Employment Agency Fushimi
| Address | 232 Furoya-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto city 612-8058 |
|---|---|
| Tel | 075-602-8609 |
| Language | Chinese (Available time and day need to be checked.) |
Immigration Bureau of Japan Examination of residence status, etc
Immigration Bureau of Osaka
| Address | 1-29-53 kita, Nanko, Suminoeku Osaka-shi 559-0034 |
|---|---|
| Tel | 06-4703-2100 |
| Business | 9:00 to 16:00 |
| Holiday | Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays. |
Immigration Bureau of Osaka, Kyoto office (examination of residence status)
| Address | 34-12 Higashimaruta-cho, Kawabata-higashi, Maruta-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi 606-8395 Kyoto Second Local Building |
|---|---|
| Tel | 075-752-5997 |
| Business | 9:00 to 12:00, and 13:00 to 16:00 |
| Holiday | Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays. |
Alien Residency Comprehensive Information Center
English, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, etc, are available for telephone enquiries and personal visits.
| Address | 1-29-53 Kita, Nanko, Suminoeku, Osakashi, 559-0034 |
|---|---|
| Tel | 06-4703-2150 |
| Business | 9:00 to 16:00 |
| Holiday | Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays |