Open to all international students in Fukuoka

Fukuoka International Student Support Center’s Administrative Council is jointly managed by members drawn from academia, local municipalities, the business community and private international exchange associations, and supports international students in their daily lives under an effective system.

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Universities

Kyushu University, Kyushu Institute of Technology, Fukuoka Women's University, The University of Kitakyushu, Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka University, Kyushu Sangyo University, Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Kurume University, Kinki University Faculty of Humanity-Oriented Science and Engineering (Fukuoka Campus), Fukuoka Jo Gakuin University

Local Municipalities

Fukuoka Prefecture, Kitakyushu City, Fukuoka City, Kurume City, Iizuka City

Business Community

Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kurume Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Kitakyushu Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Iizuka

Private International Exchange Associations

Fukuoka International Exchange Foundation, Kitakyushu International Association, Fukuoka City International Foundation, Kurume Bureau of Tourism and International Exchange

Fukuoka International Student Support Center's Administrative Council Administrative Structure

Chairman

Governor of Fukuoka Prefecture

Vice-president

President of Kyushu University
Head of Fukuoka Chamber of Commerce and Industry
President, Fukuoka International Exchange Foundation

Fukuoka International Student Support Center's Administrative Council Secretariat

A complete support system for a worry-free study abroad experience.

Fukuoka has a support system in place to ensure a safe and comfortable life for international students living in Fukuoka.

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General Promotional Activities/Overseas Study Promotions

・Overseas Study Abroad Information Sessions [Cities Held in FY 2012]
　Busan, Nanjing, Hong Kong, Hanoi, Phnom Penh, Delhi
・Distribution of information and videos in multiple languages through the website.
・Preparation and distribution of multilingual leaflets [11 languages in FY2012].
　Arabic, Chinese (simplified and traditional), English (UK and US versions)
　Hindi, Indonesian, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Khmer

Life Consultation

Please do not keep any problems you face during your study abroad experience to yourself.

Introduction of Part-Time Jobs

Introduces part-time jobs for international students enrolled in universities, junior colleges, and technical colleges located in Fukuoka Prefecture, such as interpreting and translating, that make the most of their abilities.

Engagement with Local Residents

Events such as "International Student Cultural Show" and "Clean Fukuoka Campaign" in cooperation with the Fukuoka Overseas Students Association (FOSA)
Fukuoka Overseas Students Association (FOSA) is an organization run by international students in Fukuoka Prefecture that promotes exchange among international students and local residents.

Japanese cullture school

Provide opportunities for international students to learn a wide range of Japanese traditional culture, corporate culture, youth culture, etc. with Japanese youth and local residents.

Employment Support

Comprehensive support for finding employment

［Support］

finding employment

Individual employment introductions

Conduct joint company information sessions in cooperation with other organizations.

Holding seminars for finding employment

Informal offer

Consultations regarding change of work visa after job offer

After graduation

Continued support for foreign students seeking employment on a special activity visa after graduation

follow-up

The program will create a network of international students who have returned to their home countries after graduation and former international students working in Fukuoka, and provide not only support for current international students, but also serve as a bridge for receiving international students to Fukuoka and developing overseas business.
Established Japan alumni associations in Shanghai, Phnom Penh, and Sao Paulo, and an association for former international students in Fukuoka (established in May 2013).

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