China
Dispatch of teachers and exchange with short-term courses
Tianjin University of Technology
Since its establishment in 2004, KCGI has been actively involved in exchanges with Chinese universities. In March 2006, we concluded an Academic Exchange Agreement with Tianjin University of Technology, a university established in 1958. In September 2000, the university signed a sister school agreement with Kyoto Computer Gakuin (KCG), a member of the KCG group.The KCG/Tianjin University of Technology Joint Venture Program "Tianjin University of Technology KCG Course" has been established in the university.Through our partnership, we not only provide further learning opportunities for course graduates, but also actively promote exchanges among faculty members. Academic exchange agreements and joint education agreements were also concluded with Dalian Foreign Language University and Fujian Normal University in 2006, with Dalian Institute of science and Technology and Dalian Neusoft Institute of Information in 2008, with Dalian Ocean University, Beijing City University, Central Academy of Fine Arts in 2009, and Beijing University of Post and Telecommunications in 2010.Since 2009, based on an exchange agreement, KCGI has been dispatching faculty to Fujian Normal University to conduct multimedia/network-related classes, and actively promoting exchange.
In recent years, ties with Chinese companies have been further strengthened, including internships at local companies in China, information sessions for Chinese companies at school, and the establishment of various cooperation systems with local companies to expand opportunities to play an active role in their home countries as highly skilled professionals.
Dalian University of Foreign Studies
We formed a partnership with Dalian University of Foreign Languages in Liaoning Province, China, in July 2006, and have maintained a long-standing friendly relationship. Dalian University of Foreign Languages, which advocates the training of internationalized human resources, has many departments, including engineering, economics, administration, law, and art, with a focus on foreign language education, and has approximately 15,000 students. It is known as one of the top schools to produce diplomats. The Department of Japanese Language Education is highly regarded in particular as the university was formerly a Japanese Language College. KCGI has a particularly strong relationship with its School of Software Engineering and has established a short-term course for them which is recognized as their credit. We also arrange internships at Japanese companies.
Shanghai Jian Qiao University
Shanghai Jian Qiao University is a comprehensive university located in Shanghai’s Pudong New Area, China. Established more than 20 years ago, it offers programs in seven disciplines, including economics, management, engineering, and literature, and boasts a faculty of approximately 1,300 and a student body of about 25,000.We established a partnership with this university in April 2012, and joint programs have been established in the following seven fields: ▽ Japanese Language ▽ Network Engineering ▽ Digital Media Arts ▽ Networks and New Media ▽ Computer Science and Technology ▽ Business Japanese ▽ Applied Computer Technology.Twice a year—in the spring and fall—our university dispatches faculty members to that college, where they teach a wide range of courses, including an introduction to databases.We continue to have deep level exchanges, such as short-term courses for the institute and internships at Japanese companies.
●Fujian Normal University ●Dalian Neusoft University of Information ●Dalian Ocean University ●Dalian University ●City Institute, Dalian University of Technology ●Dalian Art College ●Changzhou Institute of Technology ●Shenyang Institute of Technology ●Heilongjiang International University ●Shanghai Institute of Technology ●Beijing City University ●Central Academy of Fine Arts ●China University of Labor Relations ●Zhejiang Media University ●Wuxi Open University ●Sichuan Technology and Business University ●Jiangsu Ocean University ●Shanxi Media College ●Jilin Business and Technology College ●Chengdu Jincheng College ●Liaoning University of International Business and Economics ●Huaqiao University ●Shanghai Donghai Vocational & Technical College
South Korea
Leading Information Security in Asia
Korea University Graduate School of Information Security・Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute
In November 2004, we concluded an academic exchange agreement with Korea's No.1 graduate school, the Graduate School of Information Security of Korea University, which fosters specialists in the field of information security. Taking this opportunity, the two schools co-hosted the Japan-ROK Joint Seminar on "Utilization of ICT Applications in the Ubiquitous Society in Japan and Korea: Focusing on Information Security" in Jeju Island, the Republic of Korea in August 2005.At the same time, we also formed a business exchange alliance with the Korean Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), the largest non-profit government-affiliated information and telecommunications research institute (Ministry of Knowledge Economy) in Republic of Korea, for the purpose of conducting joint research and development in the field of ubiquitous information security. In October 2006, we co-hosted the "Seminar on the use of information security technology in the ubiquitous society" at KCGI, a joint seminar organized by Japan, the Republic of Korea and Vietnam. In addition, a Japan-Korea Joint Seminar on u-society security was held in Jeju Island, Republic of Korea in 2007, and a Japan-ROK Joint Seminar on u-society IT security was held in Kyoto in October 2008 with the support of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science.
Promoting people-to-people exchanges in the IT sector
Jeju National University
In November 2010, an agreement was signed with Jeju National University in Jeju, Korea to operate a dual degree program, under which credits can be exchanged between students at both universities. The objective is to develop advanced ICT human resources in both Japan and ROK, and promote the entire Asian region. We will actively utilize a remote lecture system via the Internet.
The characteristics of the agreement include (1) the conclusion of an agreement between Jeju National University, one of the eight national universities in Republic of Korea, and a private university in Japan (professional graduate school); and (2) the first conclusion between Japan and Republic of Korea in terms of comprehensive credit transfer between the two countries, without limiting the transfer to a specific graduate school or major.
In September 2006, KCGI and Jeju National University concluded an Academic Exchange Agreement for the purpose of education and research in the field of ICT, as well as mutual exchanges of people. In September 2008, they also signed an agreement on the construction of a Japan-ROK cyber campus on the Internet that both students can attend.
In February 2024, Wataru Hasegawa, President of our university, was awarded an honorary doctorate by Jeju National University.In addition, in April 2024, we signed an academic agreement on multilingual education, and in March 2025, we signed an experiential learning agreement to implement a tripartite “Lancation” (education and tourism) program involving Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. In August, students participated in Korean language study and cultural experiences on Jeju Island.
Jeju International University (Former Jeju University of Industry and Information)
In October 2009, the KCG Group signed an agreement with Jeju University of Industry and Information of the Republic of Korea on a joint educational project for the purpose of fostering highly skilled professionals in the IT field with an international perspective and cultural exchanges between Japan and the Republic of Korea. Jeju University of Industry and Information is the only IT university in Jeju, which is the successor of the first private vocational school established in Jeju, and provides practical education with the aim of developing human resources who will lead the knowledge information era. It merged with Tamna University in 2012 and became Jeju International University. In the future, we will cooperate with each other to improve the level of computer and Japanese language education based on this friendly relationship. We will develop projects such as the management of joint educational programs, joint research, and the holding of academic study meetings.
Czech Republic
The circle of joint research has expanded to Europe.
Technical University of Ostrava
In September 2005, KCGI formed a friendly partnership with Technical University of Ostrava in the Czech Republic. In April 2006, an agreement was made with their Faculty of Economics to begin joint research and exchanges between teachers and students.
University of Pardubice
In May 2008, the KCG Group and the University of Pardubice in the Czech Republic signed an agreement on academic exchange using a teleconference system. It was the first time in the world that a signing ceremony between universities was held in the form of live broadcasting via the Internet using a remote videoconference system. An agreement was reached to exchange academic materials and publications as well as teachers and students and cooperate in education and research. Based on this agreement, we implemented as a joint project called the "Analysis of the decision-making process of women choosing computers and ICT-related fields: case studies of Japan and the Czech Republic" with the Graduate School of Economics and Management of the University of Pardubice. In relation to this research, the Tateisi Science and Technology Promotion Foundation provided grants for international technology exchange, and in December of the same year, a discussion was held on the research results at the University of Pardubice.
Nepal
Signing of an Inter-University Exchange Agreement
Tribhuvan University
In July 2022, we signed an inter-university exchange agreement with the Center for Computer Science and Information Technology in the Faculty of Science and Technology at Tribhuvan University (TU)—Nepal’s oldest and largest national university—followed by agreements with the Mechi Multiple Campus in January 2024 and the Makawanpur Multiple Campus in November 2024.Founded in 1959, TU has produced many outstanding graduates and has contributed to the country’s modernization and development.Through this agreement, our university and the partner institution are collaborating on activities such as the joint development of educational and research projects, faculty and student exchanges, and the hosting of symposia and seminars.We are working together as a team to advance IT education in Japan and Nepal.Our university has a team of Nepalese faculty and staff who serve as a bridge for exchanges between the two universities.