The University Consortium Kanmon was established in 2008 by five universities in Kitakyushu City and Shimonoseki City (Kitakyusyu City University, Kyushu Kyoritsu University, Kyushu International University, Shimonoseki City University, Nishinippon Institute of Technology). By cooperating and cooperating with higher education institutions, the aim is to enhance and develop higher education in the Kanmon area and contribute to the local community. Students are now able to take lectures other than the university where they are enrolled as "special audit students." The credits earned will be recognized by the university to which they belong.

Participating universities (5 universities)

Kitakyusyu City University, Kyushu Kyoritsu University, Kyushu International University, Shimonoseki City University, Nishinihon Institute of Technology

Joint Classes in FY2024

Coordination Course [Kanmon Studies]

Courses offered by the university [Contemporary Liberal Arts]

Business activities to date

2023

• “Natural Environment and Energy of the Kanmon” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 19 (Sat)-August 23 (Wed)
• “Learning attractive corporate groups in the Kitakyusyu and Shimonoseki areas” provided by Kitakyusyu City University
  Period: August 21 (Mon)-August 24 (Thu)
• "Kanmon Regional Studies" provided by Shimonoseki City University
  Period: September 4 (Mon)-September 8 (Fri)
• Nishinippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Problem-Solving Problems through Design Thinking-"
  Period: August 17 (Thu) - August 20 (Sun)
• Research on Regional Issues provided by Kyushu International University
  Period: September 2 (Sat), September 4 (Mon), September 5 (Tue), October 7 (Sat), Saturday, October 14
• "Introduction to Management" provided by Kitakyusyu City University
  Period: August 28 (Mon)-September 1 (Fri)

2022

• “Natural Environment and Energy of the Kanmon” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 19 (Fri)-August 24 (Wed)
• “Learning attractive corporate groups in the Kitakyusyu and Shimonoseki areas” provided by Kitakyusyu City University
  Period: August 22 (Mon)-August 25 (Thu)
• "Kanmon Regional Studies" provided by Shimonoseki City University
  Period: September 5 (Mon)-September 9 (Fri)
• Nishinippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Problem-Solving Problems through Design Thinking-"
  Period: Thursday, August 18-Sun. 21
• Provided by Kyushu International University "Research on Regional Issues (Event Planning at Kurosaki Shopping Street)"
  Period: May 25 (Wed), June to September
• Provided by Kitakyusyu City University "Introduction to Management-What does working mean to work? －」
  Period: August 29 (Mon) - September 2 (Fri.)

2021

• “Natural Environment and Energy of the Kanmon” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 19 (Thu.) - August 24 (Tue.)
• “Learning attractive corporate groups in the Kitakyusyu and Shimonoseki areas” provided by Kitakyusyu City University
  Period: August 23 (Mon.) to August 26 (Thu.)
• Provided by Kyushu International University "Research on Regional Issues (Event Planning at Kurosaki Shopping Street)"
  Period: Scheduled from May 12 (Wed.) to August 19 (Thu.)
  Schedules other than May 12, August 17 and August 19 will be decided in consultation with the students.
• Nishinippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Problem-Solving Problems through Design Thinking-"
  Period: August 16 (Mon.) - August 19 (Thu.)
• Provided by Kitakyusyu City University "Introduction to Management-What does it mean to run a company? －」
  Period: August 30 (Mon.) - September 4 (Sat.)
• "Kanmon Regional Studies" provided by Shimonoseki City University
  Period: September 6 (Mon.) - September 9 (Thu.)

2019

• “Natural Environment and Energy of the Kanmon” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 19 (Mon.)-23 (Fri.)
• Kitakyusyu City University “Learning attractive companies in the Kitakyusyu and Shimonoseki areas through classroom lectures and company tours (COC+ business)”
  Period: August 19 (Mon.)–22 (Thu.)
• Provided by Kyushu International University "Research on Regional Issues (Training Strategy for Dissemination of Safe and Secure Urban Images)"
  Period: June-September Volunteer Activities and Lectures
  　　　Lectures will be held from August 26 (Mon) to August 30 (Fri) for four days.
• Nishinippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Problem-Solving Problems through Design Thinking-"
  Period: August 4 (Sun) - 7 (Wed.)
• Provided by Kitakyusyu City University "Introduction to Management-What does it mean to run a company? －」
  Period: 8 days specified from August 16 (Mon) to September 5 (Thu).
• "Natural Geography" provided by Shimonoseki City University
  Period: September 10 (Tue) - September 13 (Fri.)

2018

• “Natural Environment and Energy of the Kanmon” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 20 (Mon.) - 24 (Fri.)
• Kitakyusyu City University “Learning attractive companies in the Kitakyusyu and Shimonoseki areas through classroom lectures and company tours (COC+ business)”
  Period: August 27 (Mon)-29 (Wed) and 31 (Fri)
• Provided by Kyushu International University's Preservation and Utilization of Regional Cultural Heritage
  Period: September 10 (Mon.) to 14 (Fri.)
• Nishinippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Problem-Solving Problems through Design Thinking-"
  Period: August 10 (Fri.) to 12 (Sun.)
• "Health" provided by Shimonoseki City University
  Period: September 3 (Mon.) to 7 (Fri.)
• “Regional Issues Research 1 (About Strategy for Information Dissemination of Safe and Secure Urban Images)” provided by Kyushu International University
  Period: May to September Volunteer activities (May 27) and lectures (Mon.) - 22 (Wed.)
• "Research on Regional Issues 2 (Strategy for Information Dissemination of Safe and Secure Urban Image)" provided by Kyushu International University
  Period: October-February and volunteer activities and lectures are concentrated on Saturdays and Sundays.

2017

• “Natural Environment and Energy of the Kanmon” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 21 (Mon.)-25 (Fri.)
• Provided by Kitakyusyu City University "Knowing Attractive Companies in the Kitakyusyu and Shimonoseki areas (COC + Business)"
  Period: September 4 (Mon.)-8 (Fri.)
• Provided by Kyushu International University's Preservation and Utilization of Regional Cultural Heritage
  Period: September 11 (Mon.) - 15 (Fri.)
• Nishinippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Problem-Solving Problems through Design Thinking-"
  Period: August 21 (Mon.)-23 (Wed.)
• Provided by Kitakyusyu City University
  "Learning about manufacturing and the environment through factory tours in Kitakyushu City (industry-academia-government collaboration course)"
  Period: August 28 (Mon.) - 31 (Thu.)
• “Research on Regional Issues (Information Dissemination Project to Improve Urban Image of Kitakyushu City)” provided by Kyushu International University
  Period: August 28 (Mon)-September 1 (Fri)
• Provided by Shimonoseki City University “Health and Sports in Modern Society”
  Period: September 4 (Mon.)-8 (Fri.)

2016

• “Natural Environment and Energy of the Kanmon” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 22 (Mon.) - 26 (Fri.)
• "Kanmon Regional Studies" provided by Shimonoseki City University
  Period: September 5 (Mon.) - 9 (Fri.)
• Provided by Kyushu International University's Preservation and Utilization of Regional Cultural Heritage
  Period: September 12 (Mon.)-16 (Fri.)
• Provided by Kitakyusyu City University "Knowing Attractive Companies in the Kitakyusyu and Shimonoseki areas (COC + Business)"
  Period: August 29 (Mon) - September 2 (Fri.)
• Provided by Kitakyusyu City University
  "Learning about manufacturing and the environment through factory tours in Kitakyushu City (industry-academia-government collaboration course)"
  Period: August 29 (Mon) - September 1 (Thu.)
• Nishinippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Problem-Solving Problems through Design Thinking-"
  Period: August 17 (Wed.) - 19 (Fri.)

2015

• “Natural Environment and Energy of the Kanmon” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 19 (Wed.) - 25 (Tue.)
• "Shimonoseki Regional Issues and Potentials of Shimonoseki" provided by Shimonoseki City University
  Period: September 7 (Mon.) - 11 (Fri.)
• Provided by Kyushu International University's Preservation and Utilization of Regional Cultural Heritage
  Period: September 14 (Mon.)-18 (Fri.)
• Provided by Kitakyusyu City University
  "Learning about manufacturing and the environment through factory tours in Kitakyushu City (industry-academia-government collaboration course)"
  Period: August 24 (Mon)-27 (Thu)
• Nishinippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Problem-Solving Problems through Design Thinking-"
  Period: August 31 (Mon) - September 4 (Fri.)

2014

• “Natural Environment and Energy of the Kanmon” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 19 (Tue)-25 (Mon)
• "Kanmon Art and Culture" provided by Shimonoseki City University
  Period: September 8 (Mon.) - 12 (Fri.)
• Provided by Kyushu International University's Preservation and Utilization of Regional Cultural Heritage
  Period: September 1 (Mon.)-5 (Fri.)
• Provided by Kitakyusyu City University
  "Learning about manufacturing and the environment through factory tours in Kitakyushu City (industry-academia-government collaboration course)"
  Period: August 25 (Mon.) - 28 (Thu.)
• Nishinippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Problem-Solving Problems through Design Thinking-"
  Period: September 1 (Mon.)-5 (Fri.)

Implementation of the Kanmon Summit, a student exchange program

• What can I do now? -Let's look for the ideal student image~'
  Date and time: Saturday, November 10, 2012 11: 30-16: 30
  Location: Shimonoseki City University
• 2nd “Possibility of FD” Date and time: Thursday, March 14, 2013 11:30-17:30
  Location: Kyushu International University

Related Terms

• University Consortium Interconsortium Rules 88KB
• University Consortium Kanmon Steering Committee Regulations 117KB
• University Consortium Executive Office Regulations 102KB