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

Participating universities (5 universities)

Kitakyusyu City University, Kyushu Kyoritsu University, Kyushu International University, Shimonoseki City University, Nishi Nippon Institute of Technology

Joint Classes in FY2023

Coordinating Course [Kanmon Gaku]

Courses offered by universities [modern culture]

Up to now

2022

• “Natural Environment of Kanmon and Its Energy” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 19 (Friday) - August 24 (Wednesday)
• Provided by Kitakyusyu City University “Learn attractive corporate organizations in the Kitakyusyu and Shimonoseki areas”
  Period: August 22 (Mon) - August 25 (Thu)
• "Kanmon Regional Theory" provided by Shimonoseki City University
  Period: September 5 (Mon) - September 9 (Fri)
• Provided by Nishi Nippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Issues through Design Thinking"
  Period: August 18 (Thu) – August 21 (Sun)
• “Regional Issues Study (Event Planning at Kurosaki Shopping Street)” provided by Kyushu International University
  Period: May 25 (Wednesday), June to September
• Provided by Kitakyusyu City University "Introduction to Management-What does it mean to work? －」
  Period: August 29 (Mon) - September 2 (Fri)

2021

• “Natural Environment of Kanmon and Its Energy” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 19 (Thu) – August 24 (Tue)
• Provided by Kitakyusyu City University “Learn attractive corporate organizations in the Kitakyusyu and Shimonoseki areas”
  Period: August 23 (Mon) - August 26 (Thu)
• “Regional Issues Study (Event Planning at Kurosaki Shopping Street)” provided by Kyushu International University
  Period: Scheduled from May 12 (Wednesday) to August 19 (Thursday)
  Schedules other than May 12, August 17, and August 19 will be decided in consultation with the students.
• Provided by Nishi Nippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Issues 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 Theory" provided by Shimonoseki City University
  Period: September 6 (Mon) - September 9 (Thu)

2019

• “Natural Environment of Kanmon and Its Energy” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 19 (Mon) - 23 (Fri)
• Offered by 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)
• "Regional Issues Study (Strategy for Dissemination of Safe and Secure Urban Images)" provided by Kyushu International University
  Period: June-September Volunteer Activities and Lectures
  　　　Lectures will be held for 4 days from August 26 (Mon) to August 30 (Fri).
• Provided by Nishi Nippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Issues 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 Geophysics" provided by Shimonoseki City University
  Period: September 10 (Tuesday) - September 13 (Friday)

2018

• “Natural Environment of Kanmon and Its Energy” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 20 (Mon) - 24 (Fri)
• Offered by 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)
• “Preservation and utilization of regional Cultural Heritage” provided by Kyushu International University
  Period: September 10 (Mon) - 14 (Fri)
• Provided by Nishi Nippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Issues through Design Thinking"
  Period: August 10 (Fri) - 12 (Sun)
• “Health” provided by Shimonoseki City University
  Period: September 3 (Mon) - 7 (Fri)
• “Regional Issues Research 1 (Strategy for Dissemination of Safe and Secure Urban Images)” provided by Kyushu International University
  Period: May-September Volunteer Activities (Sunday, May 27) and Lectures (August 20 (Mon)-22 (Wed))
• "Regional Issues Research 2 (Strategy for Dissemination of Safe and Secure Urban Images)" provided by Kyushu International University
  Period: From October to February, volunteer activities and lectures are concentrated on Saturdays and Sundays.

2017

• “Natural Environment of Kanmon and Its Energy” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 21 (Mon) - 25 (Fri)
• “Knowing attractive companies in the Kitakyusyu and Shimonoseki areas (COC + business)” provided by Kitakyusyu City University
  Period: September 4 (Mon) - 8 (Fri)
• “Preservation and utilization of regional Cultural Heritage” provided by Kyushu International University
  Period: September 11 (Mon) - 15 (Fri)
• Provided by Nishi Nippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Issues through Design Thinking"
  Period: August 21 (Mon) - 23 (Wed)
• Provided by Kitakyusyu City University
  "Learn 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 (Dissemination Project to Improve the Urban Image of Kitakyushu City)” provided by Kyushu International University
  Period: August 28 (Mon) - September 1 (Fri)
• "Health and Sports in Modern Society" provided by Shimonoseki City University
  Period: September 4 (Mon) - 8 (Fri)

2016

• “Natural Environment of Kanmon and Its Energy” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 22nd (Mon) - 26th (Fri)
• "Kanmon Regional Theory" provided by Shimonoseki City University
  Period: September 5 (Mon) - 9 (Fri)
• “Preservation and utilization of regional Cultural Heritage” provided by Kyushu International University
  Period: September 12 (Mon) - 16 (Fri)
• “Knowing attractive companies in the Kitakyusyu and Shimonoseki areas (COC + business)” provided by Kitakyusyu City University
  Period: August 29 (Mon) - September 2 (Fri)
• Provided by Kitakyusyu City University
  "Learn about manufacturing and the environment through factory tours in Kitakyushu City (industry-academia-government collaboration course)"
  Period: August 29 (Mon) - September 1 (Thu)
• Provided by Nishi Nippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Issues through Design Thinking"
  Period: August 17 (Wednesday) - 19 (Friday)

2015

• “Natural Environment of Kanmon and Its Energy” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 19 (Wednesday) - 25 (Tuesday)
• Providing Shimonoseki City University “Regional Issues and Potentials in Shimonoseki”
  Period: September 7 (Mon) - 11 (Fri)
• “Preservation and utilization of regional Cultural Heritage” provided by Kyushu International University
  Period: September 14 (Mon) - 18 (Fri)
• Provided by Kitakyusyu City University
  "Learn about manufacturing and the environment through factory tours in Kitakyushu City (industry-academia-government collaboration course)"
  Period: August 24 (Mon) - 27 (Thu)
• Provided by Nishi Nippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Issues through Design Thinking"
  Period: August 31 (Mon) - September 4 (Fri)

2014

• “Natural Environment of Kanmon and Its Energy” provided by Kyushu Kyoritsu University
  Period: August 19 (Tuesday) - 25 (Monday)
• "Art and Culture of Kanmon" provided by Shimonoseki City University
  Period: September 8 (Mon) - 12 (Fri)
• “Preservation and utilization of regional Cultural Heritage” provided by Kyushu International University
  Period: September 1st (Mon) - 5th (Fri)
• Provided by Kitakyusyu City University
  "Learn about manufacturing and the environment through factory tours in Kitakyushu City (industry-academia-government collaboration course)"
  Period: August 25 (Mon) - 28 (Thu)
• Provided by Nishi Nippon Institute of Technology: "Problem Solving Issues through Design Thinking"
  Period: September 1st (Mon) - 5th (Fri)

Implementation of the Student Exchange Program “Kanmon Summit”

• "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 and Conditions

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