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The International Center at Kitami Institute of Technology (KIT) was established in April 2004 with the aim of promoting the acceptance of international students and researchers as well as the dispatch of Japanese students abroad. It is committed to promoting exchange projects between KIT and universities abroad, gathering information as well as providing advice and support to international students in study, research and life in Japan.
The International Center Newsletter is published.
Newsletter back issues are available on this page.
The International “C” Hour is a monthly event providing a place for cultural exchange between international students, Japanese students, faculty and staff as well as citizens of Kitami City. It aims to deepen understanding and promote friendship among the 60-80 participants. The event offers a variety of activities, such as introducing Japanese customs and traditions, students talking about their experiences studying or researching abroad, or playing games together while enjoying drinks and snacks. Anyone is welcome to join!!!
★The letter “C” of International “C” hour stands for Conversation, Culture, Cookies and Coffee.
★The next International “C” hour has not been decided yet.
At present, KIT has concluded international academic exchange agreements with 29universities in 13countries. Partner institutions are listed below.
University | Country/Region | Date of Conclusion |
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Wuhan University of Science and Technology | People’s Republic of China | January 30. 1996 |
Kangwon National University, Samcheok Campus | Republic of Korea | March 1. 2006 |
Yeungnam University | Republic of Korea | March 22. 2001 |
Gyeongsang National University, College of Engineering | Republic of Korea | July 15. 1996 |
Harbin Engineering University | People’s Republic of China | July 7. 1997 |
Oulu University of Applied Sciences | Republic of Finland | July 1. 2006 |
Vaasa Polytechnic | Republic of Finland | October 1. 1997 |
Tampere University of Technology | Republic of Finland | October 2. 1997 |
Cracow University of Technology | Republic of Poland | May 1. 1999 |
Mongolian University of Science and Technology | Mongolia | January 4. 2000 |
Northeast Dianli University | People’s Republic of China | December 22. 2005 |
Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | U.S.A | June 29. 2001 |
University of Dhaka | People’s Republic of Bangladesh | March 12. 2002 |
Northeast Forestry University | People’s Republic of China | March 21. 2002 |
Beijing University of Chemical Technology | People’s Republic of China | February 25. 2005 |
University of Alaska Fairbanks | U.S.A | April 16. 2007 |
Changwon National University | Republic of Korea | August 29. 2007 |
National Chin-Yi University of Technology | Taiwan | July 28. 2008 |
China Medical University | Taiwan | December 15. 2008 |
Inner Mongolia University | People’s Republic of China | November 23. 2010 |
Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology | People’s Republic of Bangladesh | August 27. 2011 |
Rajshahi University of Engineering and Technology | People’s Republic of Bangladesh | April 1. 2013 |
Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina | Republic of Peru | March 5. 2014 |
Technological University of Panama | Republic of Panama | August 1, 2014 |
Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences | Federal Republic of Germany | January 31,2018 |
Adam Mickiewicz University | Republic of Poland | September 19,2018 |
Union County College | U.S.A | October 21,2019 |
Thai-NIchi Institute of Technology | Thailand | November 25,2020 |
Technical University of Kosice | Slovakia Republic | December 17,2020 |
Asian Institute of Technology | Thailand | February 12,2021 |
Students enrolled at KIT have the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities. Based on academic exchange agreements KIT has with those partner institutions, you will be exempt from paying tuition fee at the partner institution. In some cases it is possible to transfer credits. The number of student dispatched is still low. Therefore we strongly encourage all students to give it a try and study abroad.
2019-2020 | peru | 1 student |
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2018-2019 | Germany | 2 students |
Poland | 1 student | |
2017-2018 | Poland | 1 student |
Korea | 1 student | |
2016-2017 |
Poland | 4 students |
Finland | 6 students | |
Peru | 1 student | |
China | 1 student | |
2015-2016 | Poland | 1 student |
2014-2015 | Finland | 2 students |
Poland | 1 student | |
2013-2014 | U.S.A | 1 student |
Poland | 2 students | |
2012-2013 | U.S.A | 1 student |
2011-2012 | China | 1 student |
2010-2011 | Korea | 1 student |
Finland | 1 student | |
2009-2010 | Finland | 1 student |
2008-2009 | Finland | 2 students |
Poland | 1 student | |
2007-2008 | Finland | 1 student |
2006-2007 | Poland | 1 student |
Many students at KIT have joined our language study tours organized at universities in North America, Asia and Europe. Financial support is provided by the “KIT Genki-Kai”, a sponsoring society established by companies and citizens of Kitami City, alumni and others.
2019-2020 | Taiwan | National Chin-Yi University of Technology | 4 students | 5days |
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Australia | The University of Sydney | 2 students | 2weeks | |
U.S.A | Western Washington University | 3 students | 3weeks | |
Korea | Gyeongsang National University | 10 students | 8days | |
2018-2019 | Germany | Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences | 7 students | 3weeks |
Australia | The University of Sydney | 3 students | 2weeks | |
U.S.A | Western Washington University | 4 students | 3weeks | |
China | Beijing University of Chemical Technology | 4 students | 1weeks | |
Taiwan | China Medical University | 4 students | 25days | |
2017-2018 | Germany | Aschaffenburg University of Applied Sciences | 4 students | 3weeks |
Australia | The University of Sydney | 5 students | 2weeks | |
Taiwan | China Medical University | 7 students | 3weeks | |
Australia | The University of Sydney | 11 students | 4weeks | |
2016-2017 | Taiwan | China Medical University | 5 students | 3 weeks |
Germany | University of Freiburg | 11 students | 1 month | |
Australia | The University of Sydney | 5 students | 2 weeks | |
2015-2016 | Germany | University of Freiburg | 9 students | 3 weeks |
Australia | University of Queensland | 4 students | 5 weeks | |
China | Harbin Engineering University | 4 students | 4 weeks | |
2014-2015 | Germany | University of Freiburg | 11 students | 3 weeks |
Australia | University of Queensland | 4 students | 5 weeks | |
Australia | University of Sydney | 5 students | 17 days | |
Taiwan | China Medical University | 10 students | 4 weeks | |
2013-2014 | Germany | University of Freiburg | 6 students | 3 weeks |
Canada | Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning |
7 students | 4 weeks | |
Taiwan | China Medical University | 5 students | 4 weeks | |
2012-2013 | Germany | University of Freiburg | 7 students | 3 weeks |
Taiwan | China Medical University | 8 students | 4 weeks | |
Canada | Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning |
8 students | 4 weeks | |
2011-2012 | China | Harbin Engineering University | 5 students | 3 weeks |
Canada | Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning |
7 students | 3 weeks | |
Germany | University of Freiburg | 7 students | 3 weeks | |
2010-2011 | Taiwan | Tamkang University | 10 students | 3 weeks |
Canada | Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning |
6 students | 3 weeks | |
2009-2010 | Korea | Yeungnam University | 6 students | 3 weeks |
China | Harbin Engineering University | 6 students | 3 weeks | |
2008-2009 | Canada | Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning |
9 students | 4 weeks |
China | Harbin Engineering University | 11 students | 3 weeks | |
2007-2008 | Canada | Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning |
16 students | 4 weeks |
China | Harbin Engineering University | 10 students | 3 weeks | |
2006-2007 | U.S.A | Arizona State University | 18 students | 4 weeks |
China | Harbin Engineering University | 8 students | 1 weeks | |
U.S.A | Felician College | 3 students | 4 weeks |
Study Tour in Korea (Gyeongsang National Univ.) Sep.2019
Study Tour in Taiwan(National Chin-Yi University of Technology.)Sep.2019
Study Tour in China (Beijing University of Chemical Technology.) Aug.2018
▶Intetrnational student scholarship (Japanese site)
▶Tuition waiver(Japanese site)
If you have any questions or problems during your stay in Kitami, please feel free to contact our staff at the International Center anytime.
Kitami Institute of Technology provides two housing options on campus for international students and researchers: International Residence and Student Dormitory. Some students choose to live off-campus in private apartments or lodgings.
・1 couple room for married couples and 2 family rooms available
・Room rental rate (per room): \9,500 per month (couple), \14,200 per month (family)
・Single room available
※Full-time international students and Japanese students are treated equally.
・Room rental rate (per room) : ¥19,400 per month
・The University Co-op assists international students in finding off-campus private housing.
The following procedures have to be carried out at the Immigration Bureau of Japan.
As a general rule, submit the following documents to the International Center staff, who will submit all documents to the Kushiro Port Branch Office of Sapporo Regional Immigration Bureau once or twice monthly on students’ behalf. Please make sure to consult with the International Center staff early in advance.
International students wanting to work part-time must apply for permission to engage in activities not covered by their visa status.
The maximum number of hours a student can work with permission is 28 hours a week. Research students cannot work more than 14 hours a week.
During vacations, all students with permits may work a maximum of 8 hours a day.
The following items are required for a work permit:
1. Application form
2. Passport
3. Copy of your Alien Registration Card (front and back sides required) or resident card
4. Copy of Student ID card
※You don’t have to apply for a work permit when you are working as teaching assistant (TA)
or research assistant (RA).
If you wish to remain in Japan after the expiration of your initial period of stay, you must apply for an extension.
The following items are required for an extension of period of stay:
1. Application form for Extension of Period of Stay
2. Passport
3. Copy of your alien registration card or resident card
4. Certificate of enrollment
5. Official academic transcript
※Freshman students need a copy of the official acceptance letter and university entrance fee receipt
6. 4,000 yen revenue stamp
7. Photo
In general each international student entering KIT will be assigned a tutor. The tutor will support you in many ways to settle into your new environment – for example by helping with all sorts of necessary procedures and formalities as well as providing advice regarding your studies and daily life.
International Center, Kitami Institute of Technology
165 Koen-cho, Kitami-shi, Hokkaido 090-8507 Japan
Tel:+81-157-26-9370 Fax:+81-157-26-9373
Email:kenkyu05*desk.kitami-it.ac.jp
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Director | Keiichi Homma | Professor |
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Faculty | Mamoru Suzuki | Lecturer |
Hiromi Kubo | Lecturer |
[研究協力課 Last updated: 2021.02.24]