{"id":31003,"date":"2024-05-23T15:08:29","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T06:08:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb?page_id=31003"},"modified":"2026-03-10T10:46:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T01:46:56","slug":"associations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/en\/student\/associations","title":{"rendered":"Student Associations"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside>\r\n<dl>\r\n<dt>PAGE MENU<\/dt>\r\n<dd>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"#student_group_1\">International Student Associations<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#student_group_2\">Q-Mate -Student Support Team-<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#student_group_3\">Club &#038; Circle Activities<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/dd>\r\n<\/dl>\r\n<\/aside>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"contentsWrap\">\r\n<section class=\"contentsBox\">\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"sttl01\"><em>Student Associations<\/em><\/h2>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"sttl02\" id=\"student_group_1\"><em>International Student Assocaitons<\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\nAt Kyushu University, all international students are automatically members of the Kyushu University Foreign Students Association (KUFSA). Additionally, there are various student associations for different countries and regions. <br\/>\r\nSome of these groups actively organize events for student interaction, so be sure to check them out.<br\/>\r\n\r\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\r\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\r\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\r\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\r\n    src=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGLEmfwSxc&#x2F;3-RMWgxSuIinfMqOXfJwug&#x2F;view?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\r\n  <\/iframe>\r\n<\/div>\r\nInternational Student Associations<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGLEmfwSxc&#x2F;3-RMWgxSuIinfMqOXfJwug&#x2F;view?utm_content=DAGLEmfwSxc&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\uff08Click here to enlarge.\uff09<\/a>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\n\r\n<h3 class=\"sttl02\" id=\"student_group_2\"><em>Q-Mate -Student Support Team-<\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Getting to Know Q-Mate<\/em><\/h4>\r\nQ-Mate is a student support tema composed of Kyushu University students.<br \/>\r\nThey organize a variety of activities to support the daily lives of international students at Kyushu University.<br \/>\r\nThis video was filmed at the Fall 2024 New International Student Orientation held at Shiiki Hall on Ito Campus.<br\/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C9Yz5CoOfZM?si=5mTTdqhwwzHOvuPa\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\nOn Instagram, we share fun and useful information to help you enjoy life at Kyushu University and in Fukuoka. 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHKnnTay61k\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Q-Mate [International Student Support Team](@_qmate)\u304c\u30b7\u30a7\u30a2\u3057\u305f\u6295\u7a3f<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote>\r\n<script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Ito Campus Tour Video\u3000for New Int&#8217;l Students<\/em><\/h4>\r\nIto Campus has the largest area among all the university campuses in Japan.\r\nAt first, it may seem like a big maze and you may get lost, but when you get to know about the campus, you will find many spots that are useful for your student life at Kyushu University.\r\nIn this video, we will introduce you to each place as we walk around the campus so check it out! \r\n\r\n<br\/>\r\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\r\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\r\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\r\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\r\n    src=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGLElkBdLA&#x2F;TfMLnP4RxjZafSl8O5BA7A&#x2F;view?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\r\n  <\/iframe>\r\n<\/div>\r\nIto Campus Virtual Walking Tour<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGLElkBdLA&#x2F;TfMLnP4RxjZafSl8O5BA7A&#x2F;view?utm_content=DAGLElkBdLA&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\uff08Click here to enlarge.\uff09<\/a>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Online Consultation Desk<\/em><\/h4>\r\nAt our online consultation desk, our Q-Mates will answer your questions about daily life in Fukuoka through 1-on-1 chat service!<br\/>\r\n*This service is exclusively for international students enrolled at Kyushu University and can be used during your stay in Japan.\r\n\r\n\r\n<br\/>\r\n<div style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; padding-top: 56.2500%;\r\n padding-bottom: 0; box-shadow: 0 2px 8px 0 rgba(63,69,81,0.16); margin-top: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 0.9em; overflow: hidden;\r\n border-radius: 8px; will-change: transform;\">\r\n  <iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0; border: none; padding: 0;margin: 0;\"\r\n    src=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGNJ3Gz6x4&#x2F;KNktcMYMGg446IEffqdR1w&#x2F;view?embed\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"fullscreen\">\r\n  <\/iframe>\r\n<\/div>\r\nOnline Consultation Desk<a href=\"https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.canva.com&#x2F;design&#x2F;DAGNJ3Gz6x4&#x2F;KNktcMYMGg446IEffqdR1w&#x2F;view?utm_content=DAGNJ3Gz6x4&amp;utm_campaign=designshare&amp;utm_medium=embeds&amp;utm_source=link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\uff08Click here to enlarge.\uff09<\/a>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<h3 class=\"sttl02\" id=\"student_group_3\"><em>Club &#038; Circle Activities<\/em><\/h3>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Club &#038; Circle Guidebook<\/em><\/h4>\r\nIn Japan, student clubs are referred to as &#8220;circles.&#8221; This term originates from the idea of students forming a circle (circle) to share the same interests and goals. Kyushu University has many student clubs and circles that actively engage in various sports, cultural, and artistic activities.<br\/>\r\nWe have created a guidebook in English specifically for international students, summarizing the student club and circle activities at Kyushu University. This guidebook not only provides information about the various circles at Kyushu University but also explains the culture of circles in Japan and how to join them.<br\/>\r\nPlease take a look at the guidebook, and if you find any circles that interest you, feel free to get in touch with them.\r\n<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\n\r\n<div id=\"attachment_31569\" style=\"width: 1424px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-CLUB-CIRCLE-GUIDE.pdf\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31569\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/caption.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"353\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31569\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-31569\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click on the Image.<\/p><\/div>\r\n\r\n<br\/>\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>Welcome Performance for New Int&#8217;l Students<\/em><\/h4>\r\n<div class=\"wrap_txt\"><p>\r\n\r\nAt the New International Student Orientation and Welcome Party, the &#8220;Kaky\u014d (Japanese Drumming Club)&#8221; and the &#8220;Kyushu University Calligraphy Club,&#8221; both featured in the guidebook mentioned above, performed welcome presentations. <br\/>\r\nThrough the traditional Japanese arts of taiko drumming and calligraphy, they conveyed their support and encouragement to the newly arrived international students.\r\n<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O77e4RTpAqo?si=mRYuRWOt2KHj0lnS\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<h4 class=\"sttl03\"><em>International Clubs Guide<\/em><\/h4>\r\nAt Kyushu University, many student groups focused on international exchange are also very active. Joining these clubs is a great way to make friends with both international students and Japanese students interested in international exchange. Be sure to check them out!\r\n<br\/>\r\n<br\/>\r\n<div id=\"attachment_31585\" style=\"width: 1424px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2026-INTL-CLUB-AND-CIRCLE\u3000\u82f1\u8a9e.pdf\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-31585\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp\/intlweb\/web\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/caption2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"353\" height=\"500\" class=\"size-full wp-image-31585\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-31585\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Click on the Image.<\/p><\/div> \r\n<br\/>\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PAGE MENU International Student Associations Q-Mate -Student Support Team- Club &#038; Circle Activities Student Associations International Student Assocaitons At Kyushu University, all international students are automatically members of the Kyushu University Foreign Students Association (KUFSA). 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