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2025 Fall / To international students who hold “STUDENT” status (That is, admission without taking the entrance exam for international students)

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:48:33 +0900

This is an important announcement for those who hold “STUDENT” status AND who was accepted to Doshisha University via the examination OTHER THAN the “Examination for International Students” regarding a status of residence and request for scholarships. Please be sure to check the details below and submit the web forms by the deadline.

Consent for Third-Party Provision of Personal Information and Submission of Residence Card and Contact Information Form【Mandatory for all students】

Submission deadline

By 5:00 p.m. JST. Friday, September 26, 2025

Details

Please make sure to check the details of how to submit this web form on the web page of orientation for newly enrolled international students.

Submission document and web form

Residence card image submission format

Please insert and paste the images of "Residence Card" and "Student ID Card" in the document above and upload it via the following web form. (In order to use the web form, the user ID and password issued by Doshisha University are required. )

Submission Form

Submission of the Doshisha University International Student Scholarship Recommendation Request Form (for interested applicants only)

Submission deadline

By 5:00 p.m. JST. Friday, September 26, 2025

Details

Please make sure to check the details of how to submit this web form on the web page of orientation for newly enrolled international students.

Submission document and web form

Scholarship Recommendation Request Form (Excel)

Please fill in the "Scholarship Recommendation Request Form (Excel)" above and access the web form below, enter your personal information: faculty or graduate school, contact information, and upload the "Scholarship Recommendation Request Form (Excel)". (In order to use the web form, the user ID and password issued by Doshisha University are required. )

Submission Form

Application form of Doshisha University Merit Scholarships for Self-Funded International Students (for interested applicants only)

Submission deadline

By 5:00 p.m. JST. Friday, September 26, 2025

Details

Students who took the exam for International Students, ILA, ISTC or Business School (GBMS), etc. and who were already selected to receive this scholarship or receive a notification of "not granted" don’t need to submit this form.

Eligible applicants

You must meet all the conditions below.

A regular student who was accepted to Doshisha University via the examination OTHER THAN the “Examination for International Students”
A regular student holding a “Student Visa”
A regular student who wish to apply for Doshisha University Merit Scholarships for Self-Funded International Students
A regular student who haven’t applied for Doshisha University Merit Scholarships for Self-Funded International Students before

Submission document and web form

Application Form for Doshisha University Merit Scholarships for Self Funded International Students（Word）

Please fill in the word file above and upload it to the web form. (In order to use the web form, the user ID and password issued by Doshisha University are required. )

Submission Form

Contact

Peer Support Program for International Students (2025 Autumn Semester)

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:26:07 +0900

Current students at Doshisha Univeristy will be peer supporters to help you start a new life successfully.

This program is targeted for international students (full time students, special students, students at GEM, and students at Nichibun).

The supporters assist you on and off campus as your friends.

For further details, please check the document below titled "Details of Peer Support Program for International Students".

To apply for the program, please click Application Form or scan the QR code in the flyer.

Application deadline is 5:00pm on October 17th (Fri.), 2025.

Details of Peer Support Program for International Students: ファイルをひらく

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）国際センター留学生課（京田辺） TEL：0774-65-7453 FAX：0774-65-7068 E-mail：jt-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Harvard Summer School in Kyoto 2025

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:45:25 +0900

Harvard Summer School in Kyoto 2025 – Imadegawa Campus

Harvard Summer School (hereinafter referred to as HSS) in Kyoto successfully took place at Imadegawa Campus, Doshisha University. It was about 8 weeks program started from May 31 to July 25.

This year, twelve Harvard students participated in this summer program, and attended two academic courses: “Medicine and the Body In East Asia and In Europe” by Professor Shigehisa Kuriyama and“Japanese Architecture” by Professor Yukio Lippit. In addition to classroom lectures, students went on various field trips related to the lecture content. In addition to field trips to Nara, Byodoin, and Tairyu Sanso, students deepened their understanding of Japanese history and culture by experiencing incense listening, and Kintsugi activity.

Kintsugi Activty

Calligraphy Experience

Yukata Experience

In this program, Doshisha students participated in lectures as study partners. The study partners contributed to the program not only by sharing their perspectives and insights as local students in class, but also helping them learn about Japanese culture and day to day life. The study partners were very stimulated by the HSS professors and students and learned a lot from them. Outside of classes and field trips, they actively deepened exchanges. HSS students and Doshisha study partners built strong bonds and friendships by spending fulfilling 8 weeks together.

On the last day of the program, the farewell party was held in French restaurant “will” in the Kambaikan building. HSS professors, HSS students, Doshisha study partners, and host families who have welcomed HSS students attended the party. All the participants shared their memories, laughed a lot untill the last moment, and the program was closed with lots of smiles in a cheerful atmosphere.

Farewell Party

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “Let's make a Mizuhiki lucky charm!” (Presented by SIED)

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:30:23 +0900

Hello! This is SIED.

On Tuesday, July 8, SIED held an event “Let's make a Mizuhiki lucky charm!” with a total of 6 participants, including 4 international students and 2 local students.

Participants had the opportunity to handle Mizuhiki and tried their hand at making ume knots.
Through mutual teaching and interaction between international and local students, each person was able to complete a beautiful Mizuhiki!

We received positive comments from the participants, such as ‘It was fun!’ and ‘I was able to deepen my intercultural understanding!’

SIED will continue to organize a variety of international exchange events.

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “Nara Walking Tour” (Presented by SIED)

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:35:38 +0900

Hello! This is SIED!

On Sunday, June 8th, we held the "Nara Walking Tour" event around Nara Park. 3 local and 4 international students participated in this cultural excursion. Together, we explored some of Nara’s most famous landmarks such as Kofukuji Temple, the Nara National Museum (Buddhist Art Hall), Ukigumo Park, and Todaiji Temple. Throughout the day, participants had the opportunity to interact with each other in groups while learning about Japanese history and culture.

We started by traveling from Kōdo Station to Kintetsu Nara Station, and then gathered near Kofukuji Temple for the opening remarks, self-introductions, and group assignment. The tour began with members from diverse national and cultural backgrounds getting to know each oher.

At the Buddhist Sculpture Hall of the Nara National Museum, we learned about the beauty and history of Japanese Buddhist sculpture.

Afterward, we took a 30-minute break at Ukigumo Park, where participants enjoyed relaxing, playing with the deer, and chatting with their group members.

At Todaiji Temple, we visited the Nandaimon Gate, the Kongo Rikishi , and the Great Buddha Hall. Explanations were given in both Japanese and English, and participants were amazed by the massive 15-meter-tall Great Buddha statue.

Toward the end of the event, everyone had free time to explore inside the Daibutsuden Hall, take photos, or shop for souvenirs at their own pace.

Thank you very much to everyone who joined us—whether it was your first time or you've been with us before!

SIED will continue to organize a variety of international exchange events where local and international students can share their cultures and make meaningful interaction.
If you’re interested, please check out our official Instagram or the Doshisha University website for future events!

Contact	国際センター留学生課（京田辺） TEL：0774-65-7453 FAX：0774-65-7068 E-mail：jt-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “Let’s Make Kumihimo-A Traditional Japanese craft!” (Presented by SIED)

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:22:38 +0900

Hello! This is SIED.

On Wednesday, June 18th, we held an event organized by SIED titled “Let’s Make Kumihimo-A Traditional Japanese craft!” at the Imadegawa International Exchange Lounge. A total of 19 participants joined us — 8 international students and 11 local students.

At this event, participants learned about “kumihimo“, a traditional Japanese craft, and then had the chance to make their own braided cords. Before starting the actual crafting, they were introduced to the history of kumihimo and its uses in modern times. Participants also shared and introduced traditional crafts from their own home countries or regions, fostering cultural exchange.

With the support of the staff and fellow participants, everyone was able to create a beautiful kumihimo in colors of their choice. Although everyone was able to braid their cords to a certain length, all participants expressed a desire to continue working on them at home. As a result, the event concluded without fully finishing the cords by tying off the ends.

We received many positive comments from the participants, such as:

“It was surprisingly easy to make!”

“I was able to relax and enjoy it.”

“It was a lot of fun to experience Japanese culture while connecting with students from various countries.”

SIED will continue to organize various international exchange events in the future, so stay tuned!

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “ Let's make an original fan (UCHIWA)!” (Presented by SIED)

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:04:28 +0900

Hello, we are SIED,

On Friday, July 4, we held the SIED-organized event “ Let's make an original fan (UCHIWA)!” at the Imadegawa International Exchange Lounge, with a total of 8 participants - 2 international students and 6 local students.

In this event, participants made their own original Uchiwa fans by drawing pictures and putting stickers on them. Some participants designed their own Uchiwa fans based on traditional Japanese patterns and landscapes, and we believe they were able to experience Japanese culture through the creation of their own Uchiwa fans.
We would be happy if the participants could survive the hot and humid summer in Japan by using the Uchiwa fans they created.

We hope all participants had a wonderful experience at our event. We will host many other international exchange events throughout the year!

(This event was originally scheduled for July 3rd, but was held on the 4th due to scheduling circumstances.)

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “Kyoto Walking Tour” (Presented by SIED)

Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:39:25 +0900

Hello, this is SIED!

On Sunday, June 29, we went to Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park, and Kiyomizu Temple for the SIED event “Kyoto Walking Tour”.
A total of seven people, six international students and one local student, participated in the event and had a great time.

In this event, participants went to Yasaka Shrine, Maruyama Park, and Kiyomizu-dera Temple for a free stroll.
It was a great pleasure to see the participants actively communicating with each other and getting to know each other during the free time for strolling.

SIED will continue to plan a variety of events! We look forward to your participation!

Contact	国際センター留学生課（京田辺） TEL：0774-65-7453 FAX：0774-65-7068 E-mail：jt-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “Let's try Zentangle!” (Presented by SIED)

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 16:23:38 +0900

Hello, We’re SIED.

On Friday, June 6th, SIED organized an event called "Let's try Zentangle!", which was attended by a total of eight people, including four international students and four local students.

At this event, participants made bookmarks using Zentangle and created collaborative works.

First, the history and methods of Zentangle were explained, and participants were able to deepen their understanding of Zentangle.

When making bookmarks, each participant drew their favorite pattern, bringing out their own individuality.

For the collaborative works, SIED staff and participants worked together to draw patterns on the Doshisha University emblem, creating wonderful works! Why not give Zentangle a try at home?

SIED will continue to organize various international exchange events. We look forward to your participation.

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “Let’s go to Kashihara Jingu!” (Presented by SIED)

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:51:17 +0900

Hello, this is SIED!

On Sunday, April 20th, we held an event called "Let’s go to Kashihara Jingu!" in Kashihara, Nara prefecture.

This time, the meeting point was in front of Kashihara-jingu Station. The participants began with self-introduction as an icebreaker and then enjoyed a pleasant walk together toward Kashihara-jingu.

Along the way, they crossed the bridge at Fukada Pond and visited Nagayama Inari Shrine, making the most of the beautiful weather.

Kashihara Jingu, in particular, left a strong impression – it's a truly mystical place that seemed to be enjoyed not only by the international students but also by the local students.

At the end of the visit, everyone offered prayers at the shrine and viewed the Sazare-ishi, the symbolic stone mentioned in Japan's national anthem, Kimigayo. The event concluded after a walk to the northern torii gate.

Throughout the stroll, we were delighted to see active interaction among the participants.

As the shrine we visited is not only beautiful place but also rich in history, we were very pleased that the participants were able to experience a piece of Japanese culture and history through this event.

A big thank you to everyone who participated!

SIED will continue to host various international exchange events in the future. We hope to see you there!

Contact	国際センター留学生課（京田辺） TEL：0774-65-7453 FAX：0774-65-7068 E-mail：jt-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “Let's Think about SDGs!” (Presented by SIED)

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:32:37 +0900

Hello, this is SIED.

On Friday, May 30, a SIED-organized event “Let's Think about SDGs!” was held at the SIED lounge, attended by a total of 8 participants: 5 local students and 3 international students.

In this event, participants played “Sugoroku”, a Japanese game based on the theme of sustainable development (SDGs), which is one of the objectives of Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai.
Each participant then set a specific goal for the SDGs that he or she would like to work toward in the future.

At the end of the event, participants were presented with Doshisha University limited edition eco-bags as prizes.

The participants seemed satisfied with the event.

SIED will continue to plan various international exchange events in the future! We look forward to your participation!

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “International party ~Let’s learn local culture!” (Presented by SIED)

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:30:45 +0900

Hello! This is SIED.

On Friday, April 18th, we held the SIED-organized event “International party ~Let’s learn local culture!” at the Imadegawa International Exchange Lounge. A total of 63 participants joined us, including 53 international students and 10 local students.

In this event, participants experienced making lanterns while learning about the regional culture of Nagasaki. Before creating the lanterns, participants engaged in an icebreaker activity that introduced Nagasaki’s culture as a starting point. With international students learning how to fold the lanterns from local students, everyone was able to create beautiful lanterns!

We were happy to hear feedback such as, “I’d love to join another event!”

SIED will continue to plan various international exchange events in the future!

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “Let's plant rice!” (Presented by SIED)

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:27:59 +0900

Hello, this is SIED!

On Sunday, June 15th, we held an event called "Let’s Plant Rice!" in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto!

A total of 10 participants joined, including 4 international students and 2 local students.
The international students were especially fascinated by the experience, as it was their first time planting rice in Japan.

For lunch, we all enjoyed delicious rice balls made of “Asahi rice” harvested from this very rice field last year, along with pork miso soup and curry.

In addition to SIED participants, many others joined in, including families with small children, high school students, and local volunteers, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere.

Some participants shared their feedback, saying, “The rice planting experience was so much fun!”

A big thank you to everyone who participated!

SIED will continue to host various international exchange events in the future. We hope to see you there!

Contact	国際センター留学生課（京田辺） TEL：0774-65-7453 FAX：0774-65-7068 E-mail：jt-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “Let's make a wind bell!” (Presented by SIED)

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:03:59 +0900

Hello, we are SIED,

On June 24th (Tue.), SIED hosted an event, “Let’s make a wind bell!” at the International Community Lounge on Imadegawa Campus. 9 international students and 7 local students, 16 students in total, participated in this event.

At this event, participants had the opportunity to paint wind chimes, a symbol of summer in Japan, and wrote their goals and wishes on strips of paper. International students and local students mixed together and communicated with each other to complete beautiful wind chimes.

First, we explained what wind chimes are and what their appeal is, helping participants deepen their understanding of them.

Then, we painted the wind chimes. Each person painted their favorite picture with their favorite color, and completed their one-of-a-kind original wind chimes. All the participants were very good at painting!

We received wonderful feedback from participants, such as "It was a lot of fun. We had a great time."

We hope all participants had a wonderful experience through our event. We will host many other international exchange events throughout the year!

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）

Report: “Let's cook 西紅柿炒鶏蛋!” (Presented by SIED)

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 13:03:04 +0900

Hello, we are SIED,

On June 25th (Wed.), SIED hosted an event, ”Let’s make 西紅柿炒鶏蛋 !” at the Doshisha Amherst House on Imadegawa Campus. 1 international student and 9 local students, 10 students in total, participated in this event.

At this event, participants deepened their understanding of China by learning about the history and characteristics of 西紅柿炒鶏蛋, a classic Chinese home-cooked dish, and trying to cook it themselves! Before cooking, everyone learned about the background of the dish and enjoyed getting to know each other through icebreakers. Many were surprised by the unfamiliar name at first, but once they learned that it’s one of the China’s most beloved home dishes, they couldn’t wait to get started.

After gaining knowledge about the dish, it was time to cook! Following a demonstration by the SIED staff and using the recipe as a guide, everyone had a great time making it. Although some struggled with adjusting the heat or seasoning, they tasted and adjusted the flavors to their liking. In the end, everyone enjoyed their delicious meals together!

After the event, we received many positive comments from participants saying that they would like to participate in the event again.

We hope all participants had a wonderful experience at our event.

We will host many other international exchange events throughout the year!

Contact	国際センター留学生課 TEL：075-251-3257 FAX：075-251-3123 E-mail：ji-ois@mail.doshisha.ac.jp お問い合わせ一覧（部課所在・事務取扱時間案内）