Collaboration with Local Governments and Communities
Under the guiding principle of “Mastery for Service,” Kwansei Gakuin University (KGU) collaborates with local governments and community organizations to carry out practical research and projects in diverse fields such as disaster prevention, environmental sustainability, and regional industries. By returning the fruits of education and research to society and creating opportunities for students and faculty to engage with local communities, KGU aims to contribute to the realization of a sustainable regional society.
Main Collaboration Partners
- Hyogo Prefecture
- Nishinomiya City
- Sanda City
- Takarazuka City
- Asago City
- Itami City
- Nishiwaki City
- Gose City (Nara Prefecture)
- Shiga Prefecture
- Omihachiman City (Shiga Prefecture)
- Wakayama Prefecture
- Katsuyama City (Fukui Prefecture)
Career-Related Collaboration
Collaboration with local governments also plays a vital role in students’ career development. Through partnerships with municipalities, KGU offers internships in local communities, supports UIJ-turn employment (urban-to-regional job transitions), and provides training programs for municipal employees. These initiatives offer students valuable opportunities to connect with society before entering the workforce.
- Osaka City
- Kakogawa City (Hyogo Prefecture) [in collaboration with the KGU Law School]
- Neyagawa City (Osaka Prefecture) [in collaboration with the KGU Institute of Business and Accounting]