Toggle navigation Exit and clear survey Language: English - English 简体中文 - Chinese (Simplified) 日本語 - Japanese English - English default Caution: JavaScript execution is disabled in your browser or for this website. You may not be able to answer all questions in this survey. Please, verify your browser parameters. Questionnaire for international student members of the Consortium of Universities in Kumamoto 2026 The Consortium of Universities in Kumamoto is conducting a survey for international students about daily life and job hunting. Your responses will help improve support services for current and future international students in Kumamoto.All answers are anonymous, and no personal information will be disclosed. Aggregated results may be shared with related organizations or published on our website. 2026年 外国人中学生を対象とする生活・就職状況アンケート (This question is mandatory) Q01 What is your gender? Choose one of the following answers Male Female No answer (This question is mandatory) Q02 What is your age group? Choose one of the following answers Less than 20 years old 20 to 24 years old 25 to 29 years old 30 to 34 years old 35 to 39 years old Over 40 years old (This question is mandatory) Q03 Which country/region are you from? (This question is mandatory) Q04 What is the name of your current university or college? Choose one of the following answers Kyushu University of Nursing and Social Welfare Kyushu Lutheran College Kumamoto Gakuen University Kumamoto Prefectural College of Technology Prefectural University of Kumamoto National Institute of Technology, Kumamoto College Kumamoto University Kumamoto Health Science University Shokei University, Shokei University Junior College Sojo University Tokai University Heisei College of Music (This question is mandatory) Q05 What is your current level of study? Choose one of the following answers Undergraduate (Bachelor) Postgraduate (Master) Postgraduate (Doctor) Exchange student Research student, special register student Diploma（Kosen） Other: (This question is mandatory) Q06 What is your major field of study? Choose one of the following answers Human Sciences: Literature, Philosophy, Linguistics, History, Psychology, etc. Social Sciences: Law, Politics, Economics, Business administration, Commercial Science, etc. Natural Sciences: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science, etc. Engineering: Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Structural Engineering, Information Engineering, etc. Agriculture Life Science Medical Science Pharmacy Education Art: Fine Arts, Design, etc. Nursing, Social Welfare, Child care Other: (This question is mandatory) Q07 How long have you been in Japan? Choose one of the following answers Less than 6 months 6 - 11 months 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 5 years More than 5 years (This question is mandatory) Q08 What are the reasons for studying in Japan? (Please select at most two answers.) Please select at most 2 answers To get a degree To conduct research To acquire well-rounded education in the liberal arts To obtain Japanese language skills To learn about Japanese culture and life To pursue a career which is related to my current academic field To pursue a career where I can take advantage of my Japanese language ability To pursue my current career or research in my home country To get a job in Japan Strongly recommended by parents/family members Other: (This question is mandatory) Q09 Before you came to Japan, how did you learn about educational institutions in Kumamoto? (Please select at most three answers.) Please select at most 3 answers Went to a “Study in Japan” seminar/information session Contacted my university directly Contacted the Embassy of Japan Contacted my governmental education office Contacted JASSO (Japan Student Services Organization) Searched the internet for information about Japanese universities Searched the internet for Consortium Kumamoto Contacted a private institution with ties to Japan Bought a book about studying in Japan Asked my teacher/school staff Asked friends/acquaintances Other: Q10 Please write down any concerns you had before enrolling in your current school. Q11 Please write down any information you had before studying in Japan that turned out to be false or incorrect information. (This question is mandatory) Q12 Why did you decide to study in Kumamoto? (Please select at most two answers.) Please select at most 2 answers An appropriate professor for my research Recommendation from a professor in my country MEXT/government designated the current university Recommendation from a teacher in HS or Japanese language school A field of study that I specifically want to study An exchange program between my home university and a Japanese university Had exemption system for international students A scholarship Geographically close to my country Had some friends or acquaintances in Kumamoto Had family members or relatives in Kumamoto A very comfortable living environment Other: (This question is mandatory) Q13 How livable do you feel Kumamoto is? Choose one of the following answers Very livable Fairly livable Normal A bit difficult Very difficult Q14 What kind of services would you like to have for international students living in Kumamoto? (This question is mandatory) Q15 Did you study Japanese before you entered your university? Choose one of the following answers Yes No (This question is mandatory) Q16 For those who answered "Yes" for Q. 15 Where did you study Japanese before you entered your university? Choose one of the following answers Japanese language school in Japan High school in Japan University in my country Japanese language school in my country Japanese language school in other country With my Japanese friends By myself Other: (This question is mandatory) Q17 ●For those who answered "Japanese language school in Japan" for Q.16 Which city was your Japanese language school? Choose one of the following answers Kumamoto Fukuoka Tokyo Osaka Kyoto Other: (This question is mandatory) Q18 What is your Japanese language level? Choose one of the following answers N1 of Japanese Language Proficiency Test or higher Nearly equal to N1 (the ability to understand Japanese used in a variety of circumstances.) Nearly equal to N2 (the ability to understand Japanese used in a variety of circumstances and everyday situations to a certain degree.) Nearly equal to N3 (the ability to understand Japanese used in everyday situations to a certain degree. ) Nearly equal to N4 (the ability to understand basic Japanese.) Less than N4 (This question is mandatory) Q19 Have you ever used the One-Stop Consultation Service for International Students provided by the Consortium at the locations of the main office and/or the Kumamoto City International Center? Choose one of the following answers Yes No I'm not sure. (This question is mandatory) Q20 ●For those who answered 'Yes' for Q. 19To what extent were you satisfied with the consultation? Choose one of the following answers Very satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Not Satisfied Not at all satisfied (This question is mandatory) Q21 ●For those who answered 'Yes' for Q. 19What kind of issue did you discuss? (This question is mandatory) Q22 ●For those who answered 'No' or 'I'm not sure' for Q. 19Are there any reasons for this? Choose one of the following answers If you choose 'Other:' please also specify your choice in the accompanying text field. Because I didn't know about the One-Stop Consultation Service. I don't have any reasons to use the counseling service. Other: (This question is mandatory) Q23 What kind of difficulties did you have regarding administrative procedures at local governments in Japan?(Please select at most three answers.) Please select at most 3 answers Difficulty with communication in Japanese Don't know how to make a procedure Don't know the meaning of the documents No multilingual support for the documents Can't reach the information on the website No multilingual support for the official website I am not sure if I am the subject of the document I received. Other: (This question is mandatory) Q24 Do you visit the website of the Consortium or follow us on social media?1) the website,2) on the Facebook page "Consortium Kumamoto"3) on Instagram at @kumamoto_conso Choose one of the following answers Yes No I don't know (This question is mandatory) Q25 ●For those who answered 'Yes' for Q. 24What kind of content are you interested in? (This question is mandatory) Q26 ●For those who answered 'Yes' for Q. 24To what extent were you satisfied with the information sent out on SNS? Choose one of the following answers Very satisfied Satisfied Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied Not Satisfied Not at all satisfied (This question is mandatory) Q27 ●For those who answered 'No' or 'I don't know' for Q. 24？Do you have any reasons for not using them? Choose one of the following answers If you choose 'Other:' please also specify your choice in the accompanying text field. Because I didn't know about it. Because I don't use SNS. Other: (This question is mandatory) Q28 Do you work part-time? Choose one of the following answers Yes No (This question is mandatory) Q29 How do you mainly cover your living expenses? Choose one of the following answers Scholarship Part-time job Getting supports from my home country Other: (This question is mandatory) Q30 What do you expect your profession to be after graduating? Choose one of the following answers Researcher, professor, teacher Public officer Engineer Medical, welfare Tourism, accommodation, restaurant business Business, management Trade, finance Interpreter, translator IT and programming Visual, media and design Other: (This question is mandatory) Q31 Please tell us your plans after graduating or completion of your studies. ( For exchange students, please tell us your plans after graduating from your home university.) Choose one of the following answers If you choose 'Other:' please also specify your choice in the accompanying text field. Go back to my home country for further education or to work Enter graduate school or a specialized program at my current university or institution Enter university, graduate school or other educational institutions in Kumamoto Prefecture Enter university in Japan Enter graduate school in Japan Enter a technical school in Japan Find a job in Japan Other: (This question is mandatory) Q32 Do you want to get a job in Japan in the future? Choose one of the following answers Yes No (This question is mandatory) Q33 For those who answered 'Yes' for Q.32 Why do you want to work in Japan? (Please select at most two answers.) Please select at most 2 answers To use the Japanese language for work To work at overseas offices of Japanese companies in the future For a high level of technical skills used by Japanese companies High income standard To be ensured a lifetime of employment High standard of living Difficulty finding a job in home country Interest in Japanese culture Other: (This question is mandatory) Q34 For those who answered 'Yes' for Q.32Do you want to find a job in Kumamoto? Choose one of the following answers Yes No I don't know Q35 Please write down any concerns in your daily life or study at your institution,that you may have. Submit Please confirm you want to clear your response? Exit and clear survey ×
