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What is University Co-op?
University co-operatives all across Japan have four missions. They are cooperation of undergraduates, postgraduates, international students and faculty; collaboration for the realization of university philosophies and goals; independence of organization; and participation of members.Co-op service that is often used by students is the co-op store. University co-ops do not only offer services used on a daily basis such as bookstore and cafeteria, but also services such as housing, mutual aid and ticket sales. A university co-op helps its members to lead a better college life. In addition, the members are deeply involved in a university co-op’s operational activities.
Members themselves decided on the course of the university co-op in order to build a better co-op for its members. Foreign students are also actively involved in a co-op’s activities. University co-ops have been providing convenient services for foreign students. University co-ops also provide a forum for exchanges among its members. Through these activities, the co-op members will not only gain rich experience; but also the university itself will be more attractive to its students.
What is the International Student Committee (ISC)?
It is a committee established in the university co-op to connect the co-op with international students who are co-op members, and to encourage participation in co-op management. We aim to promote international exchange and provide a safer and more fulfilling life for international students.The activities are student-centered. There are committees run by international students, as well as committees run by Japanese students. The type of activities varies with each university.
Currently, ISC have been established in four university co-ops. With the increase and diversification of international students in Japanese universities, further expansion of our activities is expected.
What is All-Japan International Students Committee (NFUCA ISC)?
The All-Japan International Students Committee (AJISC) or National Federation of University Co-op Associations International Students Committee (NFUCA ISC) is made up of representatives of the International Student Committee, located in a university co-op nationwide, and currently consists of four members and a chairperson and vice chairperson.Our Aim
Co-operation of Japanese and international students.
Encouraging active participation from international student members of the co-op.
Increase the extent and depth of international exchange.
Our History
- 1996
The first ISC was established in Kyoto University. Activities of the ISC included international exchange events, language classes, a campaign for Japanese language courses for international students. - 1998
All-Japan International Students Network was established in the National Federation of University Co-operative Associations. - 2009
The organization was renamed to All-Japan International Students Committee and gained the same position as students, graduate students, faculty committee.
In the Meeting
1. Each university will report their own co-op activities. We learn ideas and know-how from other university activities and try to apply them in our own university.
2. We organize an international workshop.
What is International Workshop?
International Workshop is an event to learn about international students, held by All-Japan International Students Committee.This workshop is held every year, targeting co-op students committee members all over Japan. The contents are different every time.
We promote our activities to students all over Japan. Furthermore, through fieldwork, discussion, and lectures, participants themselves think out activities targeting international students they can do in their universities.
Links to Member ISCs
Hiroshima University 広島大学: HUCISC (Co-op International Students Committee)
Kyoto University 京都大学: KUISC (International Students Committee)
Tokyo Gakugei University: ISC (International Student Committee)
Coop’s website ISC pageFacebook : 東京学芸大学生協留学生委員会isc @gakugei.isc
Hokkaido University： 北海道大学生協留学生委員会 Hokkaido University International Students Association
Coop’s website International Student Association’s PageE-mail:
Tohoku University: 東北大学生協留学生委員会 Tohoku University International Students Association
