About Internships
Internships are designed to help students deepen their understanding of society and develop independence and creativity through hands-on work experience at companies and public organizations. They also aim to provide students with an opportunity to set clear goals for their future studies and student life, as well as to reflect on their own aptitudes.
Since the policies regarding internship courses may vary by Faculty or department, please be sure to consult thoroughly with your instructor and the relevant administrative staff.
The policies regarding internships at Kochi University are as follows.
◎Internship Course
The university recognizes these programs as part of its official curriculum, and they are incorporated into the educational programs of Faculty. Instructors for each course conduct these programs in collaboration with companies and organizations, and upon appropriate evaluation, the credits are recognized as fulfilling graduation requirements.
◎Internships offered by private companies, government agencies, and other organizations
Internship Insurance
If you participate in an internship, you must have accident and liability insurance in case of any unforeseen incidents during the program.
Accident Insurance: For when you are injured
Liability Insurance: For when you damage property at your internship site or cause injury to others
If you participate in any of the internships listed below (1) through (4)
⇒ You are eligible for "Gakken-Sai (Accident Insurance)" and "Gakken-Hai (Liability Insurance)."
① Internships as part of the regular curriculum
② Internships applied for through the university (those accepted by the Career Services Office)
③ Internships applied for directly by students, but for which the university and the host organization have entered into a "memorandum of understanding" or "agreement"
④ Internships defined as Types 3 or 4 by the Industry-Academia Council* for which prior notification has been submitted
*Note: The term "internship" as used here refers to programs intended for students in their third year or higher, lasting at least five days (or two weeks for specialized practical training programs), and meeting certain conditions, such as requiring that at least half of the program duration consist of on-the-job training.
*Short-term open house events, etc., are not included.
Source:
Form for advance notification: Internship Notification Form () ()
★ If you are unsure of your enrollment status for "Gakken Sai" or "Gakken Bai," please contact the Student Life Support Section of the Student Support Office.
If you participate in an internship other than those listed above, the "Gakken-Sai" and "Gakken-Hai" insurance policies will not apply.
You must purchase insurance such as the following on your own. Please verify for yourself whether any other insurance policies you already have cover your internship.
| Policy Name | In charge of |
|---|---|
| Gakken Student Accident Insurance with Comprehensive Student Life Coverage (Attached Comprehensive Student Life Insurance) | , within Tokio Marine & Nichido Anshin Consulting Co., Ltd. (Tel: 0120-811-806) |
| Student Comprehensive Mutual Aid and Student Liability Insurance (Insurance offered by the University Co-op) | University Co-op Office or CO·OP Mutual Aid My Page |
If you need to apply through your university
If you wish to apply to an organization—such as a government agency—that does not accept applications from individuals, please review this information.
- Submission and Inquiry Contact for Extracurricular Internships
- Kochi University Student Support Division, Career Services Office
1st Floor, Building 1, General Education Building, Asakura Campus
E-mail: gs04●kochi-u.ac.jp (Please replace ● with @ when sending an email)
TEL: (088) 844-8171