After graduating from KOSEN (Colleges of Technology), most students go to advanced universities or Advanced Courses (AC) of Colleges, while the others find employment. In 2007, 154 international students graduated from KOSEN. Table 1 shows the data of international students graduating from KOSEN.
After Graduation from KOSEN
Table1 Graduates From KOSEN
| |
Japan |
Origin Country |
Abroad |
|
| |
Univ. or AC |
Jobs |
Other |
Univ. or AC |
Jobs |
Other |
Univ. or AC |
Jobs |
Other |
Total |
| Number |
145 |
2 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
153 |
| Rate(%) |
94.5 |
1.3 |
1.3 |
0.7 |
0 |
1.3 |
0.7 |
0 |
0 |
|
(2007. FY Japan Student Services Organization(JASSO))
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Career Connections
Engineering students make connections with prospective employers through the following resources:
・Internship programs in cooperation with domestic and overseas industry
・Job vacancy information
There is a wide range of choices for students’ future careers, including a high application ratio for Japanese companies and high advancement rate in national universities.
The Overseas Internship Program
In March 2009 we sent students and teachers to three overseas companies with the cooperation of Mitsui & Co., LTD, to train as global and practical engineers.