HUOKHeKKSaGOn CONSORTIUM
The Japanese-German Universities’ Network HeKKSaGOn is a­consortium of six excellent research-intensive universities fromJapan and Germany that emphasize high-quality teaching in an­internationally competitive research environment:
Heidelberg – Kyoto – Karlsruhe – Sendai – Göttingen – Osaka –network
HeKKSaGOn was established in 2010 to strengthen international
cooperation and to exchange ideas in education, research, and­innovation. More precisely, it aims at stimulating the fields of­advanced science, technology, industry, and culture among­member universities for the purpose of benefiting from mutual­exchange of experience and collaboration. As the network’s­liaison office in Japan, the Heidelberg University Office, Kyoto(HUOK), assists in introducing prospective research partners andcoordinating joint activities within the HeKKSaGOn consortium inclose cooperation with its counterpart in Germany.
HUOK services within HeKKSaGOn:– Contact point and meeting space for HeKKSaGOn associatesin Japan– Support of both young and experienced researchers and­scholars in approaching HeKKSaGOn working groups and­potential ­partners concerning new or continuing cooperation– Intercultural advice
For further information about the HeKKSaGOn network and its­coordinators’ contact data please refer to: www.hekksagon.net

HeKKSaGOn Conference 2016: The presidents of the six HeKKSaGOn universities

Heidelberg University Office, Kyoto (HUOK)
Kyoto University
Yoshida International House
64 Yoshida Nihonmatsu-cho, Sakyo-ku
Kyoto 606-8501
Japan
Tel. +81 75 753-5413
info@huok.uni-heidelberg.de
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Yoshida International HouseHEIDELBERG
UNIVERSITY OFFICEKYOTO

Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Bernhard Eitel
President, Heidelberg University

Heidelberg University Office,Kyoto

Heidelberg University, Library

Heidelberg University, Great HallMESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

About HUOKSTUDY ABROAD

UNIVERSITÄT HEIDELBERG

Heidelberg University looks back on a long history of fruitful exchanges
and successful partnerships with institutions and universities in East
Asia and particularly in Japan. Within this international network,
both Heidelberg University and Kyoto University have jointly beenpromoting student mobility, interdisciplinary research across nationalboundaries, and continuous cooperation in various academic fields,
dating back to 1990. This distinguished partnership led to the establishment of overseas offices at both universities. Since its inaugurationin 2015 the Heidelberg University Office, Kyoto (HUOK), continues
to strengthen the relationship between Heidelberg University and its­partners in Japan and East Asia and engages in initiating new researchcontacts in this region.

The Heidelberg University Office, Kyoto (HUOK), represents Heidel­
berg University in Japan and East Asia. It is conveniently located on
the ground floor of Yoshida International House on Yoshida South
Campus of Kyoto University, amongst classrooms, offices and a dormitory for Kyoto University’s international students and guest researchers. The HUOK welcomes all visitors to its information center, which isavailable for inquiries during its office hours. A well-equipped meeting
space within the office is ideal for receiving delegations or holding­discussions and smaller events. The HUOK regularly organizes andsupports lectures and other events in close cooperation with Heidelberg University’s partner universities and institutions.

International exchange programs and institutional networks p­ rovide
crucial opportunities for students to obtain intercultural c­ ompetence
and language education abroad. The Heidelberg University Office,Kyoto (HUOK), serves as a contact point for students of H
­ eidelberg
University who are currently studying in Japan and provides advice
to Japanese and international students of all levels who would liketo apply for or have been accepted to a program at Heidelberg­University.

Founded in 1386, Heidelberg University today is renowned inter­nationally for research that emphasizes dialogue across traditional
subject boundaries and has been repeatedly ranked among thetop universities in Germany and Europe. Known for its global­network of research and teaching partnerships, a large number ofnon-­German applicants are attracted by the study opportunities at­Heidelberg University, which results in approximately 20 percent
of students and one third of the enrolled doctoral candidates
coming from abroad. In total, about 30,500 students are enrolled
at Heidelberg University in one of more than 160 study programsin the h­ umanities, social sciences, law, natural science, the life
sciences, and medicine. These include bachelor programs as wellas master and doctoral degree programs. Exchange programswith worldwide partner universities appeal to international students who are l­ooking for experiences abroad. Alternatively, shortterm non-­degree studies allow students to get a glimpse of Heidel­
berg University’s spirit. The university encourages students to get­involved in extracurricular activities that include sports, music,and theater. Heidelberg University’s study environment is embedded in the historic city of Heidelberg with its scenic location at theNeckar River, a broad cultural program, and a lively international­atmosphere.

HEIDELBERG ALUMNI JAPANHeidelberg Alumni International (HAI), the central alumni initiative ofHeidelberg University, is the worldwide network of former and current
students, researchers, administrative, and teaching staff. Within theHAI network, Heidelberg Alumni Japan (HAJP) serves as the group foralumni of Heidelberg University in and related to Japan. HAJP offers
various activities such as get-togethers, talks or individual mentoring.
The Heidelberg University Office, Kyoto (HUOK) supports these­activities and serves as the on-site office for HAJP.

Services include:– General counseling and assistance (incoming and outgoing­students)– Intercultural preparation– Advice about student-life in Heidelberg– Organization of orientation sessions and networking events
The Heidelberg University Office, Kyoto (HUOK), offers complementary
information sessions for prospective students at universities with­exchange agreements, supports local exchange coordinators andrepresents Heidelberg University at international education conferences and study abroad fairs in Japan and East Asia.

CENTERS ABROAD
The Heidelberg University Office, Kyoto (HUOK), belongs to aninternational network of centers and branch offices of Heidelberg
University in specific core regions, such as South America, SouthAsia, and the USA. These representations abroad emphasize
particular key aspects in their work and organizational structure,­tailored to their location. As the university’s first liaison office in
East Asia, the HUOK contributes to Heidelberg University’s global
visibility and informs about Heidelberg University’s outstanding
research culture through various events. Its main objectives aremaintaining the thriving relationships of Heidelberg University
with local partner universities or institutions and establishing new
networks in research and teaching in Japan and beyond.

Universität Heidelberg

Heidelberg OfficeNorth America
New York City(since 2008)

Heidelberg Center for Latin America
Santiago de Chile (since 2001)

Heidelberg
University Office,Kyoto (since 2015)

Heidelberg Center South Asia
New Delhi (since 2009)
Sout Asia Institute New Delhi(since 1962)
with branch offices in:
Kathmandu, Colomboand Islamabad