About the EU Centre
The Kyushu University EU Centre was established in December 2010 as an institution in Kyushu University to promote and support the activities of the European Union Institute in Japan, Kyushu (EUIJ-Kyushu) administered by a consortium of Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka Women’s University, and Kyushu University, which began its operation in April 2011. EUIJ-Kyushu was one of the academic institutions worldwide which had provided students, researchers, and the public with various opportunities to broaden their knowledge of all aspects of the EU and its member countries, and had disseminated information related to the EU.
EUIJ-Kyushu ended its operation in March 2016. As a result of its wide-ranging activities, including EU-DPs, it had developed into a beneficial programme in the field of education and research related to the EU. Now, the EU Centre is set to continue building on this accomplishment as it begins its new term from June 2016.
Since September 2016, the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (JMCoE) has brought together EU-related experts to promote academic exchange and networking. Through education, research and academic exchange, the Centre promotes the globalisation of Kyushu University and EU studies to the world.
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JMCoE-Q3 Newsletter Vol.2 has been published!
JMCoE-Q3 Newsletter Vol.2 has been published!→See JMCoE-Q3 Newsletter vo… -
EU Business Seminar ＆ 15th Enjoy the EU in Fukuoka（Organized by Fukuoka EU Association）
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[FINISHED] Jean Monnet Seminar “EU Foreign Policy in times of Contestation”
[FINISHED] Jean Monnet Seminar “EU Foreign Policy in times of Contestation” K… -
[FINISHED] Jean Monnet Seminar MoFA Diplomacy Lecture “Lectures on the Diplomatic Bluebook”
[FINISHED] Jean Monnet Seminar MoFA Diplomacy Lecture “Lectures on the Diplom… -
[FINISHED] Christmas in the EU
[FINISHED] Christmas in the EU ■Date and Time: Sat. 13 December 2025, 15:00-1… -
(closed)[For those who will submit Research Paper in February 2026] Research Paper Proposal Submission (Deadline: 4pm on Fri. 14 November 2025)
(closed)[For those who will submit Research Paper in February 2026] Research …
About EU Studies Diploma Programmes (EU-DPs)
The European Union Studies Diploma Programmes (EU-DPs) provide students of Kyushu University with opportunities to study about the EU and EU member states.
EU-DPs students will gain a fundamental knowledge of the EU, such as the history and role of the EU constitution. They will deepen their academic understanding of the EU through further coursework and the opportunity to write a research paper.
EU-DPs consist of undergraduate level and graduate level. Upon completion of requirements, students will be awarded a diploma (certificate)* in EU Studies.
About the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (JMCoE)
Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence-Kyushu, Third Stage (JMCoE-Q3) has started. (Dec. 2024)
Kyushu University EU Centre first strengthened its expertise on EU matters while acting as the consortium leader of the EU Institute in Japan, Kyushu (EUIJ-Kyushu, 2011-2016), which was funded by the European Commission, and actively promoted EU-related education and research during this time. In recognition of the achievements of EUIJ-Kyushu, Kyushu University was then selected as a JMCoE in 2016 (the project name was “Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence-Kyushu [JMCoE-Q]” (2016-2019)), and followed in 2020 as the “Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence-Kyushu, Second Stage [JMCoE-Q2]” (2020-2024, *Including 1-year extension of activity period), and developed a strategic plans. Now we are pleased to announce that a new project, the “Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence-Kyushu, Third Stage [JMCoE-Q3]”, starting on 1 December 2024 and continuing to November 2027 will allow us to again carry out a wide range of activities in education, research, outreach, and academic exchange, and to contribute to the globalization efforts of Kyushu University through the further deepening and development of EU research and education.