Application Procedure
From February 1 to April 30
Fact sheet Please check all information carefully and contact us if you have any inquiries.
You can find the application procedure in Fact Sheet. There are 2 steps to complete your application.
Step 1. Please send the following 3 documents via email.
- Application form
- Academic transcript (issued by your university)
- CV (free format)
Step 2. Please fill out COE online application after you receive an email with a link.
You will need to upload the following 3 materials.
- Your photo
- Scanned data of your passport
- Financial proof
Please refer to COE online application form appearance and instructions for detail.
Dormitory information
Check-in dates (TBA) Access
Your dormitory allocation will be advised in early September.
Please plan to arrive Kobe by September 30 to be able to attend New Exchange Student Orientation by Graduate School of Business Administration.
Arrival information
Please advise us your travel plan once your flight schedule is confirmed. (an excel sheet to be emailed)
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After Arrival
Faculty Orientation for new exchange students (Mandatory)
September 29, (Fri) 1:30 pm at main building room 306
- Orientation for enrollment, course registration, and so on
Orientation for all international students (Mandatory)
October 1, (Sun) 2:15 pm via Online (For more details)
- Orientation for daily life at Kobe University
Fall semester schedule
Fall Semester : October 2, 2023 to March 31, 2024
Lecture period : October 2, 2023 to February 9, 2024 (including the examination period)
- The course syllabus and timetable will be available from early September.
Course Registration
September 29 to October 13
- The detail of the course registration will be explained at the faculty orientation on September 29.
- For KIMAP courses:Schedule | SESAMI Program (kobe-u.ac.jp)
- For Japanese courses:GEC website
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- You need to take the online placement test before you choose your course.
(If you have never learned Japanese, please just choose Elementary courses.)
- For other courses:University Syllabus Website
Some other information
- Guidebook for International students Kobe University 2023
- SIM card is available at Kobe University Coop
- Please register your information before your trip:Visit Japan Web
- Some useful links : Links