Application Procedure
From August 1 to October 31
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 March.
Please plan to arrive Kobe by March 31 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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Orientation and Welcome Party
Orientation by Graduate/School of Business Administration (Mandatory)
- Date
- TBD (April 1, Monday 1:30 pm~)
- Place
- room208 main building
- Remarks
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For the detail of course registration
Please bring a copy of your passport and residence card with you.
Orientation for International students (Mandatory)
- Date
- TBD
- Place
- ONLINE
- Remarks
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Detailed information: Orientation for New International Students
Welcome Party for International Students
- Date
- TBD (April , 5:00pm~)
- Place
- Restuarant Sakura
- Remarks
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Please inform your attendance from here.
Upcoming Schedule
Please arrange to arrive in Kobe by April 1.
Spring semester Schedule
Spring semester : April 1 to September 30, 2024
Lecture period : April to August (including the examination period)
- Syllabus and timetable will be available in the middle of March.
- The schedule will be different for those taking KIMAP courses : Schedule | SESAMI Program.
Course registration period
April
The detail of the course registration will be explained at the faculty orientation.
- For KIMAP courses:Schedule
- 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
Health Check-up
April (make a reservation by yourself)
- Details will be informed at the orientation.
- You are required to submit the certificate when you take this check-up.
- Please refer to the link here for the certificate.
Some other information
Scholarships
Related link
- Scholarships | Kobe University (kobe-u.ac.jp)
- For JASSO scholarship, we will contact to a coordinator in your university to recommend a student.
Other useful 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