Discover Kobe U

A g l o b a l h u b f o r m u l t i d i s c i p l i n a r y r e s e a r c h a n d e d u c a t i o n

Assalómu aláykum!

Narihiko Kondo, Professor Ph.D.

Vice Head of International affairs

Kobe University

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Campuses

Kansai Area

Kobe University

• National university with roots dating back to Kobe Higher Commercial School founded in 1902

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• Now one of Japan’s leading comprehensive research universities

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• Combines social and natural sciences to cultivate leaders with an interdisciplinary perspective

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• Creates knowledge and fosters innovation to address society’s challenges

President's message

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We are dedicated to:

• Cultivating international leading minds for a digital society and innovating problem-solving
• Fostering harmony between principles and practice in students
• Establishing Kobe University a s a global center for multidisciplinary research and education

Our Mission

Aims to create knowledge and foster understanding and strong leadership skills in a spirit of integrity, freedom and cooperation

President

FUJISAWA Masato

Organization

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Natural sciences

• Medicine

Life sciences and Medicine

Humanities and

Human sciences

Social sciences

• Letters
• Global Human Sciences

• Law
• Economics
• Business Administration

• Science
• Engineering
• System Informatics
• Agriculture
• Ocean Science and Technology

• Medicine

11 Undergraduate faculties

14 Graduate schools

• Humanities
• Intercultural Studies
• Human Development and Environment

• Law
• Economics
• Business Administration
• International Cooperation Studies

• Science
• Engineering
• System Informatics
• Agricultural Science
• Maritime Sciences
• Science, Technology and Innovation

Outstanding achievement

Kobe University alums have garnered worldwide recognition for their contributions to society.

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SAGAWA

Masato

YAMANAKA

Shinya

First female prime minister in Japan, marking a milestone in the nation’s political history.

Provided by the office of TAKAICHI Sanae

Making History in National Leadership

Mr. Magnet

Inventor of a critical new (ultimate) magnet technology

Stem cell researcher and a Nobel Prize in 2013 (iPS: Induced pluripotent stem cell)

TAKAICHI Sanae

1984, School of Business Administration

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Undergraduate

90

Graduate

922

Non-degree

Master's 536

328 Doctoral 386

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Main campuses

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Academic calendar

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semesters quarters

Kobe University

Faculty & staff members

Faculty-to-student ratio

Faculties

Graduate schools

Research centers

1:10

11,543

Undergraduate Graduate

4,429

Faculty members 1,711

Staff members 2,718

Non-degree

4,671

Master's 2,884

469 Doctoral 1,787

Students

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16,214

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At a glance

In Coming

International Students

1,340

*Last updated 2026.1

Focus

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Driving innovation in an interdisciplinary co-creation cluster of industry,　government and academia with knowledge from across the university

Digital Bio and Life Sciences Research Park for Advanced Research Hub

International exchange

Outgoing g KU Leuven

UNSW Sydney

University of Washington

Seoul National University

Europe

Africa &

Middle East

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Asia

179

North

America

Latin America

& the Caribbean

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Oceania

12

Total

392

Brussels

150

Krakow

Babes-Bolyai

Shanghai Hanoi

Seattle

30

Knoxville

Beijing

partner institutions

With partnerships in 65 countries and regions and eight overseas offices, we promote international collaboration in research and education.

Europe

Notable�academic partners

Incoming

Technical University of Munich

University of Western Australia

University of Ottawa

National Taiwan University

Notable partners

from Uzbekistan

• Supreme Court of the Republic of Uzbekistan
• Tashkent Institute of Irrigation and Agricultural Mechanization Engineers National Research University
• Tashkent State University of Law

5 students from Uzbekistan.

Extinguished KU alumni from Uzbekistan

See full video ☞

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Graduated in 2006,

Lecturer from 2019-2024

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Giving a Memorial Lecture at Entrance Ceremony for academic year 2019

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Dream big and start now

Fariza Abidova

KU-Alumni all over the world

KU International Student Homecoming Day

Ahead of its 120th anniversary in 2022, Kobe University launched “KU-Alumni,” a community to unite graduates, students, faculty, staff and families. Under the “One Kobe Family” concept, we aim to build a global, cross-generational network through support for alum associations and exchange among members in Japan and abroad.

KU-Alumni Network

Education

Programs in English

The graduate schools listed below offer programs conducted entirely in English, enabling students to acquire a full master's or doctoral qualification in Japan without the need for advanced Japanese language abilities.

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• Law (master)
• Economics (master)
• Business Administration (master)
• Science (master)
• Medicine (doctorate)
• Health Sciences (master/doctorate)
• Engineering (doctorate)
• Agricultural Science (master/doctorate)
• International Cooperation Studies (master/doctorate)

Master’s and Doctoral programs in most departments can be completed in English.

*Varies by research field and academic supervisor. Please consult the relevant department for more details.

Full Support for International Students

• Education: Center for Global Engagement
• 　 All Level Japanese language courses
• 　 International collaborative learning courses
• 　　Academic and daily life support counseling
• Organization of various events to enjoy Kobe life, etc.�
• Administration: International Affairs Division

Support for study abroad-related procedures：Scholarships, University dormitories…

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• Student Volunteers: International Exchange Circle “Truss,” etc.　

Assistance with various administrative procedures and organization of student exchange events

Career Support

Vibrant Club Activities

Sizni Kobe universitetida kutib qolamiz!

神戸大学でお待ちしています！

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Dream big and start now

Fariza Abidova

KU alumni from Uzubekistan

Quick Guide to

Study in KobeU

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