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Kobe University
Faculty of Global Human Sciences
Graduate School of Intercultural Studies / Graduate School of Human Development and Environment
Exchange Program Application Form 2026-2027
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Please fill out this application form on your computer. If Japanese is not available on your computer, fields with the red caption may be handwritten.
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1. Applicant Information
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Photo
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Family Nameex) Smith
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Given Nameex) Mark
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Middle Name(s)ex) Stephen
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Please fill in your full name in Japanese below in the order specified above.
ex) スミス マーク スティーヴン
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名前（カタカナ）
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Address
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CityCountry
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Postal CodePhone Number
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E-mail Address
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Will you give your e-mail address to tutors and other exchange students for the purpose contact them?
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Passport NumberNationality
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SexDate of Expiration*
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Date of Birth*
* Please fill in the date as yyyy/mm/dd(2001/01/05)
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Home University
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College / Faculty
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Field of Study
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Current Year LevelExpected Date of Graduation**
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** If you will have graduated your home university before you start studying at Kobe University, please specify that as well.
Ex) Undergraduate going into master's course. Note that you need to have secured your position at your home graduate school in this case.
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2. Study Plan at Kobe University
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Exchange Period (Please Choose)1 semester (April 2026 - September 2026)
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Preferred Faculty or Graduate School
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Outline in English your plan of study in Japan
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Self-introductory essay in Japanese (400-800 characters long)
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3. Experience in Japan
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Please inform us about your experience in Japan so that we could fully support your life in Japan while you study at Kobe University.
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How long have you ever been in Japan?
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(in total)
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For what purpose?
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Where in Japan?
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4. Accommodation
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Would you like us to arrange accommodation for you at Kobe University affiliated accommodation?
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If you would like to apply for accommodation, please name your residence of preference below. We will do our best to arrange your accommodation accordingly when you are accepted as an exchange student. However, please note that this does not guarantee the availability of your preferences.
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For details of Kobe University affiliated accommodation, please refer to:
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https://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/campuslife/housing/accommodation.html
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1st choice
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2nd choice
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3rd choice
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Additional documents for Application
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Please submit the following documentation with this application form. For details, please refer to the Fact Sheet.
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Official academic transcript from your university
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A photocopy of the applicant's passport
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A digital photo of the applicant***
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Proof of Finantial Support (Must be translated in English)
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A photocopy of the Japanese proficiency certificate (if obtained)
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*** A digital photo should be sent by e-mail. Please don't scann the printed photo.
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Application deadlines
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For October entry - April 30th
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For April entry - November 10th
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1st year (Freshman)
Study
KU International Residence
✔Yes
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2nd year (Sophomore)
Internship
KU Sumiyoshi International Student House
No
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3rd year (Junior)
Trip / Sightseeing
Hakuo Dormitory
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4th year (Senior)
Kokui Residence
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M1 (master's course)
Sumiyoshi Residence (men's domitory)
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M2 (master's course)
Joshi Ryo (women's domitory)
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D1 (doctoral course)
I will not apply for accommodation of KU.
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D2 (doctoral course)
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D3 (doctoral course)
Faculty of Global Human Sciences
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Graduate School of Intercultural Studies
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1 semester (April2025 - September2025)
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2 semesters (April2025 - March2026)
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