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Hyogo / Public
| Postal code | 651-2197 |
|---|---|
| Address | 8-2-1 Gakuen nishi-machi, Nishi-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo |
| Department to contact | Educational Affairs Office, Management Section, Kobe Shoka Campus |
| Phone | 078-794-5209 |
| Fax | 078-794-6166 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., For some courses, development of experts in their fields of specialization., There are graduate courses and programs where you can earn a degree through classes taught entirely in English. |
| Program | Master's program |
| Major | Department of Economics, Department of Business Administration, Department of Global Business |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available to photocopy |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Applicants who have completed 16 years and above of school education in their home countries or expect to complete it by the designated date. Applicants who are 22 years old or older and are recognized to have abilities equivalent to graduates by special admission qualification screening. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Others(If you have doubt about eligibility, please make an inquiry before the application period.) |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 40 |
| Number of privately financed students | 34 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. The fees vary depending on the major, so be sure to check the application guidelines. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Entry | September, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview, Essay, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Department of Economics, Department of Business Administration |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must pass Japanese Language Proficiency Test (1st level) |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available to photocopy |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Completion of an undergraduate degree or completion of at least 16 years of school education in one's home country, and has done research for at least 2 years in a research institution or a university. Recognized as having completed the equivalent of a masters degree by a special admission qualification screening and be at least 24 years old. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Number of international students in 2026 | 3 |
| Number of privately financed students | 3 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. Please be sure to check the application guidelines. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Special Selection for International Students |
| Starting date for application submission | January 18, 2027 |
| Deadline of application | January 25, 2027 (must be postmarked by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 13, 2024 |
| Notification of examination result | February 19, 2024 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Oral examination, Subjects differ by major. Please make an inquiry. |
| Program | Research program (Graduate program) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Not available. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Completion of undergraduate degree or equivalent Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is not required. Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand.(We are recruiting research students only for Economics majors.) |
| Number of international students in previous year | 1 |
| Number of privately financed students | 1 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Admission fee | 84,600 yen |
| Tuition per year | 356,400 yen |
| Remarks | Please make an inquiry beforehand, because 'Other Expenses' differs by major. Please make a detailed inquiry as expenses differ for individual conditions. |
| Entry | April, 2027 |
| Application category | Research Student Recruitment |
| Remarks | The examination schedule is not yet determined. |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Interview |
Last update: Jun. 11, 2026
