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Hyogo / National
| Postal code | 657-8501 |
|---|---|
| Address | 2-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo |
| Department to contact | Educational Affairs Office, Graduate School of Economics |
| Phone | 078-803-7247 |
| Fax | 078-803-6877 |
| Type of research department | Researcher development., 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 | Economics (General/KIMAP) |
| International students examination offered | No special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must take Japanese Language Proficiency Test (1st level) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| Availability of previous examination papers | Available for reference |
| 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 | Approval from an academic advisor is not required. Applicants who have not fulfilled 16 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| Number of international students in 2024 | 105 |
| Number of privately financed students | 100 |
| Number of exchange international students | 3 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 817,800 yen |
| Remarks | **General Course** This course aims to prepare students for two career paths: academic researchers and highly skilled professionals. The research track combines with the doctoral program for a 5-year course, while the professional track is a 2-year master's program. Students decide their path by selecting corresponding subjects after enrollment. **International Collaborative Master Course** This 2-year master's program is designed for both Japanese and international students to study together. Classes and the master's thesis are conducted in English. The goal is to cultivate globally competent economists and business professionals who can work effectively across cultural differences. Currently, the following program is offered: - Kobe University Interdisciplinary Master Program (KIMAP): This program aims to develop professionals capable of policy and strategy planning for solving social issues. It provides an interdisciplinary curriculum in English, centered on economics but including law and business administration. The goal is to nurture global talent who can integrate knowledge from these diverse fields. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Master's Program Selection (2nd Period) General Course (Applications from outside Japan are not accepted) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 6, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | December 13, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 2, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Japanese language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese or English), Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | International Collaborative Master Course (KIMAP) Selection Examination (In-person) (Applications from outside Japan are not accepted) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 6, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | December 13, 2024 |
| Date of examination | February 2, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese or English), Oral examination |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | International Collaborative Master Course (KIMAP) Selection Examination (Online) (Applications from outside Japan are not accepted) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 29, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | December 13, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 2, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | English language, Oral examination |
| Entry | October, 2025 |
| Application category | International Collaborative Master Course (KIMAP) Selection Examination (In-person) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | December 6, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | December 13, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 2, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, English language, Major subjects(Answer in Japanese or English), Oral examination |
| Entry | October, 2025 |
| Application category | International Collaborative Master Course (KIMAP) Selection Examination (Online) |
| Deadline for prior qualification screening | November, 2024 |
| Starting date for application submission | November 29, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | December 13, 2024 (must arrive by this date) |
| Date of examination | February 2, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | English language, Oral examination |
| Program | Doctoral program |
| Major | Economics |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Not available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. 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. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is not required. Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| Number of international students in 2024 | 40 |
| Number of privately financed students | 36 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 30,000 yen |
| Admission fee | 282,000 yen |
| Tuition per year | 535,800 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 817,800 yen |
| Remarks | Require submission of English test scores. |
| Entry | April, 2025 |
| Application category | Transfer Admission: General (Including International Students) |
| Starting date for application submission | December 6, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | December 13, 2024 |
| Date of examination | February 2, 2025 |
| Notification of examination result | February 28, 2025 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Oral examination |
| Program | Research program (Graduate program) |
| International students examination offered | Special selection of international students |
| Application from outside Japan | Available. |
| Prior qualification screening | Necessary. |
| Japanese language ability examination | You must take Japanese Language Proficiency Test (1st level) or takeExamination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) required |
| Qualification to apply | Completion of Masters degree or equivalent. Please make an inquiry for details. |
| Notes | Approval from an academic advisor is required. (An academic advisor will not be introduced by the school.) Applicants must have enrolled as research students before taking the entrance examination. Applicants who have not fulfilled 18 years of school education should inquire beforehand. |
| Number of international students in 2024 | 0 |
| Number of privately financed students | 0 |
| Number of exchange international students | 0 |
| Examination fee | 9,800 yen |
| Admission fee | 84,600 yen |
| Tuition per year | 356,400 yen |
| Total expenses (First year) | 441,000 yen |
| Remarks | October enrolment only |
| Entry | October, 2024 |
| Application category | Reserch students (International students): October Admission |
| Starting date for application submission | April 1, 2024 |
| Deadline of application | April 12, 2024 |
| Notification of examination result | May, 2024 |
| Examination/screening methods | Documents screening, Japanese language |
Last update: Jul. 24, 2024
