2025 Academic Year
Graduate School of
Human Development and Environment
Kobe University[Master’s Degree Program]
Application Procedure
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Depending on various reasons, the entrance examination method orother matters may be changed after the announcement of thisApplication Procedure. Changes will be announced on the website of the
Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe
University, so persons planning to apply should check the website
frequently. In particular, be sure to check the website immediately
before submitting an application and immediately before the test date.
Website of Graduate School of Human Development and Environment
https://www.h.kobe-u.ac.jp/ja/

Graduate School of
Human Development and Environment
Kobe University

Organization Chart of Graduate School of Human Development and Environment,
Kobe University
Department

CourseSpecialized
FieldsPsychological
Development
and Health
Promotion

Courses ofMaster’s Degree
ProgramAncillary facilities

Clinical
Psychology
Course■Institute of Development Support

Human
Development

Human
Development▷Action Research Center for Human

Human
Expression

and Community Development►ARCH:

Human
Behavior
Education
andLearning―
Human
Environmental
Science
Human
Environmental
ScienceCollaborative
courseAdvanced
Environmental
Science

Basic
Environmental
Science
Environmental
Formation

Satellite Agency of Action
Research Center for Human andCommunity Development
one-year master’s
program▷Psychological Counseling Center▷Office of Promoting Education
Collaboration▷Science Shop
▷Kobe Active Aging Research Hub（KAARb）

Advanced
Environmental
Science*Doctoral
Program only

【Degree Awarded】
For persons who have completed the Master’s Degree at the Graduate School of Human Development andEnvironment, the basic rule is that a Master of Arts is awarded. However, depending on the contents of theeducation and research, it is also possible to receive a Master of Education in the Department of Human
Development, or a Master of Science in the Department of Human Environmental Science.

Contents
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Admission Policy-Graduate School of Human Development and Environment・・・・・・・・・・・・・・

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Admission Capacity・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・

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Eligibility・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・

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Application Period・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・

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Application Procedure・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・

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Advance consultation for persons requiring extra consideration regarding the taking of7.

the examination・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・

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Selection Method, Date and Venue of Examination・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・

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Ⅰ. Examination Subjects・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 11
Ⅱ. Oral Examination・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 14
Ⅲ. Examination Schedule・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 14
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Announcement of Entrance Examination Results・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・

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Admission Procedure・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 15

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Handling of personal information・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 16

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Cautions・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 16

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Number of successful applicants in the past・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 17

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Viewing of past questions・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 18

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Preventive measures against measles, rubella, epidemic parotiditis, andchickenpox・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・

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List of faculty members・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・ 22

Implementation of special educational methods (such as evening and Saturday/Sunday classes)
Some classes at this Graduate School will be implemented with the special educational methods
stipulated in Article 14 of the Standards for the Establishment of Graduate Schools (where consideration
is given to the working conditions where an employed person is employed and the time required forcommuting to the university, and the class times are set either within normal class hours or at a specifictime outside of normal class hours or at a specific period of the year).

1. Admission Policy
The Graduate School of Human Development and Environment aims to produce graduates who 1) contribute to
fundamental, applied, and practical research and education activities on human development and supporting
environments in a proactive and self-motivated manner and 2) apply their advanced expertise to play a leadingrole to advance such research and education activities.
The Graduate School achieves these objectives by accepting students according to the policy below.
●Applicants are sought with the following qualities and abilities:
1. The fundamental qualities and abilities necessary to perform advanced research[Required competences: knowledge and technique]2. The qualities and abilities required to identify new issues based on a keen awareness of and in-depth
expertise in the various challenges related to human development and supporting environments[Required competences: knowledge, technique, critical thinking, sound judgement, expression, interest,and motivation]
3. The advanced intellectual ability needed to analyze existing issues in a multilateral and multi-layermanner and to systematically conceptualize and theorize such issues[Required competences: knowledge, technique, critical thinking, sound judgement, expression, initiative,
cooperativeness, interest, and motivation]
4. The ability to propose concrete measures in order to solve modern issues and respond flexibly[Required competences: knowledge, technique, critical thinking, sound judgement, expression, initiative,
cooperativeness, interest, and motivation]●Basic Policy for the Selection of Students:
To select students in accordance with the Diploma Policy and Curriculum Policy of the Master’s Program of
the Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, each applicant’s competencies are evaluated.
The General entrance examination, Special entrance examination for working adults, and Special entrance
examination for international students comprehensively assess knowledge, technique, critical thinking, soundjudgement, expression, initiative, cooperativeness, interest, and motivation.
2. Admission Capacity
Department

Human Development

Human Environmental
ScienceCourseExamination Category Admission
Capacity

Human
Development

Psychological
Development and
Health Promotion
Clinical Psychology
CourseHuman Expression

Human
Environmental
Science

Human Behavior
Education andLearning
Natural Environmental
Science
Mathematics andInformatics
Living Environment

51
persons18
persons

Remarks

The admission capacity
includes a few persons
who will take the special
entrance examination forworking adults and a
few persons who willtake the special entrance
examination forinternational students.

Social Environment（NOTE）
1.Of the 51 offers in the admission capacity for the Department of Human Development, the ClinicalPsychology Course will offer about 10 places on a course which allows students to obtain eligibility to sit
the Certified Clinical Psychologist examination. This course also has a curriculum that allows students toobtain eligibility to sit the Certified Public Psychologist examination. In order to obtain eligibility to sit theCertified Public Psychologist examination, it is also necessary to either have completed and graduated fromthe required undergraduate courses for a Certified Public Psychologist, or else to satisfy the requirements ofthe special exemption for examination qualification.
2.Applications for admission to the one-year master’s program in the Department of Human Development
will be accepted separately.
3.Applications for the recommendation-based entrance examination for the Department of Human
Environmental Science will be accepted separately.
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Ⅰ. General entrance examination
Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria.
(1) Applicants who have graduated or will have graduated from a four-year program in Japan by
March 31, 2025.
(2) Applicants who have received a bachelor’s degree under Article 104-7 of the School Education Law
of Japan or will have received one by March 31, 2025.
(3) Applicants who have completed at least 16 years of formal education overseas or will have completed
it by March 31, 2025.
(4) Applicants who have graduated with at least 16 years of formal education at an overseas school bycompleting the class subjects in a distance learning course while residing in Japan, or will havecompleted the course by March 31, 2025.
(5) Applicants who have completed the course at foreign university, or will have completed the course
by March 31, 2025 (limited to those courses whose graduates are considered to have completed 16
years of formal education in the foreign country). The school must be recognized as an educational
institution by their home country’s education system, and approved by the Minister of the Japanese
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
(6) Applicants who have received a degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree by completing at least
3-year program at a foreign university or other foreign educational institution. The foreign
university or other foreign educational institution must be accredited in terms of overall education
and research activities by the respective foreign government or a person certified by the appropriate
foreign governmental agency, or have been so designated by the Minister of the Japanese Ministryof Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The above mentioned ‘at least 3-year
program’ can be completed: by taking class subjects offered by the respective foreign educational
institutions in distance learning format while residing in Japan, and by graduating from an
educational institution which is recognized by the home country’s education system and specified in
the previous item (5).
(7) Applicants who have graduated from specialized training colleges course (limited to courses of atleast four years of duration and of meeting the other standards specified by the Minister of theJapanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) that has been separately
recognized by the Minister of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology, or will have graduated from the course by March 31, 2025. The date of graduationmust be after that determined by the Minister.
(8) Applicants who have been specially designated by the Minister of the Japanese Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (under the Ministry of Education Notification No. 5,1953).
(9) Applicants who have enrolled in Japanese graduate school under Article 102-2 of the School
Education Law of Japan and have been recognized as possessing the necessary academic ability toreceive education at the Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe
University.
(10) Applicants whom the Graduate School of Human Development and Environment of Kobe University
has deemed via a separate enrollment eligibility screening process to possess academic ability
equivalent to or higher than a university graduate and who will be 22 years of age by March 31, 2025.
Ⅱ. Special entrance examination for working adults
Persons who have three or more years of working experience at the time of admission and fall under anyof the following conditions. However, international students are not included.
Please note that persons who have eligibility for the special entrance examination for working
adults may also apply for the general entrance examination.
(1) Applicants who have graduated or will have graduated from a four-year program in Japan by March
31, 2025.
(2) Applicants who have received a bachelor’s degree under Article 104-7 of the School Education Law
of Japan or will have received one by March 31, 2025.
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(3) Applicants who have completed at least 16 years of formal education overseas or will have completed
it by March 31, 2025.
(4) Applicants who have graduated with at least 16 years of formal education at an overseas school bycompleting the class subjects in a distance learning course while residing in Japan, or will havecompleted the course by March 31, 2025.
(5) Applicants who have completed the course at foreign university in Japan, or will have completed thecourse by March 31, 2025 (limited to those courses whose graduates are considered to havecompleted 16 years of formal education in the foreign country). The school must be recognized as an
educational institution by their home country’s education system, and approved by the Minister of theJapanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
(6) Applicants who have received a degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree by completing at least
3-year program at a foreign university or other foreign educational institution. The foreign university
or other foreign educational institution must be accredited in terms of overall education and research
activities by the respective foreign government or a person certified by the appropriate foreign
governmental agency, or have been so designated by the Minister of the Japanese Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The above mentioned ‘at least 3-year program’can be completed: by taking class subjects offered by the respective foreign educational institutions in
distance learning format while residing in Japan, and by graduating from an educational institution
which is recognized by the home country’s education system and specified in the previous item (5).
(7) Applicants who have graduated from specialized training colleges course (limited to courses of atleast four years of duration and of meeting the other standards specified by the Minister of theJapanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) that has been separately
recognized by the Minister of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology, or will have graduated from the course by March 31, 2025. The date of graduation must
be after that determined by the Minister.
(8) Applicants who have been specially designated by the Minister of the Japanese Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (under the Ministry of Education Notification
No. 5, 1953).
(9) Applicants who have enrolled in Japanese graduate school under Article 102-2 of the School
Education Law of Japan and have been recognized as possessing the necessary academic ability toreceive education at the Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University.
(10) Applicants whom the Graduate School of Human Development and Environment of Kobe University
has deemed via a separate enrollment eligibility screening process to possess academic ability
equivalent to or higher than a university graduate and who will be 22 years of age by March 31, 2025.
Ⅲ. Special entrance examination for international students
A person who does not have Japanese nationality who falls under any of the following items and is able
to obtain the status of residence of "Student" after enrollment:(1) Applicants who have completed at least 16 years of formal education overseas or will have completed itby March 31, 2025.
(2) Applicants who have graduated or will have graduated from a four-year program in Japan by March 31,
2025.
(3) Applicants who have graduated with at least 16 years of formal education at an overseas school bycompleting the class subjects in a distance learning course while residing in Japan, or will havecompleted the course by March 31, 2025.
(4) Applicants who have completed the course at foreign university in Japan, or will have completed thecourse by March 31, 2025 (limited to those courses whose graduates are considered to have completed
16 years of formal education in the foreign country). The school must be recognized as an educational
institution by their home country’s education system, and approved by the Minister of the Japanese
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
(5) Applicants who have received a degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree by completing at least 3-year
program at a foreign university or other foreign educational institution. The foreign university or otherforeign educational institution must be accredited in terms of overall education and research activities
by the respective foreign government or a person certified by the appropriate foreign governmental
agency, or have been so designated by the Minister of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology. The above mentioned ‘at least 3-year program’ can be completed: bytaking class subjects offered by the respective foreign educational institutions in distance learning-3-

format while residing in Japan, and by graduating from an educational institution which is recognizedby the home country’s education system and specified in the previous item (4).
(6) Applicants who have graduated from specialized training colleges course (limited to courses of at least
four years of duration and of meeting the other standards specified by the Minister of the Japanese
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) that has been separately recognizedby the Minister of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. The
date of graduation must be after that determined by the Minister.
(7) Applicants who have enrolled in Japanese graduate school under Article 102-2 of the School Education
Law of Japan and have been recognized as possessing the necessary academic ability to receive
education at the Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University.
(8) Applicants whom the Graduate School of Human Development and Environment of Kobe University
has deemed via a separate enrollment eligibility screening process to possess academic ability
equivalent to or higher than a university graduate and who will be 22 years of age by March 31, 2025.
(Note)

Screening for individual eligibility for admission (preliminary eligibility)
Persons must undergo a preliminary examination of eligibility for this Graduate School prior toapplication if the intention is to apply under the above mentioned general entrance examination
eligibility (9) or (10), special entrance examination for working adults eligibility (9) or (10), or
special entrance examination for international students eligibility (7) or (8).
Also, persons to whom the general entrance examination eligibility (10), the special entrance
examination for working adults eligibility (10), or the special entrance examination forinternational students eligibility (8) apply refers to persons who do not have a university graduation
qualification, such as persons who are graduates of junior colleges, technical colleges, specialized
training colleges, or various other schools, persons who are graduates of a Japanese school of aforeign university, a school for foreign students, or other educational facilities (including expectedgraduates).
Those who wish to apply for the preliminary screening must send the following documents [1]through [7] by postal mail (registered express mail) to arrive between Friday, June 21, 2024 andThursday, June 27, 2024 (Must arrive during this period).
[1] Eligibility screening application (Enter your name and other information on the application form
posted on the website and submit it.)
[2] Curriculum Vitae (Use the Curriculum Vitae form posted on the website.)[3] Academic transcript and proof of graduation or completion (or expected graduation orcompletion) or certificate of leaving, prepared by the final school principal[4] A description (in any format) of the study history, practical experience, international activity
experience, etc., of applicants who are considered to have academic ability equal to or greater thanthat of university graduates
Documents of any other past results of the applicant that are thought to be useful as a reference,such as books, papers, patents, utility models, or journal articles (Copies are accepted)[5] Research plan for this Graduate School (Use the research plan form posted on the web page.)[6] Envelope for notification of screening result (A standard-size envelope with the return address,
name and zip code written and 344 yen of stamps for express postage pasted on it)[7] Undergraduate academic transcript and certificate of leaving (Only for persons intending to apply
under general entrance examination eligibility (9), special entrance examination for working
adults eligibility (9), or special entrance examination for international students eligibility (7))* The documents submitted for the screening will not be returned.
* The Graduate School will examine the eligibility based on the submitted documents, bycomprehensively considering matters such as the specific contents of the study history, practicalexperience and international activity experience of the individual, and the research plan.
* Notification of the results of the screening will be sent to the individual by Friday, July 19, 2024
at the latest.
* Please do not send application documents or pay the examination fee before receiving notificationof the result of the screening.

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23 July, 2024, Tuesday to 29 July, 2024, Monday 4:00 pm (Must arrive during this period)
Those who send applications by postal mail should send them by registered express mail and send them assoon as possible with consideration of the postal conditions.
Persons who bring the application themselves should bring it either between 9:00 am and 12:00 pm or
between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm on any day except Saturdays and Sundays during the above application
period.
The examination admission slip will be sent at a later date.
Address for sending application documents, eligibility screening documents, etc., andaddress for inquiries regarding student admissions
3-11 Tsurukabuto, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan
Academic Affairs Section
Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University
TEL (078)803-7924* On the front of the envelope, write "Contains application form for Graduate Schoolof Human Development and Environment Master’s Degree Program" in red ink.
* When sending the documents for screening for eligibility for admission (preliminary
eligibility), please write "Contains documents for preliminary screening of eligibility
for the Master’s Degree Program" on the front of the envelope in red ink.

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5. Application Procedure
Applicants should prepare the following documents and either bring them or send them by registeredexpress mail.
Applicants who applied for the screening for individual eligibility for admission (preliminary eligibility)
and received permission may omit the submission of the documents (1), (2) and (6) below. Also, dependingon the examination category, it may be necessary to submit a research report or papers, etc., so refer to the
Appended Table (page 9).
Only persons taking the Special entrance examination for international students of the Human Environmental
Science are allowed to use the English Formats of Application Form, Curriculum Vitae, Research Plan,
Admission slip and slip of identity verification.
Documents to besubmitted, etc.
(1) Application Formand Curriculum
Vitae(2) Academictranscript andCertificate of
Graduation (orExpected
Graduation) or
Certificate ofCompletion (orExpected
Completion)summary(Forms stipulated by the Graduate School)
See page 8 (Note 1)
A document certifying eligibility that has been prepared by the dean (president)of the university from which the applicant has graduated, or by the principal of theschool from which the applicant has graduated.
[1] Persons who have graduated (or are expected to graduate) from a universitythat they entered through a transfer must also submit an academic transcriptfrom the university before the transfer.
[2] Persons intending to apply through the general entrance examination eligibility(2) or the special entrance examination for working adults eligibility (2) (those
who have received or are expected to receive a bachelor's degree from the
National Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement ofHigher Education) must submit all certificates related to degree attainment,such as the degree conferment certificate (degree application acceptancecertificate) and academic transcripts. (Note)[3] Persons intending to apply through the general entrance examination
eligibility (7) or the special entrance examination for working adults
eligibility (7) or the special entrance examination for international students
eligibility (6), must submit a certificate that clearly states the requirementsthat the term of study must be at least four years, and the total number ofschool hours required to complete the course must be at least 3,400 hours.
* If the name has been changed from that on the certificate in the time after
graduation, etc., such as by marriage, then attach a certificate or the like issued
by a public institution to prove this.
* Graduates of foreign universities should submit a copy of the diploma and a copyof the graduation certificate in addition to the certificate of graduation andacademic transcript issued from that university. Persons who are still enrolled at auniversity at the time of the application must submit a certificate of expectedgraduation, a certificate of expected degree acquisition and an academictranscript. If there are difficulties in the submission of these documents, pleasecontact the Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Human Development
and Environment, Kobe University promptly.

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certifying resultsof English
language testing

A document certifying the score for any of the following: TOEIC Public Test
(TOEIC L&R or S&W), TOEIC-IP, TOEFL-PBT, TOEFL-iBT, TOEFL-ITP,
IELTS (Academic Module) * (Only originals are accepted, not copies.) Only results
for tests taken on or after August 1, 2018 will be considered valid. Multiple results
may be submitted if multiple tests have been taken. If new proof documents are
obtained in the period from after the submission of the application up to September
1st, additional documents will be allowed if notice is given in advance at the time of
the application. Additional submissions must arrive by 3:00 pm on September 1st(Must arrive during this period) and must be sent by registered express mail in thesame way as at the time of the application submission.
* TOEIC-IP (online exam) scores, IELTS Indicator (online exam) scores and
TOEFL-Essentials scores are not accepted.
* Applicants who submit the TOEIC Public Test (TOEIC L&R or S&W) should
send “Digital Official Score Certificate” or Official Score Certificate that isarrived within 30 days after the date of TOEIC examination. Regarding the“Digital Official Score Certificate”, please print and submit it.

(4) Examination
admission slip,
sorting slip

(Forms stipulated by the Graduate School)(5) Photographs

Three photographs (Upper body, no hat, front-facing, 4 cm high/3 cm wide)
Photographs taken within the three months prior to the application submission mustbe pasted in the stipulated fields on the application form, examination admission
slip, and sorting slip.

(6) Research Plan

(Forms stipulated by the Graduate School)
Create this with clear descriptions of your reasons for applying for the particularexamination category and your awareness of problems in the research. In particular,
persons applying through the special entrance examination for working adults
should create the plan based on their working experience, etc.

(7) Reasons forpursuing aclinical
psychologist
qualification(Forms stipulated by the Graduate School)
This is only to be submitted by persons wishing to use the "Clinical Psychology"
examination category.

(8) Application for
Human
Expression
presentation(Forms stipulated by the Graduate School)
This is only to be submitted by persons wishing to use the "Human Expression"
examination category.

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(9) Examination Fee(JPY 30,000)
Pay into the post office using the post office payment form (for the ExaminationFee) stipulated by this Graduate School. Be sure to affix the "Certificate oftransfer payment receipt" (which must be stamped with a date by the post office)in the stipulated space on the face of the application form.
[1] The examination fee is not required for persons who are government-sponsoredinternational students at the time of the application and will continue to be a"person eligible to file an extension application upon the expiration of thepayment period of the government-sponsored international student scholarship"
after April 1, 2024.
[2] Persons who will not pay the examination fee at the time of filing due to [1]above should attach the following documents to prove that [1] applies at thetime of the application.
(Persons who are currently enrolled in this university as agovernment-sponsored international student and who fall under [1] do notneed to attach the documents for proof.)･ A certificate issued by the university the student is currently attending thatindicates that the applicant is a government-sponsored international student･ A certificate indicating that the applicant is qualified to perform the extension
application procedures provided for in [1] issued by the university in which
the applicant is enrolled･ A written statement from the applicant that the intention is to perform theextension application procedures provided for in [1][3] Any questions regarding the details in [2] should be directed to the Academic
Affairs Section, Graduate School of Human Development and Environment,
Kobe University before applying (before the examination fee is paid to the post
office).
(Note) The examination fee paid will only be refunded if the application documents,
etc., are not submitted, or if the application is not accepted for consideration. It will
not be refunded for any other reason.

(10) Certificate ofresidence(copy), etc.
(only foreligibility [3])Applicants under eligibility category [3] special entrance examination forinternational students who are already residing in Japan should submit a copy of
their residence certificate issued by the mayor of their city or town or village (Onlycertificates issued within 30 days prior to the date of submission will be accepted),or a copy of a document that can be substituted for this certificate (copy of theirresidence card or certificate of alien registration (including copies of both the front
and rear sides)).

(11) Envelope forsending of
examination
admission slip

Long Size 3 (length about 23 cm x width 12 cm)
Write your address, name and zip code and affix 344 yen of postage stamps.

(12) Address labels

One sheet（two times worth）(Forms stipulated by the Graduate School) Write
your address, name and zip code.

（Note1）Persons taking the examination under the "Living Environment" examination category must makesure to match the field of study of the desired teaching advisor with the written examination subjects
selected. (Please ask the Academic Affairs Section if the written examination subject is unclear.)（Note2）Application documents will not be returned after they have been accepted.
（Note3）In addition to the documents above, persons who fall under any of the following categories who areenrolled in a major that has been certified as meeting the requirements set forth by the National
Institution for Academic Degrees and Quality Enhancement of Higher Education based on the-8-

provisions of Article 6, Paragraph 1 of the Degree Regulations (Order of the Ministry of Education,
Science and Culture No. 9 of 1953) must also submit a "Prospective Certificate of Completion" anda "Certificate of Planned Application for Degree Conferment" for the relevant major. (In any
format. Must contain a statement that prompt notification will be given if the student fails to obtaina degree.)[1] A two-year major at a two-year junior college[2] A one-year major at a three-year junior college[3] A two-year major at a technical college
6. Advance consultation for persons requiring extra consideration regarding the taking of the examination
As a general rule, applicants with disabilities who wish to be accommodated in the examination and instudies are requested to report this by Monday, July 1, 2024 for consultation.
The consultation may take several days, so please report it as soon as possible.
7. Selection Method, Date and Venue of Examination(1) Selection Method
The selection will be made based on comprehensive consideration of the results for the specialized
subjects (written examinations (including presentations)) and oral examinations, the English test results
submitted, and the academic transcript, etc., from the university of the applicant.
For the examination subjects and oral examinations, see Appended Tables I to II (pages 11 to 14).
(2)

Date of Examination
Thursday, September 12, 2024 and Friday, September 13, 2024
However, depending on the situation of applications, the examinations may be implemented on one
day only, on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Notification of the date and time of implementation will
be given when the examination admission slips are sent.
For applicants for the Clinical Psychology Course examination category in the Department of Human
Development, the results of the written tests and the English test results submitted will be used to
select a group of applicants numbering around twice the Admission Capacity. Only these selected
applicants will take the oral examination. The results of the selection based on the written
examinations will be announced on the notice board concerning the entrance examinations (the noticeboard of the Graduate School of Human Development and Environment) at 11:00 am on the day of theoral examination.
For the examination times, etc., see Appended Table III (page 14).
If we determine that it is not possible to safely conduct the entrance examination in person due to theimpact of novel coronavirus infections, we will postpone the examinations to the following dates.
(Dates of examinations if affected by novel coronavirus infections (postponed dates))
Saturday, October 19, 2024 and Sunday, October 20, 2024
Furthermore, if the examinations are postponed, the examinations will be conducted remotely using theonline conference system Zoom. (Examinations will not be conducted in person.) If the examinations
are conducted remotely, candidates will need a communication device (such as a personal computer ortablet PC) that is equipped with camera, speaker and microphone functions. Communication devices
with telephone functions, such as smartphones, cannot be used because there is a risk of theexamination being interrupted. In addition, if the entrance examinations are to be conducted remotelyusing Zoom, we expect to conduct connection testing using the same environment as the examinations
about one to two weeks before the date of examination.
Any changes will be announced on the website of the Graduate School of Human Development andEnvironment, Kobe University (https://www.h.kobe-u.ac.jp/ja). In addition, applicants will be notifiedof the details of the entrance examination methods and other matters in the Information for Examinees
and by email (sent to the e-mail address indicated in the application form).

(3)

Venue of Examination
Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University
3-11 Tsurukabuto, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, Japan(City Bus route 36, get off at 'Shindai Ningen Hattatsu Kankyo-gaku Kenkyuka-mae')* Regarding the implementation of entrance examinations in the event of public transportation suspension or
the announcement of weather warnings, etc.
If any of the following A, B and C apply on the day of the examination, the examinations on that day will
be canceled and the examinations will be conducted on the following day.
A.

If any of the following [1] or [2] applies-9-[1] When two lines of JR West (Kobe Line (Osaka Station to Himeji Station)), Hankyu Railway(Kobe Main Line (Osaka Umeda Station to Kobe Sannomiya Station)) and Hanshin Electric
Railway (Hanshin Main Line (Osaka Umeda Station to Motomachi Station)) are simultaneously
suspended[2] When the Kobe City Bus Routes 16 and 36 are simultaneously suspended
However, if the transportation system operates by 6:00 am, the examinations will be conducted.
B. When a storm warning or emergency warning is issued for Kobe City on the day of the examination
If a weather warning is issued for a wide area, this handling will apply if Kobe City is included.
However, if the weather warning is canceled by 6:00 am, the examinations will be conducted.
C. When an evacuation advisory, evacuation order (emergency) or disaster occurrence information isissued by a municipality, etc., for the location of the Graduate School (3-11 Tsurukabuto, Nada-ku,
Kobe)
Information on evacuation advisories, evacuation orders (emergency) and disaster occurrence
information shall be based on the information released on the Kobe City website.

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[Appended Table]
Ⅰ. Examination Subjects
As a general rule, answers must be given in Japanese. However, if an answer in English is allowed, this will
be indicated in the question.
【Department of Human Development】◎ General entrance examination
CourseExamination
Category

Psychological
Development and
Health Promotion

specialized subjects

1. Developmental Psychology Questions
2. Select one subject from the following on the day
a. Personality Psychology
b. Educational Psychology
c. Clinical Psychology
d. Developmental Disordere. Health Psychology
f. Psychophysiology
1. Clinical Psychology Questions

Clinical
Psychology

2. Select two subjects from the following on the day
a. Developmental Psychology
b. Personality Psychology
c. Educational Psychology
d. Developmental Disordere. Health Psychology
f. Psychophysiology
A presentation on the research* done so far and its results

Human
Development

Human Expressionand Health
Promotion(Presentation for about 10 minutes, explanation of relevance to theresearch plan for after admission for about 5 minutes), and Q&A*Papers, works, performances, activities, etc.

1. Select one subject from the following at the time of applicationa. Sport Biomechanics
b. Physical Conditioningc. Exercise Psychology
d. Cultural History of Sporte. Physiological System
f. Exercise Prescription
Human
Behaviorg. Adaptation of Physical Function
h. Sport Gerontology
i. Cognitive Psychology of Aging
j. Social Psychology of Agingk. Health and Behavioral Sciences of Agingl. Applied Exercise Sciencem. Neuromechanics
n. Social Adaptation
2. A presentation on the research* done so far and Q&A- 11 -

Select one subject from the following at the time of application

Human
Development

Education
andLearninga.

Philosophy of Education and History of Educationb.

Educational Administration and Systemc.

Educational Instruction and Assessmentd.

Teacher Educatione.

Curriculum Research and Development（Nature）

f.

Development of Infants and Childreng.

Infant Educationh.

Children's Literature and Japanese Language Education

i. Mathematical Awareness Development and Mathematics(arithmetic) Education◎

Art and Design Educationk.

Family and Child Care Supportl.

Social Education, Empowerment and Lifelong Learning

Special entrance examination for working adults(1) If either "Psychological Development" or "Education and Learning" is selected as the examination
category, the selection method will be as follows.
・All candidates are required to take a written examination for the above specialized subjects.
・In addition, applicants who have research reports, papers, or works such as those below related tosocial practice or educational practice, etc., are required to submit those items at the time of
application. These items may be taken into account in the pass/fail decision.

(2)

◎

j.

a. Books, published works, etc.
b. Articles published in academic journals, bulletins, etc.
c. Articles and research reports published in commercial journals, etc.
d. Other equivalent items
If either "Clinical Psychology", "Human Expression and Health Promotion" or "Human
Behavior" is selected as the examination category, the selection method will be the same as forthe general entrance examination.

Special entrance examination for international students
The selection method will be the same as the general entrance examination.

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【Department of Human Environmental Science】◎ General entrance examination
CourseExamination
Category

specialized subjects

Of the following five fields (a to e), a is to be selected by all,and then one field from b to e is to be selected at the time of
application.
Naturala. Basic Science
Environmentalb. Physics
c. Chemistry
Scienced. Biology
e. Earth Science

Mathematics
andInformatics

Human

A total of five questions will be asked from the three fields (ato c) below (with two questions each from a. Linear
Algebra and b. Calculus and one question from c.
Mathematical Statistics). Of these questions, a total of fourquestions are selected on the day of the examination.
a. Linear Algebra (Sets and maps, matrix operations,
simultaneous linear equations, vector space, linear
independence, determinants, eigenvalues and eigenvectors,
inner products, etc.)
b. Calculus (One-variable calculus, multivariable calculus,
properties of real numbers, phases of Euclidean space, etc.)
c. Mathematical Statistics (Probability distribution, sample
distribution, estimation, testing, etc.)

Environmental
Science

LivingEnvironment

SocialEnvironment

Of the following eight fields (a to h), one field from a to h is tobe selected at the time of application.
a. Landscape Design and Planningb. Environmental Systems
c. Environmental and Living Behavior
d. Clothing Science and Environment
e. Electronics
f. Environmental Healthg. Dietary Environmental Scienceh. Ecology of Cities and Regions
Of the following seven fields (a to g), a is to be selected by all,and then one field from b to g is to be selected at the time of
application.
a. Basic Social Environmentb. Development Studies
c. Human Geographyd. Sociology
e. Economics
f. Jurisprudence
g. Social Thought◎Special entrance examination for working adults
The selection method will be the same as the general entrance examination.

◎

Special entrance examination for international students(1) The selection method will be the same as the general entrance examination.
(2) Persons who are applicants to the special entrance examination for international students of the
Department of Human Environmental Science and would like the questions for the specialized
subject to be given in English should make sure to consult the desired teaching advisor and thenindicate this in the section of the application that is to specify the elective subjects. The answers
may be in Japanese or English.
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Ⅱ.

Oral Examination
This shall be performed on topics such as the future research in the examination category selected,
based on the research plan of the individual.

Ⅲ.

Examination Schedule
The meeting time for the oral examinations will be notified by methods such as the posting of a notice on
the day of the written examinations or on the day of the presentation examinations. If the examinations are
conducted on just one day, the oral examination will be conducted after the completion of the specialized
subject (written examination or presentation). Details will be notified in writing either when the examination
admission slip is sent or on the day of the test.
Please be aware that the Date of Examination may be postponed. (See 7.(2) Date of Examination on page 9)【Department of Human Development】○ Candidates in the "Psychological Development", "Clinical Psychology" and "Education and Learning"
examination categories
Date

Subject

Thursday, September 12, 2024 Specialized subject(written examination)
Friday, September 13, 2024 Oral Examination

Examination Schedule
10:00～12:00
Notification will be given on
the day of the written
examination.

（Note）For "Clinical Psychology," notification will be given on the notice board concerning the entrance
examinations (the notice board of the Graduate School of Human Development and Environment) at
11:00 am on the day of the oral examination. (See 7.(2) Date of Examination on page 9)○ Candidates in the "Human Expression" examination categories
Date

Subject

Thursday, September 12, 2024 Specialized subject(presentation)
Friday, September 13, 2024

Oral Examination

Examination Schedule
10:00～
Notification will be given on
the day of the presentation.

○ Candidates in the "Human Behavior" examination categories
Date
Thursday, September 12, 2024

Friday, September 13, 2024

Subject

Examination ScheduleSpecialized subject
10:00～11：00(written examination)
Specialized subject
This will be communicated(presentation)
after the completion of thewritten examination.
Oral Examination【Department of Human Environmental Science】
Date

Subject
Specialized subject(written examination)
Thursday, September 12, 2024 Oral Examination- 14 -

Examination Schedule
10:00～12:30
This will be communicatedafter the completion of thewritten examination.

8. Announcement of Entrance Examination Results
Friday, October 4, 2024
The results of the selection will be sent out by express mail to all examinees on the day of the acceptanceannouncement. The arrival date of the materials will be after Saturday, October, 5.
There will be no announcement by a posted notice or on the website. In addition, absolutely no response
will be given to inquiries by telephone or other means.
If the date of examination is postponed due to the impact of novel coronavirus infections, the acceptanceannouncement date will be postponed to the following date.
(Date of acceptance announcement if affected by novel coronavirus infections (postponed date))
Friday, November 22, 2024

9. Admission Procedure
Admission procedures will be conducted by postal mail in mid-March 2025.
Details such as the admission procedure dates, documents to be submitted, and admission procedure
methods will be given when the documents related to the admission procedures are sent. Documents
related to the admission procedures will be sent in early February 2025.
Procedure documents, etc.

Remarks[1]
Examination admission slip for 2025
Academic Year Graduate School of
Human Development andEnvironment, Kobe University[Master’s Degree Program][2]
Payment○ Admission fee

JPY 282,000

Tuition fees - First semester
JPY 267,900
Tuition fees – Annual
JPY 535,800

The admission fee must be paid by the date of the admission
procedures in (1).
*The tuition fee for the first semester will be debited in late
April 2025. Details will be provided separately to successful
applicants.

（Note）1. The figures above are an example from the 2024 academic year.
2. The details of the admission procedures (such as the documents to be submitted and how
to pay the admission fee) will be separately notified to successful applicants.
3. The admission fees paid will not be refunded for any reason.
4. If the tuition fee is revised during the period of enrollment at the university, the newtuition fee will be applied from the time of the revision.
(Reference) On admission fee exemption or deferment of payment, and tuition fee exemption
Details on the 2024 Academic Year admission fee exemption and deferment of payment, and tuition fee
exemption, will be posted on the Kobe University website under "Education and Student Life" →"Financial Support" → "Tuition (Admission Fee) Exemptions and Respite of Admission Fee Collection "once the details of the exemption and how to apply are determined.
( URL: https://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/campuslife/finaid/tuition/index.html )Please use the inquiries contact below for any questions about the contents posted.
Inquiries on admission fee exemption or deferment of payment, and tuition fee exemption
Kobe University Student Affairs Department Student Support Division Financial Support Group( stdnt-shogakushien@office.kobe-u.ac.jp )- 15 -

10. Handling of Personal Information(1) Kobe University complies with legislation such as the “Act on the Protection of Personal Information ” inusing applicants’ personal information, and handles it based on the “Guideline on the Control of Personal
Information Held by Kobe University.”(2) Personal information including the individual results of screening shall be used for screening (application
procedures, conducting screening), announcement of successful applicants, enrollment procedures, future
screening methods, and surveys/research aimed at improving university education. The results of thesesurveys/research will be published without information that could identify specific individuals(3) The personal information of enrolled students provided for the application will be used for supporting thestudents after enrollment (health management, tuition fee exemption or scholarship application),educational purposes (registration, academic instruction), tuition-fee related matters, and othercorresponding work.
(4) Part of these operations may be outsourced to an agency (hereafter referred to as “Agency”). In cases
where operations are outsourced, all or part of the personal information provided will be provided to suchan Agency under a nondisclosure obligation within a certain limit necessary for the Agency to executethe operations.

11. Cautions(1) After the application procedures, no changes to the contents written on the application documents willbe allowed.
However, please contact us immediately if there is any change in your contact information.
(2) Application documents will not be returned after they have been accepted.
(3) Admission acceptance may be cancelled if any false entries are discovered in the details written, even if
this is after admission.

12. Long-term course student system
This is a system for persons who would have difficulty obtaining and completing the necessary credits
within two years due to circumstances such as having an occupation. At the time of admission, such persons
can apply to systematically obtain and complete credits during a period that is longer than two years. If theuniversity approves this application, the system allows students to be enrolled at the university for morethan two years, but with the payment of the tuition fee for two years.
The annual tuition fee becomes the total amount of tuition fee for two years divided by the number of years
recognized for the student as a long-term course student. However, if the tuition fee is revised during theperiod of enrollment at the university, the new tuition fee will be applied from the time of the revision.
The circumstances such as having an occupation refers to persons who fall under any of the following, who
would have difficulty studying within the standard term of study.
(1) Persons who have an occupation and are working (including self-employed and temporary workers (butexcluding one-off part-time jobs))(2) Persons with circumstances such as household affairs, child care, nursing care, etc.
(3) Other persons for which it is deemed reasonable by the Dean of the Graduate School of Human
Development and Environment
Please note that even if there are circumstances such as having an occupation, this system is only permitted
under certain conditions.
Persons wishing to apply should consult with the person in charge in advance.
The deadline for the application procedures is Monday, February 10, 2025.

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13. Number of successful applicants in the past etc.
2022 Academic Year (Department of Human Environmental Science includes the number of personnel in the
2nd and 3rd recruitment.)
Admission Applicants
Successful
Enrollees
Department
Capacity
applicants
working interadults national
students

working interadults national
students

working interadults national
students

Human
Development

51

94

9

11

50

4

5

47

4

5

Human
Environmental
Science

18

25

0

6

19

-

5

16

-

3

total

69

119

9

17

69

4

10

63

4

8

2023 Academic Year (Department of Human Environmental Science includes the number of personnel in the
2nd recruitment.)
Examinees
Successful
Enrollees
Depart- Admission Applicants
Capacity
applicants
ment
working interadults national
students

Human
Development
Human
Environmental
Sciencetotalworking interadults national
students

working interadults national
students

working interadults national
students

51

91

5

11

89

5

11

58

0

8

51

0

8

18

19

2

5

16

2

5

13

2

3

11

2

3

69

110

7

16

105

7

16

71

2

11

62

2

11

2024 Academic Year (Department of Human Environmental Science includes the number of personnel in the
2nd and 3rd recruitment.)
Examinees
Successful
Enrollees
Depart- Admission Applicants
Capacity
applicants
ment
working interadults national
students

Human
Development
Human
Environmental
Sciencetotalworking interadults national
students

working interadults national
students

working interadults national
students

51

80

3

14

73

3

12

50

1

7

46

1

6

18

32

2

16

26

2

14

17

0

8

16

0

8

69

112

5

30

99

5

26

67

1

15

62

1

14

(Remarks)
1. The numbers included indicate the numbers for the special entrance examination for working adults andspecial entrance examination for international students.
2. The number of examinees is listed from the 2023 entrance examinations.
3. The admission capacity for the Department of Human Environmental Science does not include the numberof places for recommendation-based entrance examinations.
(Recommendation-based entrance examinations have been implemented for the Department of Human
Environmental Science since the 2022 Academic Year.)- 17 -

14. Viewing of past questions
Past examination questions (for the last three years when written examinations were conducted) can be viewed
at the Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Kobe University.
Viewing times are from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on weekdays.
In addition, the university co-op offers a copying service by postal mail, etc., so please inquire at the following
contact.
Kobe University CO-OP
TEL (078)881-8847
http://www.kucoop.jp/exam/question.html（2025 Academic Year entrance examination score distribution）

Category

General entrance
examination

Special entrance
examination forworking adults

Special entrance
examination forinternational students

Specialized subjects

200

250

200

Foreign language subjects
Oral examination

100

50

100

A,B,C

A,B,C

A,B,C

(NOTE)
1. For foreign language subjects, the scores submitted for the English tests will be converted to a score out of
100 in accordance with the difficulty of each test. If scores for more than one type of English test are
submitted, the test with the highest converted score will be used.
2. Persons who are given C as the oral examination result are not eligible to pass.

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15. Preventive measures against measles, rubella, epidemic parotiditis, and chickenpox(1) Submission of a certificate demonstrating inoculation and an antibody test against measles
and rubella:
Kobe University has implemented the Measles and Rubella Registration Policy, and all newly
enrolled Kobe University students must submit one of the following three certificates (①, ②, or ③) toprevent a possible outbreak of measles and rubella on campus.
Please note that students admitted to the following schools are required to submit either ① or ③:
School of Medicine (Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Health Sciences),the Graduate School of Medicine, or the Graduate School of Health Sciences.
① A vaccination certificate to prove that you have received two doses each of the measles and rubellavaccine after turning one year old (recommended)② A vaccination certificate to prove that you were inoculated with measles and rubella vaccines each
within the last five years (since April 2020).
③ An antibody certificate to prove that you have sufficient antibody titer in your blood (refer to the chartnext page) to prevent the development of measles and rubella, based on the results of an antibody test
performed within the last five years (since April 2020)＊ For ① and ②, a combined vaccine against measles and rubella (e.g., MR vaccine) is permissible.
＊ For ① and ②, the certificate must be issued by an accredited medical institution and state the typeof vaccine and the date of inoculation.
＊ If you have a history of measles or rubella, please submit ③ or receive a vaccination and submit ①
or ②.
＊ For ③, the certificate must specify the measuring method and the measured values of antibody titerin your blood (refer to the next page), and it must satisfy the judging standard listed in the chart. A
blood test report sheet itself can be accepted for submission.
If the antibody titer in your blood is insufficient, you must receive the necessary vaccination, andsubmit either ① or ②.
＊ You may submit a combination of ①, ②, and ③ (e.g., ① for measles and ③ for rubella).
＊ If your antibody titer level is below the threshold, yet you are unable to receive the vaccinations due
to certain circumstances (such as illness or specific body conditions), please provide an official
document (like a medical certificate) that explains the reason.
Procedure, deadline, and location for submission
・All successful undergraduate and graduate applicants enrolling in April (except the Graduate Schoolof Medicine, the Graduate School of Health Sciences and the Graduate School of Maritime
Sciences):
Please submit at the time of the medical checkup for new students scheduled in April.
・All successful graduate applicants enrolling in April (the Graduate School of Medicine, theGraduate School of Health Sciences, and the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences):
Submit the certificate to the following institution by the designated date:- Students of the Graduate School of Medicine should submit directly to the Medical
Center for Student Health, Kusunoki Branch, by April 21.
- Students of the Graduate School of Health Sciences should submit directly to the Physical and
Mental Health Consultation Office (Myodani Campus), by April 21.
- Students of the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences should submit the form at the medical
examination site on the day of the medical check-up for maritime sciences students.
・Successful applicants enrolling in October:
Please submit the form at the time of the medical check-up for students entering in October.
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(2) Submission of a certificate demonstrating inoculation and an antibody test against
epidemic parotiditis and chickenpox (only for successful applicants enrolling in the School of
Medicine including both the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health Sciences; theGraduate School of Medicine; and the Graduate School of Health Sciences):
In addition to the measles and rubella certificate, successful applicants enrolling in the School of
Medicine (the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health Sciences), the Graduate School of
Medicine, and the Graduate School of Health Sciences, are also required to submit a certificate
regarding epidemic parotiditis and chickenpox. A designated form for the certificate is available at the
Academic Affairs Section.
The certificate must state that either you were inoculated against epidemic parotiditis and chickenpox(twice each after one year of age), or verify that you have sufficient antibody titer in your blood toprevent the development of epidemic parotiditis and chickenpox based on an antibody test performed
within the last five years (since April 2020).
If the antibody titer in your blood is insufficient, you must receive the necessary vaccination (twiceeach), by the due date for the certificate submission. (The two vaccinations must be given at least 4
weeks apart.)＊ If your antibody titer level is below the threshold, yet you are unable to receive the vaccinations due
to certain circumstances (such as illness or specific body conditions), please provide an official
document (like a medical certificate) that explains the reason.
Procedure, deadline, and location for submission>・Successful undergraduate and graduate applicants enrolling in April(Only for the School of Medicine including the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health
Sciences;the Graduate School of Medicine, and the Graduate School of Health Sciences):
By the end of June of your first year, submit the certificate to the following:- Students of the School of Medicine (both the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health
Sciences) should submit directly to the Medical Center for Student Health (Rokkodai).
- Students of the Graduate School of Medicine should submit directly to the Medical Center forStudent Health, Kusunoki Branch.
- Students of the Graduate School of Health Sciences should submit directly to the Physical and
Mental Health Consultation Office (Myodani Campus).
☆ Attention: For those who are enrolled in the School of Medicine but miss the submission deadline,
you may not be able to participate in the initial on-site clinical training program etc.
・Successful graduate applicants enrolling in October(Only for the Graduate School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Health Sciences):
Submit the certificate by end of December of your first year to the following:- Students of the Graduate School of Medicine should submit directly to the Medical Center forStudent Health, Kusunoki Branch.
- Students of the Graduate School of Health Sciences should submit directly to the Physical and Mental
Health Consultation Office (Myodani Campus).

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Measuring Methods and Judging Standards for Protective Antibodies in Blood
Judging Standard
Remarks
Measuring
MethodIgG－EIAmethodMeasles

PA method
NT method

RubellaEpidemic
Parotiditis(Mumps)Chickenpox

HI method
IgG－EIAmethodIgG－EIAmethodIgG－EIAmethodIAHA method
NT method

8.0 ≦ positive（16.0 ≦ ）＊≦ positive≦ ）＊≦ positive≦ ）＊Positive result by one of these threemethods.
＊For the School of Medicine (both theFaculty of Medicine and the Facultyof Health Sciences), the Graduate
School of Medicine, and the
Graduate School of Health Sciences:
Positive result by one of these threemethods, and must achieve values
shown in brackets.

32x ≦ positive
8.0 ≦ positive

Positive result by one of these two
methods. (HI method is recommended)

4.0 ≦ positive

Only for the following schools:
School of Medicine (Faculty of
Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences)，
Graduate School of Medicine, andGraduate School of Health Sciences

4.0 ≦ positive
4-fold ≦ positive
4-fold ≦ positive

Only for the following schools:
School of Medicine (Faculty of
Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences),
Graduate School of Medicine, Graduate
School of Health Sciences
Positive result by one of these threemethods（IgG－EIA method is recommended）

256x
(256x
4.0x
(8x

＊ Antibody testing is not required if the vaccination history meets the requirements or if additional
vaccinations are given.
＊ Make sure the above methods are followed when the antibody titer is measured in your blood.
＊ The protective antibody value differs according to the measuring method used. Please note thatthe judging standards are higher than the usual standards used at medical institutions.
Students who wish to enter the School of Medicine (the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of
Health Sciences), the Graduate School of Medicine, and the Graduate School of Health Sciences
should note that they are required to have a higher level of protective antibodies against measles,
as indicated in brackets.
＊ Before visiting a medical institution, please confirm in advance whether you can receive thenecessary antibody tests and/or the vaccinations.
When you visit a doctor at a medical institution, make sure to present this document to obtain thenecessary certificate(s). (In particular, when taking an antibody test, please ensure themeasurement methods meet the above criteria.)＊ Points to consider when submitting a certificate:① Please bring the original certificate along with one copy (A4 size).
② If the certificate is written in a language other than Japanese or English, please attach adocument showing the Japanese or English translation.
For further information, please refer to:
Medical Center for Student Health, Kobe University
Tel: 078-803-5245
Student Support Division, Student Affairs Department, Kobe University Tel: 078-803-5219- 21 -

16. List of Graduate School of Human Development and Environment faculty members（Japanese syllabary）【Department of Human Development】
Examination Category
Psychological Development and
Health Promotion
The teaching staff marked with○ are responsible for ClinicalPsychology Course .

Human Expression

Human Behavior

Title
Associate Professor

as of July 1, 2024
Name of Instructors○AIZAWA Naoki

Professor

AKAGI Kazushige

Assistant Professor○ADACHI Tomonori

Associate Professor○ITOH Toshiki

Professor

KATO Yoshiko

Professor○KAWASAKI Yoshiko ※Professor

SAKAMOTO Miki

Associate Professor

TANI Fuyuhiko

Professor

HAYASHI Hajimu

Associate Professor

FURUTANI Maki

Associate Professor

YAMANE Takahiro

Assistant Professor

YAMAMOTO Kenta

Professor

OHTA Misako

Assistant Professor

OKANO Masahiro

Professor

KISHIMOTO Yoshihiro

Assistant Professor

SHIMIZU Daichi

Associate Professor

SEKI Noriko

Associate Professor

TANI Masato

Professor

TABATA Akeo

Professor

NONAKA Tetsushi

Associate Professor

HIRAYOSHI Hiroko

Assistant Professor

YODEN Yukiko

Associate Professor

AKIMOTO Shinobu

Assistant Professor

ISHIHARA Toru

Assistant Professor

UCHIDA Atsuhiko

Professor

KATAGIRI Keiko

Assistant Professor

KIBUSHI Benio

Associate Professor

KIMURA Tetsuya

Professor

KONDO Narihiko

Associate Professor

SATO Koji

Associate Professor

TAKADA Yoshihiro

Professor

TAKAMI Kazushi

Professor

CHOGAHARA Makoto

Professor

HARADA Kazuhiro

Professor

MAEDA Masato

Professor

MASUMOTO Kouhei- 22 -Examination Category
Education and Learning

Title
Associate Professor

Name of Instructors
INAHARA Minae

Professor

OKABE Yasuyuki

Associate Professor

KAWAJI Ayako

Professor

KITANO Sachiko

Professor

KINOSHITA Takashi

Associate Professor

KIYONO Mieko

Professor

TSUDA Eiji

Associate Professor

TESHIGAWARA Kimie

Professor

NAKATANI Natsuko

Professor

MATSUOKA Koji ※Assistant Professor

MURASE Rumi

Associate Professor

MEGURO Tsuyoshi

Professor

YAMAGUCHI Etsuji

Professor

YAMASHITA Koichi

Assistant Professor

LASSILA Erkki Tapio

Professor

WATANABE Takanobu※:Plans to retire in March 2026

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【Department of Human Environmental Science】
as of July 1, 2024
Examination Category
Natural Environmental Science

Mathematics and Informatics

Living Environment

Social Environment

Title
Professor

Name of Instructors
AOKI Shigeki ※Professor

ASHIDA Hiroki

Professor

USHIMARU Atushi

Professor

EBARA Yasuhito

Professor

OHKUSHI Kenichi

Professor

OHMIDO Nobuko

Associate Professor

KUROSAWA Kosuke

Assistant Professor

KOYANO Yuki

Assistant Professor

SAGA Tatsuya

Professor

SATO Harumi

Professor

TAKAMI Yasuoki

Associate Professor

TANI Atsushi

Professor

MINAMOTO Toshifumi

Assistant Professor

ESCOLAR, Emerson Gaw

Professor

KUWAMURA Masataka

Associate Professor

SAKAMOTO Yuji

Associate Professor

NAGASAKA Kosaku

Professor

MIYATA Takahisa

Professor

INOUE Mari

Assistant Professor

UCHIYAMA Yuta

Associate Professor

OHNO Tomoko

Professor

SATO Masayuki

Associate Professor

TABATA Tomohiro

Associate Professor

FUKUDA Hiroya

Associate Professor

MURAYAMA Rumiko

Assistant Professor

YUASA Masahiro

Assistant Professor

ABE Kie

Associate Professor

INOKUCHI Katsuro

Professor

OTA Kazuhiro

Associate Professor

SAKAI Kosuke

Professor

SAWA Munenori

Associate Professor

HASHIMOTO Naoto

Assistant Professor

HARA Masaya※：Plans to retire in March 2026

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