KOBE University(Hyogo Prefecture)

Students have many opportunities to observe lessons and obtain teaching experience atour attached schools.
◇Introducing Kobe University① University overview◇ Outline and characteristics of the coursefor Teacher Training Students① Characteristics of the program

Established as a higher education institution in 1902,
Kobe University’s history spans over 120 years. It is
now a national university with 10 faculties, 15
graduate schools, 1 research organization, and manycenters.

In addition to classroom training, students on the course obtain practicalteaching experience. They also have the chance to visit public facilities andparticipate in Japanese cultural events in the region.

Reflecting the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Kobe
City, Kobe University has always placed a greatemphasis on academic exchange with overseas
universities across a wide range of fields and has
attained a high academic reputation. The university
boasts a collaborative learning and research
environment that enables diverse students and staff
from different specialized fields to work together.

④ Requirement for program completion②International Exchanges(1) Program duration : October, 2024 - March, 2025
(2) Contents : For the first 6 months, students will take JapaneseStudies and Fundamental Japanese Language Study at Kobe
University’s Global Education Center.

The university has concluded academic exchange
agreements with 374 prestigious universities andinstitutions from 65 countries worldwide, andcontinues to actively conduct both academic andstudent exchanges.
Number of International students as of May 1, 2023
AY 2023
AY 2022
AY 2021

1,291 students
1,229 students
1,179 students･Number of Teacher Training students
AY 2023
AY 2022
AY 20210 student
0 student
1 student◇ Follow-up for graduates
Students who have completed this course areincluded in our Alumni database, which we use tosend information to students about further study
opportunities and career advice.

◇ Accommodation
Please be aware that Kobe University can only provide
limited accommodation in university dormitories due toa sharp increase in the number of international
students.
○Total number of rooms② Total number of students to be accepted: 1③ Period of scholarship: October, 2024 - March, 2026

Topics： 2 credits 30 hours
Seminar： 2 credits 30 hours

・ 311 Single rooms

Total：around 60 hours

・ 16 Couple rooms

Submission of a final report (in English or Japanese)・ 7 Family rooms➄ Course Outline○ Monthly rent (For a single room)･ Japanese language education￥4,700 – 21,000 per month (as of 2023）*You may
be required to pay common area maintenance fees
upon checking in to your accommodation.

･ Specialized Training○ Facilities(1) Program duration: April, 2025 - March, 2026
(2) Contents : Students will attend the required lectures and conduct
research under the guidance of a supervising professor. Under the assistanceand guidance of their supervisor, some teacher-trainees may be able toconduct research at a public school in Kobe city.

Desk, chair, bed, refrigerator, washing machine etc.,
depending on the dormitory.

Apr. to Mid-Aug : Spring Semester classes

It takes between 30 - 50 minutes to commute to
the university by train

Mid-Aug. to Sep. : Vacation (Regional exchange events, etc.)
Oct-to Mid-Feb. : Fall Semester
Dec.
: Submit reports
Feb.
: Research Presentation
Mar.
: Completion ceremony･ Practical training, participatory subjects such as field trips andexchanges are part of the classes.
･ Students will also participate in other activities such as visiting
schools and public facilities (e.g. museums).

○ Commuting to Kobe University◇ Contact
regional

Address: 3-11, Tsurukabuto, Nada-ku, Kobe,657-8501, JAPANDepartment: Academic and Student Affairs section, Graduate
School of Human Development and Environment
TEL: +81-78-803-7924 / FAX: +81-78-803-7929
E-mail: hudev-kyomu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp
URL : http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp