APPLICATION GUIDELINES

1(Starting in April, 2022)

Graduate School of
Science, Technology and Innovation(Doctoral Course)
KOBE UNIVERSITY*Important
We may change the content of the application guidelines due to the
spread of COVID-19.
Please check the changes on our website.(http://www.stin.kobe-u.ac.jp)

About the Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation, Kobe University

The Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation is an interdisciplinary graduate school founded oncollaboration between the areas of natural and social sciences in Kobe University.
Our curriculum is based on organic collaboration between the natural and social sciences. The four natural scienceareas (Bioproduction, Advanced Membrane Technology, Advanced Information and Communication Technology,
and Advanced Medical Science) are designated as flagship research areas for Kobe University. In the area of
Business Administration, Kobe University has been recognized as a center of excellence for achieving outstanding
results in education and research.
The Graduate School aims to foster science-oriented individuals with research capabilities in a broad range ofadvanced fields and the entrepreneurial skills necessary to manage every stage in the process of developing andmarketing academic research results. We intend to produce human resources who can create innovation as“independent entrepreneurs” launching a new venture, or “intra-firm entrepreneurs” in existing companies andorganizations, researchers and educators with an entrepreneurial spirit who can carry out high-level specialist
research in science and technology and those who can practice research or education related to scientific andtechnological innovations from an interdisciplinary perspective.
In order to achieve these goals, the Graduate School offers the following courses: “Advanced Science andTechnology Research” to improve expertise and capabilities in research and development necessary for scientificand technological breakthroughs, “Research on Science, Technology and Innovation” to cultivate skills indesigning breakthrough themes, and “Science and Technology Entrepreneurship” to foster research anddevelopment capabilities and practical skills for strategic entrepreneurship. Combined with dissertation
supervision, this curriculum will equip global entrepreneurs in the fields of science and technology.
A Doctor of Philosophy in Science, Technology and Innovation will be granted upon completion of the Doctoral
Course of the Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation.

Admission Policy of the Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation,
Kobe University
In order to achieve scientific and technological innovations in diverse fields, the Doctoral Course of the Graduate
School of Science, Technology and Innovation aims to produce individuals with the ability to build an innovation
strategy.
●Applicants are sought to with the following qualities and abilities:
1. Students entering from workplaces with diverse backgrounds should intend to acquire entrepreneurship skills,
and the research capabilities equivalent to those awarded a master’s degree in any of the following fields:
engineering, informatics, agriculture, science, medicine, or pharmaceutical science[Required competences: Knowledge / Skills, Critical thinking / Judgement / Expression, Independence /Cooperation, Interest / Motivation]
2. Students who have obtained a master’s degree in the science fields should have a strong desire to achievescientific and technological innovations through their research capabilities in any of the following fields:
engineering, informatics, agriculture, science, medicine, or pharmaceutical science[Required competences: Knowledge / Skills, Critical thinking / Judgement / Expression, Independence /Cooperation, Interest / Motivation]●Basic Policy for the Selection of Students:
There will be an entrance examination to select candidates based on the Diploma Policy and Curriculum Policyof the Doctoral Program of the Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation. We will assess“Knowledge / Skills” through document screening and conduct oral examinations to assess the “Criticalthinking / Judgement / Expression,” “Independence / Cooperation,” and “Interest / Motivation” of prospective
students.

Diploma Policy of the Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation, Kobe
University
In the current world, leaders who can promote innovation are required by various industries. The Graduate Schoolof Science, Technology and Innovation aims to foster science-oriented individuals with research capabilities in a
broad range of advanced fields and the entrepreneurial skills necessary to manage every stage in the process ofdeveloping and marketing academic research results, including an understanding of intellectual property andproduct design engineering. We intend to produce human resources who can create innovation as “independent
entrepreneurs” launching a new venture, or “intra-firm entrepreneurs” in existing companies and organizations,and who can practice research or education related to scientific and technological innovations. In order to achievethese objectives and ensure that we provide a world-class standard of education, the Graduate School of Science,
Technology and Innovation awards degrees in line with the policies below.
The students are expected to acquire the following abilities: Enhanced Humanity, Creativity, International
Awareness and Specialized.
Degree: Doctor（Philosophy in Science, Technology and Innovation）
Based on the Kobe University Diploma Policy, the Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation
awards degrees in line with the following policies.
・ Students shall study at the Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation for at least 3 years, andmust earn the credits required for course completion. Upon receiving the necessary research guidance, theymust also pass a review of their doctoral degree thesis and a final exam. Regarding the period of attendance,
students who have achieved outstanding research results may be eligible to complete the Doctoral Program inless than 3 years.
・ Prior to graduating, students of this Graduate School are expected to acquire the following skills in addition to
the abilities set out in the Kobe University Diploma Policy.
Enhanced Humanity
・ High ethical standards and the ability to solve problems through cooperation with people from a range ofbackgrounds.
・ The ability to take appropriate action based on a fundamental understanding of the impact of science andtechnology on society.
Creativity
・ The ability to achieve research results that are expected to lead to a scientific and technological breakthroughbased on advanced expertise within their research field. Students should also be able to design concepts(innovation ideas) for new products or services with economic and social value based on these research results.
On the other hand, students should also obtain the ability to come up with the focal topics for scientific andtechnological breakthroughs that will lead to innovative ideas.
・ The ability to produce concrete innovation from their ideas by formulating practical and high-quality
innovationstrategies, including those for the launch of a new venture or business.

International Awareness・ The ability to engage in research with a global outlook, and to express the results of this research in a clear andlogical fashion.
Specialization
・ The ability to make creative breakthroughs in scientific and technological fields through multidimensional
research that combines knowledge of the following areas: Bioproduction, Advanced Membrane Technology,
Advanced Information and Communication Technology, and Advanced Medical Science.

Expected Careers after Completion of the Doctoral Course
The expected careers after completion of the doctoral course are as follows:
・ Independent entrepreneur launching a new venture based on their field of expertise in advanced science andtechnology
・ Intra-firm entrepreneur aiming to create innovation in companies or organizations such as biotechnology-based
companies, chemical enterprises, environment-related companies, IT firms, or pharmaceutical companies etc.
・ Entrepreneurship-focused researcher or educator in institutions (including universities) conducting specialized
research on advanced science and technology or research or education about scientific and technologicalinnovation from an interdisciplinary perspective, fostered by fusing scientific studies and social studies(Contact Regarding Admissions for the Doctoral Course of the Graduate School of Science,
Technology and Innovation)
Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation, Kobe University

1-1, Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501
Tel: +81-78-803-5474
E-mail: stin-kyomu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp
Website of Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation:
http://www.stin.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/index.html
Website of Kobe University:http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/enTable of Contents
The Doctoral Course of the Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation,
Application Guidelines
1． Number of Students to Be Accepted ……………………………………………………. 1
2． Qualification for Applicants ……………………………………………………………… 1
3． Period of Application and How to Submit the Application …………………………… 2
4． Application Documents …………………………………………………………………… 2
5． S u b m i s s i o n A d d r e s s … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … 4
6．Screening Methods …………………………………………………………………………… 4
7．Date and Place for the Interviews ………………………………………………………… 4
8．Special Consideration (Online Interviews) …………………………………………………… 5
9．Announcement of Successful Applicants …………………………………………………… 6
10. Admission Procedure ………………………………………………………………………… 6
11. Notes ………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
12. Handling of Personal Information ………………………………………………………… 6
13. Control and Prevention of Infectious Diseases ……………………………………………… 7
14. Others ……………………………………………………………………………………… 8
Eligibility Screening …………………………………………………………………… 9
Guide for Overseas Remittance of Entrance Examination Fees ………………………… 11
Education and Research Areas, Supervisors and Research Subjects ……………………… 12
Special Education System for Students Entering from Workplace ………………………… 13

Attached Forms (The Set of Required Application Forms)○ Application Form (Form No.1)○ Curriculum Vitae (Form No. 2)○ ID for the examination (Form No.3)○ Certificate of payment Card (Form No. 4)○ About the payment of entrance exam fee for application (Form No. 5)○ Self-addressed Forms (Form No. 6)○ Envelope (For sending the ID for the examination) (Form No. 7)○ Summary of master’s thesis and Research Progress Report (Form No. 8)○ Research proposal (Form No. 9)○ Application Form for Examination of Qualification (Form No.10)○ History of research/job (Form No. 11)○ Research/Job experience (Form No. 12)

2022 April
Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation, Kobe University,
Doctoral Course Application Guidelines
1. Number of Students to Be Accepted
Department

No. of Students

Department of Science, Technology
and Innovation

4(Note) The number of students to be accepted includes students who go on to a doctoral
course from our master’s courses, foreign students and students entering from theworkforce.
2. Qualification for ApplicantsApplicants must currently meet one of the following requirements or be eligible to meet one of theserequirements by March 31, 2022.
(1) Those who have obtained a master’s degree or a professional degree.
(2) Those who have obtained a degree equivalent to a master’s degree or a professional degree ina foreign country.
(3) Those living in Japan who have completed a correspondence course in a foreign-affiliatededucational institution and obtained a degree equivalent to a master’s degree.
(4) Those who have completed their education in a foreign-affiliated university within a school
educational system of a foreign country in Japan and designated by the Minister of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, limited to those who have obtained a degree
equivalent to a master’s degree or a professional degree.
(5) Those who have been conferred a degree equivalent to a master’s degree from the United
Nations University which was promulgated by the General Assembly of the United Nations
on December 11, 1972 and in accordance with the Agreement between Japan and the United
Nations concerning the Act on Special Measures Incident to Enforcement of the Agreement
between the United Nations and Japan regarding the Headquarters of the United Nations
University (1976, Resolution 72, Article 1, Item 2)(6) Those who have completed the curricula at a foreign university, an educational institution
which is designated under Item 4, or the United Nations University and are recognized ashaving academic abilities equivalent or superior to those given a master’s degree by passing
the examination and screening which are equivalent to the ones stipulated in Article 16,
paragraph (2) of the Standards for Establishment of Graduate Schools (under Minister of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ordinance No. 28, 1974).
(7) Those who are approved by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology (under Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Public
Notice No. 118, 1989).
(8) Those who are 24 years of age or older and are recognized by Eligibility Screening as having
academic abilities equivalent or superior to those given a master’s degree or a professional
degree.
(Note) Those who intend to apply under the requirement (7) or (8) above should refer to“Eligibility Screening” because they are subject to screening prior to theirapplications.

13. Period of Application and How to Submit the Application
From November 29 (Mon), 2021 to December 10 (Fri), 2021
When you submit in person, the office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9:00 to 12:00& 13:00-16:00.
If you submit by mail, your application document must arrive no later than December 10 (Fri)2021. On the envelope, write “Application Documents for the Doctoral Course” in red and mailit by “express registered mail.”
4. Application Documents(A) Application form: Form designated by the Graduate School of Science, Technology andInnovation (Form No. 1)
Select your preferred supervisor from “Education and Research Areas, Supervisors andResearch Subjects” (page 12.) and indicate the name in the admission application form.
Please be sure to fill in your e-mail address as an emergency* contact. The Student Affairs
Section (stin-kyomu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp) may contact you.
* In the event of suspension of public transport services, issuance of weather warnings or
evacuation advisories/orders.
(B) Curriculum Vitae: Form designated by Graduate School of Science, Technology andInnovation (Form No. 2)(C) ID for the examination (Form No. 3)(D) Photograph: Affix two copies of photograph to the designated places on the application form
and the ID for the examination.
The photograph should be 4 cm long and 3 cm wide and of upper body, taken within threemonths prior to submitting the application; in the picture, you should be looking straight ahead
with your head uncovered.
(E) Certificate of payment Card (Form No. 4)(F) Entrance exam fee: ¥30,000
Bring the attached form of JP bank (Form No. 5) and deposit the fee from the bank; make sureto affix the proof of receipt of postal transfer for entrance exam fee to the mounting card andsend it together with the application documents. (When paying from overseas, please refer tothe “Guide for overseas remittance of entrance examination fees” on page 11.)
Japanese government-sponsored international students who will continue to be so after
enrollment do not have to pay the fee on condition that they submit the “Certificate of Japanese
Government-sponsored International Student” from the university where you are currently
enrolled.
(G) Self-addressed Forms: Write your postal number, address, and name in the form designated by
the Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation (Form No.6).
(H) Envelope:(All Applicants except those who live abroad)Write your postal code, home address and name on the envelope designated by the Graduate
School of Science, Technology and Innovation and attach 384 yen stamps (Form No. 7).
(I) Academic transcript (1): Academic performance record created by the head of faculty or the2principal of the university you graduated from(J) Academic transcript (2): Academic performance record created by the head of department or
the principal of the graduate school you graduated from(K) Certificate of (Prospective) Graduation of the master’s degree program of graduate school(master course). If the Graduation Certificate indicated above does not show thedegree you obtained, please submit a certificate of degree as well.
(L) Master’s thesis:(a) Applicants who have completed a master’s degree program (master course)(i) A copy of your master’s thesis written either in Japanese or in English. Applicants who
graduated from professional graduate schools and did not write a master’s thesis should
submit a summary of their main research for their master’s course using 10 pages or moreof A4 size paper typed (approx. 1,200 words per paper).
(ii) Summary of master’s thesis (A4): A set of copies of the outline written in both Japanese(approx. 2,000 words) and English (approx. 1,200 words), with a cover sheet designated by
Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation (Form No. 8). For foreign
applicants, an English copy alone is sufficient. Applicants who graduated fromprofessional graduate schools and need to submit the research summary should also submit
a digest of the research summary in the same way as above.
(b) Applicants who are expected to complete a master’s degree program (master course)
Research Progress Report (A4): A set of copies of the report written in both Japanese (approx.
2,000 words) and English (approx. 1,200 words), with a cover sheet designated by Graduate
School of Science, Technology and Innovation (Form No. 8). For foreign applicants, anEnglish copy alone is sufficient.
* Any reference material may be submitted along with either (a) or (b).
(M) Research proposal:
Form designated by Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation (Form No. 9).
Use the enclosed form or download the template from the website below.
http://www.stin.kobe-u.ac.jp/jyukensei/2022d.html(N) Resident Certificate: Foreign applicants should submit a Copy of Resident Certificate which isissued by the local municipality (valid for 30 days from issue date), or a document that can takethe place of the Resident Certificate. (Only for those residing in Japan)[Notes](1) The submitted documents should be original. (Except for the copy of Resident Certificate.)We
may verify the genuineness of the documents.
(2) Incomplete applications will not be accepted. Before submission, please make sure there areneither omissions in entry nor errors in writing.
(3) The admission of applicants who fall under the following categories may be revoked.
(i)Applicants who made a false declaration(ii) Applicants who did not meet the qualification requirements(4) Documents created in a foreign language other than English should be accompanied by aJapanese translation with the translation accreditation issued by a public institution, such as the
diplomatic facilities of Japanese or foreign government.

3(5) Applicants should select a preferred supervisor from the “Education and Research Areas,
Supervisors and Research Subjects” and indicate the name in the admission application form.
Without the preferred supervisor’s name, the application documents will not be accepted. Also,
applicants should be in close contact with the expected supervisor and create a research
proposal.
(6) For those who submit a certificate of prospective graduation, please submit a certificate ofgraduation when you enroll. If the certificate does not show the degree you obtain, pleasesubmit a certificate of degree as well.
5. Submission Address:
Kobe University Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation,
Student Affairs Section
1-1, Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501
Tel +81-78-803-5474 (direct)
6. Screening Methods
Admission will be determined based on the results of academic examination together with thesubmitted documents.
The academic examination will take place through interview.
(1) Content of a master’s thesis or research progress report
Examined as to whether or not the applicant has basic academic skills required for the course.
(2) English capability (for applicants who graduated from a foreign university, both English andJapanese language skills are examined)
Examined as to whether or not the applicant has language skills required for the course.
(3) Content of research proposal
Examined as to whether or not the research plan meets the doctoral degree to be awarded.

7. Date and Place for the Interviews
Date

December 18 (Sat), 2021

Place
Graduate School of Science,
Technology and Innovation,
Kobe University(Science and Technology
Research Building 1)

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RemarkApplicants will be notified of timeand place for the interview at alater date.

(Access to Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation, Kobe University)
Hanshin “Mikage” station, JR “Rokkomichi” station, or Hankyu “Rokko” station.
Kobe Municipal Bus No. 36 (bound for “Tsurukabuto Danchi”)
Get off at “Shindai Bun Ri Nou Gakubu Mae.”

8. Special Consideration (Online Interviews)
Due to the impact of COVID-19, the following applicants who are unable to come to the university
on the day can apply to take their interview online:(1) Applicants who have been requested to refrain from any non-essential and non-urgent outingsby their local government.

(2) Applicants whose place of employment etc. has placed restrictions on business trips.
(3) Applicants who have entered or re-entered Japan in order to take the entrance examination
but are required to obey restrictions such as self-isolation.

If you wish to be interviewed online, please contact the Student Affairs Section by Friday
December 10, 2021 (in principle):
Student Affairs Section
Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation
Kobe University
E-mail: stin-kyomu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp

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9. Announcement of Successful Applicants
December 24 (Fri), 2021 10:00 (scheduled)

The results will be announced via the website of the Graduate School of Science, Technology andInnovation, Kobe University.
http://www.stin.kobe-u.ac.jp/jyukensei/exam.html*Successful applicants will receive the acceptance letter. Inquiries will not be accepted via
telephone.
10. Admission Procedure(1) Admission procedure period and admission documents
The admission procedure period is scheduled to be to be around mid-March 2022. The details will
be mailed to each successful applicant in late February 2022 with necessary documents for theprocedure.
(2) Fees
Division
In Japanese yen
RemarkAdmission fee should be paid during the admission
Admission fee
282,000
procedure period.
Refer to the “General Information for Successful
For
267,900
Applicants” which will be sent in late February
semesterTuition2022.
fee[In case the tuition is revised, the new fee is
Annual535,800
applied from the time of the revision.]
total(Note) The amounts quoted above apply to 2021.
11. Notes(1) No changes are allowed in the application documents once they have been received. The entrance
exam fee will not be returned to the applicant except in cases where the applicant did not apply or
the application was not accepted.
(2) The admission fee already paid will not be returned for any reason.
(3) Be sure to bring your ID for the examination on the day of interview.
(4) No accommodation for the examination will be arranged by the university.
(5) If you are physically handicapped and need particular consideration for the examination, pleasecontact us at least 2 weeks before the deadline.
12. Handling of Personal Information(1) Kobe University complies with legislation such as the “Act on the Protection of Personal
Information Held by Independent Administrative Legal Entity” in using applicants’ personal
information, and handles it based on the “Guideline on the Control of Personal Information Heldby Kobe University.”(2) Personal information including the individual results of screening shall be used for screening

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(application procedures, conducting screening), announcement of successful applicants,
enrollment procedures, future screening methods, and surveys/research aimed at improving
university education. The results of these surveys/research will be published without informationthat could identify specific individuals.
(3) The personal information of enrolled students provided for the application will be used forsupporting the students after enrollment (health management, tuition fee exemption or scholarship
application), educational purposes (registration, academic instruction), tuition-fee related matters,
and other corresponding 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 such an Agency under a nondisclosure obligation within a certain limit necessary for
the Agency to execute the operations.
13. Control and Prevention of Infectious Diseases(1) Submission of a certificate demonstrating inoculation and an antibody test against measles andrubella: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, or③) to prevent a possible outbreak of measles and rubella on campus.
① A vaccination certificate to prove that you were inoculated against measles and rubella(twice each after one year of age) .
② A vaccination certificate to prove that you were inoculated with measles and rubellavaccines each within the last five years (since April 2017).
③ An antibody certificate verifying that you have sufficient antibody titer in your blood(refer to the chart below) to prevent the development of measles and rubella, based on the
results of an antibody test performed within the last five years (since April 2017).
* For ① and ②, it can be a combined vaccine of measles and rubella vaccines (e.g., MR vaccine).
* For ① and ②, the certificate must be issued by an accredited medical institution, and state thetype of vaccine and the date of inoculation.
* For ③, the certificate must specify the measuring method and the measured values of antibody titerin your blood (refer to the chart below), 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 the antibody titer level is below requirements, yet you cannot be inoculated with vaccines forsome reason (e.g. illness or body composition), please submit an official document (for example, acertificate issued by the doctor) explaining why.
<Submission Period and Place of 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 Maritime7

Sciences):Submit the certificate when you register at the Medical Center for Student Health(Rokkodai) during your routine medical check-up scheduled for April.
(2) Measuring Methods and Judging Standards for Protective Antibodies in Blood
MeasuringJudging
Remarks
MethodStandard
IgG-EIA method8.0≦positive
Positive result by one of these
Measles
PA method
256x≦positive
three methods:
NT method
4.0x≦positive
Positive result by one of these
HI method32x≦ positive
Rubellatwo methods
IgG-EIA method8.0≦ positive(HI method is recommended)
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 that the
judging standards are higher than the usual standards used at medical institutions.
Before you visit a medical institution, please make an appointment and confirm that the antibody
test and/or the vaccine you need are available at that institution.
When you visit a doctor at a medical institution, make sure you present this guidebook so yourdoctor can issue the necessary certificate(s). (Please make sure you confirm with your doctor themeasuring methods and judging standards when measuring the antibody titer in your blood.)* Points to Consider when Submitting a Certificate:① Please submit the original certificate and one set of copies (A4 size).
② If the certificate is written in a language other than Japanese or English, please attach adocument that shows either a Japanese or English translation.
For further information, please refer to:
Medical Center for Student Health, Kobe University Tel: +81-78-803-5245
Student Support Division, Student Affairs Department, Kobe University Tel: +81-78-803-5219

14. Others
Kobe University offers financial support for selected applicants such as scholarships and exemption
from admission fees and tuition fees. Please refer to Kobe University’s website for details.

8Eligibility Screening
Those who intend to apply under the requirements “2. Qualification for Applicants (7) or (8)” will bescreened by the following documents submitted. Note that not only research achievements but alsoachievements in business, patent acquisition, and conference presentation will be actively evaluated in
the screening.
(1) Period and place for submission
Your application documents must be submitted in person or mailed (simple registered mailmarked “Application Form for Examination of Qualification for the Doctoral Course of Graduate
School of Science, Technology and Innovation” in red on the envelope) by November. 24 (Wed),
2021, to the Student Affairs Section, Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation,
Kobe University. (except Saturday・Sunday・holidays)
Office hours (for those who hand in): Monday through Friday: 9:00-12:00 & 13:00-16:00
Address: Kobe University Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation,
Student Affairs Section
1-1, Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501
Tel: +81-78-803-5474 (direct)(2) Documents necessary for screening① Application Form for Examination of Qualification: the application form designated by
Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation (Form No. 10)② Curriculum Vitae: the form designated by the Graduate School of Science, Technology andInnovation (Form No. 2).
③ Graduation(Prospective) certificate created by the head of faculty or the principal of theuniversity you graduated from.
④ History of research/job: created by immediate manager or representative of education/research
institute or company where the research/job was conducted. If such a certification is unavailable,
an application written by the applicant can substitute it. Use the form designated by the Graduate
School of Science, Technology and Innovation (Form No. 11).
⑤ Research/Job experience (A4): the outline of a thesis that is the equivalent of a master’s thesis. If
you have no such thesis, please write the reason why you think you are qualified for theapplication.
A set of copies written in both Japanese (approx. 2,000 words) and English (approx. 1,200
words), with a cover sheet designated by the Graduate School of Science, Technology andInnovation (Form No. 12). For foreign applicants, an English copy alone is sufficient.
⑥ Materials of research/job achievements: Index of thesis and separate print (photocopy
acceptable), which are the basis of the research/job achievements, along with references of otherachievements, if any. In case of collaborative research, attach the material clearly indicating the
portion the applicant was in charge.
If you wrote the reason why you think you are qualified for application in document ⑤, submit
materials that provide evidence supporting this reason.

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⑦ A self-addressed envelope (23.5cm long×12cm wide with a 374 yen stamp)* The above-mentioned ①, ②, ④ and ⑤ are available on the website below.
http://www.stin.kobe-u.ac.jp/jyukensei/2022d.html

Note that those who have completed a 6-year course of medical college, dental college, orveterinary medicine are required to submit ①, ②, ③, ⑦ the abovementioned, and Research
proposal below
Research proposal:
Form designated by Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation (Form No.9).
Use the enclosed form or download the template from the website below.
http://www.stin.kobe-u.ac.jp/jyukensei/2022d.html(3) Announcement of the screening results
Successful applicants will be notified of the result by November. 26 (Fri), 2021.

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Guide for Overseas Remittance of Entrance Examination Fees for the 2022 Doctoral
Programs at the Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation, Kobe University
Please access the Application Fee Payment System of Kobe University from the URL shown below or
the QR code, and pay with a credit card or Alipay.
The credit card holder does not have to be the applicant, but please be sure to enter the applicant's
information in the Customer information field.
Please print the email of payment completion and attach it to the application form.
https://tinyurl.com/yxjuqxef【Items】
Application fee ¥30,000
Remittance fee ¥660
【Handling credit cards, etc. at the payment system of Kobe University】

If you cannot use the Application Fee System, please contact the following addres.
E-mail：stin-kyomu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp

11Education and Research Areas, Supervisors and Research Subjects
Division

Area

Supervisor

Research Subjects

KONDO Akihiko

Metabolic engineering, Synthetic biology, Bioprocess engineering,
Biochemical engineering, Applied microbiology,
Biological function science
Metabolic engineering, Metabolite analysis, Omics technology,
Molecular biology, Synthetic biology, Bioprocess engineering,
Fermentation physiology, Photosynthesis
Synthetic biology, Genome editing, Synthetic evolution, Green bio,
Cell engineering, Evolutionary biology

HASUNUMA
Tomohisa
NISHIDAKeiji
ISHII Jun
Bioproduction
Biotechnology andEnvironmental
Technology

Advanced Membrane
Technology

Advanced
Information andCommunication
Technology

Advanced Medical
Science

Entrepreneurship,
Strategy, Finance,and IP rights

Advanced
Information
and Communication
Technology

Advanced Medical
Science

Entrepreneurship,
Strategy, Finance,and IP rights

UCHIDA Kazuhisa

Synthetic biology, Metabolic engineering, Genome engineering,
Evolutionary engineering, Microbial fermentation, Biochemicals,
Biologics, Biosensors
Biopharmaceuticals，Biologics，Bioprossessing，Regulatory Science，
Bio Venture

YOSHIDA Ken-ichi

Applied microbiology, Genome biology, Metabolic engineering,
Microbial physiology, Gene regulation, Bioactive substance

ISHIKAWA Shu

Applied microbiology，Molecular biology，Genomics

TSUJINO Yoshio

Cosmetic science, Aging care,
Biochemical engineering, Bioelectrochemistry, Marketing

YOSHIOKA
Tomohisa

Membrane separation engineering, Mass transfer,
Computational science, Chemical engineering, Molecular simulation,
Nanomaterials engineering

NAKAGAWA
Keizo

Nanomaterial engineering, Membrane separation engineering,
Catalytic reaction engineering,
Effective energy utilization technology, Chemical engineering

NAGATA Makoto

Integrated circuit design, Electromagnetic compatibility,
Advanced electronics packaging, Ubiquitous systems,
Hardware security

OHTA Chikara

Information and communication engineering，Protocol design，Performance evaluation

KAWAGUCHI
HiroshiElectron devices, Signal processing, Deep learning, Sensing systems,
Bionics, Healthcare interfaces

AOI Takashi

iPS cell，Stem cell biology，Oncology，
Gastroenterology and hepatology，Regulatory science

SHIRAKAWA
ToshiroGene therapy, Vaccine, Biologics, Infectious disease, Urology

SHIMA Fumi

Rational drug design, Cancer therapy, Structure-based drug design,
Molecular biology, Signal transduction, Structural biology

OZAKI Hiroyuki

Entrepreneurship, Open Innovation, Management Strategy

FUKE Nobuhiro

Entrepreneurial finance, Strategic Entrepreneurship

KODA Tohru

Business development, Corporate planning, R&D management,
Bioprocess engineering

12Special Education System for Students Entering from Workplace

Recently, increasing numbers of engineers and researchers in the workforce wish tocontinue education and training as well as obtaining doctoral degrees in graduate
school. However, education programs of graduate schools usually require them tospend time away from their workplace to focus on the graduate program for three
years, which is likely to limit their learning opportunities. On the other hand, the"Graduate School Foundation Standard, Article 14" stipulates that "When special
educational measures are recognized as necessary in the courses of the Graduate
School, appropriate educational measures can be taken such as providing classes or
research guidance during night or certain periods." considering the students fromthe workplace. Based on these backgrounds, the Doctoral Course of Graduate
School of Science, Technology and Innovation has implemented special educational
measures as stipulated by the statement.
The following items summarize the program.
1. Part of class by a faculty member upon an agreement of the member, and part ofresearch guidance by academic supervisor upon an agreement of the supervisor,
can be provided during night or a certain period.
2. If the academic supervisor recognizes that the thesis is making good progress,
and that superior facilities or equipment for the research are provided in therelevant company where outstanding performance can be expected, the student
can conduct research within the company.

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