A world-class education and research base pursuing advanced
and interdisciplinary research
Taking advantage of our traditional strengths in both the social
and natural sciences, Kobe University is promotinginterdisciplinary research and education and endeavoring tobecome an outstanding research university. We intend for
Kobe University to serve as a world-class institution that will
create new values and address the challenges facing oursociety.
Kobe University is cultivating new areas of academic study incollaboration with other universities, research institutes, andthe public and private sector. Through academic exchangewith major overseas universities involving joint research andcollaborative education, Kobe University will expand its role asa “hub campus” that attracts talented personnel from aroundthe world. Moreover, we are strengthening ties between
undergraduate and graduate studies, and ensuring thatstudents exercise their creativity and pursue knowledge inadvanced research fields so that our graduates can take onleading roles to solve issues on a global scale.
By achieving these objectives, Kobe University will explore newacademic frontiers.

Celebrating 114 years of history
Kobe University traces its history back to March 1902, when the
Kobe Higher Commercial School was established. In April 1929,
the School was renamed Kobe University of Commerce, and in
October 1944, it was once again renamed to become Kobe
University of Economics.
In May 1949 a group of universities, colleges and schools
merged to become Kobe University. Initially, Kobe University
began with six faculties, but new faculties and graduate
schools have been added and reorganized to enhance theacademic environment.
In October 1992, the Division of Liberal Arts and the Faculty of
Education were reformed, resulting in the creation of theFaculty of Intercultural Studies, the Faculty of Human
Development, and the Research Institute for Higher Education.

1902

02 Introduction and History

1949

At the same time, the Graduate School of International
Cooperation Studies was established.
In October 2003, Kobe University of Mercantile Marine (KUMM)
was integrated into Kobe University. As a result of thisintegration, the Faculty of Maritime Sciences, the Sea Training
Course and the Maritime Science Division were established.
The Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation
was newly established in April 2016 as an independent,
interdisciplinary graduate school through collaboration
between the areas of natural and social sciences in Kobe
University.
Today, Kobe University is one of the most comprehensive
universities in Japan with 11 faculties and schools, 15 graduate
schools, and a great number of centers and institutions.

1992

2003

Today

Organization Chart
Faculties/Schools
Letters
Intercultural Studies
Human Development
Law
Economics
Business Administration
Science
Medicine
University HospitalEngineering
Agriculture
Maritime Sciences

Graduate Schools
Humanities
Intercultural Studies
Human Development and Environment
Law
Economics
Business Administration
Science
Medicine
Health Sciences
Engineering
System Informatics
Agricultural Science
Maritime Sciences
International Cooperation Studies
Science, Technology and Innovation

Interdisciplinary Research Organizations
Organization for Advanced and Integrated Research

Attached Institutes
Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration

University Libraries
Core Research Centers
Biosignal Research Center
Research Center for Inland Seas
Research Center for Urban Safety and Security
Molecular Photoscience Research Center
Ocean-Bottom Exploration Center (KOBEC)
Center for Social Systems Innovation

Common-use Facilities
Information Science and Technology Center (ISTC)
Center for Collaborative Research and Technology Development (CREATE)
Center for Supports to Research and Education Activities (CSREA)
Center for Environmental Management (CEM)
Education Center on Computational Science and Engineering (ECCSE)
Medical Center for Student Health
Career Center
Support Center for Campus Life
Admission Center

Organization Chart

03

“Initiative for Excellence”

The title of Kobe University's new vision expresses
our goal to benefit society through outstanding
research. The logo represents interdisciplinary
collaboration between different academic fields tosolve current and future social issues.

International: Hub Campus
Institute for Promoting International Partnerships
formerly the Institute for Promoting International Exchange Programs
Kobe University is further strengthening its global
competitiveness by cooperating with four core bodies
established by the Institute for Promoting International
Partnerships: the Centre for EU Academic Collaboration, theCenter for Asian Academic Collaboration, the Office of theAmericas and the newly established Center forInternational Education.
We believe that rapid yet considered responses to theinternational academic scene are vital in order for researchand education to flourish. Kobe University not only
promotes the mutual exchange of students andresearchers, but also creates connections between
students and researchers in Europe and Asia/ASEAN, with
Kobe University acting as the nexus for these exchanges.

Kobe University also aims to serve as a hub to facilitate
connections between overseas institutions, corporations,and public organizations based in Kobe.

I will strive to enable Kobe University toachieve further recognition both within
Japan and overseas, and produce
globally-minded graduates who can makepositive contributions to society.

Prof. INOUE Noriyuki
Executive Vice President in Charge of International Exchange

Strong Partnership with Europe
From early on, Kobe University has recognized the crucial
importance of partnership with universities and institutions
in Europe.
Since 2005, Kobe University has been developing thispartnership by serving as the coordinating university for the
EU Institute in Japan, Kansai (EUIJ-Kansai) and establishing
the Kobe University Brussels European Centre (KUBEC) in2010 and the Centre for EU-Japan Collaborative Education(EJCE) in 2013. Since 2011, the Centre for EU Academic
Collaboration at Kobe University has been playing a vital roleas the strategic coordinator for these initiatives. To enhance
our collaboration with higher education institutions, we
proactively participate in research and education support
schemes by the European Commission such as Horizon 2020and Erasmus+.

As a result of these efforts, in 2015 Kobe University was the
only Japanese institution to be named a Jean Monnet Centreof Excellence, an open program of the European Commission
which supports education and research centers specializingin EU studies.

Kobe University Educational Program on Current Japan (KU-EPOCJ)The Kobe University Educational Program on Current Japan is
an English-taught course newly established in April 2016. It is
open to exchange students at both undergraduate andgraduate levels. This course focuses on current issues in Japan
covering a broad range of disciplines, including social sciences,

04 Initiative for Excellence

humanities, and natural sciences. Providing opportunities for a
deeper understanding of Japan from various perspectives, thisEnglish-taught program can be combined with Japanese
language classes at the Kobe University Center for International
Education.

Kobe University

Research: Working with society, for society
Kobe University encourages advanced research that cannot
simply be categorized as “humanities” or “sciences”.
Collaborating with other universities and research institutions,
we aim to explore new academic frontiers and ensure that our
research outcomes will have practical applications for society.

By focusing on advanced
transdisciplinary research,these flagship projects will
be vital elements of ourvision and help us tobecome an excellent global
research university.

In April 2016 the University established the new Office of
Research Strategy and Planning within the Headquarters for
University Strategy and Planning. This Office will refine andstrengthen the University’s overall strategy and support the
President’s decision-making process, enabling us to create an
ambitious strategy and targets for research. During the samemonth the University also established the Organization for
Advanced and Integrated
Research to develop new researchareas by promotinginterdisciplinary projects and to
produce research outcomes witha positive social impact.
This framework enables us todraw on Kobe University’s uniquestrengths to pursue the following
research projects.

Professor OGAWA Matsuto
Executive Vice President in Charge of Researchand Industry-University Cooperation

Area

Projects

Summary

Project Leader

Earth Sciences

Imaging the magmaplumbing systembeneath super volcanoes

Precise imaging and monitoring of the magma plumbing
system that causes catastrophic eruptions based on
geophysical observation including both active and passive
source seismic and electromagnetic surveys and volcanological analyses of submarine super volcanoes.

Professor TATSUMI Yoshiyuki

Signal Transduction

Creation of a base for
medical innovation
through research insignal transduction
medicine

Research outcomes from the new Center for Cell Signaling
Research will be used in joint research with Kobe University
Hospital, other departments, and enterprises. This project
has potential applications for drug discovery, clinicaldiagnostics, and development of medical equipment.

Professor MINAMI YasuhiroSocial Systems

Establishment of the
Research Center forSocial Systems
Innovation

Our new Center develops collaboration between the social
and natural sciences as well as with academic institutions,
government and industry. We have six research divisions:
three specific divisions (environment and resources,
healthcare and social welfare, and finance and IT) along withthree cross-field divisions (market research, social institutions,and entrepreneurship).

Professor YANAGAWA
Takashi

Design of Future Cities

Paradigm shift fromdisasterprevention/mitigation tourban resilience

Advanced research on disaster prevention and mitigation invarious academic fields is being aggregated into our regional
collaborative disaster mitigation center (COE) to activate
further interdisciplinary research and social implementation
aiming to protect people from exogenous risks such as
natural hazards.

Professor IIZUKA Atsushi

Integrated Membrane

Creation of research anddevelopment base for
integrated membrane

The goal of our basic research into membrane separation is
to solve global issues related to water, atmosphere, energy
and resources. We aim to commercialize our results as soon
as possible by incorporating basic research and empiricalresearch.

Professor MATSUYAMA
HidetoSynthBio (Synthetic
Biology and Synthetic
Bioengineering)

Creation of the SynthBio
research center andestablishment of social
implementation systems

This project will create a SynthBio research center to serve asa base for the next-generation bioindustrial revolution andachieve social implementation of research outcomes. The
project aims to develop SynthBio technologies, advance our
BioFoundry, and combine this with applied research forbioindustry, establishing the systems to create education
programs and CRO-type bioventures.

Professor KONDO Akihiko

Initiative for Excellence05

Distinctive ResearchersTERAUCHI Naoko

TAKATSUKI Yasuo

Professor
Graduate School of Intercultural Studies
Ethnomusicology, Japanology

Associate Professor
Research Institute for Economics andBusiness Administration
Global financehttp://web.cla.kobe-u.ac.jp/staff/gakunone/

http://www.rieb.kobe-u.ac.jp/academic/ResearchStaff/takatsuki-j.html

Contemporary development oftraditional performing arts

Visiting the world’s first futures market

I have conducted research on the traditional performing arts ofJapan and Asian countries, utilizing several different methods ofmusicology, cultural anthropology and sociology. My particularfocus is on the Japanese court music gagaku, a type of musicclosely associated with imperial rituals that is still practiced today.
Extant studies tend to analyze the current practice of this art or
study its history to reconstruct the lost tradition of Nara or Heiantimes. However, my research approaches gagaku from both amicro point of view to clarify minute changes within the genre in
the modern and contemporary periods and from a macro point ofview to examine its interaction with other musics in a global context.
Now, it is becoming clear that gagaku has experienced various
changes in terms of musical style, transmission system,
performers, and social meaning from the Meiji Restoration until
the present era, along with the social and cultural changes of thenation. The recent new development of gagaku deserves
particular attention as part of the ‘world music’ trend.
Thus, my research tries to break the stereotyped image of‘traditional performing arts’ and to flexibly grasp the dynamics ofthe living arts.

The world’s first organized futures market emerged in Osaka, Japan, inthe early 18th century, and it developed into the world-famous Dojima
Rice Exchange, which was officially approved by the Tokugawa
Shogunate in 1730. It was more than 100 years later that the Chicago
Board of Trade, often known as the first modern futures market, wasestablished in 1848.
Despite its relevance to modern financial markets and widespreadinterest in this topic, the Dojima Rice Exchange is only briefly touched
upon as the earliest example of a futures market in most of the existing
literature written in English. I am now trying to present the firstcomprehensive account of the rules and practices of the Dojima Rice
Exchange written in English. My research project covers the market
microstructure, market efficiency, and effects of government policy.
In addition, I have started to publish the Dojima Rice Prices data set
online as “Early Modern Database”(http://www.rieb.kobe-u.ac.jp/project/kinsei-db/index-e.html). This
database contains daily Dojima rice prices and daily exchange rates forgold and silver currency. Both data are from the records of the big
merchant “Mitsui”. It currently covers the period from 1787 to 1810, andit will be extended to 1871, right after the Dojima Rice Exchange
collapsed.
Figure: “Daily Record of Mitsui’s Exchange Shop”

Source: Mitsui Bunko

06 Distinctive Researchers

Kobe University

HOHASHI Naohiro

HIDEMA Ruri

Professor
Graduate School of Health Sciences
Family Nursing

Assistant Professor
Organization of Advanced andIntegrated Research
Applied Chemistry

http://www.hohashi.org/

http://www2.kobe-u.ac.jp/~hidema/myweb/

Building a family nursing theory
with worldwide applicability

Investigation of dilute solution rheology

Kobe University has earned a worldwide reputation as a frontrunner infamily nursing studies. Professor Naohiro Hohashi oversees its nursing
curriculum. A specialist in nursing theory, he was the first to propose
the Concentric Sphere Family Environment Theory (CSFET), which wasdeveloped over a period of 17 years. CSFET focuses on the family
environment that acts on the well-being of the family system unit, andhas been mapped out as the Concentric Sphere Family Environment
Model (CSFEM). Based on the CSFET, Professor Hohashi has developed
family assessment models and intervention models that areundergoing clinical use around the world.
Numerous papers on the development of CSFET, which touch upon
research and practice conducted in the United States, Canada, Hong
Kong and other locations, have been published in a number ofrespected international nursing-related journals. Various tools havealso been developed for the CSFET, with explanatory materials issued
in Japanese and English, and the tools’ efficacy has been demonstrated
worldwide.
In recognition of his past efforts, Professor Hohashi was designated aTranscultural Nursing Scholar by the Transcultural Nursing Society in2014, and was named recipient of the Innovative Contribution to
Family Nursing Award by the International Family Nursing Associationin 2015.

Polymers are a famous “soft matter”. An important feature of soft matteris the huge size of each molecule. This causes interactions within themolecule and with surrounding solvents. Because of these interactions,
fluids containing soft matters such as polymers induce complex fluidity,
and are called complex fluids. My research interest is in the hierarchic
structures of complex fluids. Complex fluids such as polymer solutions
show interesting phenomena in each scale. For example, in a macroscale a polymer solution reduces frictional drag; therefore fluids
containing polymers flow smoothly. This phenomenon is called dragreduction. Since drag reduction is useful to reduce energy whentransferring fluids, this technique is used in many industrial applications.
On the other hand, in a micro-scale, the same polymer solution induces
unstable flows, which is called elastic instability. In order to produce
high-quality products in the micro-scale, elastic instability should be
avoided. I consider all these phenomena to be related to theextensional viscosity of polymers. Therefore, I have also developed an
extensional viscometer to measure the extensional rheology of dilutepolymer solutions.
My research topics receive attention not only from academic society but
also from companies. I have obtained grants from organizations
including JSPS (Japan Society for the Promotion of Science) and JST(Japan Science and Technology Agency) and I am also collaboratingwith various companies. Research is interesting; research connects us tocommunities worldwide. I would like to encourage more young women
to enter the sciences.
Hierarchical Structure

Drag reduction
FlowμIntramolecularinteraction
Interaction
betweenscalesFlow

Turbulence

Laminar
Flow
Elastic instability

Polymer

Distinctive Researchers07

Letters / Humanities

At a Glance 522 Undergraduates enrolled / 224 Graduates enrolled / 109 International students enrolled / 57 Faculty members

The humanities aim to understand what is at once mostFaculty of Lettersfamiliar and enigmatic to us all — we humans. Who are we,

The Faculty of Letters has one department (Department of

where do we come from, where are we going, and what is our

Humanities) consisting of five principal research divisions,purpose? Such fundamental questions never lose theirfurther divided into fifteen areas. First-year undergraduate

significance; if anything, they become even more important in

students take a wide range of introductory classes toour era of globalization and IT revolution, when radical shifts
in social structures require us to identify essential issues andcreate new values. The Faculty of Letters and the Graduate
School of Humanities tackle these old and new questions byfamiliarize themselves with various topics in the humanities
before declaring their majors around the end of the firstyear. Most specialized courses are offered in small-groupseminars, and the Faculty boasts an outstanding studentfaculty ratio of approximately 2:1 in each academic year.

investigating human nature and the cultures that humans
have produced. The Faculty is also committed to international

Graduate School of Humanities

education, with a strong emphasis on Japanese studies and a

The Graduate School offers 2-year Master’s and 3-year

variety of exchange programs.

Doctoral programs. The research-intensive curriculum isdesigned to enable students to pursue in-depth research intheir specialization and prepare their master or doctoral
thesis.

Message from Faculty
My current research interests focus on the concept of “Geist”
in German intellectual history, especially the usage of thisterm by J. W. Goethe. With its long, complicated backgroundrelating to its Greek and Latin equivalents pneuma andspiritus, the word Geist cannot be easily translated into
Japanese, whereas historically certain similarities with the
Chinese-Japanese term ki (chi) has been pointed out, as I
have shown in my work. At our university in Kobe, the citywhich has a tradition of coexistence with other cultures, youwill find an ideal place to improve your sensibility ofunderstanding ‘Otherness’ through studying Humanities.

08 Letters / Humanities

HISAYAMA
Yuho
Lecturer
Literature

Kobe University■Courses Offered in English (AY2016)
Courses■Undergraduate Program
Department

Studies in American Literature

Divisions

Seminar in American Literature

Philosophy

Seminar in English Literature

Literature
Humanities

History

Undergraduate

Cognitive Systems

Seminar in Global Humanities
Seminar in Global Communication■Doctoral Program (three years) and Master’s Program (two years)
Human Cultural
Studies
Human Social
Dynamics

Seminar in English Linguistics
Studies in Global Humanities

Social Culture

Department

Studies in English Linguistics

Advanced Studies in British and American Literature IX, X

Divisions
Philosophy
Literature

Seminar in British and American Literature IX, X
Advanced Studies in English Linguistics I, II
Master's Program

Advanced Studies in Global Humanities

History

Seminar in Global Communication I, II

Cognitive Systems

Academic Writing 2

Socio-Cultural Studies

Introduction to Japanese Culture and Society

Information

E-mail: kouhou@lit.kobe-u.ac.jp

http://www.lit.kobe-u.ac.jp/english/index.html
Letters / Humanities

09Intercultural Studies

At a Glance 662 Undergraduates enrolled / 188 Graduates enrolled / 172 International students enrolled / 62 Faculty members

Intercultural Studies is not a single discipline. Rather, it is a
new research area focusing on the coexistence of diverse
cultures and investigating new paradigms for understanding
human culture across various disciplines. The Faculty andGraduate School of Intercultural Studies are committed to
exploring different aspects of both change and stability in thecontemporary world from the viewpoint of culture.

Graduate School of Intercultural Studies
The Graduate School of Intercultural Studies is committed tocultivating the advanced field of cultural studies with theaim of promoting intercultural harmony, as well as
constructing new paradigms for understanding humanculture. The Graduate School is organized into two main
departments. The Department of Cultural Interaction fosters

Faculty of Intercultural Studies

interdisciplinary studies of intercultural relations based on

The Faculty fosters the ability to understand the many issues

Culture and Globalization conducts a broad range ofthat face our increasingly globalized society from an intercultural
perspective. To this end, the Faculty's interdisciplinary
curriculum is carefully designed to help students develop

the study of regional cultures, and the Department ofresearch into languages and cultures in the context ofaccelerating globalization.

both international understanding and intercultural communication skills through small-group instruction, a range oflanguage programs, active international exchanges, andadvanced information-processing education.

S tudent’s VoiceAs an exchange student from The University of Georgia, I
feel fortunate to have come to Kobe. The campus of Kobe isgorgeous and the teachers and staff are welcoming andhelpful. In addition, student organizations such as Truss
work to help international students acclimate. They hosttrips, aid in adjusting to Japan, and genuinely want to makefriends with incoming students. Kobe offers opportunities
for academic and social engagement. I had the chance tojoin the university Kyudo club, or Japanese-style archery. I
was able to learn a unique skill in Japanese. For a wonderfulexperience I would recommend Kobe University.

10 Intercultural Studies

Sean Raley
International Student
United States of America

Kobe University■Undergraduate Program
Department

Divisions
Human Communication and Information Science

Intercultural Studies

Contemporary Culture and SocietyIntercultural Communication Studies
Area Studies■Courses Offered in English (AY2016)
Courses
Cultures and Societies in Japan I, II, III, IV■Master’s Program (Two-Year Program)
Department
Cultural Interaction
Culture andGlobalization

Basic Seminar for Intercultural Communication I, II, II, IV

Divisions

English for Intercultural Studies I, II (Basic Level)

Area Studies

English for Intercultural Studies I, II, III (Advanced Level)

Intercultural Communication
Contemporary Culture and Society
Human Communication and Information Science

Basic Seminar
Undergraduate

Seminar in Intercultural Studies
English for Academic Purposes■Doctoral Program (Three-year Program)
Department
Cultural Interaction

Society and Economy in East Asia

DivisionsMedia Studies

Area Studies

Seminar in Contents in Second Language Education

Intercultural Communication

Seminar in Contemporary Social Issues

Contemporary Culture and Society
Culture andGlobalization

TOEFL Seminar
Academic Writing

Second Language Education

Human Communication and Information Science

Master's Program

Academic Communication (English) 1, 2
Aspects of EU Culture and Society (Advanced Lecture) 1, 2Second Language Education

Second Language Pragmatics 1, 2

Advanced Communication (Joint Research Group)

Academic Writing (English) 1, 2

Information

E-mail: gicls-kyomugakusei@office.kobe-u.ac.jp

http://web.cla.kobe-u.ac.jp
Intercultural Studies

11

Human Development
Human Development and Environment
At a Glance 1,231 Undergraduates enrolled / 276 Graduates enrolled / 54 International students enrolled / 98 Faculty members

Human Development/
Human Development and Environment
What does human development mean? It means discovering

The graduate program trains each student to acquireand enhancing the various abilities that a human or a groupadvanced skills in a specialist field by examining phenomena

potentially possesses to achieve the well-being of each andfrom a multifaceted, comparative perspective. The program

every person. Established in 1992, the Faculty of Humanoffers a progressive research environment where students

Development has assumed the long tradition of the Faculty oftake the initiative in pursuing fundamental, applied and

Education. It was the first Faculty in Japan launched to conduct

practical education, activities to foster eminent professors

education and research on issues concerning human develop-

and researchers, and overseas study tours to conduct

ment. To promote this research, the Graduate School of Human

practical education and research.

Sciences was reorganized in 2007 and the Graduate School of
Human Development and Environment was established. WithThe undergraduate program is characterized by a curriculum

approximately one hundred faculty members, our Faculty andthat helps students acquire the ability to understand issues

Graduate School is a pioneering academic community

comprehensively, and an education program that gives

pursuing the free exchange of scholarly knowledge.

students the skills to solve practical issues.

Message from Faculty
My research field is motor control systems and applied
physiology. This encompasses a broad range of disciplines
including physiology, engineering, physics, and information
science. In recent years I have carried out basic research into
human posture control, and I have been developing an
assistance system for daily motion based on the results ofthis basic research. The biosignal processing technology
such as electromyograms and electrocardiograms used in
my field of research has a wide range of applications, and I
am also involved in joint research with laboratories specializing in sports science and psychosomatic medicine.

12 Human Development / Human Development and Environment

KIMURA
Tetsuya
Associate Professor
Physiological Systems,
Applied Physiology,
Biomechanics

Kobe University■Undergraduate Program
Departments

Divisions
Developmental Psychology

Human Development
and Education

Child Development
Educational Science
Elementary Education

Human Behavior

Health Promotion and Education
Behavioral Development
Sport Sciences

Human Expression

Human Expression
Natural Environmental Science

Human Environmental
Science

Mathematics and Informatics
Living Environment
Social Environment(Across Division)

Support for Human and Community Development■Research Areas Covered by the Graduate School
Departments

Divisions
Psychological Development and Health Promotion

Human Development

Human Expression
Human Behavior
Education and Learning
Natural Environmental Science
Mathematics and Informatics

Human Environmental
Science

Living Environment
Social Environment
Advanced Human Environmental Science(Adjunct, Doctoral program only）

Information

E-mail: info@h.kobe-u.ac.jp■Courses Offered in English (AY2016)
Courses

Undergraduate

Cross Cultural Understanding

Master's Program

Studies on ESD

http://www.h.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/
Human Development / Human Development and Environment

13

Law

At a Glance 837 Undergraduates enrolled / 335(185*) Graduates enrolled / 97 International students enrolled / 61 Faculty members*Law School

The Faculty of Law

The Department of Professional Legal Education (Kobe

The Faculty of Law aims to provide its students with a broad
cultural background, combined with specialized knowledge inlaw and political science. We provide a comprehensive
education to students who are planning to enter the legal
profession, or become public administrators, diplomats, or

University Law School) aims to train knowledgeable andskillful lawyers for the future. On the basis of the bar examrecord from 2006 to 2011, Kobe University Law Schoolranked fifth out of 74 law schools in Japan.

specialists in the private sector.

GMAPs

The Graduate School of Law

the fields of Law, Economics and Business Administration

Kobe University offers Global Master’s Programs (GMAPs) in

The Department of Legal Studies and the Department of
Political Science endeavor to provide students with the mostfrom April 2015. In GMAPs, all coursework and researchsupervision are conducted in English.

current academic knowledge in the areas of law, politicalscience, international relations, and political and diplomatic
history. We strive to provide educational opportunities for
future academics, business or bureaucratic specialists, andcurrent legal professionals and others with work experience.

S tudent’s VoiceI am Radjapov Husain, currently in the first year of the PhD
course, specializing in legal aspects of competition law andpolicy in transitional economies. To be honest, I never expected
to find myself at Kobe University, but it’s a choice I definitely do
not regret making. When I first came to Kobe University, its
beautiful natural environment impressed me so much. I foundit the perfect place to reach intellectual nirvana. Besides manyother opportunities, the Graduate School of Law offers special
courses for students. These courses involve not only famous
scholars but also practitioners that aim to train real professionals. I would be more than happy to recommend this school toeveryone who would like a top-class education!

14 Law

Radjapov
HusainInternational Student
Republic of Uzbekistan

Kobe University■Courses Offered in English (AY2016)
Courses
EU-Japan Comparative Seminar I, II, III
Aspects of EU Law and Politics (Lecture)
Aspects of EU Law and Politics (Seminar)
Space Law and Policy with Simulated Negotiations
Undergraduate■Undergraduate Program
Department

Conspiracy Theory and Politics
Global Arbitration Practice I

Divisions

Arbitration Moot I, II

Theory and History of Law

Japanese Legal System I, II

Sociology of Law

Introduction to Common Law I, II

Public Law

Special course: Introduction to practical legal English

Criminal Law
Law(includes politics)

Money and Politics

Special Lectures on International Relations

Civil Law

Research Methods in Political Science II, III

Commercial Law

Japanese Legal System I, II

Social Law

Introduction to Common Law I, IIInternational Law

Space Law and Policy with Simulated Negotiations

International Relations

Money and Politics

Political Theory

Conspiracy Theory and Politics

Political Process

An Introduction to Media Politics
Special Lectures on Aspects of EU Law and Politics (Lecture)
Introduction to Legal English 1, 2

■Professional Degree Program
Department
Professional Legal
Studies

Professional Transaction Law
Professional Public Law
Advanced Legal Areas

Department

Political Science

Master's Program

ADR in Asia and the Rest of the World
Introduction to International Business Law
International Business Litigation (A), (B)International Arbitration 1, 2International Corporate Law and Practice■Doctoral Program
Academic Legal
StudiesInternational Investment Law 1

Divisions

Divisions

Strategic International Business Consulting (A), (B)Comparative Law in Asian Context 1 (Kobe SALAD)

Academic Transaction Law

Comparative Competition Law

Academic Public Law

Air Law

Theory and History of Law

International Arbitration Institutions in Asia (A)Political Theory

Advanced Legal English 1, 2International Policy Analysis

FDI Moot Workshop

Analysis of Contemporary Politics

Law Asia Moot Workshop

Information

E-mail: law-kyomu-gakubu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp

http://www.law.kobe-u.ac.jp/
Law15

Economics

At a Glance 1,244 Undergraduates enrolled / 271 Graduates enrolled / 182 International students enrolled / 52 Faculty members

The Faculty of Economics was founded in 1902 as the second

with study abroad; (3) KUPES (Kobe University Program foroldest economics faculty among Japanese national universities.

European Studies), an integrated Bachelor–Master’s

The Graduate School of Economics was established in 1953.

program specializing in EU studies; (4) Education for

Since then, it has produced a significant number of outstanding

Sustainable Development Program; and (5) Econo-Legal

graduates, holding a prestigious position in economics

Studies Program.

education and research in Japan. The faculty has more than 50
academic staff, and has expanded its international collaboration.

Graduate Study

It currently offers double-degree programs with several

We offer various Master’s programs in addition to theEuropean and Asian universities.

five-year Doctoral program: (1) General Research Program

Undergraduate Study

which studies specific issues in depth; (2) Skill-Up Program,
focusing on empirical analysis; and (3) Recurrent Program,Students take a set of core courses and optional courses fromwhich updates professionals’ knowledge of economics.

a variety of subjects in economics and liberal arts. Several

Programs in which all courses are taught in English are also

special programs are also offered: (1) Advanced Course, foroffered: (1) International Master's Program; (2) International

students preparing for graduate studies; (2) IFEEKDoctoral Program; and (3) Global Master Program, an(International Five-Year Economics Education at Kobe)

interdisciplinary program combining Business Administra-

Program, an integrated Bachelor–Master’s degree programtion and Law.

Message from Faculty
My research extends to a range of questions concerninginternational trade and economic globalization. What roles
does factor-proportion-based comparative advantage play indetermining the patterns of trade when individual firms thatare dissimilar in size and performance coexist in markets? How
do “globalized” enterprises differ from non-internationalizedcompanies in management and operation practices? What doregional trade agreements do (or not do) to the signatories’
domestic labor conditions? My research primarily comprises
empirical analyses since I believe that economic theories
should be tested with real-world data, and also that empiricalfindings stimulate the theoretical progress of economics.

16 Economics

KAMATA
Isao
Associate Professor
Graduate School of Economics

Kobe University■Courses Offered in English (AY2016)
CoursesGlobal Economy
Japanese Economy
Advanced Portfolio Management
Advanced Economics of Disaster Management
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Advanced Macroeconomics
Intermediate Microeconomics
Advanced Microeconomics
Advanced Econometrics
Advanced Industrial Organization 1, 2
Advanced Financial Theory
Sogo Shosha’s Challenges for the Global Market
Undergraduate

The Cold War and America
Inequality in America
Aspects of EU Economies (Lecture)
Aspects of EU Economies (Seminar)
EU-Japan Comparative Seminar I, II, IIIIFEEK: Academic Reading and Listening skills
IFEEK Academic Writing 1, 2, 3
Special Seminar (IFEEK) III
Special Seminar (IFEEK) IB
Special Seminar (IFEEK) IIA
Special Seminar (IFEEK) IIB■Undergraduate Program
Department

Communicating in English: academic presentations,debating, and speeches (IFEEK)Divisions

Environmental Economics

Theoretical Analysis

Business Economics

Historical Analysis

Public Economics

Statistics and Econometric Analysis
Economics

Economics of Disaster Management

Technological and Environmental Analysis

Macroeconomics

Industrial and Social Policy

Microeconomics

Monetary and Public Policy

Exercises in Microeconomics

International Economic Policy

Exercises in Macroeconomics

Comparative Economic Policy■Doctoral Program (three years) and Master’s Program (two years)
Department

Economics

Divisions

Econometrics
Graduate Program

Portfolio Management
Spatial Political Economy
Financial Theory

Theoretical Analysis

Comparative Economic Seminar

Historical Analysis

Comparative Economic History

Statistics and Econometric Analysis

International Trade

Technological and Environmental Analysis

Topics in European Economy

Industrial and Social Policy

Industrial Organization 1, 2

Monetary and Public Policy

GMAP English Academic Writing

International Economic Policy

GMAP Business Writing

Comparative Economic Policy

English Composition

Information

E-mail: econ-kyomu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp

http://www.econ.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/
Economics

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Business Administration

At a Glance 1,199 Undergraduates enrolled / 388(142*) Graduates enrolled / 119 International students enrolled / 55 Faculty members*MBA

Kobe University was the first university in Japan to found an

Master’s Program (GMAP) in management, is conducted

academic unit with the name “Business Administration.” Thesolely in English. It is also called the SESAMI Program,

School is proud of being the birthplace of business adminis-emphasizing Strategic Entrepreneurship and Sustainability

tration studies in Japan, and enjoys an excellent reputation

Alliance Management along with strategy and marketing

among both the business and academic communities.

management. Graduates of the two Master’s programs often

Undergraduate Program
The curriculum consists of three areas: management, account-advance to the three-year Ph.D. program and pursue a
career in academic or research institutions.

ing, and commerce. Our goal is to cultivate young leaders for

MBA Programbusiness and professional societies by equipping them withIn 1989, the School established the MBA program forpractical management knowledge based upon a strong

practicing managers and professionals in response to thefoundation in the social sciences.

needs of the business community. Under the Research-

Master’s & Ph.D. Program

Based Education pedagogy, students who share similarinterests in resolving contemporary business problems form

This Graduate School is a leading research institution ina project team, develop a research theme, and formulate amanagement. Our Master’s and Ph.D. programs emphasize

resolution by conducting field research. This MBA program

practical, cutting-edge research. One Master’s course isis accredited by ABEST21.

primarily conducted in Japanese, and the other, the Global

S tudent’s Voice
This summer is probably the most exciting time in my life. I got
the opportunity to take an exchange semester at the Kobe
University School of Business Administration. What made thisexchange so unique and enjoyable for me was the countless
opportunities. You can choose between a vast amount ofclasses filled with both Japanese and international students,
making it a great chance to meet people and deepen yourknowledge of economics and business. During your free time,
the university offers a countless number of clubs and circles tojoin and pursue your hobbies. In addition, the staff and the
buddy-system help you whenever you need anything and theyguarantee a warm welcome!

18 Business Administration

LorenzWieserInternational Student
Federal Republic of Germany

Kobe University■Courses Offered in English (AY2016)
Courses
Statistics
Statistical Theory
Financial Management
Financial Accounting
Marketing Management
Entrepreneurship Theory and Method
Venture Capital and Private Equity
Organizational Behavior/ Human Resource Management
Corporate Finance
Entrepreneurial Finance
Sustainability Accounting and Reporting
Economics of Public Sector and Network Industries
Strategic Management
Service Management and Servicizing
Global Entrepreneurship
SESAMI ProgramIntellectual Capital
Advanced Entrepreneurship
M&A and Corporate Restructuring
Corporate EntrepreneurshipResearch Methodology in Management
Advanced Supply Chain Management
Advanced International Business
Sustainability Management
Environmental Economics and Management
Advanced MarketingGame Theory
Advanced Case Study Research
Econometrics for Business Economics
Technology Entrepreneurship■Undergraduate Program
Department
Business
Administration

Research Topics in Strategic Management

Divisions

Research Topics in Sustainability Alliance Management

Management

Research Topics in Strategic Entrepreneurship

Accounting

Operations Strategy

Commerce

Business Communication I, II
Academic Reading and Writing for Business I, II
Global Communication■Ph.D. Program
Department
Business
Administration

Reading in Foreign Books (taught in English)

DivisionsManagement

Undergraduate

Accounting

Research Based Education

Business Planning and Entrepreneurship
Supply Chain Management

Commerce

Globalization and International Trade
Introduction to Accounting■MBA Program
Pedagogy

International Business Law I

Course WorkGroup Project

Dissertation ResearchInformation

Introduction to Management

Categories

E-mail: bwebmaster@b.kobe-u.ac.jp

Introduction to Finance
Advanced Operations Strategy
Graduate

Advanced Supply Chain Management
Advanced Marketing

http://www.b.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/
Business Administration

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Science

At a Glance 666 Undergraduates enrolled / 324 Graduates enrolled / 36 International students enrolled / 81 Faculty members

Faculty of Science

The Graduate School of Science collaborates closely withThe Faculty of Science conducts education and research on
fundamental issues in the field of the natural sciences. We try
to foster each student’s creative attitude toward research aswell as his or her ability to contribute to society. Over 110
teaching staff members provide the education for a full quota

the following research centers: Kobe University Organization for Advanced and Integrated Research, the Biosignal
Research Center, the Molecular Photoscience ResearchCenter, the Research Center for Inland Seas, and the
Research Center for Urban Safety and Security.

of 140 undergraduate students every year.

Center for Planetary Science

Graduate School of Science

The Center for Planetary Science aims to promote coopera-

The Graduate School of Science offers a 2-year Master’s and a
3-year Doctoral program. The School currently has 249
students studying for the master's degree, and 75 students
studying for the doctoral degree. The doctoral program aims
to train future researchers who will work at universities ortion in education and research between planetary scientists
from different institutions worldwide. It provides anenvironment where people can assemble, exchange, andaccumulate interdisciplinary knowledge to promote theirresearch in planetary science.

research institutes. After completing the doctoral program,students are granted the degree of Doctor of Science orDoctor of Philosophy.

Message from FacultyComputational algebraic statistics, my research area, is a rapidly
developing field, where statistical models are characterized andanalyzed algebraically. This new viewpoint is relevant tovarious statistical modeling techniques. In addition, thedevelopment of computational technology enables us toperform actual computations for small data by using freealgebraic packages, which is one of the fascinations of this field.
On the other hand, when handling real statistical applications
that deal with complicated models or huge data, computations
become complicated. These circumstances provide newchallenges. I am trying to obtain new results that will help us tosolve actual problems in industrial societies.

20 Science

AOKI
Satoshi
Professor
Applied Mathematics

Kobe University■Undergraduate Program
Departments

Divisions
Analysis

Mathematics

Algebra and Geometry
Applied Mathematics
Theoretical Physics

Physics

Particle Physics
Condensed Matter Physics
Physical Chemistry

Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Biomolecular Organization

Biology

Biosignal Transduction
Biodiversity

Planetology

Fundamental Planetology
Frontier Planetology■Master's Program (Two-year Program)
Doctoral Program (Three-year Program)
Departments

Divisions
Analysis

Mathematics

Physics■Courses Offered in English (AY2016)
Courses

Algebra and Geometry
Applied Mathematics

Introduction to Mathematics

Theoretical Physics

Introduction to Physics
Introduction to Chemistry

Particle Physics
Condensed Matter Physics

Undergraduate

Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

The Mathematics of Music (Summer School)

Organic Chemistry

Origin and Evolution of Solar System Bodies (Summer School)

Materials Structure Science
Theoretical Biochemistry

Advanced Science and Technology I-1, I-2, I-3, I-4(Summer School)

Biomolecular Organization

English for Science (Mathematics)

Biosignal Transduction
Biology

Planetology

Introduction to Biology
Introduction to Planetology

Physical Chemistry

Biodiversity

Master's Program

English for Science (Physics)
English for Science (Chemistry)

Developmental Biology

English for Science (Biology)

Bioregulatory Science

English for Science (Planetology)

Fundamental Planetology

English for Science 1, 2

Frontier Planetology
Evolutionary History of the Planets and the EarthApplied Planetology

Information

E-mail: sci-soumu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp

Doctoral Program

Advanced Science and Technology II-1, II-2, II-3, II-4
(Summer School)
English for Science (Biology)

http://www.sci.kobe-u.ac.jp/english/index.htm
Science21

MedicineAt a Glance 703 Undergraduates enrolled / 503 Graduates enrolled / 61 International students enrolled / 222 Faculty members

School of Medicine

The Department of Biomedical Sciences offers an opportunity

The School of Medicine emerged from the re-organization of
the Prefectural Technical College of Medicine established in
1944, which subsequently became the Hyogo Prefectural
College of Medicine (1946), and the Kobe Prefectural Collegeof Medicine (1952). It provides students with opportunities toacquire knowledge of medical ethics as well as clinicaltechniques, while encouraging them to be competent,

for students who have majored in various fields other than
medicine to acquire the core aspects of genome science andits applications.

Center for Infectious Diseases (CID)
Established in 2009. The purpose of the CID is to become acomprehensive hub for research and education about

conscientious medical scientists and doctors.

infectious diseases, dealing with both basic biomedical

Graduate School of Medicine

individual, and global levels.

The Graduate School of Medicine aims to drive advanced andCenter for Advancementof Community Medicine (CACM)

creative interdisciplinary research and train the future leadersof biomedical sciences, clinical medicine, and medical
administration. It focuses on training specialists who canidentify the cause of medical problems from complex factors
and manage them for the health and welfare of humanity.

science and clinical science at the molecular, cellular,

Established in 2014, the Center aims to train healthcare
professionals who can provide regional medical services
within Hyogo Prefecture.

S tudent’s VoiceAs a second year PhD student in the Kobe University Graduate
School of Medicine, I have been learning how to conduct goodscientific research on genetic diseases under the supervision of
my kind professor and the support of my laboratory members.
There are also lectures that I can join with interesting topics
delivered in English from experts in their fields. This academic
atmosphere makes my studies enjoyable. In addition, Kobe is avery nice city to live in with its beautiful scenery,well-established system, and kind-hearted people. For me,
studying in Kobe University is not only about pursuing a PhD
degree, but also learning the value of life.

22 Medicine

Mawaddah
Ar Rochmah
International Student
Republic of Indonesia

Kobe University■Undergraduate Program
Departments

Divisions
Fundamental Life Sciences Medicine

Medicine

Clinical Medicine Tutorials
Bedside Learning
Comprehensive Medicine■Master's Program
Departments

Divisions*Physiology and Cell Biology
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Biomedical Sciences

Pathology
Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Social/Community Medicine and Health Science*Each division consists of 4 to 12 research areas■Doctoral Program
Departments

Divisions*Physiology and Cell Biology■Courses Offered in English (Graduate; AY2016)

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Pathology
Medical Sciences

Microbiology and Infectious Diseases

Core Lecture

Social/Community Medicine and Health Science

Core PracticeInternal Medicine

Doctoral Program

Internal Related

Courses

Trends SeriesSpecial English
Special Course on Global Medical Science

Surgery

Major Subject

Surgery Related*Each division consists of 4 to 12 research areas

Information

E-mail: sousyoi@med.kobe-u.ac.jp

http://www.med.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/index.html
Medicine

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Health Sciences

At a Glance 673 Undergraduates enrolled / 273 Graduates enrolled / 5 International students enrolled / 70 Faculty members

Health problems for societies in the 21st century have(2) Advanced healthcare specialists with abundant clinicalchanged dramatically against the backdrop of dwindling birthexperience, a research-focused outlook, and leadership andrate in developed countries, aging population, changing

management ability;

lifestyle habits, and the advent of globalization. The role(3) University teaching staff competent in clinical practice,

health sciences play in solving these problems is becoming

research and training; andever greater. Social demands for graduate schools to foster(4) Advanced healthcare specialists with the communication

advanced healthcare specialists, educators, researchers, andability and multicultural understanding to promote

R&D are increasing.

international healthcare.

Reflecting these needs, the former Department of Health

For those ultimately wishing to undertake the Doctoral

Sciences of the Graduate School of Medicine was reorganized

degree, we regard our 2-year Master’s Program and 3-year

into the Graduate School of Health Sciences in April 2008.

Doctoral Program as one consecutive course.

With well-rounded education, rich human qualities andmorality as its common base, the Graduate School aims toInternational Course for Health Sciences(ICHS)

train the following:

We also offer an International Course for Health Sciences(ICHS) which allows students to complete their Master's and(1) Researchers with the originality and creativity to establish

Doctoral Programs by taking classes offered in English.

total health care;

Message from Faculty
Despite recent progress in medical technology, infectious
diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide. In particular, they remain a major health problem in developing
countries in tropical and subtropical regions. As part ofresearch activities in the field of International Health, we areconducting research on infectious diseases including dengue
fever and HIV/AIDS. We perform basic studies on dengue virus
and HIV-1 in order to accumulate information to develop novel
antiviral agents and vaccines as well as diagnostic methods. In
addition, we conduct molecular epidemiological studies tocharacterize viral strains prevalent in Asian countries includingIndonesia, Thailand and Nepal.

24 Health Sciences

KAMEOKA
Masanori
Associate Professor
Virology

Kobe University■Undergraduate Program
Faculty■Master’s Program (Two-year Program)
Departments

Departments

Nursing
Medical Technology
Health Sciences

Divisions*
Nursing
Biophysics

Health Sciences

Physical Therapy

Rehabilitation Science

Occupational Therapy

Community Health Sciences

Basic Allied Medicine

International Health*Each division consists of 2 to 4 areas.

■Doctoral Program (Three-year Program)
Departments

Divisions*

Biophysics■Courses Offered in English (AY2016) Master's Program

Health Sciences

Courses

Division

NursingRehabilitation Science
Community Health Sciences
International Health

Advanced lectures on the methodology in the molecular biological studies I*Each division consists of 2 to 4 areas.

Bioscience Special Lecture I
All Divisions

International Health Communication Special Lecture I■Doctoral Program

Interprofessional Work Special Lecture I

DivisionInternational Practices Special Lecture I

Nursing

Advanced lectures on the methodology in the molecular biological studies IITranscultural Family Health Care Nursing

Bioscience Special Lecture II

Family Health Care Nursing Special Lecture I

All Divisions

Biophysics Research I
Biophysics

Nursing

Human Anatomy and Physiology Research I
Motor Disability Rehabilitation Research I
Occupational Disability Analysis, Complementary Studies Research I

International Practices Special Lecture II
International Practices Fieldwork Seminar II
Family Health Care Nursing Special Lecture II
Biophysics Research II
Advanced lectures in lifestyle-related diseases II
Advanced practice in lifestyle-related diseases II

Psychiatry Rehabilitation Research I
Rehabilitation Sciences Research Methodology Seminar I

International Health

Biophysics

Neurological Rehabilitation Research I
Rehabilitation Sciences Research Methodology Special Lecture I

Community Health
Sciences

Interprofessional Work Special Lecture II
International Practices Fieldwork II

Advanced lectures in lifestyle-related diseases I
Advanced practice in lifestyle-related diseases I

Rehabilitation
ScienceCoursesInternational Practices Fieldwork I

Community Practical Activities Special Seminar I

Rehabilitation
ScienceCommunity Health
Sciences

Community Health Sciences Research I

Rehabilitation Sciences Research Methodology Special Lecture II
Rehabilitation Sciences Research Methodology Seminar II
Rehabilitation Sciences Research II
Community Practical Activities Special Seminar II
Community Health Sciences Research II

Infectious Diseases Special Lecture I

Infectious Disease Special Lecture II

Bacteriology Seminar I

Bacteriology Seminar II

Parasitology Seminar I

Parasitology Seminar II

Virology Seminar I

Virology Seminar II

International Health and Disaster Medicine Special Lecture I

International Health Cooperation Special Lecture II

Infectious Diseases Control Research I

International Health Cooperation Support Seminar II

International Health Cooperation Special Lecture I

Disaster Management Special Lecture II

International Health Cooperation Support Seminar I

Disaster Management Seminar II

Disaster Management Special Lecture I

Community Disabilities Cooperation Seminar II

Disaster Management Seminar I

Molecular Medicine & Medical Genetics Special Lecture II

Molecular Medicine & Medical Genetics Special Lecture I

International HealthMolecular Medicine & Medical Genetics Seminar I

Molecular Medicine & Medical Genetics Seminar II
Public Health Special Lecture II

Cooperative Activities for International Health Research I

Public Health Seminar II

Public Health Special Lecture I

Epidemiology Special Lecture II

Public Health Seminar I

Environmental Health Special Lecture II

Epidemiology Special Lecture I

Medical Anthropology Special Lecture II

Environmental Health Special Lecture I

Public Health Special Practice II

Medical Anthropology Special Lecture I

Infectious Disease Seminar II

Health Issue of International Health Special Lecture I

Demography II

Demography I

International Health Preservation Methodology Seminar II

International Health and Development Research I

International Health Fieldwork Research II

International Health Preservation Methodology Special Lecture I

Fieldwork Seminar II

International Health Fieldwork I

International Health Research II

Information

E-mail: syomu2@ams.kobe-u.ac.jp

http://www.ams.kobe-u.ac.jp/index_e.html
Health Sciences25

Engineering
At a Glance 2,380 Undergraduates enrolled / 857 Graduates enrolled / 107 International students enrolled / 138 Faculty members

Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering consists of six departments:

individual departments or through interdisciplinary

Architecture, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic

research centers and projects at the Graduate School ofEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Science andEngineering. Through this they are able to acquire theEngineering, and Computer Science and Systems Engineering.

necessary skills to become active engineers and researchers,

The Graduate School of Engineering consists of the first fivesuch as problem-solving abilities, creativity, a global

departments, excluding Computer Science and Engineering,mindset, and communication and presentation skills.

and offers a wide variety of education and research ranging
from fundamental science and liberal arts to innovative

At present, over 1000 overseas students study at Kobe

engineering. Our goal is to develop human resources who will

University; 107 of them are in either the Graduate School ofplay leading roles in the realization of a sustainable, safe, andEngineering or the Faculty of Engineering. Fostering humansecure society.

resources from a global point of view is one of the key
missions of Kobe University. The Faculty and the Graduate

Both undergraduate and graduate students are engaged in

School offer an excellent research and education environ-cutting-edge research at a world-class level either inment and heartily welcome students from all over the world.

S tudent’s VoiceI started my studies as a research student of chemical engineering at
Kobe University 4 years ago and now I am a third-year Ph.D.
candidate in the membrane research group. Studying abroad andliving in a country with a completely different language and culture
from my own was a big challenge and a new adventure. Kind support
from my Japanese friends as well as attending Japanese language
courses at the International Student Center of Kobe University madeit easy for me to get used to the new environment. Doing research in
an international and well-equipped laboratory along with friendly
colleagues has helped me achieve great success in my academic life. I
am confident that my life in Japan has been a unique opportunity togain valuable experiences and lessons for my future!

26 Engineering

Vaselbehagh
Mahboobeh
International Student
Islamic Republic of Iran

Kobe University■Undergraduate Program
Departments

Divisions
Spatial Design

Architecture

Architectural Planning, History and Theory
Engineering of Building Structures
Architectural Environmental Engineering

Civil Engineering
Electrical andElectronic Engineering

Engineering of Human Safety
Engineering of Environmental Symbiosis
Physical Electronics
Computer and Information Engineering
Thermo-Fluid Dynamics

Mechanical Engineering Mechanics and Physics of Materials
Design and Manufacturing
Chemical Scienceand Engineering

Applied Chemistry

Computer Scienceand Systems
Engineering

Systems Science

Chemical Engineering
Information Science
Computational Science■Master's Program (Two-year Program)
Doctoral Program (Three-year Program)
Departments

Divisions
Spatial Design

Architecture

Architectural Planning, History and Theory
Engineering of Building Structures
Architectural Environmental Engineering

Civil Engineering
Electrical andElectronic Engineering

Engineering of Human Safety
Engineering of Environmental Symbiosis
Physical Electronics
Computer and Information Engineering■Courses Offered in English (AY2016)
Courses

Thermo-Fluid and Energy
Mechanical Engineering

Mechanics and Physics of Materials
Design and Manufacturing

Chemical Scienceand Engineering

Applied Chemistry
Chemical Engineering

Information

E-mail: eng-soumu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp

Advanced Rock Mechanics
Master's Program

English for Science & Engineering
Design Engineering of Catalytic Processes
English lectures given by invited foreign lecturers

http://www.eng.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/
Engineering

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System Informatics
At a Glance 228 Graduates enrolled / 36 International students enrolled / 41 Faculty members

System Informatics
The Graduate School of System Informatics was established inusing the power of high-performance computing. Of

2010. The objective of the Graduate School of System

particular note is the Intensive Course on Computational

Informatics is to foster prominent researchers and engineers

Science, a consecutive course consisting of a Master's

who have an international mindset as well as cross-

Program and a Doctoral Program, which provides thedisciplinary knowledge and skills.

first-ever Ph.D. in Computational Science in Japan.

The Graduate School consists of three departments: theThe Master's Program and the Doctoral Program are geared

Department of Systems Science, the Department of Information

toward educating creative professionals who possess basic

Science, and the Department of Computational Science.

research skills that include identifying problems, designing

Through the Master's Program and the Doctoral Program,

research plans, conducting research, and organizing

students specialize in fundamental theories and methodolo-

research results. The Graduate School of System Informatics

gies of systems science and engineering, techniques andprovides an excellent environment for research andtheoretical base of information science and technology, andeducation on the emerging new field of system informatics.

science and engineering based on large-scale simulations

Message from Faculty
Greetings to overseas friends! In the laboratory of computational
fluid dynamics we are focusing on developing CFD frameworks forindustrial applications by utilizing massively parallel supercomputers
like the K computer in close collaboration with RIKEN Advanced
Institute for Computational Science. This is multidisciplinary researchand our students and staff are required to have some specificknowledge of or interest in mechanical, aerospace, and civilengineering, informatics, and/or computational and fluid science.
This wide range of fields means that many of you have a chance tojoin us! We also have close collaborations with laboratories andsupercomputing centers in Spain, Germany, Sweden and Taiwan, andour research environment is international.

28 System Informatics

TSUBOKURA
MakotoProfessor
Computational ScienceKobe University■Master’s Program (Two-year Program)
Doctoral Program (Three-year Program)
Departments
Systems Science

Information Science

Computational Science

Divisions
Fundamentals of Systems Science
Innovation of Systems Science
Foundation of Information Sciences
Intelligent Informatics
Fundamentals of Computational Science
Innovation of Computational Science

A study to provide a foundation for the analysis and integration of large-scale, complex systems throughthe development of basic theories and methodologies of system analysis and integration, and thedevelopment of problem-solving methodologies based on a systems approach.
A study to contribute to the development, processing, and utilization of system information by developing
new application-related technologies and methodologies from the theoretical constructs of informationand computation, and the constructs of information processing and information media.
A study to develop methodologies related to the quest for science and technology based on a computational approach and the basic technologies of high-performance computation, taking into consideration
utilization of next generation supercomputers.

■Courses Offered in English (AY2016)
Master's Program

CoursesAdvanced Course on Set Theory

Information

E-mail: eng-soumu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp

http://www.csi.kobe-u.ac.jp/english/index.html
System Informatics

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Agriculture / Agricultural Science
At a Glance 672 Undergraduates enrolled / 325 Graduates enrolled / 45 International students enrolled / 84 Faculty members

The mission of the Faculty of Agriculture and the Graduate

Partnership, and the Research Center for Food Safety and

School of Agricultural Science is to develop students’

Security. The Food Resources Education and Research

intellectual foundations and endow students with the skills

Center has a 40 ha field and facilities for the production of

they need to contribute to a sustainable society that coexists

rice, vegetables, orchards, grasses and Japanese Black

with nature. In light of these objectives, we impart wide

cattle, whose meat is famous as Kobe Beef, as well as

knowledge about agricultural sciences and conduct researchlodgings for students conducting fieldwork.

concerning “Food, Environment, and Health/Life from Farm toTable.” We carry out basic and applied research in the

Academic agreements have been concluded with many

production and utilization of natural and agricultural

overseas universities and research institutes in Asia,

resources, as well as in biotechnology and environmental

Europe, and Africa for educational and academic

conservation.

exchanges as well as research collaboration. The Graduate
School provides advanced education to students who are

We have three affiliated Centers: the Food Resources

planning to be researchers or professional leaders in

Education and Research Center, the Center for Regional

industry, or teachers in higher education institutions.

S tudent’s VoiceI am studying at the Developmental Biotechnology laboratoryof Bioresource Science at Kobe University. Studying at Kobe
University is a great opportunity for me because the faculty areprofessional and friendly and there is also a high level offacilities. If I were to go back, I would choose Kobe again. Thereis no doubt about that. A not too crowded but still
well-developed city, Kobe is prepared for any natural disasters
and has better public security than other regions. We canenjoy both the mountains and the sea and it is easy to accessother areas of Japan. Just visit once and you’ll be irresistiblycharmed by Kobe.

30 Agriculture / Agricultural Science

Choi Eun
SolInternational Student
Republic ofKobe University■Undergraduate Program
Department
Agricultural Engineeringand Socio-Economics
Bioresource Science
Agrobioscience

Divisions
Agricultural Engineering
Food and Environmental Economics
Animal Science
Plant Science
Applied Chemistry in Bioscience
Environmental Biology■Master’s Program (Two-year Program)
Doctoral Program (Three-year Program)
Department
Agricultural Engineeringand Socio-Economics
Bioresource Science
Agrobioscience

Information

Divisions■Courses Offered in English (AY2016)
Courses

Agricultural Engineering
Food and Environmental Economics

Undergraduate

Lessons for Practical English in Agroscience at UPLB

Animal Science
Plant Science

Master's ProgramE-mail: ans-soumu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp

Food, Environment and Healthy Life in English A, B
Intermediate Techniques in English Speech Delivery

Applied Chemistry in Bioscience
Agroenvironmental Biology

Lessons for Practical English
at UPLB
Courses

Doctoral Program

Comprehensive Techniques in English Speech Delivery

http://www.ans.kobe-u.ac.jp/english/index.html
Agriculture / Agricultural Science31Maritime Sciences
At a Glance 909 Undergraduates enrolled / 180 Graduates enrolled / 40 International students enrolled / 74 Faculty members

The predecessor of the Faculty of Maritime Sciences was Kobe

The Graduate School of Maritime Sciences covers

University of Mercantile Marine. In 2003, it was decided thatinterdisciplinary research themes across three divisions.

Kobe University of Mercantile Marine would be integrated into

Maritime Management Sciences deals with the planning

Kobe University. Our mission is to foster experts who possess aand management of maritime systems for safe global

comprehensive knowledge of the marine sciences and can use

transportation. Maritime Logistics Sciences focuses on

this knowledge to contribute to the field of global transporta-

creating efficient and environmentally low-impact systems

tion and logistics.

of global cargo transportation. Marine Engineering engages
in training maritime mechanics and developing solutions

The Faculty of Maritime Sciences consists of three depart-for environmental and energy-related issues. The school isments. Global Transportation Sciences provides education toscheduled to be reorganized in April 2017 to provide

produce marine logistics engineers and management

educational programs for a Global Transportation Sciences

specialists in international logistics and transportation. Ocean

Course, Ocean Safety Systems Science Course, and Marine

Safety Systems Science trains specialists in marine safety andEngineering Course.

marine environments who can establish safe and secure social
environments. Marine Engineering educates students tobecome engineers who can undertake advanced work in
specialized areas, as well as marine engineers for large vessels.

Message from Faculty
My areas of expertise are naval architecture and oceanengineering, and my major research topic is the safetyassessment of ships and offshore structures under harshenvironmental conditions. My current research interests areflooding simulations and passenger evacuation analysis ofdamaged ships. I am a member of the Japanese delegation
to the International Maritime Organization, so our researchoutcomes contribute directly to the development of rational
international regulations. The Department of Maritime
Sciences attracts many students and researchers fromaround the world, creating a novel academic community.
Come to Kobe University and study with us to facilitate
further development of marine transportation!

32 Maritime Sciences

HASHIMOTO
Hirotada
Associate Professor
Naval Architecture &Ocean EngineeringKobe University■Undergraduate Program
Department
Global Transportation
Sciences

CoursesNautical Science
Logistics

Ocean Safety
Systems Science
Marine Engineering

Ship Management
Mechatronics■Sea Training Course
Department
Nautical Science
Marine Engineering■Master's Program
Department

Divisions■Courses Offered in English (AY2016)
Courses

Maritime Management Sciences
Maritime Sciences

Communication English A, B, C, D

Maritime Logistics Sciences

Writing English A, B, C, D

Marine Engineering
Undergraduate■Doctoral Program
Divisions
Maritime Management Sciences
Maritime Logistics Sciences
Marine Engineering

Information

Special Study
Maritime Practical English

Department
Maritime Sciences

Basic Seminar 1, 2

E-mail: qa@maritime.kobe-u.ac.jp

Introduction to Maritime Sciences I
Master's Program
Doctoral Program

Advanced Science and Technology I-a, I-b
Advanced Seminar
Advanced Science and Technology II-a, II-b

http://www.maritime.kobe-u.ac.jp/index_e.html
Maritime Sciences

33

International Cooperation Studies
At a Glance 242 Graduates enrolled / 117 International students enrolled / 22 Faculty members

The Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies

We also encourage our students to participate in internships(GSICS) was established in 1992 and offers four academic

and placements in domestic and international organiza-

programs, providing a number of courses taught in English.

tions, and recognize the importance of these activities by

Currently, international students from over twenty countries

awarding credits for them, as well as partially subsidizing

account for about forty percent of our students. One of ourstudents' travel costs. A number of students have so far

aims is to train graduate students who are interested intaken part in internships at the World Bank, Inter-American

pursuing international careers. Academic activities at GSICS,

Development Bank, JICA, JBIC (Japan Bank for International

therefore, encourage our students to acquire expertise andCooperation), and a number of United Nations agencies. For

multidisciplinary knowledge through a flexible curriculum. For

students seeking employment in Japan, GSICS arranges

the international exchange of knowledge, GSICS often

guidance and information sharing, and for those pursuing

convenes international conferences and symposia and invites

careers in international organizations, development

leading specialists from all over the world to deliver special

agencies, and private firms, GSICS organizes a series oflectures and seminars.

seminars on job seeking skills. We welcome international
students who wish to join our vibrant academic community.

S tudent’s Voice
Well-stocked with books, journals and, most important of all,full of well-versed and renowned professors, Kobe University
has been the university that has had the greatest impact on
my academic life. My studies and interactions with professors,
university staff, Japanese students and international
students as a master of economics student have been a truly
fulfilling experience. The professionalism and cordial
atmosphere that characterizes teaching and learning here
has broadened my view, especially in economics, leaving me
wanting more. Finally, the serene and 24-hour accessible
study rooms and facilities are research catalysts.

34 International Cooperation Studies

MichaelChagliInternational Student
Republic of Ghana

Kobe University

Master's Courses in Japanese

Master's Courses in English
Microeconomics

Transnational Relations

Seminar on Development Management

Macroeconomics

Global Politics I, II

Comparative Educational Planning

Monetary Theory

Seminar on Global Challenge of Disaster Reduction

Comparative Analysis of Educational Development

Public Finance

Global Environmental Engineering

Educational Development

International Economics

International Security Studies

Evaluation of Educational Development

Mathematics for Social Sciences

Aid Administration

Seminar on Education and Development

Statistics

Special Lecture on Transnational Relations

International Public Health: Theory and Method

Econometrics

Seminar on Transnational Relations

Study of Infectious Diseases

Growth Theory

Development Management

Epidemiology and Public Hygiene

Project Appraisal and Policy Evaluation

Seminar on Public Health: Theory and Method

Socio-Economic Development Theory

Human Resource Development

Change in International Relations

Environmental Economics

Sub-Saharan African Economies

International Assistance Policy

Development Management

African Politics

Seminar on Change in International Relations

International Development Cooperation

Development Anthropology

Urban Regional Planning

Human Capital Development

History of Trans-Pacific Relations

Global Challenge of Disaster Reduction

Education Finance and Administration

Post-disaster Reconstruction

History of City and Architectural Environment

Social Research Methods for Development

Social Survey Method in Developing Countries

Planning of Hydrospheric Environment

Special Lecture on Development Economics

Special Lecture on Development Management

Special Lecture on Development Policy

Development Economics I, II

Econometric Analysis

Special Lecture on Development Planning

Economic Cooperation Studies

Special Lecture on Development Planning

Special Lecture on Development Management

Finance and Development

Seminar on Development Planning

International Cooperation Law

Special Lecture on Economic Development

International Structural Adjustment Theory

Law of the International Civil Service

Seminar on Development Economics

International Monetary Theory

International Human Rights Law

Social Development

Seminar on International Structural Adjustment

Regional Development

Comparative Economic Development

Natural Resource and Environmental Economics

Comparative Economic System

International Criminal Law

Special Lecture on Development Policy

Seminar on Comparative Economic Development

International Security and International Law

Seminar on Development Policy

Regional Economics

Law and State Building

Development Microeconomics I, II

Special Lecture on Regional Economics

Law and Economic Development

Development Macroeconomics I, II

Seminar on Regional Economics

Law and Social Development

Statistical Methods

Japanese Economic Development

International Labor Law

Seminar on Japanese Economic Development

Socio-Economic Development of Japan

Competition Law in Asia

International Cooperation Law

Seminar on Comparative Law

Japanese Politics

International Human Rights Law

Human Rights Law and Development

Comparative Politics

Law of International Organizations

Economic Law and Development

Political Development

Multilateral Treaty Negotiation

Social Law and Development

Public Policy Studies

International Environmental Law

Asian Environmental Law

Special Lecture on International Cooperation Law

Human Rights of Women and Children

International Economic Law

Legal Cooperation in Japan

Local Development

International Law in Diplomacy

Islamic Law and Society

Local Government FinanceSeminar on International Cooperation Law

Society and Culture in Development

Local Government Management

Comparative Law

Special Lecture on Institution Building

International Relations

International Investment Law

Seminar on Institution Building

Issues in Peace and Development I, II

Special Topics in International Cooperation Law

Multilateral Treaty Negotiation

Political Development

Comparative and Quantitative Political Analysis

Comparative and Quantitative Political Analysis

Comparative Politics

Special Lecture on Political and Social Development

Comparative Public Administration

Seminar on Political and Social Development

Research Methods in Political Science

Comparative Democracy

Post-Disaster Recovery Planning

Comparative Political Culture

Foreign Relations of Japan

Special Lecture on International Cooperation Law

Comparative Area Studies

Seminar on Contemporary Politics

Economic Development Studies

Law of International Organizations
International Environmental Law

Institutional Design for Public Administration
Local Government

Japanese ODA

International Studies

Development andEconomics

International
Law/Law andDevelopment

Politics and Area
Studies

Disaster Risk Management

Special Lecture on Transnational Relations

・Internship ・International Field Work ・Careers in International Organizations

Special Lecture on Political and Social Development

Doctoral Courses in English/JapaneseSpecial Lecture on Institution Building
Special Seminar

Advanced ResearchInternship

Academic Writing

Advanced Research Presentation

Advanced Overseas Research

Readings in Social Sciences

Workshop I, IIInternational Organization Management

Information

E-mail: gsics-soumu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp

http://www.gsics.kobe-u.ac.jp/
International Cooperation Studies

35

Our newest graduate school,
established in April 2016.

Science, Technology and Innovation
At a Glance 42 Graduates enrolled / 2 International students enrolled / 19 Faculty members

The Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation is

The curriculum includes a number of practical subjects. For

an interdisciplinary graduate school newly established in April

example, in “Project-Based Learning for Entrepreneurship in

2016 through collaboration between the natural and social

Science and Technology” every student draws up a concretesciences in Kobe University.

business plan, and in “Industrial Technology Practice” professionals provide education utilizing various pilot plants. Every

The mission of our school is to train individuals with a naturalarea of the natural sciences offers an introductory class tosciences background in research and development capabilities

provide students with the opportunity to expand their scopesthat can be applied to a wide range of science and technology

of interest.

fields, and equip them with the entrepreneurial skills to design
the commercialization process of their scientific breakthroughs.

In our graduate program students acquire high levels of
expertise in their specialized areas, interdisciplinary perspec-

Our curriculum is based on interdisciplinary collaboration

tives based on fundamental knowledge of other areas, andbetween the natural and social sciences. The natural sciencebasic knowledge and practical skills in the social sciences

areas (Bioproduction, Advanced Membrane Technology,

essential for enterprise creation.

Advanced Information and Communication Technology, andAdvanced Medical Science) are Kobe University’s flagshipresearch areas. In the area of Business Administration, Kobe
University has been recognized for achieving outstanding resultsin education and research.

Message from Faculty
Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells) can be one of themost powerful tools in the many fields of medical sciencesuch as drug discovery, study of disease mechanisms, andregenerative medicine. Our laboratory was launched in 2013
in order to make the best use of iPS cells and of the related
technologies at Kobe University. We currently target diseases
in digestive organs, respiratory organs, nerves and otherareas, and we are constructing a wide range of technologicalinfrastructure corresponding to the research needs fromvarious clinical fields.

36 Science, Technology and Innovation

AOI
Takashi
Professor
Advanced Medical ScienceKobe University■Master’s Program (Two-year Program)
Department

Divisions
Biotechnology and Environmental Technology

Science,Technology andInnovation

Advanced Information and Communication Technology
Advanced Medical Science
Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Finance, and IP rights

Information

E-mail: stin-soumu@office.kobe-u.ac.jp

http://www.stin.kobe-u.ac.jp/
Science, Technology and Innovation

37

Research Institute for Economics
and Business Administration
Established in 1919 as the Commercial Research Institute of theKobe Higher Commercial School, the Research Institute for
Economics and Business Administration (RIEB) has the longest
history of all social science research institutes affiliated tonational universities in Japan.

“Kanebo Collection” and the “Kanematsu Collection.” In 2014,
the RIEB Business Mechanization Exhibition was certified as a
‘Satellite Museum of Historical Computers’ by the Information
Processing Society of Japan.
For further details regarding RIEB, please visit our website at:

Our primary objective is to advance the frontiers of academic
research in the fields of economics and business administration,emphasizing publications in international refereed journals. In
2011, RIEB launched The Japanese Accounting Review (TJAR),
currently the only international refereed journal in accounting
based in Japan.

http://www.rieb.kobe-u.ac.jp/index-e.html

Another important objective of RIEB is to collect and maintainhistorically valuable materials. The affiliated Integrated Centerfor Corporate Archives collects and maintains historical
documents pertaining to business administration. Ourcollections include highly-regarded archives such as the

University Hospital
Kobe University Hospital first opened its doors in 1869 as Kobe
Hospital. It has been operating as part of Kobe University since2004, and in 2007 it was designated a regional cancer treatment
hospital. The inclusion of a heliport allows the hospital tofunction as a disaster-base hospital, supporting the local
residents’ emergency care needs. It consists of 36 clinicaldivisions with 934 beds.

Our goal is a Kobe University Hospital that boasts aworld-class level of care, while maintaining an open ear to ourpatients. We hope to continue our efforts towards theseobjectives.

Our hospital has always been strongly rooted in the local
community and has made it one of its missions to contribute tocommunity medicine. We also aim to nurture physicians who
are rich in compassion and humanity, and to develop as aleading center for state-of-the-art research and clinical care.
One of the primary principles of this hospital is patient-focused
medical care. Physicians, nurses, and medical staff of various
disciplines work together as a team to provide caring and highly
advanced treatment to our patients. In addition, we attempt tokeep our system easy for our patients to understand, to improve
our patient services, and to fortify strategies to ensure
medical safety.

Information

E-mail: soukikak@med.kobe-u.ac.jp

38 Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration / University Hospital

http://www.hosp.kobe-u.ac.jp/e/index.html

Kobe University

Organization for Advanced and Integrated Research

The Organization for Advanced and Integrated Research aims tocreate an environment for strategic, cutting-edge, integrated
research that crosses the boundaries between the humanities andsciences and is not limited by preexisting specialist research fields.
Our research results will be used to advance education within the
University and contribute to society through collaboration withother organizations and institutions.
The Organization is divided into two: the “Primary Research Area”
for flagship research that is advanced and integrated, and the“Emerging Research Area”, an interdisciplinary group for preparing
primary research. Through tailored, project-based research, we will
pioneer new academic fields.

Research Centers
Biosignal Research Center
http://www.biosig.kobe-u.ac.jp/index.html
Research Center for Inland Seas
http://www.research.kobe-u.ac.jp/rcis-kurcis/e.html
Research Center for Urban Safety and Security
http://www.rcuss.kobe-u.ac.jp/English/index-e.html

Biosignal Research Center

Molecular Photoscience Research Center
http://www.research.kobe-u.ac.jp/mprc/
Kobe Ocean-Bottom Exploration Center (KOBEC)
http://www.k-obec.kobe-u.ac.jp/
Kobe University Center for Social Systems Innovation

Molecular Photoscience Research Center

Research Organizations

39

Common-use Facilities
Established in 1919 as the Commercial Research Institute of theKobe Higher Commercial School, the Research Institute for
Economics and Business Administration (RIEB) has the longest
history of all social science research institutes affiliated tonational universities in Japan.

“Kanebo Collection” and the “Kanematsu Collection.” In 2014,
the RIEB Business Mechanization Exhibition was certified as a
‘Satellite Museum of Historical Computers’ by the Information
Processing Society of Japan.
For further details regarding RIEB, please visit our website at:

Our primary objective is to advance the frontiers of academic
research in the fields of economics and business administration,emphasizing publications in international refereed journals. In
2011, RIEB launched The Japanese Accounting Review (TJAR),
currently the only international refereed journal in accounting
based in Japan.
Another important objective of RIEB is to collect and maintainhistorically valuable materials. The affiliated Integrated Centerfor Corporate Archives collects and maintains historical
documents pertaining to business administration. Ourcollections include highly-regarded archives such as the

http://www.rieb.kobe-u.ac.jp/index-e.html

Education Center on Computational Science and Engineering

Information Science and Technology Center (ISTC)
http://www.istc.kobe-u.ac.jp/
Center for Collaborative Research and Technology Development (CREATE)
http://www.innov.kobe-u.ac.jp/create/index.html
Center for Supports to Research and Education Activities (CSREA)
http://www.csrea.kobe-u.ac.jp/csrea/
Center for Environmental Management (CEM)
http://www.research.kobe-u.ac.jp/cema/
Education Center on Computational Science and Engineering (ECCSE)
http://www.eccse.kobe-u.ac.jp/

Information Science and Technology Center (ISTC)

Institutes
Institute for Promoting International Partnerships
http://www.office.kobe-u.ac.jp/ipiep/partners_en.html
Institute for Promotion of Higher Education
http://www.iphe.kobe-u.ac.jp/
Institute of Promoting Academic Research Programs
http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/research/institute.html

Institute for Promotion of Higher Education

40 Common Facilities / Institutes

Kobe University

University Libraries

Library for Science and Technology

Library for Social Sciences

In 1999, "Digital Library System" was launched. It provides digitizedcollections for users inside and outside the campus via the internet(http://www.lib.kobe-u.ac.jp/dlib/e-index.html). "The Earthquake
Disaster Materials Collection (EDMC)" holds over 50,000 materials
related to the Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake. The EDMC is open to
the public, with the aim of contributing to the development ofearthquake-related research such as emergency restoration anddisaster prevention measures.

Kobe University Library has a collection of about 3,700,000
bibliographical materials. The Library is comprised of the General
Library and 9 branches divided by subject. They are located in the
Rokkodai, Kusunoki, Myodani, and Fukae campuses.
Each library provides a wide range of books and journals forstudents and faculty to advance their education and assist theirresearch. Computerization of the library system and theestablishment of networks with non-university institutions is
extending the library network, helping to provide a better service
for all users.

Information

E-mail: www-admin@lib.kobe-u.ac.jp

http://lib.kobe-u.ac.jp/www/modules/eng/

WelfareMedical Center for Student Health
The Medical Center for Student Health was established in April 1970.
Services provided by the Center include an annual medical checkup
for all students and staff, special checkups for people working with
X-ray, radioisotope and other harmful substances, as well as a
medical checkup for new international students. Emergency medical
treatment is also available. There are doctors and nurses as well as
counsellors to provide consultation and advisory services on
physical and mental well-being.

Information

The Medical Center for Student
Health also plays an importantpart in creating a safe andhygienic educational
environment, through Healthand Safety activities
administered by qualified
doctors.

http://www.health.kobe-u.ac.jp/

Support Center for Campus Life
This Center provides consultations and assistance in cases whena member of the University is experiencing disability-relateddifficulties or worries regarding their studies or university life.

Information

We will work with your department to meet your needs,
including support for lectures, course registration, andexaminations.

E-mail: stdnt-campuslife@office.kobe-u.ac.jp
University Libraries / Welfare

41For International Students and Researchers■ International Student Section in the Center for International Education (CIE)

The International Student Section in the CIE (formerly theInternational Student Center) was established as auniversity-wide research and teaching facility in April 1993. The
Section assumes overall responsibility for international students,
including the provision of Japanese language instruction,
Japanese studies courses, advice on studying and living inJapan, career advice, and alumni networking. The Section also
undertakes research and development to promote international
study exchange programs, such as supporting Japanese
students at Kobe University wishing to study overseas. In
addition, the Section actively promotes international exchange
programs in the local community, working with regional
government agencies, local volunteer organizations, schools
and companies.

http://www.kisc.kobe-u.ac.jp/english/i_topics.html■ Accommodation

Kobe University has several dormitories for international
students and researchers located within commuting distance.
These are: Kobe University International Residence, Sumiyoshi
International Student House, Sumiyoshi Residence, International
House (at Fukae Campus), Hakuo Dormitory and Kokui
Residence.

Residence

Kobe University International Residence and International
House are exclusively for international students and researchers,
however, other dormitories are for both international andJapanese students at Kobe University. The resident fees vary byroom type. There are also boarding houses run by public andprivate organizations available for international students andresearchers.

Commute

Map

International Residence

To Rokkodai Campus, 30-40 min.
by Port-liner and Hankyu train

International House(Fukae area)

To Rokkodai Campus, about 50 min.
by train and bus
To Fukae Campus, about 8 min. on footSumiyoshi
International Student House(students only)

To Rokkodai Campus, 40-50 min.
either on foot or by bus and train

Sumiyoshi Residence(male students only)

To Rokkodai Campus, 40-50 min.
either on foot or by bus and train

HAKUO Dormitory(Fukae area)(students only)

To Rokkodai Campus, about 50 min.
by train and bus
To Fukae Campus, about 10 min. on foot

KOKUI Residence(students only)

To Rokkodai Campus, 30 min.
by bus and on foot■ Rent Subsidy System

Kobe University has a rent subsidy system for eligibleinternational researchers who agree to live in one of the
public-run apartments designated by the University in the event
there is no room available in either the International Residence

42 For International Students and Researchersor International House. Under this system, the University will
pay approximately half the monthly rent. However, residents
themselves must pay utilities.

Kobe University

About Kobe

“Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kōbe is one of Japan's
most attractive and cosmopolitan cities.” – Lonely Planet
Kobe is the capital of Hyogo Prefecture, located in the western partof Japan’s main island of Honshu. Accessible by land and sea, it is a
hub for other domestic and international destinations: Himeji,
Kyoto, Nara, and Osaka are all within easy reach. Sandwiched
between the Rokko mountains to the north and the Inland Sea tothe south, the city is blessed with a mild climate averaging 17.1°C(62.8F) with four seasonal changes.

■ Access from Tokyo

Ever since it opened to the world in 1868, Kobe has been known as avibrant port city where people, goods, and information gather fromaround the world. In 2008, Kobe was granted the title ‘City of
Design’ by UNESCO. It hosts many festivals, exhibitions, and sports
events, as well as being a growing center for commerce andindustry.
The city has a population of over 1.5 million including 43,000 foreign
residents from as many as 115 different countries. With its
international, open atmosphere and a rich natural environment,
Kobe is uniquely qualified to support a comfortable lifestyle for any
individual.

■ Our campuses

About Kobe

43

Statistics
Kobe University Academic Calendar 2016/2017
Semester 1/Spring (April-September)
April

May

June

July

AugustSeptember

Number of Staff and Students
Number of Staff

Number of Students

Total

Total

2,583

16,356(As of May 1, 2016)

Teaching Staﬀ
Administrative Staﬀ
(Including technical staﬀ and nurses)
Faculty Staﬀ in Attached Schools

International Students

1,319

1,196

(As of May 1, 2016)

1,145
119

Undergraduate Students
Graduate Students(As of May 1, 2016)

Undergraduate Students

11,698 (4,101)
4,658 (1,597)*() Number of female students

Regional Distribution (International Students)

83% Asia 993

1,196International students
enrolled*() Number of female students

Top 10 Countries and Regions (International Students)

1.1% North America 13
0.4% Oceania 5

1.1% Latin America 13
2.9% Africa 34
11.5% Europe 138

234 (126)962 (533)

Graduate Students

Countries/Regions

1

China

2

Republic of Korea

3

Indonesia

4

Vietnam5

Taiwan6

Malaysia

7

Germany

8

France9Bangladesh

10

U.K.

International Students
Enrolled

664
97
53
30
29
25
18
18
16
15

Number of Outbound Students

Trends in Number of International Students Enrolled
1200

963 954 951

1000
800
600

470 505

1,011 1,043

1,146 1,108 1,132 1,123 1,096 1,152 1,196

633

400

46 Statistics

NumberBased on exchange agreements

114

Language Training Program(School of Languages and Communication)

61

Internship

17

Global English Course(College of Liberal Arts and Sciences)

65

Privately ﬁnanced

83

Others2000Category

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(programs organized by each department)

404

Total

744

Kobe University

Semester 2/Fall (October-March)
OctoberNovember

DecemberJanuary

February

March

Number of Visiting Researchers/ Faculty Members

Number of Outbound Researchers/ Faculty Members(April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016)(April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016)

2.7% Thailand 60
3.0% Italy 68
3.4% Indonesia 75

2.2% Italy 13
2.2% Canada 13
2.4% Taiwan 14
2.9% Singapore 17

4.2% France 94

3.6% Indonesia 21

25.4% Other 150

4.6% France 27589

5.1% U.K. 30

5.3% Germany 31
5.4% Republic ofKorea 32

4.8% U.K. 107

2,225

5.0% Germany 112
5.0% Taiwan 112

Visiting Researchers/
Faculty Members

6.2% Republic ofKorea 138

33.8% Other 750

Outbound Researchers/
Faculty Members

22.2% China 131
9.2% China 204

18.7% U.S.A 110

22.7% U.S.A 505

Financial Highlights(As of March 31, 2016)

Expenses (Unit: Million JPY)

Income (Unit: Million JPY)

2.7%
0.6% Others 561
General and
Administrative Expenses
1,981

5.1%
Contracted Programs
Expenses
3,791

11.8%
Instructional andResearch Expenses
8,715

73,937
Million JPY

50.3%

Salaries andBenefits
37,128

2.4%
Reversal of Liabilities
for Property
Management Grants
1,772

3.0% Others 2,190

28.0%Management Expenses
Grant from MEXT
20,737

10.4%
External Funds
7,708

73,937

29.5%
Clinical RelatedExpenses
21,761Million JPY

42.9%

Income from
University Hospital
31,692

13.3%
Tuition, Admission,
and Examination Fees
9,838

Statistics

47

Academic Exchange Agreements
Kobe University conducts extensive academic exchanges with partner universities and institutions overseas, enriching our academic
environment. The University currently has 302 partner institutions in 54 countries/regions. Agreements with those marked "★" have amutual tuition waiver clause, which makes it possible to implement student exchange and encourage student mobility.

Inter-University Agreements (136 institutions)
Area

Asia

Country/
RegionOverseas University/InstituteBangladesh Bangladesh Agricultural University
China
Beijing Foreign Studies University
Beijing Normal University
China Agricultural University
China Medical University
Dalian Maritime University
Dalian University of Technology
East China Normal University
Fudan University
Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Inner Mongolia Agricultural University
Nankai University
Northeastern University
Ocean University of China
Peking University
Renmin University of China
Shangdong University
Shanghai Jiao Tong University
Shanghai Maritime University
Sun Yat-Sen University
The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Tsinghua University
Wuhan University
Xiamen University
Xi'an Jiaotong University
Zhejiang University
Zhongnan University of Economics and Law
Indonesia
Airlangga University
Bogor Agricultural University
Sepuluh Nopember Institute of Technology
Syiah Kuala University
Gadjah Mada University
University of Indonesia
University of Lampung
Korea
Chonnam National University
Hanyang University
Jeju National University
Korea Maritime and Ocean University
Korea University
Kunsan National University
Kyungpook National University
Mokpo National Maritime University
Mokpo National University
Pusan National University
Seoul National University
Sungkyunkwan University
Laos
National University of Laos
Malaysia
National University of Malaysia
Tunku Abdul Rahman University
Mongolia
National University of Mongolia
Ulaanbaatar University
Myanmar
Yangon University of Economics
Philippines University of the Philippines Diliman
University of the Philippines Los Baños
TaiwanNational Chengchi University
National Taiwan Ocean University
National Taiwan University
Taipei Medical University
Thailand
Mahidol University
Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi
Thammasat University
Vietnam
The University of Danang
Foreign Trade University
Hanoi University of Technology
National Economics University
Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City
TurkeyHaｒran University
Istanbul Technical University
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48 Academic Exchange Agreements★

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2003
2002
2015
2012
2014
2000
2013
2007
2005
2007
2014
2012
2004

Area

AfricaOceania

Country/
RegionYear ofConclusion

Overseas University/Institute

Egypt
Australia

Cairo University
Australian Maritime College (University of Tasmania)
The University of Queensland
The University of Western Australia
University of South Australia
USA
California Maritime Academy
City University of New York Queens College
Emory University
Maine Maritime Academy
University of California, San Diego
University of Pittsburgh
University of South Florida
University of Texas at Austin
University of Washington
CanadaUniversity of Ottawa
Federal Center of Technological Education of Parana
BrazilLondrina State University
Rio de Janeiro State University
The University of Guadalajara
MexicoNorth University
Paraguay
FH Joanneum University of Applied Sciences
Austria
Medical University of Graz
Czech
University of Graz
Republic
BelgiumGhent University
Katholieke Universiteit LeuvenSaint-Louis University
Université Libre de Bruxelles
University of Liège
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Bulgaria
Bulgarian Universities and Institutes of Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
Soﬁa University St. Kliment Ohridski
Czech Republic Charles University
Denmark
University of Aarhus
FranceEcole Centrale de Lyon
Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon
Pantheon-Assas University -Paris 2
Paris West University Nanterre La Defense -Paris 10
Charles-de-Gaulle University - Lille 3
University of Nice Sophia Antipolis
Paris North University -Paris 13
University of Strasbourg
Paris Diderot University -Paris 7
Germany
Berlin School of Economics and Law
Trier University
University of Hohenheim
IrelandNational University of Ireland, Galway
Italy
Bocconi University
Ca' Foscari University of Venice
University of Bologna
University of Ferrara
LatviaRiga Technical University
Netherlands Leiden University
PolandJagiellonian University
University of Warsaw
RomaniaBabeş-Bolyai University
RussiaMoscow State Pedagogical University
SwedenLinköping University
World Maritime University /IMO
UK
Middlesex University
University of Birmingham
The University of Dundee
University of Essex
University of Glasgow
University of Kent
School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London
University of Oxford
Hertford College, University of Oxford
University of Sheﬃeld

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★

North
America

★

★

★

★

★

Latin
America★

★

★

Europe

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

2009
2003
2015
2015
2015
2003
2015
1983
2003
2015
2016
2011
1998
2003
2015
2002
2002
2004
2007
2011
2015
2015
2012
2009
2010
2014
2010
2014
2010
2005
2012
2006
2000
2004
2015
2005
2006
2013
2000
2010
2013
2016
2015
2015
2010
2005
2015
2011
2016
2001
2015
2014
2013
2013
1998
2012
2011
2003
1995
1999
2013
2001
1999
2016
2007
2011
2015
1989

Kobe University

Inter-Faculty/Graduate School Agreements (218 institutions)
Area

Asia

Country/
RegionOverseas University/InstituteBangladesh Chittagong Medical College

Faculty/Graduate School★

IUBAT - International University ofBusiness Agriculture and Technology
Cambodia

North South University
International University

School of Health & Life Science

2015
2013

Graduate School of Science

2014
2012

Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies

2015

The College of Forestry

Graduate School of Agricultural Science2013

Central South University ofForestry and Technology

Resource and Environmental
College

Faculty of Agriculture

2003

Chengdu University of Technology

State Key Laboratory of Geohazards
Prevention, College of Environment
and Civil Engineering

Research Center for Urban Safety and Security

2008

Faculty of Science
Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Law
Graduate School of Economics

1988
2008
2015

College of Civil Engineering
College of Architecture and Urban Planning
School of Education Science

Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering

2009
2010
1998

School of Civil Engineering
School of Design
School of Economics

Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering
Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Humanities

School of Economics
Law School
School of Economics

Graduate School of Economics
Graduate School of Law
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Intercultural Studies, Graduate School of Intercultural Studies

2009
2015
2007
2014

Graduate School of Science
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering

2011
2013

Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Faculty of Law
Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration
Kobe University Hospital

2010
2013
1996
2013
2015

Graduate School of Law
Graduate School of Science

2014
2009

School of Mechanical Engineering

Graduate School of Engineering

School of Civil Engineering,
School of Architecture

Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering,Research Center for Urban Safety and Security

2009
2009

Faculty of Arts

Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Humanities, Faculty of Intercultural Studies,
Graduate School of Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Human Development,
Graduate School of Human Development and Environment

2008

School of Architecture
Urban Planning & Design Institute

Faculty of Engineering
Research Center for Urban Safety and Security

School of Humanities, College ofMedia and International Culture

Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Humanities, Faculty of Intercultural Studies,
Faculty of Human Development, Graduate School of Human Development and Environment

2014
2008
2007

Law School
College of Economics
Department of Fine Arts
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Engineering

Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Law
Graduate School of Economics
Faculty of Letters, Graduate School of Humanities
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies
Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies
Graduate School of Engineering, Faculty of Engineering
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies
Faculty of Engineering
Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies

2008
2009
2006
2013
2011
2014
2006
2006
2007
2009
2007
1991
2006

Faculty of International Relations
College of Law

Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Graduate School of Economics
Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies
Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Law
Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Law

College of Economics andManagement

Graduate School of Business Administration,
School of Business Administration

2007
2014
2004
2006
2014
2008
2014

Chinese Academy for Social
Sciences NET
Chongqing University

Institute of Quantitative &Technical Economics★

East China Normal University★

Harbin Institute of Technology
Jiangnan University
Jilin University
Lanzhou University★

★

Minzu University of China★

School of Ethnology and Sociology
School of History
Ningbo University
Northeastern University

The Medical School★

College of Resources and Civil
Engineering★

Northwest A&F University

College of Agronomy
College of Plant Protection
Department of Law
College of Economics★

Peking University
Qingdao University

The Aﬃliated Hospital of Qingdao
University

Shantou University
Southeast University

The Law School★

School of Material Science &Engineering

Southwest Jiaotong University
The University of Hong Kong★

★

Tianjin University
Tsinghua University
Zhejiang University★

Zhengzhou University
Andalas University
Bogor Agricultural University
Diponegoro University
Gadjah Mada University
★

★

★

★

Hasanuddin University
Indonesia University of Education
Institute of Technology Bandung★

★

Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Industrial Technology
School of Architecture, Planningand Policy Development

Kartanegara University
Padjadjaran University
University of Indonesia

Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Economics

★

Korea

Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Graduate School of Human Development and Environment

Beijing Forestry University

China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
China University of Political Science and Law College of Law

Indonesia

Year ofConclusion

Kobe University

Research Center for Urban Safety and Security, Graduate School of Medicine,
School of Medicine

Ministry of Education, Youth, andSports Kingdom of Cambodia
China(As of May 1, 2016)★

Catholic University of Korea
Chonbuk National University
Chungnam National University★

★

Daegu University★

★

Faculty of Human Development, Graduate School of Human Development
and Environment

Graduate School of Economics, Research Institute for Economics
and Business Administration

College of Engineering and Graduate Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering
School (Department of Engineering)

2011
2005
2014

2013

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Area

Country/
Region

Korea

Overseas University/Institute

Faculty/Graduate School

College of Medicine

Dong-A University
Gongju National University of
Education
International University of Korea
Korea Nazarene University
Kyungpook National University

School of Medicine

Sogang University
Yonsei University Wonju Campus
National University of Laos★

★

College of Agriculture andLife Science

Faculty of Agriculture

2003

School of Economics
Department of Economics

Faculty of Economics, Graduate School of Economics
Faculty of Economics, Graduate School of Economics
Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies

2011
2011
2016

Laos-Japan Human Resources
Development Institute

Malaysia

International Medical University
University of Science, Malaysia
Mongolia
Otgontenger University
Nepal
Kathmandu Medical College
Nepal Medical College
Philippines Ateneo de Manila University
San Beda College
St. Luke's Medical Center
University of the Philippines Manila
Singapore Nanyang Technological University

Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Graduate School of Law
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Faculty of Intercultural Studies, Graduate School of Intercultural Studies
Graduate School of Human Development and Environment
Graduate School of Medicine
School of Medicine
Divison of Economics, School of Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration
Humanities and Social Sciences

2015
2008
2015
2015
2003
2009
2014
2015
2014
2013

National University of Singapore
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Faculty of Medicine
Institute of Economics, Academia Sinica
Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration
National Chengchi University
Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Law
College of Law
Faculty of Intercultural Studies, Graduate School of Intercultural Studies
College of Liberal Arts
National Kaohsiung Marine University College of Management, College ofFaculty of Maritime Sciences, Graduate School of Maritime Sciences
Maritime, College of Ocean Engineering

2014
2007
2010
2013
2010

National Taipei University
Kaohsiung Medical University
Burapha University
Chiang Mai University

2009
2016
2013
2011
2011
2013
2016
2003
2005
2012
2013
1999
2009

School of Medical Sciences
School of Law

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

★

Thailand★

★

Chulalongkorn University★

Kasetsart University
King Mongkut's University ofTechnology Thonburi★

College of Medicine
Faculty of Logistics
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Nursing
Faculty of Agro-Industry
Faculty of Nursing
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Economics
Chulalongkorn Business School
Faculty of Agriculture
School of Bioresources andTechnology

Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Law
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Faculty of Maritime Sciences, Graduate School of Maritime Sciences
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Graduate School of Health Sciences
Graduate School of Health Sciences, School of Medicine
Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Graduate School of Business Administration, School of Business Administration
Graduate School of Business Administration, School of Business Administration
Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Graduate School of Agricultural Science

National Research Council of Thailand
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Rajamangala University of Technology Isan Faculty of Science and Liberal Arts Graduate School of Engineering
Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies
UNESCO Asia and the Paciﬁc
Regional Bureau for Education
VietnamHanoi Agricultural University
Hanoi Medical University
Hue University of Agriculture and Forestry
Nong Lam University
Course of Tropical Agriculture
Vietnam National University,
Ho Chi Minh City★

MiddleEast
AfricaTurkey
Yemen
Egypt

1992
2009
2010
2016
1989
1996

Economic and Management
Research InstituteSeoul National University

Year ofConclusion

Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Graduate School of Human Development and Environment
Faculty of Science
Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration

Division of Social WelfareCollege of Natural Sciences★

TaiwanKobe University

Faculty of Human Development, Graduate School of Human Development
and Environment

★

Laos

(As of May 1, 2016)

University of Social Sciencesand Humanities

Vietnamese Academy of Agricultural Sciences
Koc University
University of Adiyaman
Ministry of Education in the Republic of Yemen
Al-Azhar University (Assiut Branch) Faculty of Science
Assiut University
Faculty of Science
Cairo University
Faculty of Economics and Political Science
Electronics Research InstituteSuez Canal University
Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine★

★

Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Faculty of Intercultural Studies

2005
2011
2013
2002
2005
2011

Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Graduate School of Business Administration
Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies
Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Faculty of Agriculture, Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies
Graduate School of Engineering, Graduate School of System Informatics
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine

2015
2014
2014
2010
2006
2009
2009
2009
2014
2003
2011

Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine,
Graduate School of Health Sciences

Kenya
Malawi

Maseno University
University of Malawi

Tanzania
UgandaUniversity of Dar es Salaam
Economic Research Bureau
Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies
College of Business and Management Sciences Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies
Makerere University
Ministry of Education and Sports in the Republic of Uganda
Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies

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2007
2013
2015

Faculty of Science

Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Faculty of Agriculture
Centre for Educational Research Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies
and Training

2012
2006
2007
2015
2008

Kobe University

Inter-Faculty/Graduate School Agreements (218 institutions)
Area

Oceania

Country/
RegionAustralia

Overseas University/Institute

Faculty/Graduate School

CanadaFaculty of Intercultural Studies, Graduate School of Intercultural Studies
Graduate School of Engineering, Graduate School of Science
Faculty of Law, Graduate School of Law
Sydney Law School
Institute for Scientiﬁc Computation Graduate School of System Informatics
Graduate School of Intercultural Studies
Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration
Institute of Asian Research
Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Faculty of Engineering
Graduate School of Economics
Department of Economics
Graduate School of International Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration
Economics and Finance

2012
2014
2012
2010
2014
1995
1980
2012
1997

School of Medicine
Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies
Faculty of Intercultural Studies, Graduate School of Intercultural Studies
Faculty of Intercultural Studies
John A. Burns School of Medicine School of Medicine
Graduate School of Economics
Department of Economics
Graduate School of Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Intercultural Studies
Viterbi School of Engineering
Graduate School of Engineering, Graduate School of System Informatics,
Education Center on Computational Science and Engineering

1983
2011
2012
2015
2014
2015
2016
2016

College of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
School of Business Administration School of Business Administration
University of Wisconsin-Madison
College of Engineering
Faculty of Engineering
Utah State University
College of Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate School of Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Intercultural Studies
Yale University
Economic Growth Center
Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration
Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Institute of Economics
Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration
Research Institute for Economics and Business Administration
The United Nations Economic
Commission for Latin America
and the Caribbean (ECLAC)

1980
1996
1983
2012
2007
2010
2010

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★

★

★

USA

Year ofConclusion

Kobe University

Division of Humanities

Curtin University of Technology
The University of New South WalesThe University of Sydney
Brock University
Huron University College
University of British Columbia
University of Toronto
Boston College
Brandeis University★

North
America(As of May 1, 2016)

Emory University
FHI360The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
University of Georgia
University of Hawaii

School of Medicine★

★

★

University of Maryland, College Park
University of Southern California
University of Washington

★

★

★

Latin
America

BrazilChile

EuropeCosta Rica University for Peace
Austria
Johannes Kepler University Linz

Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies
Research Institute for Symbolic
Computation (RISC)★

Graduate School of Human Development and Environment, Graduate Schoolof Science
Graduate School of Business Administration, School of Business Administration

Vienna University of Economics
and Business Administration

2007
2015
2012

★

Belgium

BruegelUniversité catholique de Louvain

Graduate School of Economics
Graduate School of Medicine, Biosignal Research Center
Faculty of Pharmacy and Biomedical
Sciences, School of Biomedical Sciences★

School of Economics
Bulgaria

University of Food Technologies

Croatia
Finland

University of Rijeka
Faculty of Maritime Studies
Tampere University of Technology
University of Helsinki
Department of World Cultures
BRGM (Geological Survey of France)
Claude Bernard University Lyon 1
Côte d'Azur Observatory

France★

★

Ecole Superieure de Commerce deParis（ESCP Europ)

2013
2015

Graduate School of Economics
Graduate School of Agricultural Science

2016
2015

Faculty of Maritime Sciences, Graduate School of Maritime Sciences
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Intercultural Studies, Graduate School of Intercultural Studies
Research Center for Urban Safety and Security
Graduate School of Science
Graduate School of Science
Graduate School of Business Administration, Faculty of Business Administration

2016
1989
2015
2006
2015
2012
1982

Graduate School of Business Administration, School of Business Administration
Graduate School of Science

2014
2016
2015

★

Groupe Kedge Business School
Institute de Physique du Globe de Paris★

★

Institut National des Sciences
Appliquées de Lyon

Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Engineering, Graduate School of
Maritime Sciences, Graduate School of System Informatics

Laboratoire National des Champs
Magnétiques Pulsés

Molecular Photoscience Research Center★

Graduate School of Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Intercultural Studies
Graduate School of Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Intercultural Studies
Faculty of Science
Graduate School of Medicine, School of Medicine
Faculty of Engineering, Graduate School of Agricultural Science
Faculty of Economics, School of Faculty of Economics
Business Administration,
Faculty of Social Science

2015
2011
1990
2015
2000
2014

Faculty of Economics, School of School of Business Administration
Business Administration,
Faculty of Social Science

2014

Business School

Graduate School of Business Administration
Graduate School of Intercultural Studies

2013
2013

School of Business Administration, Graduate School of Business Administration
Faculty of Economic Sciences
Faculty of Biology and Psychology Graduate School of Agricultural Science, Graduate School of Engineering,
Graduate School of Science

2013
2014

Molecular Photoscience Research Center

2013

Faculty of History, Arts andOriental Studies

Graduate School of Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Intercultural Studies

2013

Faculty of Philosophy 1

Faculty of Intercultural Studies, Faculty of Letters,
Graduate School of Intercultural Studies, Graduate School of Humanities

2015

Stendhal University - Grenoble 3
University of Rennes 1
IGR-IAE de Rennes
Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg Faculty of Biology
Asklepios Medical School
Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel Faculty of Engineering★

★

Germany

2003★

EBS University of Business and Law
Free University of Berlin★

★

Department of History andCultural Studies, Academic
Division Art History of East Asia

Georg-August-University of Gottingen★

Institute of Solid State Research
Leibniz Institute for Solid State
and Materials Research
Leipzig University★

Martin Luther University
Halle-Wittenberg (MLU)

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