UNIVERSITY OF HYOGO

Global Business Course
School of Economics and Management

About University of Hyogo,
Kobe Campus for Commerce
The Kobe Campus for Commerce is located in western Kobe,in the special educational district of the city.
The campus is the home of the Global Business Course
as well as the School of Economics and Management.
It is a calm, idyllic setting for studying,
with easy access to central Kobe,
including Kobe Airport and Shin-Kobe Station.

About Hyogo Prefecture
Hyogo Prefecture is located in the geographical center of Japan,
and is easily accessible to the world by sea and air.
After the opening of the Port of Kobe in 1868,
Hyogo was among the first to embrace civilizationfrom foreign countries.
As a result, Hyogo Prefecture has playeda leading role in Japan's globalization.
Also, Hyogo Prefecture has great diversity through its five regions,
Settsu, Harima, Tajima, Tamba, and Awaji,
and thus, it is referred to as a "Microcosm of Japan".

About Kobe City
Kobe is the capital city of Hyogo Prefecture
and was one of the first Japanese cities to open
for trade with foreign countries.
With its unique background, Kobe has innumerable attractions.
It has the wonderful seafront along the Seto Inland Sea
and beautiful, expansive views from the topof Mt. Rokko, as well as many more places
to see and experience.
Kobe remains a cosmopolitan citythat is home to well-known global enterprises such as
Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kobe Steel, and ASICS.

Welcome!

University of Hyogo Prepares for You for
Future Careers in the Global Arena
Isao Ohta

President of The University of HYOGOThe University of Hyogo was established in 2004 by integrating
3 prefectural universities. The oldest predecessor was Kobe
University of Commerce, which was founded in 1929. Since itsestablishment, the University of Hyogo has graduated many
outstanding students who are now working commendably inmany fields, including economics, healthcare, academia, media,and government. By developing expertise in their respective
fields, they have built highly successful careers and have become
outstanding leaders.
We sincerely hope you to choose the Global Business Course,
the GBC, and join us at the University of Hyogo, where intellectual
insights and your future careers in the global arena can befostered. The time you spend in the GBC will surely be fruitful.

AcademicsOverview

The Global Business Course (GBC) was established in the School of Economics and Management and is located on the Kobe
Campus for Commerce in 2019. The GBC is the first program taught only in English at the University of Hyogo. Each year, about 30
international students and 50 Japanese students are enrolled in the program.

What We Offer

In the GBC, students learn together in a multicultural environment. They participate in unique cross-culturalexperiences not only by studying in GBC but also by living and communicating with each other in Global House, theinternational dormitory, as well as in the Center for Global Engagement.
All students study in seminars throughout their 4 years in addition to their other classes. All of the seminars have asmall number of students, which is ideal for exchanging ideas and thoughts with classmates and professors.

Study Japanese and Experience Japan
GBC international students take Japanese language classes as well as classes to learn about and experience Japan. They begin
with intensive language courses suitable to their level of Japanese, from beginner to advanced, in order to make their new lives inJapan easier. After this, they continue to study Japanese systematically as well as take classes to increase their understanding ofJapanese culture and Japanese Economics and Management.

Economics and Management

One of the unique strengths of the GBC is that its curriculum provides students opportunities to study both
economics and management from the basics to advanced levels in English. Through studying theories ofeconomics and management, GBC students learn how to put theories into practice and how to make decisions
based on these theories.
In addition, there are exciting fieldwork and internship opportunities. The University of Hyogo enjoys uniqueconnections with major enterprises located in Kobe and elsewhere in Hyogo Prefecture, and such connections
allow GBC students to join internship programs and have opportunities for actual experience to deepen theirunderstanding of Japanese enterprises.

:DevelGBC's Mission
Student’sVoiceIn the Global Business Course, you earn a Bachelor ofEconomics Degree with a Practical Specialization

4thyearAdvanced Subjects

・Graduation Research, Thesis etc.

Graduate School ofSocial Sciences
Global Business Master’sDegree(Global Business Administration)

3rdyearFieldStudy
ProgramAdvanced Subjects

・Public Economics, Economic Development
・Entrepreneur Studies

Maria Miruna Virlan

from Romania, enrolled in 2019.
Studying at University of Hyogo
has helped me gain a deeper
understanding of cultural diversity
and Japanese business andmanagement, contributing to mygrowth as an independent student. But especially, I am very
happy to say that I have met so many interesting and kind people
who have I bonded with while living in the international
dormitory. We watch movies and cook recipes from ourcountries, from Romania, Taiwan, Japan, while learning so manythings about culture and customs. GBC is a program that not
only provides me with information and academic resources but
also with long-term relationships with people from different
backgrounds and cultures. I believe there is so much beauty indiversity, and everyone should experience what GBC has to offer.

Fakfa Chanchaimongkon

2ndyear
1styearIntermediate Subjects

・Macroeconomics, Microeconomics
・Strategic Management, International Marketing・Intercultural Communication, etc.

Liberal Arts and Introductory Subjects
・Japanese, Japanese Culture and Society
・Life Science, Regional Affairs,
Safety Management
・The Basics of Economics and Managementfrom Thailand, enrolled in 2019.

In the past year, everything waslike a big challenge in my life. But I
always believe that if we do ourbest,everything
willbesuccessful!! My friends, myadvisor, and everyone at the University of Hyogo have supported
me like we are a family.
In GBC, students come from all over the world. So, by studyingin the classroom together, we can exchange our perspectives
and mindsets, which come from different social backgrounds.
We can also enjoy cultural exchanges. And our classrooms are
not limited just to Japan or our home countries. We have been
studying many things, including cases from other countries.
From many aspects, studying in GBC is a big leap toward myfuture success.

loping Global Leaders
Global HouseInternational Domitory

All GBC students are required to live in the on-campus,
international dormitory, Global House, for their first year.
Three or four students share the same unit, which includes
a kitchen, living room, and bathroom. However, each
student has his/her own bedroom where each person canenjoy privacy.
Students who become Resident Assistants (RA) live in
Global House in their second year, as well. RAs acts asleaders in the dormitory, support the new students, andcreate a comfortable environment in which everyone canstudy and socialize as they wish.
■ floor plan

Housing
The University of Hyogo provides GBC students with support in looking for housing when it is time for them to move out of
Global House. Prefectural apartments are available especially for international students, which they can share with their friends.

Key Facts- Tuition Fees and Exemptions exclusively forInternational “Global Business Course” Students* Fees are subject to change without notice（JP Yen）

YearStudent Classification

Fee*Exemptions

Amount to be Paid

1st YearAll students

535,800

267,900267,900

535,8000

Top 30% of Year

Each of 2nd~4th Years

535,800

Other students
Always top 30％ of Year

Total for 4 Years

2,143,200

Always other students

267,900

267,900

1,875,300

267,900

1,071,600

1,071,600- Application and Admission Fees
* Fees are subject to change without notice（JP Yen）

Items

Student Classification

Fee*Exemptions

Amount to be Paid

Application Fee

All students

17,000

8,500

8,500

All students

282,000

141,000

141,000

Admission Fee(only for 1st year)- Living Expenses* Rent is subject to change without notice

After Graduation
GBC students come from a wide range ofbackgrounds. Upon graduation from theGBC, students will be prepared to pursue
many different options. The Career Center
can assist students in finding paths that areright each of them.
GBC students have a chance toexperience internships in major Japanesecompanies, whose headquarters arelocated in Hyogo Prefecture. Furthermore,
there is a chance to enroll in the GBC
Graduate School in order to further deepen
their knowledge of economics andmanagement.

（JP Yen）

Items

Student Classification

Monthly rent of International Dormitory

All 1st Year international and(* newly built for “GBC” students in 2019)local students of “GBC”

Amount per month
30,000

Other living expenses (e.g.meals, clothes, books)

75,000 (Approximately)

Total monthly living expenses

105,000- Other Possible Financial Aids
Japanese Government Scholarship (MEXT Scholarship)
Private and Public Scholarships offered by various organizations
The contents, details, and cost of the GBC are subject to change.
Please check our website for the latest information.

Life at the University of Hyogo
Financial Aids/Exemptions/Scholarships
All international GBC students are granted a 50% reduction in tuition for 4 years. Also, from thesecond year until the 4th year, students with grades in the top 30% are exempted from paying tuition.
In addition, the University of Hyogo offers other forms of financial aid. Thanks to the generosity ofdonors, international GBC students are entitled to receive startup scholarship in their first year. Otherscholarships include JASSO, Hyogo International Association, and private scholarships exclusively forinternational students.

CounselingIf students have any concerns about their physical, mental, or emotional health or well-being, there
is a healthcare center on campus, where students have access to counseling in English on regularbasis.

Club Activities
There are variety of club activities at the Kobe Campus for Commerce. Students can participate inclubs such as soccer, Japanese archery, dance, or music, or they can start their own. Also, every year
in autumn, the University Festival, Shodaisai, is held.

Global Business Course Admissions
for International Students
Quota for students from overseas
30 per year

Application Eligibility■ Requirement 1: Educational Qualifications(1) Applicants MUST have completed, or expect to complete, a 12-year standard
education curriculum at an educational institution, equivalent to a Japanese 12-year
official education curriculum.
*Note that those who attended Japanese junior and/or senior high school for up to threeyears in total are eligible to apply.
(2) Those who are acknowledged to have completed, or are expected to complete, acurriculum equivalent to 12 years of Japanese education.
■ Requirement 2: English Proficiency

Applicants MUST achieve score on a standardized English proficiency exam that isequivalent to the B1 level of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference forLanguages) or higher.
(Please refer to the latest Application Guidelines.)

Screening Method
Students will be selected based on their application documents and an interview.
The interview will be conducted in English, either locally or through the Internet.
Applicants residing outside Japan do not need to come to Japan for the interview.

Screening Schedule(Please refer to the latest Application Guidelines.)

・Application Guidelines
・Application Forms→ https://www.u-hyogo.ac.jp/english/index.html

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