HIRAYAMA Katsutoshi, Ph. D.
Dean, the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences,
Kobe University

The ocean is the last frontier on earth and is closely connected to our lives as aplace that connects the global economy. There, a wide range of global industries
and governments related to maritime affairs support our lives through theiractivities. In order for Japan to develop as a maritime and technology-based
nation, and in order to achieve the ocean-related SDGs, it is essential toformulate international rules and promote international cooperation from a global
perspective, and develop science and technology to realize them. Furthermore,amidst the trend of digital transformation driven by cutting-edge technologies
such as AI, there is a need for a vision of how we will make maritime industry
and society develop in the future. We hope that the students studying in our
graduate school will cultivate the knowledge, skills, and interpersonal skills thatwill enable them to tackle such “big challenges” in their future paths.
The historic Fukae Campus, which has inherited Japan's merchant marine
education from a long ago, has a port facing Osaka Bay and is equipped withsome unique facilities, such as the high-performance training ship "Kaijin Maru",
the Ship Navigation Simulator System, the Ship Model Basin Experimental
Facilities, the Hyper-Cryogenic Laboratory, and the Accelerator and Particle
Beam Experiment Facility. Our campus also has the library for maritime
sciences, which is stocked with books related to the sea and ships, and the
Maritime Museum, which has a large collection and display of historicalmaterials related to Japan's ships. In addition to usual classroom lectures, we
provide a learning environment where students can gain practical knowledge
and skills by making effective use of these facilities.
Toward the aim of creating a sustainable future maritime society and marine
technologies, the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences will actively andcontinuously carry out interdisciplinary co-creation activities that bring together
science, engineering, and social sciences, and also will strive to educate,research, produce human resources, and contribute to society in this newinterdisciplinary frontier of "maritime and ocean".
April.2024

The predecessor of the Faculty of Maritime Sciences was Kobe University of Mercantile Marine, whose origin
can be traced back about 100 years. Kobe University of Mercantile Marine had long contributed to the educationof top-level professionals in the maritime industries. With such a long tradition and high reputation it was decided
that Kobe University of Mercantile Marine would integrate into Kobe University in 2003. The mission of theFaculty of Maritime Sciences is to foster experts who possess both a comprehensive knowledge of the marine
sciences and are able to use this knowledge to contribute to the field of global transportation and logistics.

The City of Kobe is located to the west ofcenter on the Mainland of Japan. It is
accessible by land, sea, and air via domestic
and international destinations. It takes 2 hours
a n d 5 0 m i n u t e s t o g e t t o To k y o b y
Shinkansen Bullet Train, and 1 hour and 20
minutes by plane. Within easy reach of Kobe, there are several famous cities withmany historical sites and spots of interest, such as Himeji, Kyoto, Nara andOsaka.
Ever since it was opened to the world, Kobe has developed as a cosmopolitan
port city where people, goods and information from around the globe are in
constant motion. Now, Kobe has a population of 1.5 million including 52,000
foreign residents from as many as 147 different countries and regions, and is wellknown throughout Japan as being an “international city”. With a diverse populationof foreign residents and the resulting facilities and amenities established by andfor such foreign communities, Kobe is uniquely qualified to support a comfortablyrefined lifestyle for any individual from any country.
Sandwiched by Mt. Rokko in the north and the Inland Sea of Seto in the south,。
。
Kobe is endowed with its overall mild climate averaging 17.3 C (63.1 F) with four
seasonal changes.

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Division of Global ・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・・05
Transportation Sciences
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Safety Systems Science
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Engineering
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Marine Science and Technology
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Degree ProgramsNEXT VOYAGE from Kobe

"We, The Graduate School of Maritime Sciences, are located in Kobe, an international port city, promoting education
and research under the theme of global transportation."Interdisciplinary Approach

We are conducting research in various maritime
fields including safe and efficient navigation andmanagement in maritime transportation, energy,
preservation of the maritime environment, law, andeconomics through a scientific approach combining
natural and social sciences.

nternational Academic
IExchanges

Opportunities
Employment
all over the world

Our students have received job offers fromcompanies, universities and research institutions not
only in Japan but also in various countries worldwide
due to our global academic research field. Therefore, ouralumni are active in a wide range of fields including
Japanese private companies such as shipbuilding,logistics and electronics as well as public institutions likethe Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport andTourism.

We also have academic exchange agreementswith universities in Australia, China, France, Indonesia,
Korea, Philippines, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey,
U.K., U.S.A., Vietnam and Croatia, thus actively
promoting international exchanges. In addition, since theestablishment of the International Association of
Maritime Universities (IAMU) in 1999, we are proud that
we have been playing a major role as one of its
international executive leaders.

The Graduate School of Maritime Sciences
Doctoral Degree Program (3 years)
Global Transportation
Sciences

Ocean Safety
Systems Science

Marine Engineering

Master's Degree Program (2 years)
Global Transportation
Sciences

Ocean Safety
Systems Science

Marine Engineering

The International Maritime
Research Center
affiliated with the Graduate School

The Training Ship
“Kaijin Maru”

affiliated with the Graduate School

Sea Training Course (6 months)
The Faculty of Ocean Science and Technology(4 years)

The Organization ofAdvanced Science andTechnology, Kobe University
cooperated with the Graduate School

We offer a 2-year Master’s program and 3-year Doctoral program. The purpose of our education and research isdedicated to cultivating creative researchers, educators and top-level professionals who possess diverse global
perspectives as well as problem-solving abilities. After completing the Master’s program, students receive thedegree of Master of Maritime Sciences and students who complete the Doctoral program can obtain the degreesuch as Doctor of Philosophy in Maritime Sciences and Technology, Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, or Doctorof Philosophy. Our goal is to produce quality graduates who can provide a scientific approach in a highly advancedmanner combining both natural and social sciences in the Maritime Sciences field.

3Admission Information

Degree-Seeking students
Eligibility

Applicants who do not hold Japanese nationality should have successfully completed the equivalent of 16 years (forMaster’s program) or 18 years (for Doctoral program) of school education or the equivalent.

Admission Procedures
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2

3

4

5

Contact Supervisor

Pre-Evaluation for Eligibility(if required)

Application

Examination

Announcementof the results＊Prior to entering the graduate school, some of the international students spend from six months to a year as a research
student (Non-degree seeking student), and then take the entrance examination for the graduate level degree programs.
＊Detailed information can be found at http://www.maritime.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/

Application Application Pre-Evaluation
Periodfor Eligibility
Form Available

Examination
Date

Examination
Subjects

Announcementof the results

Master's
DegreeProgram

Late May

Mid-July
Early
November

Mid-June
Early October

Early
Paper-based examination,
Late August
TOEFL/TOEIC scores
September
Mid-December
and oral examination
Late December

Doctoral
Program

Late May

Early July
Late October
Mid-January

Early June
Early October
Early January

Late August
Mid-December
Early February

Oral examination

Start of theSemester

Early September
Late-December
Early March

April
or
October＊You can view (or obtain) samples of the past examinations’ questions at the Library of Maritime Sciences.

Research students (Non-degree seeking students)
Eligibility

Applicants should have successfully completed the equivalent of 16 years (for Master’s program) or 18 years (for Doctoral
program) of school education or the equivalent.
Start of theSemester

April

October

Application
Form Available

Anytimeon Request

Application
PeriodMid-February*Non-Residents of Japan :Late-November of the previous year

Selection Method

Formal Consent
by Supervisor

Screening Examination

Required

Mid-August*Non-Residents of Japan: late May＊Applicants are required to contact a supervisor who is doing research in the same field as your interest to gain aconsent of acceptance as a research student before applying.
＊Detailed information can be found at http://www.maritime.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/

Academic and Student Affairs GroupTEL : +81-78 - 431- 6223 e-mail : fmsc-gakusei@office.kobe-u.ac.jp

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Division of Global Transportation Sciences
The Division of Global Transportation Sciences provides education and research programs on ship operation, management
technology, logistics management, and information analysis in order to multilaterally construct the optimal transportation andlogistics system that combines all modes of transportation especially with a focus on marine transport. The mission of thisdivision is to contribute to construct advanced transport systems that would support the foundation of international logistics,
while reacting to the globalization of world economy.

Education and Research Area・Fundamental Science for Navigation
・Maritime Human Factors Science

・Navigation System Science
・Planning Science for Transportation

・Information Science for Transportation
・Social Science for Transportation

Courses at Master’s Degree Program ( _: Courses in English)

・International Maritime Sociology
・Exercises for Marine Science andTechnology
・Transport Packaging 1, 2
・Maritime Administrative Law 1, 2
・Mathematical Analysis 1, 2
・Business Administration for
Maritime Industry 1, 2
・Human Movement Science 1, 2
・Fleet Safety Management 1, 2
・Maritime Traffic Management 1, 2
・Ship Operating Theory 1, 2
・Maritime Information Theory 1, 2
・Marine Observation Systems 1, 2

・Transportation System Planning
1, 2・Logistics Management 1, 2
・Transport Policy, Planning andManagement with Applied
Mathematics 1, 2
・Project Evaluation 1, 2
・Communication Networks 1, 2
・Image Processing 1, 2
・Knowledge Engineering 1, 2
・Mathematical Optimization 1, 2
・Multimedia 1, 2
・Human Interface 1, 2・International Transportation
Economics 1, 2

・Transportation Business 1, 2・Organizational Theory 1, 2
・Environmentally Sustainable
Systems 1, 2
・Regional Environmental Science・Ocean Environment and Climate
Studies・Ocean Exploration Technology
・General Study of Ocean Floor
Material
・General Study of Ocean Floor
Physics
・General Legal Study of Marine
Resources

Message from International Student
Sinar NoéCorzo García

Autonomous University of Sinaloa

MEXICO

1.Why did you choose the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences, Kobe University?
Along history, Kobe has been a crucial port city for Japan, being the busiest port in the world prior 1996 , now a days the city has all kind oftransport connections, with 3 airports close-by, train lines, national highways, and a huge amount of docks that connect the city to the rest of
the country and the world. The city has one of the best academic institutions in the country, Kobe University, which has a long history in thebusiness/trade/transportation areas, and particularly, the faculty of Maritime Sciences has a history of more than 100 years, and I choose it immediately.
2.How do you feel after enrolling at Kobe University?
It is incredible, it is such an amazing place, where different ideas converge and new ones are born, the friendliness of the students and the staff makes you feel at home,while the guidance and expertise of the professors help you to focus and achieve your goals.
3.Please explain briefly what your research is.
My research is about air transportation, and airline competition between traditional airlines and low-cost airlines.
4.Do you have opportunities for cultural exchange?
So many; in the faculty of maritime sciences I have met many students from abroad, some of my professors are from overseas, and all of my professors have been
abroad so the faculty itself is a melting pot of different cultures and experiences; but Kobe University as a whole is actively promoting cultural exchange through different
activities and events along the year.
5.What are your plans for after graduation?
Currently I’m planning to extend my stay in Kobe University all the way up to PhD. If not, I’m aiming to work for a prestigious Japanese logistics company in theinternational division to work all around the globe.
6.What was your biggest culture shock after coming to Japan?
Punctuality and personal space. First, being on time is highly important in Japan, in my country, being late by 5-10 mins it is not only accepted, but expected, whereas inJapan everything is on time. Second, the strict respect for personal space is something that being from a country where shaking hands, hugging, kissing the cheeks, fistbumping and high five-ing is normal, it is a shock to suddenly stop doing it.
7.What are the appeal points of the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences for you?
The long academic history of the faculty, the expertise of the professors, and the multidisciplinary of its students create an amazing academic spirit between the people
within the faculty. The connections of the faculty with the stakeholders on all the areas of the faculty’s research interests. And finally, all the equipment that the faculty has
to conduct research such as the many boats, specialized laboratories, testing facilities, simulation equipment, and even its own ship, the Kaijin Maru
8.Please give a message or advice to anyone who wishes to study abroad.
Study abroad is a life-changing experience that cannot be described by words, it opens your mind and allow you to appreciate both your origins and othercountries/cultures, just remember to face everything with an open mind and be flexible to change, otherwise you would have a not-so-good experience. Thanks tostudying abroad I have friends all around the world, in every single continent which otherwise I would never have met o; if you decide to study abroad, my advice is that,even though it might be a little frightening at the beginning, remember that other exchange students face the same difficulties and are in a somewhat equal situation, you
are not alone, so don’t be afraid and talk to new people, you never know who would turn out to be one of your best friends in the world.
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グローバル輸送科学コース
世界経済のグローバル化に対応し，国際物流の基盤を支える輸送体系の高度化に貢献することを目的として，海上輸送を中心とした陸海空一体の最適な輸送と物流システムの構築を多角的に行うために，船舶運航・管理技術と物流経営・情報解析に関する教育研究を行う.

本コースの教育研究分野

・航海基盤科学・海事人的要因科学

・航海システム科学
・輸送計画科学・輸送情報科学・輸送社会科学

本コースの授業科目（＿：英語による授業科目）

・国際海事社会学
・海洋理工学演習
・輸送包装論 1, 2
・海事行政法 1, 2・数理解析 1, 2
・海事産業経営論 1, 2
・身体運動科学 1, 2・船隊安全管理論 1, 2
・海上交通管理論 1, 2
・地域環境科学論
・海洋環境気候学
・海洋探査技術・海洋底物質科学
・海洋底物理学・海洋資源法学
・船舶運航論 1, 2
・海洋情報論 1, 2・海洋観測システム論 1, 2
・交通システム計画論 1, 2
・ロジスティクスマネジメント1, 2
・交通政策と数理計画 1, 2
・プロジェクト評価論 1, 2
・ネットワーク解析論 1, 2

在 学生からのメッセージ近藤 大祐

グローバル輸送科学コース

・画像情報処理論 1, 2
・知識工学 1, 2・数理最適化論 1, 2・マルチメディア論 1, 2・ヒューマンインタフェース1, 2
・国際交通論 1, 2
・交通経営論 1, 2
・組織理論 1, 2
・環境システム論 1, 2

日本

1. 海事科学研究科を選んだ理由は？
私は学部４年生の時に行っていた卒業研究をさらに深め，それを自律運航船に関する研究につなげていきたいと考え海事科学研
究科を選びました．海事科学研究科での研究室を選ぶにあたっては，一番自分のやりたい分野の研究ができ，かつ自分に合った研究室を選びました．
2. 入学後の大学院の印象は？
学生の数が少なく，授業では教員との距離が非常に近いです．研究室においても学生同士のみならず，留学生や教員とも密接に関わりがあり，和やかな研究環境です．英語での授業や留学生と交流することで英語力の向上にもつながります．
自分の研究したいことを自由に選択でき，計画性をもって研究を行うことができます．
3. あなたの研究内容について簡単に教えてください。
私は海難審判における「無難に航過する」
に関して研究を行っています．
「無難に航過する」
は具体的な数値基準が存在せず，そのような状況では数値的なアルゴリズムで動く自律運航船の出現に影響が出ると考え，「無難に航過する」距離に関して明らかにすることを目的として研究を行っています．
4. 大学院進学の魅力について教えてください。
学部ではできない長期的な研究を行うことができます．
自分のやりたい研究を，目標をもって行うことができるのは大学院進学の魅力です．
また，TA として教育の場にも立つことで自身の知識を深めることもできます．
5. 卒業後のあなたの進路について教えてください。
私は卒業後，博士課程後期課程への進学を予定しています．進学後は学部，前期課程で培った自身の考えや知識をより深めたいと考えています．前期課程で得た専門性を発展させ，今後出現が予想される自律運航船と船隊管理に関して研究を行う予定です．
6. 海事科学研究科の魅力は何ですか？
海事科学研究科は教員との距離が近く，多くのことを学べる機会，様々なことに挑戦できる環境に恵まれています．練習船を所有しており，実際の船や港湾の見学もあるため海事科学に関する見識を深めることができます．
7. 海事科学研究科を目指す高校生、大学生へのメッセージ
海事科学研究科は他大学と比べて比較的学生の数が少なく，教員との距離が近いことが特徴です．海事科学分野を研究することができる大学院は少ないと考えます．海事科学研究科を目指す高校生，大学生は他大学の研究室の研究や環境を比較し，自分に合った研究室を選択することをお勧めします．同じ分野を学びあえる後輩に会える日を，楽しみにしています．
2023年6月現在

6Division of Ocean Safety Systems Science
The Division of Ocean Safety Systems Science provides education and research programs which cover the fields of Water
Environment, Meteorology, Geology, Maritime Safety, Radiations and Particle Beam Science, Material and Analytical
Chemistry, and Mathematics, with paying the special attentions on the preservation of global and marine environment andsafety development and uses of the oceans, in order to achieve the sustainable development of the human society.

Education and Research Area

・Aquatic Environmental Science・Oceanography and Meteorology

・Ocean Safety Engineering
・Radiation and Particle Beam Science・Ocean Fundamental Science

Courses at Master’s Degree Program ( _: Courses in English)

・International Maritime Sociology
・Exercises for Marine Science and Technology
・Aquatic Environmental Science 1, 2
・Conservation of Aquatic Environment 1, 2
・Applied Oceanography 1, 2
・Applied Meteorology 1, 2
・Atmospheric Environmental Science 1, 2
・Ocean Safety Engineering A1, A2・Radiation Science and Applications 1, 2
・Comparative Planetary Science 1,2・Quantum Beam Science 1, 2
・Climate Change and Natural Hazards in the 21th
Century 1, 2

・Functional Materials Science 1, 2
・Applied Mathematical Science A1, A2
・Applied Mathematical Science B1, B2
・Marine Geochemistry 1, 2
・Regional Environmental Science・Ocean Environment and Climate Studies
・Ocean Exploration Technology
・General Study of Ocean Floor Material
・General Study of Ocean Floor Physics
・General Legal Study of Marine Resources

Message from International Student
Mélody N. C.
Dumont

Université Paris Cité

FRANCE

1.Why did you choose the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences, Kobe University?
I choose Kobe University for my cotutelle because of its relationships and agreements with my French University. It was the occasion tostrengthen the links between those two institutions and to create new exchanges in my field, in geography.
Moreover, I had the opportunity to be guided by the Professor Christopher Gomez during my master degree and his expertise wasextremely helpful. I wanted to continue to work with him during my PhD and be my co-director.
2.How do you feel after enrolling at Kobe University?
I feel lucky enrolling at Kobe University! The staff is always very helpful, reactive, and kind, when I am in Japan or even in France. The University offers several
advantages to its student. For example, its documentary resources are very extensive, and it is a pleasure to visit its libraries. Kobe University campuses are also very
pleasant!
3.Please explain briefly what your research is.
My research focuses on the evolution of fluvial hydrosystem management in Japan since the Meiji era. As you know, Japan is prone to natural hazards and thearchipelago has developed several tools to protect its territory. The actual methods of post-disaster reconstruction, which are mainly based on engineering, come from acomplex history influenced by environmental, but also political, economic and social factors. All these factors have influenced the way Japan copes with natural disasters.
Through the case of Northern Kyushu’s disaster, which happened in July 2017, I analyse the actual post-disaster reconstruction choices and the role of each actor
involved in this process. The study of constructed facilities or newly spaces for citizens permit to understand the political, economic, and social visions actors apply to theterritory they reconstruct. It is also the opportunity to analyse the perception of inhabitants: how they receive, interpret, and take ownership of these visions. Thus, thestudy of post-disaster reconstruction policies is a way to understand Japanese society.
4.Do you have opportunities for cultural exchange?
I do have opportunity for cultural exchange, especially in my laboratory. I have the chance to share my laboratory with Japanese students and it is a real pleasure tointeract with them. Living in the dormitory of Kobe University also helps to meet new people.
5.What are your plans after graduation?
I plan to continue to work in research and teaching after my graduation. My first plan would be to have a job in Japan to continue my research in Geography.
6.What was your biggest culture shock after coming to Japan?
When I first came in Japan few years ago, I was pleasantly surprised of how Japanese people behave in public transport, waiting in line to enter in the bus or the train!
7.What are the appeal points of the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences for you?
It is fascinating to have the opportunity to work with researchers from different backgrounds. During my years in Université Paris Cité, I explored physical and humangeography. Being in the Graduate school of Maritimes Sciences is an occasion to explore new fields, and it is very stimulating.
In addition, the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences offers a great work environment to its students. When I am in Japan, I am very happy to participate to the life of
my laboratory and exchange with teachers and students.
8.Please give a message or advice to anyone who wishes to study abroad.
Studying abroad is a real opportunity for your professional, but also personal life. It is the occasion to meet new people, learn about culture, and open yourself to new
way of thinking. So, if you decide to go abroad, be open-minded and curious and it will help you to live exciting adventures.
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海洋安全システム科学コース
理工学分野の幅広い知識を基礎として，人類の持続的発展に不可欠な地球・海洋環境の保全，海洋の開発と活用及び海事活動に係る安全性の確保に関する教育研究を行う．

本コースの教育研究分野

・水環境学
・海洋・気象学・海洋安全工学
・放射線・粒子ビーム科学

・海洋基礎科学

本コースの授業科目（＿：英語による授業科目）

・国際海事社会学
・海洋理工学演習
・水環境科学 1, 2
・水環境保全学 1, 2・応用海洋学 1, 2・応用気象学 1, 2・大気環境科学 1, 2
・海洋安全工学 A1, A2・放射線応用科学 1, 2
・比較惑星科学 1, 2
・量子ビーム科学 1, 2

卒 業生からのメッセージ
M.T

・気候変動災害論 1, 2
・機能性材料科学 1, 2・応用数理科学 A1, A2・応用数理科学 B1, B2・海洋地球化学 1，2
・地域環境科学論
・海洋環境気候学
・海洋探査技術・海洋底物質科学
・海洋底物理学・海洋資源法学

海洋安全システム科学コース

日本

1. 海事科学研究科を選んだ理由は？
もともと学部卒業後は就職しようと考えていましたが，学部での講義や研究を通じてさらに専門性を深めたいと思い，海事科学研究科へ進学しました．
海事科学部では海洋学や基礎科学分野のみならず，経済学等の社会科学も学ぶことができました．様々な分野に興味を持ちましたが，特に環境科学に興味を持ち，大学院では大気環境の研究に取り組みました．
2. あなたの研究された内容について説明してください。
船舶の排ガスが大気環境に及ぼす影響について研究しました．研究を実施するにあたり，環境省や地方自治体が公開している測定データのみならず，練習船に乗船し瀬戸内海周辺海域で洋上大気を測定したり，粒子状物質の化学成分を兵庫県の研究施設にて分析させていただいたりと，多くの方にご協力いただき
論文も出版することができました．
この研究成果は，今後の船舶運航のあり方や海洋政策の立案などに生かされます．研究を通じて，環境学は化学・物理学等の基礎科学から海洋学，気象学，さらには社会科学まで，幅広い分野の知見が必要であることを学びました．
3. 大学院進学の魅力について教えてください。
時間をかけて専門性を深められることです．社会人になってから一層強く思いますが，学会や行き詰っていた時期も含め，研究に費やした時間はとても贅沢なものでした．特に海洋科学の分野は未開の研究領域が多く，誰でもフロンティアとなれることも魅力的だと思います．
また研究を通じて「こんな社会人になりたい」と思える方々に出会えたことも貴重な財産となりました．
4. 卒業後の進路について教えて下さい。
文部科学省所管の国立研究開発法人，海洋研究開発機構（JAMSTEC）
で事務職として勤務しています．専門性を直接生かせる研究職，技術職等の職種も魅力的でしたが，自分の専門性と能力を生かして活躍できること，
ライフイベントにも理解があり，安心してキャリアを積める点が現在の進路を選ぶ決め手となりました．大学での課外活動や研究で培われた周囲を巻き込む力，
目的を見失わず粘り強く試行錯誤する力が業務に生かされています．今後は，事務にとどまらず，
大学院での研究経験を生かして，船舶運航管理等の現場に近い部署での業務や研究者とともに研究を推進する業務，海洋政策立案にかかわる業務に携わりたいと考えています．
5. 海事科学研究科を目指す高校生、大学生へのメッセージ
海事科学研究科には，他大学院では学べないユニークな分野・テーマの研究を行うための環境が整っています．是非興味を持った研究室を訪問してみてくだ
さい．海事科学研究科の先生方・学生達が温かく迎えてくれると思います．
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Division of Marine Engineering
The Division of Marine Engineering provides education and research programs, while laying the foundations on
engineering, to foster highly-skilled engineers and researchers who are capable of developing, designing, and managing
naval architects and ocean related systems. The mission of this division is to pioneer new technologies and disciplines thatwould contribute to develop marine and ship industries.

Education and Research Area

・Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering
・Power and Energy Systems Engineering

・Electrical and Electronic Engineering・Mathematics and Physics for Maritime Science

Courses at Master’s Degree Program ( _: Courses in English)

・International Maritime Sociology
・Exercises for Marine Science and Technology
・Machine Design of Ocean and Offshore Structures 1, 2
・Strength Mechanics for Ship and Marine Structure 1, 2
・Ship and Marine Hydrodynamics 1, 2
・Compressible Fluid Dynamics 1, 2
・Multiphase Fluid Dynamics 1, 2
・Computational Fluid Dynamics 1, 2
・Engine Systems Maintenance 1, 2・Thermal Energy Conversion 1, 2
・Energy and Environment 1, 2
・System Control Theory 1, 2
・Robot Engineering 1, 2

・Power Conversion Engineering 1, 2
・Solid State Electronics 1, 2
・Physics for Maritime Sciences A1, A2
・Physics for Maritime Sciences B1, B2
・Applied Physics for Maritime Sciences 1, 2
・Mathematics for Maritime Sciences 1, 2
・Regional Environmental Science・Ocean Environment and Climate Studies
・Ocean Exploration Technology
・General Study of Ocean Floor Material
・General Study of Ocean Floor Physics
・General Legal Study of Marine Resources

Message from International Student
章 誠豫

Shanghai Maritime University

CHINA

1.Why did you choose the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences, Kobe University?
I graduated from Shanghai Maritime University, majoring in Shipping and Marine Engineering, and I am interested in
my current instructor's research related to superconductors and liquid hydrogen. For further study, I chose to study at
Graduate School of Maritime Sciences, Kobe University.
2.How do you feel after enrolling at Kobe University?
As one of the leading universities in Japan, I can get the latest knowledge I require for research at Kobe University. Meanwhile, the Japaneseand English immersion can also help me to develop my language skills, which will provide the foundation for me to work globally.
3.Please explain briefly what your research is.
My research topic is fundamental research on a helical liquid hydrogen flowmeters. The research is to design and make a prototype flowmeterand optimize its accuracy by means of software simulation and 3D printing technology. It is expected to lay the foundation for the liquid hydrogenmarine transportation project and the research of liquid hydrogen flowmeter.
4.Do you have opportunities for cultural exchange?
Yes, not only I can communicate with Japanese students in the research lab, but also the teaching associate members often announce
exchange events for international students.
5.What are your plans for after graduation?
I want to work in Japan and become an engineer who can work globally.
6.What was your biggest culture shock after coming to Japan?
When boarding an escalator, people in the Kanto region stand on the left side of the escalator and leave the right side open to allow others topass; people in the Kansai region stand on the right side and allow others to pass on the left side.
7.What are the appeal points of the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences for you?
The Fukae Campus, where the Marine Studies Course is located, is close to the ocean, so you can take a walk on the levees to relax andrejuvenate after researching.
8.Please give a message or advice to anyone who wishes to study abroad.
Once the decision is made, just do it. Studying abroad is a good opportunity to expand your horizons, see the world from a different perspective,and you will meet the bright future for yourself.
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マリンエンジニアリングコース
工学に基礎を置き，海や船に関わる産業分野の発展に寄与する新たな学問分野の開拓と技術開発のために，船舶海洋関連システムの開発，設計，管理を行える高度専門技術者及び研究者の養成を目的とした教育研究を行う．

本コースの教育研究分野

・船舶海洋工学
・動力エネルギーシステム工学

・電気電子工学
・海事数物科学

本コースの授業科目（＿：英語による授業科目）

・国際海事社会学
・海洋理工学演習
・海洋機械設計論 1, 2
・船舶・沿岸構造強度学 1, 2・船舶海洋流体力学 1, 2
・圧縮性流体力学 1, 2・混相流体力学 1, 2
・計算流体力学 1, 2
・機関システム保全論 1, 2
・熱エネルギー変換論 1, 2・エネルギー環境論 1, 2・システム制御論 1, 2・ロボット工学 1, 2

在 学生からのメッセージ
杉原 弥悠加・電力変換工学 1, 2・電子物性工学 1, 2
・海事基礎物理学 A1, A2
・海事基礎物理学 B1, B2
・海事応用物理学 1, 2
・海事基礎数学 1, 2
・地域環境科学論
・海洋環境気候学
・海洋探査技術・海洋底物質科学
・海洋底物理学・海洋資源法学

マリンエンジニアリングコース

日本

1. 海事科学研究科を選んだ理由は?
私は学部生の時にクリーンエネルギーについて興味・関心があり，水素社会実現に向けた最先端の研究ができる現在の研究室を選びました．卒業研究を行っていくうちに，さらに研究を深めたいと思い，大学院への進学を決めました．
また，乗船実習科に進学し，海技免状取得後進路を決めたいという考えもありました．
2. 入学後の大学院の印象は?
卒業に必要な単位が少ないので，学部時代より自由な時間が多いです．研究や自主勉強，資格取得に時間を割くことができます．
3. あなたの研究内容について簡単に説明してください。
液体水素（沸点：20 K）のような極低温液体でも使用できる全く新たな原理に基づく配管外部取り付け型のひずみゲージを用いた流量計の開発に関する研究行っています．現在は，極低温下におけるGFRPのヤング率の温度依存性を調べています．
4. 大学院進学の魅力について教えてください。
学部ではできない研究の追求ができます．
マンツーマンで丁寧に研究の指導をしてくださる先生や，困った時にアドバイスをしてくださる尊敬できる先輩がいることも魅力の一つです．
5. 卒業後のあなたの進路について教えて下さい。
私は大学院卒業後，船舶職員になる予定です．研究を通じて身に付けた論理的思考力は，どの職場でも必要なスキルだと考えています．2年間で培った知識や能力を船上でも最大限活かしていきたいと考えています．
6. 海事科学研究科の魅力は何ですか?
海洋に関わる様々な分野の教授が揃い，熱力学，流体力学，機械工学，低温工学，
その他多種多様な分野について学ぶことができ，自分のやりたい研究を選ぶことができるのはこの海事科学研究科の魅力です．
さらに，他大学合同の授業や，企業の方に授業をしてもらう機会があり，船舶系の他大学学生との交流や，最先端の海事産業について学ぶことができます．
7. 海事科学研究科を目指す高校生、大学生へのメッセージ
海事科学研究科を目指す高校生や大学生の方に私が一番伝えたいことは，多くの経験を積み重ねることで，多様な選択肢や手段を思い描くことが出来るということです．少しでも大学院に興味がある方は，経験の一つとして大学院進学をお勧めします．
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Education Program for Global Marine Science and Technology
The Education Program for Global Marine Science and Technology is an inter-disciplinary education program for marine
engineers, which tries to develop human resources acquiring diverse expertise in natural science, technology, and social
science in the maritime field. The goal of this program is to produce people playing a leading role in the maritime field by
having them see things from multiple and broad perspectives through learning a variety of knowledge from different fields. A
certificate of completion is conferred on the student that successfully finishes this program.

Courses provided for this program

・Required courses

International Maritime Sociology, Exercises for Marine Science and Technology

・Elective courses by Division of Global Transportation Sciences
Transport Packaging, Marine Observation Systems, Logistics Management, Mathematical Optimization
・Elective courses by Division of Ocean Safety Systems Science
Conservation of Aquatic Environment, Applied Oceanography, Applied Meteorology, Ocean Safety Engineering
・Elective courses by Division of Marine Engineering
Strength Mechanics for Ship and Marine Structure, Ship and Marine Hydrodynamics, Power Systems
Management, System Control Theory

Master’s Degree Program for Students fromEnglish-speaking Countries

Each division provides a group of courses taught in English, of which
the total credits shall amount to 16 or more. This allows a student toreceive all of the necessary credits for elective courses in English only.
Every lecture of these courses is given in English, regardless of thepresence of international students in the class.

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International Exchanges

I nternational Exchanges
Kobe University has concluded academic exchange
agreements with more than 400 overseas universities andinstitutions for both inter-university and inter-faculty / graduate

Sweden・World Maritime University

Belgiumschool exchanges. The Graduate School of Maritime
Sciences is conducting intensive exchanges in education
and research with the partner universities shown below.

Korea

・Korea Maritime and Ocean University
・Kunsan National University
・Mokpo National Maritime University

U.S.A.

・Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Croatia

・University of Rijeka

France・Université de Strasbourg
・Insitut National des Science
Appliquees de Lyon
・Université Paris Cité・California State University
Maritime Academy（Cal Maritime)Japan

・The Graduate School of
Maritime Sciences, Kobe University

U.S.A.

Taiwan・Maine Maritime Academy
・National Taiwan Ocean University
・National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology
・National Chung Hsing University

Turkey・Istanbul Technical University

Philippines

China

・Dalian Maritime University
・Ocean University of China
・Shanghai Maritime University
・Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Indonesia

・Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember
・Universitas Lampung
・Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
・Universitas Gadjah Mada

Vietnam・University of the Philippines Diliman

・The University of Da Nang

Thailand・Thammasat University

Malaysia

・Universiti Putra Malaysia

Namibia

・University of Namibia

Australia

・The University of Tasmania

as of June 1,2023

International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU)
IAMU was founded by seven universities representing thefive continents of the world (Representative Universities) inNovember, 1999, with a shared recognition of significance ofmaritime education and training in the rapid globalization of
the international shipping arena. Since then, IAMU hassignificantly expanded its membership, and now boasts 73
universities/academies/faculties of the world’s maritime
education and training institutions, and The Nippon Foundation as its members, totaling 74 altogether.
The Graduate School of Maritime Sciences (the former Kobe University of Mercantile Marine) was a founding member of
IAMU, and has been a representative of the Asian area, playing a key role in promoting IAMU’s development.

IAMU http://www.iamu-edu.org/

Asia Maritime and Fisheries Universities Forum (AMFUF)
Asia Maritime & Fisheries Universities Forum was founded on 7 November 2002, at the Korea Maritime University(KMOU) in Busan. It was the first permanent private organization in Asia, joined by 9 institutions including KMOU.
The overall objective of this Forum, which is to be held annually, is to promote the academic exchange among the Asian
Maritime & Fisheries Education Institutes and to further foster international cooperation on the education and research forthe maritime & fisheries experts.
The annual forum will be held in each member's institution, alternately, for advertising this linkage and activities of the
programs to the society all over Asian countries.

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Campus Life

Campus Calendar
April
1Q

Entrance Ceremony
Orientation for New Students
Medical Check-up
First Quarter begins

October

Orientation for New Students
Third Quarter begins

November

University Festival (Rokkodai Campus)
Third Quarter Examination

December

Fourth Quarter begins
Winter Vacation begins

January

Winter Vacation ends

February

Fourth Quarter Examination

March

Commencement Ceremony

3Q

First Quarter Examination
June
Second Quarter begins
July
2Q
AugustSecond Quarter Examination
Summer Vacation begins

September

Summer Vacation ends

Tuition and Fees

4Q

as of April 1, 2023 (yen)Entrance Examination Fee

Admission Fee

Tuition

Undergraduate Students

17,000282,000

535,800（ per annual）

Graduate Students

30,000282,000

535,800（ per annual）

Research Students

9,800

84,600178,200（ per semester）*If tuition is revised, the new tuition fee is applied from the time of revision.

Exemptions of Admission Fee and Tuition

Privately financed students (only regular students) are eligible for 50% or 100% exemptionsof fees if they have financial difficulties and are keeping excellent academic records.

Scholarships

There are scholarships offered by Japanese
government, local governments, and privateorganizations. Most of the scholarships can beapplied for after entering a university. They are mostly
for undergraduate and graduate students.

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Number of International
Students by Nationality

Number of Faculty

as of October 1,2023

as of April 1,2023

China

21

Professor

28

Indonesia

4

Associate Professor

35

Malaysia

1

Lecturer

3

Korea

5

Assistant Professor

9

Taiwan

1

Total

75

Spain

1

France1

Mexico

1

Total

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Career Opportunities

Career Options

After completing graduate programs, many students find employment in private companies or
public/educational institutions to show theirhighly advanced skills and knowledge.

Graduate jobs
（Including Japanese Students）
Private Companies

・Daikin Industries, Ltd.
・Hitachi Zosen Corporation
・JFE Engineering Corporation
・Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Ltd.
・Komatsu Ltd.
・Konica Minolta, Inc.
・Kowa Seisaku Co., Ltd.
・Kubota Corporation
・Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
・Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corporation
・Nippon Telegraph And Telephone West Corporation
・Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha
・Noevir Holdings Co., Ltd.
・NSK Ltd.
・NTT Data Corporation
・Senko Co., Ltd.
・Shimadzu Corporation
・Suzuki Motor Corporation
・The Asahi Shimbun Company
・Toppan Printing Co., Ltd・Toshiba Corporation・Toyota Industries Corporation・Toyota Motor Corporation

Comments from our Alumni
Meishu Piao
OLYMPUS CORPORATION

CHINA

It has been six years since firstly I came here to
Japan. I majored in packaging engineering in my
University in China and had a strong will to study
abroad in the near future. Then, I heard that Kobe University is the only
university to have a “Transport Packaging Laboratory” in Japan and I finallydecided to study abroad without any hesitation.
My life was greatly influenced by many experiences at Kobe University.
Once-a-month seminars at the lab provided me not only useful feedback
and advice on my research, but also the opportunities to exchange ideas
with people from business circles. That was helping me to decide which
career direction I should take. As for my study, thanks to my professor’s
guidance, I was able to join domestic and international conferences to givepresentations of my research findings. The knowledge which I obtained
during the graduate study is greatly helpful for my current job.
Now, I work in a global medical device company that has been achievinga large global market share of gastrointestinal endoscopy. I am designing
packages of the products related to healthcare segment to protect themfrom the damage during transport, and I am very proud of my job. I am glad
my decision to study in Kobe University was the right one. I believe you will
also benefit a lot from Kobe University.
as of January, 2017

Public Institutions
・District Police Bureau
・Japan Meteorological Agency
・Japan Nuclear Energy Safety Organization,
an incorporated administrative agency (JNES)
・Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism

Educational Institutions
・Istanbul Technical University (Turkey)
・Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi (Thailand)

Kobe University Global Education Center

The Global Education Center was established as a university
wide research/teaching facility in April 1993. The Center takes overall
responsibility for international students, including providing teaching inJapanese language, Japanese studies, advising on studying and living
in Japan, internships career advising, and alumni networking. We arealso carrying out research and development aimed at promotinginternational study exchange programs such as providing support foroverseas study for Japanese students registered at Kobe University.
In addition, the Center is actively promoting the support of Japanese
language teaching, and international exchange programs in the local
community, working with regional government agencies, local
volunteer organizations, schools, companies etc.
http://www.kisc.kobe-u.ac.jp/english/

145-1-1 Fukaeminami-machi, Higashinada-ku, Kobe, Japan 658-0022
Phone: +81-78-431-6200 Fax: +81-78-431-6355
E-mail: qa@maritime.kobe-u.ac.jp
http://www.maritime.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/