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Contents

Procedures
1①Notification-of-Moving-in Form
②National Health Insurance③ Personal Accident Insurance for Students
Pursuing Education and Research (PAS)Comprehensive Insurance for Students’
Lives Coupled with PAS For International
Students offers④National Pension Plan
⑤Opening Post Office Account⑥Opening Bank Account

2. Procedures for Residing in Japan①Extension of Period of Stay
②Change of Status③Temporary Leave and Re-Entry④Notification of an Affiliated Organization⑤Activities Other than those Authorized
Under the Visa Status

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3. Student Life
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①Academic calendar②Student ID Card and Identification Card
③Tuition Fees and Tuition Waiver④Registering for Classes⑤Libraries⑥Annual Medical Examination⑦Various Notifications (Leave of Absence,
Reinstatement, Withdrawal, etc.)⑧How to Obtain Certificates(1) Certificate of University Registration(2) Certificate of Academic Records(3) Commute Certificate and Student
Discount Tickets(4) Certificate to Purchase Commuter Pass
(Full-time students)(5) Certificate of Graduation or Completion of
Course(6) Certificate of Status for Japanese
Government Scholarship Students(7) Letter of Guarantee for Japanese
Government Scholarship Students⑨Rules to follow when Classes (including
Final Exams) are Cancelled due toSuspension of Public Transportation and/or
Weather Warnings(1) Suspension of Public Transportation(2) Bad Weather⑩Extra-curricular Activity⑪Account Issued by the Information Scienceand Technology Center (ISTC) and Wirelss
LAN (WLAN) Service on Campus⑫Kobe University CO-OP⑬Other Warnings⑭Career Support⑮Harassment Consultation Desk
4. Health12①Medical Center For Student Health Services(1) Medical Examination(2) Physical and Mental Health

Consultations and Emergency②Nearby Hospitals③Control and Prevention of Infectious
Diseases(1) Submission of a certificate demonstrating
inoculation and an antibody test against
measles and rubella(2) Submission of a certificate demonstrating
inoculation and an antibody test against
epidemic parotiditis and chickenpox(3) Database Registration and Issuance ofRegistration Card
(4) Students with Registration Card
(5) Prevention of other Infectious Diseases

5. Residence
18①Kobe University Residential Facilities(1) Kobe University International Residence(2) Kobe University Sumiyoshi International
Student House(3) Kobe University Sumiyoshi Residence(men’sdormitory)(4) Joshi-Ryo (women’s dormitory)(5) International House (Fukae area)(6) Hakuo Dormitory (Fukae area)(7) Kokui Residence②Private Dormitories and Residences③Public and Private Housing(1) Private Housing(2) Guarantor(3) Comprehensive Renter's Insurance for
Foreign Students Studying in Japan④Glossary of Words used in regards toRenting an apartment⑤When Moving within Japan(1) Contact the Landlord(2) Notification of moving out/in(3) National Health Insurance(4) Mail
6. Scholarships①Various Private Scholarships②Japanese Government Scholarship(“Monbukagakusho” Scholarship)③Extension of Japanese Government
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7. Support System for International Students
32①Tutors②Advice Service for International Students③Japanese Language Course(1) Integrated Japanese Language Course(2) Japanese Language and Japanese Studies
Course(3) Intensive Japanese Language Course④The Foreign Student Assistance Fund
⑤Truss⑥KOKORO-Net in KOBE
⑦Host Family Program⑧Mitsui Volunteer Network Center
8. Leaving Japan①Application for Travel Allowance②Before Leaving Japan③Departure Procedures④After Graduation

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9. Other Consultation Services

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1. Procedures① Notification-of-Moving-in FormThose who have a student visa with a permission of at least six months must submit a
notification-of-moving-in form to their new local municipal office within 14 days every timethey change their address (You will need to present your Residence Card when doing this). If
you have not been issued a Residence Card at your port of entry, it will be mailed to you after
you submit a notification-of-moving-in form to the local municipal office. This card is theofficial form of identification for foreign residents and must be carried at all times.
After submitting a Notification-of-Moving-in, your municipality will send a notification card
showing your 12-digit Individual Number (nicknamed My Number) to the address in yourresident record. All individuals with a residency certificate in Japan (including foreign
residents) will be assigned a My Number. My Number is used for procedures related to social
security, taxation and natural disaster countermeasures. Please be sure to keep yournotification card in a safe place.
② National Health Insurance
The National Health Insurance System in Japan is an insurance system to reduce individuals’
medical costs. International students who reside in Japan must become a member of the
National Health Insurance scheme.
Registration procedures are carried out at the city/ward office. After enrollment, you will pay
monthly premiums. Upon joining the system you will be issued a National Health Insurance
Certificate. If you show this at the reception desk when you receive medical treatment, youwill need to pay only 30% of the incurred medical costs.
If you have to change to another insurance system because of employment or if you aregoing to leave Japan, be sure to file for withdrawal at the local ward or city office.
*Reimbursement of High Cost Medical Fees
If you paid over 35,400 yen to the same medical institution within the same month, you are
eligible for a refund. Take the receipt, bankbook, and an inkan (personal seal) to the city/ward
office and file for a refund.
Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research(Gakkensai)
Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research is a nation-widemutual aid system for students to provide insurance for physical injuries caused by accidents
during regular courses, official programs, and extracurricular activities on and off campus. All
students are required to join the Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing
Education and Research Plan for which an application form must be submitted at time of
matriculation.
For further details, contact the International Students Section of each faculty.

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Comprehensive Insurance for Students’ Lives Coupled with “Gakkensai” For
International Students
Comprehensive Insurance for Students’ Lives Coupled with “Gakkensai” For International
Students is a voluntary insurance for those who wish to expand insurance coverage. Kobe
University strongly recommend our students to purchase this insurance when joining
Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research, which all
students are required to join.
For more details, please contact the Consulting Desk for Student Life and Insurance which
is listed on the back side of the pamphlet.

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④ National Pension Plan
If you reside in Japan and are 20 years of age or over, you are obliged to join the National
Pension Plan. This duty also applies to international students. If you enter Japan at the age ofover 20 years old, you must join the National Pension Plan when you submit a
notification-of-moving-in form to the local municipal office. If you enter Japan at the age of
below 20 years of age, you must join the National Pension Plan when you turn into 20 yearsof age.
For those who have financial difficulties to pay national pension premiums, premium
exemption programs are available such as Special Pension Payment Exemption for Students(SPPES). If you wish to apply for SPPES, you must apply to your local municipal office at thetime when you register for your National Pension Plan. You need your student ID card to
apply for this program. SPPES or exemption programs are valid for 1 year. If you wish to
renew, you must re-apply annually.
For more information, please visit the Japan Pension Service website
https://www.nenkin.go.jp/service/kokunen/menjo/index.html.
⑤ Opening Post Office AccountIf you are entitled to receive Japanese Government Scholarship or JASSO Honors Scholarship,
you need to open a Japan Post Bank account at a post office since your funds will bedeposited directly into that account. To open an account, you need to bring your passport andResidence Card with you and fill in the application form, (Japanese Government Scholarshipstudents should inquire with a student affairs section of belonging faculty/graduate school.)
If your Residence Card does not carry your address, you need to take it to the local municipal
office and have the address included on the card beforehand.
Once you open an account, please submit a copy of your bankbook (front and back page) toyour Student Affairs Section or the International Exchange Division.
⑥ Opening Bank AccountIf you are here on a scholarship from a private foundation or you have to pay a monthly rent
for your apartment, it is strongly recommended that you open a bank account to simplify
payment arrangements. To open an account, you need to fill in an application form and takeyour passport, the Residence Card, and your student ID card with you to the bank.
If your Residence Card does not carry your address, you need to take it to the local municipal
office and have the address included on the card beforehand.

2. Procedures for Residing in Japan①Extension of Period of Stay
The authorized period of stay in Japan for a student visa is shown under Period of Stay on your
Residence Card. Students staying for longer than this period must obtain an extension from the
Osaka Immigration Office, Kobe Branch. Application can be made three months prior to the
expiration date. The following documents must be submitted when applying for an extension of
period of stay:(1) Application form
(available from the website of Ministry of Justice or at the Osaka Immigration Office, Kobe
Branch)＊Your faculty or department should fill in the “For organization” pages of application form.
(2) Certificate of University Registration(3) Certificate of Academic Records (Issued at the International Student Section of eachfaculty/graduate school. Research students may submit a certificate from their academic
advisor specifying area of research).
*Audit students may submit a copy of their study program specifying the details and hours ofsubjects taken.

2－2－(4) Passport (to be shown to the official in charge).
(5) Residence Card (Certificate of Alien Registration Card).
(6) Renewal fee ￥4,000.
(7) ID photo.
The Immigration Office may request for the submission of documents verifying your living expenses
in Japan. Please also have the following document(s) to hand.
Japanese Government Scholarship students can obtain a Letter of Guarantee from theInternational Student Section of each faculty/graduate school.
Self-Supporting students must submit documents proving financial support received fromtheir home country or any other source in Japan.
②Change of Status
Students who are intend to stay in Japan after graduation or being expelled, for such as working
in Japan, must change their status of residence immediately. If a family member of aninternational student enters Japan, and if they enroll at a university, they must change theirstatus of residence to student visa at the Osaka Immigration Office, Kobe Branch.
③Temporary Leave and Re-Entry
If you wish to temporarily leave Japan, you must notify us via GEMs (Global Education
Management System) in advance.
If you wish to temporarily return to your home country, you must get approval from yourprofessor/supervisor and submit a "Notification of temporary return to home country".
If you wish to travel to foreign countries for studying, training, or traveling, you must submit an"Overseas travel notification".
GEMs is accessible off-campus via computers and smartphones. Please log in with the log-in ID
and password issued by the Information Science and Technology Center.
Students in possession of a valid passport and residence card who will be re-entering Japan
within 1 year of their departure to continue their activities in Japan will, in principle, not be
required to apply for re-entry permit. (Special Re-entry Permit System) If you leave Japan with aSpecial Re-entry Permit, present your valid passport, residence card and your Embarkation Cardfor Re-entrant (ED card) to the immigration officers at the port of departure/re-entry. Be sure totick the box indicating "Departure with Special Re-entry Permission" on your ED card.
However, if your period of stay expires within 1 year after your departure, please ensure that you
re-enter Japan before the expiration of your period of stay.
④ Notification of an Affiliated Organization
You must report to the Immigration Bureau of Japan within 14 days of leaving Kobe University(e.g., graduation or withdrawal), or transferring to another university (e.g., continuing youreducation). You can either bring the notification form in person to a Regional Immigration Office,mail it to the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau, or register online through the Immigration
Bureau’s Electronic Notification System. For more information visit the Ministry of Justicewebsite: http://www.moj.go.jp/nyuukokukanri/kouhou/nyuukokukanri10_00014.html.
⑤Activities Other than those Authorized Under the Visa Status
Students residing in Japan on a student visa are not permitted to work. However, thosestudents wishing to engage in part-time work or any other activities for which financial
remuneration is received must apply to the Osaka Immigration Office, Kobe Branch to obtain
permission. Engaging in such activities without permission is subject to penalty. Students foundto be engaged in full-time employment may be subject to deportation and/or other penalties.
Working part time in the adult entertainment, amusement industries (including any business serving
alcohol) and pachinko parlor are not permitted and subject to penalties. Foreign nationals,
granted permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under the status of－3－

residence previously granted at the port of entry, do not need to reapply for permission at the
Immigration Office
Any part-time work must not interfere with studies and/or research, which is the main purposeof your being in Japan.
If you wish to engage in part-time work, apply to the Osaka Immigration Office, Kobe Branch
directly with following documents; ①Application for Permission to Engage in Activities Other
Than That Permitted under the Status of Residence Previously Granted, ②Residence Card,③Passport. After receiving permission from the Immigration Office, contact the respective
faculty/graduate school.
*You can download the application form from the following website:
http://www.moj.go.jp/ONLINE/IMMIGRATION/16-8.html

FOR ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Permitted to work up to 28 hours per week; (or 8 hours per day during spring, summer andwinter vacation)(Unless you work part-time as a TA, RA, or Tutor contracted with Kobe University official
permission will be required.)
For the part-time job information, please visit the website: http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/campuslife/
support/proposal/index.html

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3. Student Life
①Academic Calendar
Academic Year: April 1 to March 31
First Semester: April 1 to September 30

Second Semester:

October 1 to March 31

The academic calendar is divided into quarters, with two quarters in each semester:First and Second Quarters/ First Semester
Third and Fourth Quarters/ Second Semester
The first semester is from April to September, and the second semester is from October
to March. There are long vacation periods in summer (early August to end of September)and winter (late December to early January).
NOTE: The class registration and acquisition of credits will continue to operate by theacademic semester system.
Holidays and Vacations
Sundays, Saturdays and National Holidays:*If a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will also be a holiday.
Summer Vacation: August 8 to September 30
Winter Vacation: December 25 to January 7②Student ID Card and Identification Card
Regular international students are issued a Student ID Card, and research students andexchange students are issued an Identification Card at the International Student Section of
their respective faculties. Students are required to carry their Student ID or ID card at all times,
as it is required when using university facilities (e.g. libraries and Medical center), purchasing
train and/or bus passes, and attending certain lecture and/or taking examinations.
③Tuition Fees and Tuition Waiver
Tuition Fee
Admission Fee
Entrance Examination Fee
Undergraduate¥535,800 (per annum)¥282,000¥17,000
Students
Graduate Students¥535,800 (per annum)¥282,000¥30,000
Research Students¥29,700 (per month)¥84,600¥9,800Exemption of Tuition
If self-financed international students (full-time student only) cannot pay their tuition due tofinancial hardship, Kobe University will consider their situation with a possibility of exempting 1/2of their tuition if their academic skills meet or exceed the standard.
This process is performed once every semester, January for the first semester, and July for thesecond. For details on how to apply, check with the International Student Section at each faculty
and the University Website.

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④Registering for Classes
Information about class registration is listed in the student handbook you received from yourfaculty/graduate school. Use it to plan your class schedule accordingly and register to the Deanof the Department.
(1) Period to Register for ClassFirst and Second Quarters/First semester
Apr.6 (Fri.) - Apr. 19 (Thu.) FY2018
Third and Fourth Quarters/Second semester
Oct. 1 (Mon.) - Oct. 15 (Mon.) FY2018
If you wish to register via the Internet at the Computing Seminar Room on campus, available dates
and times set by the Department/Division/School vary, so check the bulletin board of your particularfaculty/graduate school for details.
Check which classes you have registered for carefully. You can change, omit or add classes during
the registration period. However, you must register by the deadline or you will not be able to attend
the class. Once the registration period has passed, no addition or subtraction of classes is allowed. If
you do not register for a class, even if you attend every lecture and take the final exam, you will not
be given any credit for the class.
(2) Course Cancellation
Class registration for each quarter can be canceled only during the certain period. Further
details regarding this rule can be obtained from either your faculty/graduate school or theInternational Student Division.
Period to cancel Class
Apr.21 (Sat.) - Apr.27 (Fri.) FY2018First Quarter/First semester
Second Quarter/First semester
Jun.25 (Mon.) - Jul. 1 (Sun.) FY2018
Third Quarter/Second semester
Oct.16 (Tue.) - Oct.22 (Mon.) FY2018
Fourth Quarter/Second semester Dec.17 (Mon.) - Dec.23 (Sun.) FY2018⑤Libraries
Kobe University has nine libraries: General Library, Library for Cross-Cultural Studies, Library forSocial Sciences, Library for Science and Technology, Library for Humanities, Library for Economics
and Business Administration, Library for Medicine, Library for Health Science, and Library for
Maritime Sciences. For details, check the ‘Library Guide’.
Full-time (undergraduate/graduate) students may borrow books with their student I.D. card.
Non-full time (research/exchange) students must show their identification card at the counter andhave a library card issued first.
To use the PC in the libraries, one must first get an I.D. and password from the Information Scienceand Technology Center. Ask the International Student Section of your respective faculty if you do
not know the I.D. or the password.
⑥Annual Medical Examination
Kobe University carries out an annual medical examination in April every year. When notified byyour department or institution, you should take the examination. Newly arrived students must takethe examination either in spring or fall, whichever is earlier. The spring examination is carried out
for both Japanese students and international students in April. The medical certificate, issued freeof charge by the Medical Center for Student Health at Kobe University, is required for scholarship
applications. Students who do not take the free medical examination at Kobe University must takean equivalent medical examination at another hospital or a clinic, for which it will be necessary to
pay a fee for both the examination and certificate, and then must present the certificate to theMedical Center for Student Health. Students failing to submit a medical examination report may
lose their credits and/or be deregistered from classes.

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⑦Various Notifications (Leave of Absence, Reinstatement, Withdrawal, etc.)
Who to Submit
Types
When to Submit
Additional Information
toWhen the occasion
For a period longer than 3 months
Leave of Absence
occurs(a doctor’s certificate is required)
AffiliatedWhen a leave of
If recovering from an illness, you must
Department,
Reinstatement
absence is no
have the doctor of Medical Center fill
Appropriate
longer necessaryout the designated certificate.
Section at
When the occasion
Research
Withdrawal
A doctor’s certificate is required.
occursDepartment
When the occasion
Temporary Absence
For a period longer than 2 weeks
occurs
Notification of
When temporary
temporary return to return toMust re-enter within 1 year of thehome country
home country
departure or before the expiration of
via GEMs
When travel tothe period of stay if it is less than 1
Overseas travel
foreign countries for
year.
notification
studying, training or
traveling
When name or
Change of surname
Necessary when someone needs
Affiliatedaddress, phoneor change ofto contact you, so do not forget to
Department,
number, e-mailaddress
notify us in good time.
Appropriate
address changes
Section at
Report traffic
If you are involved in a traffic accident
Research
accidents of in case
When it happened
on/off Campus. If you are assaulted,
Departmentof a burglary
injured, or burglarized.
⑧How to Obtain Certificates(1) Certificate of University Registration
The Certificate of University Registration, required when applying for visa extensions andscholarships, can be obtained from an automatic machine located in designated areas.
(2) Certificate of Academic Records
The Certificate of Academic Records, which is required when applying for scholarships andother situations, can be obtained from the automatic machine located in designated areas. If
you require a sealed certificate, please inform the International Student Section of yourfaculty/graduate school for special issuance.
(3) Commute Certificate and Student Discount Tickets (Full-time students)
JR Railways offers a special 20% discount for students traveling over 100 kilometers oneway (excluding research students and exchange students). A certificate for the purchase of
these tickets can be obtained from an automatic machine located in designated areas.
(4) Certificate to Purchase Commuter Pass (Full-time students)
Full-time students are eligible for a student commuter pass between the nearest station totheir current residence and school. To purchase a commuter pass, take the following items
to the ticket desk at the relevant transportation office.
・Student ID
・Certificate to Purchase Commuter Pass (issued at the Student Affairs Section of yourfaculty/graduate school.)・Application Form for Commuter Pass (obtained at the ticket desk at the relevanttransportation office－ 77 －

Commuter Pass Availability for International Students
Commuter Pass Eligibility
HankyuWest
Kobe Municipal
Railway
Port-Liner,Japan
Subway/Kobe
HanshinRokko-Liner
Railway
City BusElectric
Company
Railway
Undergraduate○○○○
Students
Graduate Students○○○○
Research Students
×××○*
Exchange Students
×
×
○*
○*
Trainees in Japanese×××○
Language*Only international students enrolled for more than one academic year are elegible＊In order to obtain the Certificate to Purchase Commuter Pass, fill out the Application forCommuter Pass Certificate form, which is issued at application form machines located on
campus and submit to a member of staff in your faculty/graduate school or to the Student
Affairs Section. In some cases, the transportation company may require a “Commuter
Route Certificate.” In this case ask your faculty/graduate school to provide you with thiscertificate.
(5) Certificate of Graduation or Completion of Course
Students requiring a copy of the statement of degree in English should inquire at theInternational Student Section of each faculty (undergraduate).
＊For all students who have completed graduate courses, a copy of the statement ofdegree in English will also be issued.
A certification of (expected) graduation or completion of course can be obtained from an
automatic machine located on campus.
Research students returning to their respective countries after completion of research will,
upon request, be issued a Certification of Enrollment in both Japanese and English at theInternational Student Section of each faculty.
(6) Certificate of Status for Japanese Government Scholarship Students
A Certificate of Status, required for extension of visas and to invite family members to livein Japan, can be obtained at the International Student Section of each faculty.
(7) Letter of Guarantee for Japanese Government Scholarship Students
A Letter of Guarantee for Japanese Government Scholarship Students required when
applying for a visa extension can be obtained at the International Student Section of eachfaculty.
⑨Rules to follow when Classes (including Final Exams) are Cancelled due to Suspensionof Public Transportation and/or Weather Warnings(1) Suspension of Public Transportation
All classes, including final exams, will be cancelled if one of the following three cases applies:① JR West (Kobe Line) suspends service.
② Hankyu Railways (Kobe Line) and Hanshin Electric Railways suspend service at once.
③ Kobe City Bus #16 and #36 suspend service at once.
However, if the public transportation resumes operation, the following rule applies:① Resume operation by 6 amclass will start from the 1st period② Resume operation by 10 amclass will start from 1 pm
③ Resume operation by 2 pmclass will start from 5 pm

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(2) Bad Weather
All classes, including regular exams, will be cancelled if the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
releases a "Thunderstorm", “Snow Storm” or “Storm” Warning for Kobe city or wide area
including Kobe city.
Please note that heavy rain warning does not apply to cancellation of classes. However, if thewarning is lifted, the following rule applies:① When lifted by 6 amclass will start from the 1st period② When lifted by 10 amclass will start from 1 pm
③ When lifted by 2 pmclass will start from 5 pm
Note:1. Please check for information regarding public transportation operation and weather
warnings using news media such as TV, radio and the Internet.
2. This only applies to the general education classes. For details on your particularfaculty/graduate school, read the appropriate section in the "Gakusei-Binran".
⑩Extra-curricular Activity
In addition to the numerous authorized extra-curricular activities, there are also various student
clubs and circles, recommended for those who wish to enrich their student life. For details, pleasecall the Student Support Division (078-803-5224).
Here is a partial list of the clubs and circles.
<Culture Clubs>
Noh Drama Club, Japanese Chess (Goh) Club, Tea Ceremony andFlower Arrangement Club, Rakugo Club, etc.
<Sports Clubs>
Kendo Club, Japanese Archery Club, Judo Club, Karate Club, Aikido
Club, etc.
<Cheering Squad>
Cheer Group, Wind Orchestra<Student Association>
Society for International Studies, Calligraphy, Computer Club, TRUSS, etc.
<Others>
University Press, Broadcasting Club, School Festival ClubFor the information of clubs, please visit the following website:
http://home.kobe-u.com/dantai/⑪ Account Issued by the Information Science and Technology Center (ISTC) and Wirelss
LAN (WLAN) Service on Campus(1) AccountAn account Notification Letter will be distributed to you in early April (or October) by the
Academic Affairs Section at your affiliated faculty/graduate school. The letter will include yourpersonal account information. Using these IDs, you will gain access to the following services:
・Email service (with a stu.kobe-u.ac.jp address)
・University WLAN (Wi-Fi) service (Wi-Fi is available in most campus locations)・Access to Computer Labs (iMacs are accessible in campus Computer Labs and PCs areaccessible in University Libraries)
For more information visit the ISTC website: http://www.istc.kobe-u.ac.jp/(2) Important Reminders
・Do not share your account information with others as it is used to authenticate you as aregistered user not only at the ISTC but also in the Academic Affairs Section, library system,and others.
・Do not share your password with others. Do not leave your Account Notification Letter or
passwords written on a piece of paper in a location accessible to others.
・Do not utilize any of the services for activities other than research, academic, or educational
purposes.
* ISTC will monitor sites that are being accessed on a regular basis. If inappropriate use isdetected it may result in limitation or termination of your account. Be aware that in some cases, it
can lead to disciplinary action.

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(3) WLAN Service on Campus
You can access the university network using a WLAN connection through WLAN access points
installed on campus. Certification is available with your network ID and password.
Please configure your PC’s settings as below. For more information visit the connection setting
page (accessible only on the campus network) at the ISTC website:
http://www.istc.kobe-u.ac.jp/services/StandardService/WirelessLAN/wireless_lan_manual/index.
html
Network

Configuration

SSID

KUWifi-x

Encryption Method

WPA2-AES⑫Kobe University CO-OP
The university CO-OP provides students with various services. You can buy books and daily
necessities at one of its stores; eat at one of its cafeterias; ask for assistance in finding an apt. ora part-time job; make travel arrangements and apply for insurance at the CO-OP. You must firstpay 5,000 yen to become a member of the university CO-OP. This money will be reimbursed to
you when you file for severance before returning to your home country. As a member, you will get
a discount when purchasing books and PCs. You can join at any of the CO-OP operated storeson campus. For more information visit the website: http://www.kucoop.jp/index.html⑬Other Warnings
1. Prohibited to possess drugs, etc.
It is a serious crime in Japan to possess, use and sell any type of drug, e.g., marijuana and
MDMA (ecstasy). Drug abuse will not only ruin your student life but possibly your entire life.
Drug abuse may cause such psychoneurotic disorders as hallucination, delusion, andabnormal behavior. It has a devastating impact on your personality. Please never have any
contact with prohibited drugs.
2. Cults
As you may have read in the newspapers, there are some cults who pretend to be friendly
sports or art clubs operating on or near our campus. They behave in a friendly manner andask you to join their “activities” without revealing what they really do. They wait for an
opportunity to take you to their office and gradually brainwash you. Once you join such cults,
you waste your precious time and may have to bear tremendous mental, physical andeconomic burden. Please be aware of such solicitation. When you realize that they are cultmembers, refuse them firmly and immediately inform the Academic/Student Affairs office ofyour Faculty/Graduate School, the International Exchange Division of the International
Affairs Department, or the Student Support Division of the Student Affairs Department.
3. Traffic Accident Notification
Please obey traffic rules and try not to get into traffic accidents. If you do get into a traffic
accident, please notify the office of your Faculty/Graduate School as soon as possible.
4. Drinking and Smoking
Drinking and smoking under the age of twenty are prohibited in Japan. Incidents of acutealcohol poisoning in particular are increasing. Do not force others or allow yourself to drink
alcohol excessively.

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⑭Career Support
The University provides employment support for students; mainly at the Career Center, and ateach Faculty/Graduate School. In addition, the Kobe University Center for International
Education (CIE) holds a Global Job fair once a year and Global Career Seminar 8times a year forinternational students.
Feel free to visit the Career Center or the appropriate section of each Faculty/Graduate School
where various materials related to career formation and employment are available. For further
information, please visit the following webpage:
http://www.career.kobe-u.ac.jp (Japanese only)⑮Harassment Consultation Desk
If you feel you have been harassed in any way, we encourage you to consult a counselor at theHarassment Consultation Desk. You may also talk to the “Mental Health Consultation Desk” at the
Medical Center for Student Health. There is also an Advice Service for International students at
the Kobe University Center for International Education (CIE), for details read section 7-②.
Whatever the problem is, you should not take it all on yourself. Your privacy is ensured whenusing the services listed above.
For Harassment Consultation Desk, please visit:
http://www.ofc.kobe-u.ac.jp/info/harassement.html

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4. Health①Medical Center for Student Health
Medical Center for Student Health is open to students for a medical examination, first aid,
consultation of problems related to both physical and mental health. In case of emergency,
students can use the emergency push button phone lines on campus to call the Medical
Center for Student Health, 119（ambulance）, academic affairs section and the guard’s room.
(1) Medical Examination
Medical Center for Student Health conducts following Medical Checkups with an aim toprotect the health of all students and staff through early detection / early cure.

If the Checkup detected an ailment, Medical Center for Student Health will consult
with you and refer you to a hospital for further examination.
＜Annual Medical Checkup＞
In Japanese universities, all students (including international students) are
required by law to have an annual medical checkup.
If you miss the Annual Medical Checkup, you must present the results of anequivalent medical checkup performed at a private clinic or hospital to the Medical
Center for Student Health. If you fail to present this, you may not get credits foryour classes.
The Medical Center for Student Health can issue medical certificates, which may
be required for scholarships, official sport events, etc., based on the results of theAnnual Medical Checkup.
＜Special Checkup for people working with X-ray, radioisotope and other harmful
substances＞
This is for students and researchers who work with X- ray, radioisotope, organic
solvent and specified chemical substances. The Medical Center for Student
Health provides these persons with a special checkup for eyes, skin, bloodconditions, etc.
(2) Physical and Mental Health Consultations and Emergency＜Physical Health Consultation and Emergency＞
Students can receive first-aid treatment when injured, and consult medical doctors，
when they feel under the weather.
＜Mental Health Consultation＞
Students can talk to counselors and psychoneurological doctors about various
worries they may have, at the center.

To ensure availability, especially if you wish to consult a psychoneurologicaldoctor or a counsellor, we do recommend that you make an appointment inadvance before coming in.

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Hours of the Center
Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Physical Health
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Medical Center for
Consultation
Student Health
Mental Health(Rokkodai)
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Consultation
Physical Health
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Medical Center for
Consultation
Student Health
MentalHealth○(Fukae Branch)
Consultation(9:00～12:00)
Physical Health
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Medical Center for
Consultation
Student Health
MentalHealth○○○○(Kusunoki Branch)
Consultation(14:00～18:00) (13:30～19:30) (17:30～19:30) (17:30～19:30)
Physical Health
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Physical and Mental Health Consultation
Consultation OfficeMental Health○(Myodani campus)
Consultation (9:00～12:00)

The Medical Center for Student Health (including Fukae and Kusunoki Branches ) and The
Physical and Mental Health Consultation Oﬃce (Myodani campus ) are open from Monday throughFriday from 9:00 to 12:00 (reception time limit 11:30) and 13:00 to 17:00 (reception time limit
16:30) . In case of emergency,do not hesitate to call the Center from 9:00 to 17:00.
Please be careful that the available days and time for Mental Health Consultation in Fukae andKusunoki Branches and Myodani campus Consultation oﬃce are limited. All the students at Kobe
University are eligible for Physical Health Consultation and Mental Health Consultation at any of its
campuses.

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神戸大学名谷地区保健管理室－ 13 －

②Nearby Hospitals

We recommend that you are insured by the Japanese National Health Insurance or someother type of health insurance so that you may receive a refund for part of the cost
incurred for medical treatment or hospitalization.
Specialty

Clinic

Hours

Phone

078-851-2
206

2-12-3 Sumiyoshi
Honmachi, Higashi
Nada-ku

Address

Internal Medicine

Kawara Iin

9:00-13:00
16:30-19:30

Internal Medicine

Ogawa
Naika Clinic

9:00-12:00
16:00-19:00

078-805-3
282

10-1-3-101
Nadakitadori
Nada-ku

gynecology

Kawaguchi
Ladies Clinic

9:30-12:30
16:00-19:00

078-881-8
208

La merveille Building
2F 7-1-30 Iwaya Kita
Machi Nada-ku

Plastic Surgery

HaginoSeikeiGeka

9:30-12:30
15:30-18:30

Ophthalmology(Eyes)

Uyama
Gan-ka9:00-12:00
15:30-19:00

078-871-9
875

Otorhinolaryngology

IwakuraJibi-inko-ka

9:00-12:30
16:00-19:00

078-822-3
387

Dermatology(Skin)

NishinoHifuka Clinic

9:30-12:30
16:00-19:00

078-806-1
112

Dentistry

Takahashi
Shika

9:00-12
14:30-18:30

078-871-6
545

All Areas

Rokko
HospitalInternal Medicine/
Surgery/
Plastic Surgery/
Brain Surgery

Nishi
Hospital

All Areas

Kaisei
Hospital

All Areas

Kobe
University
Hospital

All Areas

Kobe
MedicalCenter

8:00-11:30
Internal Medicine;
Surgery
13:00-16:00
Plastic Surgery(Only Thu)
13:00-16:00
9:00-12:00
16:00-19:00

078-842-7
576

078-851-8
558

3bangai 1bankan 3F
4-1-1-301-3 Bingo-cho,Nada-kuRokko Eki-mae Building
3F,3-3-1 Miyayama-cho,Nada-ku
WeLv Rokko-michi
1bangai 1F 5-3-1
Bingo-cho, Nada-ku
Rokko Eki-mae Building
5F 3-3-1 Miyama-cho,Nada-ku
3-3-29 Miyama-cho
Nada-ku
5-1 Tsuchiyama-cho,Nada-ku

Holidays

Tue,Thu
PM of SatThu. PM of Sat
Femaledoctor,Englishavailable
Wed, PM of Sat
Femaledoctor,Englishavailable
Wed, Sat PM
The last Wedof each monthThu,Sat PM

Thu,Sat PM

Thu,Sat PM
Thu, Sat PM
Sat

Call before going. Time may vary byclinical specialty,
078-821-4
151

3-2-18 Bingo-cho
Sat PM
Nada-kuCall before going. Time mayvary by clinical specialty,
078-871-5 3-11-15 Shinohara Kita*
201
Machi, Nada-ku
8:30-11:30
Call before going. Time may vary by clinicalspecialty,
078-382-5111
International
7-5-2 Kusunoki-cho,Sat
Patient
8:30-11:00
Chuo-ku
Center078-382-6598
8:30-11:00

078-791-5213

3-1-1Nishi-Ochiai,
Suma-kuSat*Also search the Hyogo International Association website for medical services in other foreign
languages( http://www.hyogo-ip.or.jp/living_guide/en )*Please also see more useful information on the page 34.

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③ Control and Prevention of Infectious Diseases(1) Submission of a certificate demonstrating inoculation and an antibody test against measles and rubella:
Kobe University has implemented the Measles and Rubella Registration Policy, and all
newly enrolled Kobe University students must submit one of the following three certificates(①, ②, or ③) to prevent a possible outbreak of measles and rubella on campus.
Please note that students admitted into the following schools should submit either ① or ③:
School of Medicine (Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Health Sciences),the Graduate School of Medicine, or the Graduate School of Health Sciences.
① A vaccination certificate to prove that you were inoculated against measles and rubella (twiceeach) .
② A vaccination certificate to prove that you were inoculated with measles and rubella vaccineseach within the last five years (since April 2013).
③ An antibody certificate verifying that you have sufficient antibody titer in your blood (refer to thechart next page) to prevent the development of measles and rubella, based on the results of an
antibody test performed within the last five years (since April 2013).
＊ For ① and ②, it can be a combined vaccine of measles and rubella vaccines (e.g., MR vaccine).
＊ For ① and ②, the certificate must be issued by an accredited medical institution,and state the type of
vaccine and the date of inoculation.
＊ For ③, the certificate must specify the measuring method and the measured values of antibody titer inyour blood (refer to the next page), and it must satisfy the judging standard listed in the chart. A blood
test report sheet itself can be accepted for submission.
If the antibody titer in your blood is insufficient, you must receive the necessary vaccination, andsubmit either ① or ②.
＊ You may submit a combination of ①, ②, and ③ (e.g., ① for measles, and ③ for rubella).
＊ If the antibody titer level is below requirements, yet you cannot be inoculated with vaccines for somereason (e.g., illness or body composition), please submit an official document (for example, a certificate
issued by the doctor) explaining why.
<Submission Period and Place of Submission>・All successful undergraduate and graduate applicants enrolling in April (except the Graduate
School of Medicine, the Graduate School of Health Sciences, and the Graduate School of Maritime
Sciences):
Submit the certificate when you register at the Medical Center for Student Health (Rokkodai)
during your routine medical check-up scheduled for early April.
・All successful graduate applicants enrolling in April (the Graduate School of Medicine, theGraduate School of Health Sciences, and the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences):
Submit the certificate by April 13 to the following:
Students of the Graduate School of Medicine should submit directly to the Medical Center for Student
Health, Kusunoki Branch.
Students of the Graduate School of Health Sciences should submit directly to the Physical and
Mental Health Consultation Office (Myodani Campus).
Students of the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences should submit directly to the Medical Center
for Student Health, Fukae Branch.
Please note that medical check-ups for students enrolling in the following schools in April take place
on different dates on their own campuses than the aforementioned routine medical check-up schedule.
The schools are the Graduate School of Medicine, Graduate School of Health Sciences, and the
Graduate School of Maritime Sciences.
・Successful applicants enrolling in October:
Submit the certificate when you register at the Medical Center for Student Health (Rokkodai) during
the routine medical check-up scheduled for mid-late October.
(2)

Submission of a certificate demonstrating inoculation and an antibody test against epidemic parotiditis
and chickenpox (Only for successful applicants enrolling in the School of Medicine including both theFaculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health Sciences; the Graduate School of Medicine; and the
Graduate School of Health Sciences):
In addition to the measles and rubella certificate, successful applicants enrolling in the School of
Medicine (the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health Sciences), the Graduate School of
Medicine, and the Graduate School of Health Sciences, are also required to submit a certificate
regarding epidemic parotiditis and chickenpox. A designated form for the certificate is available at the
Academic Affairs Section.
The certificate must state that either you were inoculated against epidemic parotiditis and chickenpox(twice each after one year of age), or verify that you have sufficient antibody titer in your blood toprevent development of epidemic parotiditis and chickenpox based on an antibody test performed
within the last five years (since April 2013).
If the antibody titer in your blood is insufficient, you must receive a necessary vaccination (twice each
after one year of age), by the due date for the certificate submission.
If the antibody titer level is below requirements, yet you cannot be inoculated with vaccines for somereason (e.g., illness or body composition), please submit an official document (for example, a certificate
issued by the doctor) explaining why.

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<Submission Period and Place of Submission>・Successful undergraduate and graduate applicants enrolling in April(Only for the School of Medicine including the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health Sciences;
the Graduate School of Medicine, and the Graduate School of Health Sciences):
By end of July of your first year, submit the certificate to the following:
Students of the School of Medicine (both the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Health Sciences)
should submit directly to the Medical Center for Student Health (Rokkodai).
Students of the Graduate School of Medicine should submit directly to the Medical Center for Student
Health, Kusunoki Branch.
Students of the Graduate School of Health Sciences should submit directly to the Physical and
Mental Health Consultation Office (Myodani Campus).
(Attention: For those who are enrolled in the School of Medicine but miss the submission deadline, you
may not be able to participate in the initial on-site clinical training program etc.)
・Successful graduate applicants enrolling in October(Only for the Graduate School of Medicine and the Graduate School of Health Sciences):
Submit the certificate by end of December of your first year to the following:
Students of the Graduate School of Medicine should submit directly to the Medical Center for Student
Health, Kusunoki Branch.
Students of the Graduate School of Health Sciences should submit directly to the Physical and
Mental Health Consultation Office (Myodani Campus).
Measuring Methods and Judging Standards for Protective Antibodies in Blood
MeasuringJudging Standard
Remarks
MethodPositive result by one of these three methods.
8.0 ≦ positive
IgG－EIA method（16.0 ≦ ）＊＊ For the School of Medicine (both the Faculty
Measles

PA method
NT method

RubellaEpidemic Parotiditis(Mumps)Chickenpox

HI method
IgG－EIA method

128x
（256x
4.0x
(8x

≦ positive≦ ）＊≦ positive≦ ）＊of Medicine and the Faculty of Health
Sciences), the Graduate School of Medicine,and the Graduate School of Health Sciences:
Positive result by one of these three methods,
and must achieve values shown in brackets.

32x
8.0

≦ positive≦ positive

Positive result by one of these two methods. (HImethod is recommended)

IgG－EIA method

4.0≦ positive

IgG－EIA method
IAHA method

4.0≦ positive

4-fold4-fold5mm≦ positive≦ positive≦ positive

NT method
Antigen skin test

Only for the following schools:
School of Medicine (Faculty of Medicine, Facultyof Health Sciences)，
Graduate School of Medicine, and Graduate
School of Health Sciences
Only for the following schools:
School of Medicine (Faculty of Medicine, Facultyof Health Sciences), Graduate School of
Medicine, Graduate School of Health Sciences
Positive result by one of these four methods（IgG－EIA method is recommended）

Make sure the above methods are followed when the antibody titer is measured in your blood.
The protective antibody value differs according to the measuring method used. Please note thatthe judging standards are higher than the usual standards used at medical institutions.
Students who wish to enter the School of Medicine (the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of
Health Sciences), the Graduate School of Medicine, and the Graduate School of Health Sciences
should be aware that they are required to have an even higher level of protective antibody values
listed in brackets against measles.
When you visit a doctor at a medical institution, make sure you present this guidebook so yourdoctor can issue the necessary certificate(s). (Please make sure you confirm with your doctor themeasuring methods and judging standards when measuring the antibody titer in your blood.)＊ Points to Consider when Submitting a Certificate:① Please submit the original certificate and one set of copies (A4 size).
② If the certificate is written in a language other than Japanese or English, please attach adocument that shows either a Japanese or English translation.

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(3) Database Registration and Issuance of Registration Card
All students who submit one of the three certificates listed above will be registered in the
Kobe University Measles and Rubella Database and will be issued a Registration Card
(card size).
(4) Students with the Registration Card
Students who have this Registration Card may come on campus and attend classes even
if there is a threat of a measles or rubella outbreak or its spreading on or in the vicinity of
Kobe University which leads to suspension of classes (including warnings to stay off
campus). This card also entitles students to participate in activities outside the curriculum
including practical training and athletic events even during the outbreak of measles or
rubella.
For further information,please refer to:
Medical Center for Student Health, Kobe University
Tel: 078-803-5245
Student Support Division, Student Affairs Department, Kobe University Tel: 078-803-5219④ Prevention of other Infectious Diseases
Tuberculosis
The number of tuberculosis cases has decreased today in Japan. However if it is notdetected in time, there is a great risk that family and others around the patient may be
infected. Left untreated, it can be fatal. It is important to have a checkup once a year.
The Medical Center for Student Health provides an annual medical checkup. Students are
required to undergo the checkup when they are notified by the Medical Center for Student
Health.
(2) Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases affect not only the infected person but also his or her family
and descendants. Local public health centers and medical institutions provide services forearly detection of such diseases. Free, anonymous, confidential telephone counseling andtesting for HIV infection and disease are available at the local public health centers.
(1)＜HIV Telephone consultation＞
The consultation is in Japanese. If you do not understand Japanese, you should engage
an interpreter or contact the Hyogo International Association Information(Tel 078-382-2052).
・Consultation Time:
2nd Thu.13:00 -17:00
・Place:Hyogo Prefecture Consultation Center
・Telephone Number:
078-360-4946＜HIV test＞
The public health centers in Hyogo Prefecture give free and anonymous HIV testing.
People who are uncertain if they may be infected with HIV (or have reason to believe theyare) should undergo an examination.
(3)

Vaccination
If you wish to get vaccinations including diphtheria, pertussis, measles, and Japanese
encephalitis, please consult with a medical institution which provides vaccinations.

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5. Residence① Kobe University Residential Facilities
The permitted period of residence is limited to 1 year. for single room and 3 years forcouple and family rooms.
(1) Kobe University International Residence
The Kobe University International Residence, located on Port Island, was built in March 1981
as a residence hall for international students and researchers. In March 1986, a new annex
was built. In March 2014 both buildings were totally renovated.
The five-story reinforced concrete facility has 109 single rooms, 8 married couple rooms, and 4
family rooms. All rooms have unit bath, toilet, sink, and air-conditioner.
The monthly fees for the International Residence (as of April 2018) are as follows:
Single room D type: ¥18, 000 Single room E type: ¥21,000
Married couple’s room: ¥45,000
Family room: ¥49,000
Additional costs are required for utilities, electricity, water, and a cleaning fee to ready theroom for the next occupant.
Common facilities: Common room, laundry, library, Japanese-style (tatami) room, meeting room
Individual facilities for:(Single)Bed, wardrobe (except D type), desk, chair, shoe box, desk lamp, IH hob,mini-refrigerator.
(Married couple) Bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, shoe box, desk lamp, refrigerator, IH hob, microwave,
cupboard, dinner table and chairs, living room sets, washing machine, dryer.
(Family)
Bed, wardrobe, desk, chair, shoe box, desk lamp, refrigerator, IH hob, microwave,
cupboard, dinner table and chairs, living room sets, washing machine, dryer,
child bed, child desk and chair.
Commute:Commuting to Kobe University requires 40-50min. (on average) using theport-liner and train.
Application:
Apply at the International Exchange Division and your respective facultyin July and January.
(2) Kobe University Sumiyoshi International Student House
The Kobe University Sumiyoshi International Student House was built in March 1997 toprovide a good environment for study and to promote international exchange.
The five-story reinforced concrete facility is a residence where Japanese and international
students live and study together. There are 47 single rooms in the residence available forinternational students only. The monthly fee is 4,700 yen (as of April 2018); however,additional costs are required for utilities, electricity, water, gas, a cleaning fee to ready theroom for the next occupant and resident council membership.
Common facilities:
Meeting room, kitchen, shower and bath, laundry.
Individual facilities:
Desk, chair, bookshelf, bed, locker, shoe box, toilet, air-conditioner, IH hob,mini-refrigerator, internet socket.
Commute:Commuting to Kobe University requires 40-50min (on average) either
on foot or by bus and train.
Application:
Apply at the International Exchange Division and your respective
faculty in July and January.
(3) Kobe University Sumiyoshi Residence (men’s dormitory)
The Kobe University Sumiyoshi Residence was built in October 1960 to provide a
study-friendly environment for residents. The renovation of all the rooms was completed in
March 2014. All rooms have unit bath, toilet, sink, and air-conditioner.
The four-story reinforced concrete facility is a residence where Japanese and international
students live and study together. There are 15 single rooms in the residence available forinternational students only. The monthly fee is 18,000 yen (as of April 2018); however,additional costs are required for utilities, electricity, water, gas, a cleaning fee to ready the room
for the next occupant and resident council membership.
Common facilities: Study room, training room, laundry, library, meeting room.

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Individual facilities:
Commute:Application:

Desk, chair, folding bed, wardrobe, IH hob, mini-refrigerator shoe box,
intrenet socket.
Commuting to Kobe University requires 40-50min (on the average)
either on foot or by bus and train.
Apply at the International Exchange Division and your respective facultyin July and January.

(4) Joshi-Ryo (women’s dormitory)
The Kobe University Joshi-Ryo was built in October 1960 to provide a good environment forstudying. It was renovated in 2012. All rooms have unit bath, toilet, and air-conditioner.
The four-story reinforced concrete facility is a residence where Japanese and international
students live and study together. It includes 11 rooms for international students.
The monthly rent costs 18,000 yen as of April 2018. In addition to the rent, a common-areacharge, utilities, a resident council membership fee, and an entrance charge (a one-off
payment made when first entering the dormitory) are required.
Common Facilities: Study room, laundry room, meeting room
Room Furnishings: Desk, chair, folding bed, wardrobe, mini-kitchen (with induction heating
cooktop and mini-fridge), shoe box, plug socket for internet connection
Commute:40-50 min. either on foot or by bus and train
Application:
Apply at the Academic/Student Affairs Section of the respective
faculties in July and January.
(5) International House (Fukae area)
There are 8 couple rooms and 3 family rooms for international students. Each room has aunit bath, toilet, sink, and air conditioner.
The monthly fee is as follows (As of April 2018):
Married couple room: ¥9,500 Family room: ¥11,900
Students must pay the charges for electricity, water, gas, and cleaning fee to ready theroom for the next occupant.
Individual facilities for:(Married couple) Refrigerator, dryer, cupboard, washing machine,
bed, dinner table and chairs(Family)
Refrigerator, dryer, washing machine, cupboard, telephone,
bed, childbed, dinner table and chairs, bookshelf, desk, chair, child deskand chair.
Commute:50 min to Rokkodai campus by train and bus. 8 min walk to Fukae campus.
Application:
Apply at the International Exchange Division and your respective faculty in
July and January.
(6) Hakuo Dormitory (Fukae Area)
There are 20 single rooms in the residence available for international students only (9 rooms
for male ,2 rooms for female). One unit consists of four separate rooms.
The monthly fee is 5,900 yen. (As of April 2018) Additional costs are required for utilities,
electricity, water, gas, and resident council membership.
Common facilities (inside of the unit): Meeting room, kitchen, bath, washroom, laundry
Individual facilities: Desk, bookshelf, chair, bed, bedclothes, wardrobe, air-conditioner,
toilet, internet socket
Commute:50 min to Rokkodai campus by train and bus. 8 min walk to Fukae campus.
Application:
Apply at the International Exchange Division and the respective facultyin July and January.

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(7) Kokui Residence
Kokui Residence was built in 1966 as the Japanese male students’ residence. It has been
reinforced with earthquake-resistant construction and reopened as the international andJapanese students unisex residence in October 2011.
The five-story reinforced concrete facility has 111 rooms for international students.
The monthly fee is 18,000 yen (as of April 2018); however, additional costs are required for
utilities, electricity, water, gas, a cleaning fee to ready the room for the next occupant
Common facilities: Study room, meeting room, Japanese style room, laundry
Individual facilities: Bath, toilet, air-conditioner, folding bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, shoe box,
IH hob, mini-refrigerator, internet socket
Commute:30~40 min to Rokkodai campus on foot or by bus.
Application:
Apply at the International Exchange Division and your respective facultyin July and January② Private Dormitories and Residences
The following are dormitories and residences managed by private organizations for international
students. These are usually determined by evaluating submitted documents and by conducting aninterview. Because of the popularity of these residences, not all applicants are accepted.
Name of Dormitory(Location)

No. of
Rooms

Kobe University
Tsurukabuto House(A shared house)(Nada-ku, Kobe)

5 Single
Rooms for
Male

Hyogo International
Students House(Chuo-ku, Kobe)

38 Married
Couple’s
Rooms
159 Single
Rooms

Kinoshita Kinen Jigyo
Kobe Students’Dormitory(Motomachi, Chuo-ku,
Kobe)

80 Single
Rooms forMale,
64 Single
Rooms forFemaleKinoshita Kinen Jigyo
Ashiya Female
Residence(Hirata-cho, Ashiya)
Kinoshita Kinen Jigyo
Ashiya-Hama Male
Residence(Hirata-cho, Ashiya)
Kinoshita Kinen Jigyo
Koshien Female
Residence(Koshien, Nishinomiya)
Kinoshita Kinen Jigyo
Shogaku Male
Residence(Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe)

Eligibility
International undergraduate, graduate, or
research students
International students
registered at universities,
junior colleges, technicalcolleges, and special training
colleges in Hyogo
Prefecture.
International undergraduate and graduate
students registered at Kobe
University, and otherdesignated universities.
*except kokuhi andseifu-haken

Rent
Single Room: ￥29,000 ～￥35,000
Common service fee：￥8,000(utilities included)
Cleaning fee：￥10,000
Couple’s Room: ¥35,000
Single Room: ¥35,000
Admission fee:+ ¥70,000 (couple),¥35,000 (single)

Gratis8 Single
Rooms

Same as above

Gratis12 Single
Rooms

Same as above

Gratis

18 Single
Rooms

Same as above

Gratis20 Single
Rooms (2for eachcountry)

Same as above¥23,000, +¥50,000 as Entrance
charge on admission
Utilities (actual cost)* kokuhi: Japanese government scholarship student*seifu-haken: home country’s government scholarship student

Other company dormitories and residences, such as those provided by the Corporate
Friendship Network for Foreign Students, are also available. Information on housing availability
is sent to the International Exchange Division and the respective faculties.

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③ Public and Private Housing(1) Private Housing
To rent a private apartment in Japan, one may have to first pay a security deposit and key money(2 to 4 months rent) in addition to the monthly rent. A guarantor is also required. To check forhousing information on the Internet, visit the Kobe University Coop homepage:(http://www.kucoop.jp/travel/room-info.html) or go directly to a real-estate agency nearby.
KOBE UNIVERSITY Student Apartment Search System
This is the information retrieval system operated by National Student Information Center (Nasic)
for Kobe University's international students.Please visit the website through Kobe University’s
homepage: http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/international-students/current/housing-information.html
They can respond to inquiries in five languages (Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean and Vietnamese.)
All Information available in this system is attributed to Nasic and has no relation to Kobe University.
For any inquiries concerning apartments or applications, please contact Nasic.

(2)Guarantor
If a guarantor cannot be found, the chief of International Exchange Division will serve as an
institutional guarantor, provided that the student enrolls in [Comprehensive Renter’s Insurance
for Foreign Students Studying in Japan] (※2) and Covenant* is added to the lease contract. If
you are considering requesting this service, first ask your real-estate agency whether an
institutional guarantor is acceptable, and contact the office of International Student Division
before signing a lease contract.
*<Covenant>
1. The Joint Guarantor shall take all responsibilities based on the accompanying rental agreement
for the enrolled period of the foreign student who is the lessee named in the rental agreement andwho also belongs to Kobe University, and who has a study visa. If the lessee has housemates(excluding his/her spouse and other family members), the said housemates must meet the same
previously mentioned requirements for the lessee - enrollment at Kobe University and possessionof a student visa.
2. The Joint Guarantor shall serve notice to the Lessor when the above-mentioned status of foreign
student is no longer valid. With such notice having reached the Lessor, all responsibilities of the
Joint Guarantor shall cease.
3. The Joint Guarantor shall assume the responsibility of paying any debts owed to the lessee andhousemates (excluding his/her spouse and other family members) within the scope of insurance
specified under the “Comprehensive Renters' Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan(Japan Educational Exchanges and Services)”.

(3) Comprehensive Renter's Insurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan(※2)
To acquire the institutional guarantee, students must enroll in Comprehensive Renter’sInsurance for Foreign Students Studying in Japan. The enrollment procedure is conducted at
International Exchange Division, the fees are ¥4,000 for one-year-term, and ¥8,000 for
two-year-term. Half-year-term extension is available at ¥2,000 (should be paid within
indemnity period).For more information, please visit the Japan Education Exchange andServices website (http://www.jees.or.jp/crifs/).

④ Glossary of Words used in regards to Renting an apartment(1) Security deposit (Shiki-kin)
Shiki-kin is a security deposit paid on renting an apartment. When you vacate the apartment,
the landlord usually takes a certain amount of Shiki-kin, which is called Shiki-biki, and therest of Shiki-kin will be returned to you. If you fall behind in your rent payment, or you
destroy/damage something in the apartment, a greater amount will be deducted from
Shiki-kin.
The amount which will be returned after vacating the apartment＝Shiki-kin－Shiki-biki－repairing fees

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(2) Key money (Rei-kin)
Rei-kin or “gratitude money” is the amount paid to the landlord when you first rent theapartment. It is usually equivalent to one or two months’ rent and will not be returned when
you vacate the apartment.
(3) Deposit (Tetsuke-kin)
Tetsuke-kin is a deposit when you rent an apartment. Once you pay a deposit on theapartment no one else can rent it. If you officially sign the lease agreement, Tetsuke-kin will
be incorporated in the Shiki-kin. If you do not sign the agreement, you forfeit the Tetsuke-kin.
(4) Common-area charge (Kyoueki-hi)
Kyoueki-hi is a monthly payment for costs of electricity and cleaning of such common area
as the entrance and hallways of the apartment complex.
(5) Commission charge (Tesuu-ryo)Tesuu-ryo is a commission for the private real-estate agent who successfully helped you
rent the apartment. The maximum set by the Japanese law is the equivalent to a month’s
rent and this is usually the amount required.
(6) Guarantor (Rentai-Hoshonin)
In Japan, a guarantor is usually required to rent an apartment. If any events happen to thedebtor (=renter), the guarantor will bear a full responsibility instead of the debtor (=renter).
＊Try at all costs to avoid causing problems for the guarantor.
(7) Advanced Deposit (Mae-yachin)
Mae-yachin is to pay the next month’s rent by the end of the previous month. A renter should
be aware that this mae-yachin (advanced deposit) system is adopted in most of theJapanese private housings. Therefore, the renter needs to inform the landlord of his/herleaving more than a month in advance, otherwise, he/she will be charged for the extra rent.

⑤ When Moving within Japan

When you move to a new residence, you must submit a Change-of-Address Notice to the person
in charge of your Faculty/Graduate School and the guarantor.

(1) Contact the Landlord
When you decide to leave an apartment or leave Japan, please inform the landlord one totwo months prior to the moving date. If you delay, you may have to pay another month’s rent.
(2) Notification of Moving out/in
If you move to a new city, you need to fill out a “notification of moving out” at themunicipality where you used to live, and submit it to your new municipality together with your“moving-in” application within 14 days of the move. (If you move within the same ward/city,“notification of moving out” is not needed.)(3) National Health Insurance
When you move out of the ward/city, you should return your national health insurance card
to the ward/city office where you lived, and apply for a new card at the ward/city office ofyour new residence within 14 days of your move.
(4) Mail
In order to have your mail forwarded to your new address (within Japan), please submit thechange of address notification to your nearest post office. Be sure to bring some kind of ID
and your seal (inkan) with you.

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6. Scholarships① Various Private Scholarships
The following scholarships are available to privately financed students (excluding Foreign
Government Scholarship Students). Selection for awards is based on academic record,character, and other factors. Information is posted on the notice board of the International
Exchange Division and each faculty. Please visit Kobe University website to obtain information
on scholarships.
. http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/international/student/scholarship/index.html
Please note that you can only apply for one scholarship at a time.

Monthly
Stipend

Duration

Apply inNo. ofStudents

M,D¥100,000

0.5～1 year

Jun.

0

M, D1, D2¥140,000

Up to 2 years

Aug.

8

M

¥144,000

Aug.-Oct.

3

Scholarship

Eligibility

KDDI Foundation
Rotary Yoneyama
Memorial
Foundation, Inc.
ScholarshipJapan-Taiwan
Exchange
Association (apply
directly toinstitution)
Nitori International
ScholarshipFoundation (apply

CountryD¥145,000

Shortest
period until
completion

Above U3, M¥110,000

1 yearAug.-Oct.

2

D (Natural
Sciences)¥60,000

Aug.

0

M (Natural
Sciences)¥50,000

Shortest
period until
completion

Jan.

0

1 yearSep.

0

Shortest
period until
completion

Sep.-Oct.

1

Taiwandirectly toinstitution)

Teijin Kumura
Scholarship
Hyogo Taiwanese
Association in
Japan (apply
directly toinstitution)
Honjo
International
ScholarshipFoundation (apply

U, M, D

¥120,000

Taiwan

/year

M, D

¥150,000

directly toinstitution)23－ 23 －

Heiwa Nakajima
Foundation

U, M, D

Fujii International
Scholarships
Foundation

U, M, D

Toyota Tsusho
Corporation
International
Student
Scholarship

U3

WatanukiInternational
ScholarshipFoundation

M, D

JT Asia
Scholarship
Niwa Uichiro
Scholarship(apply directly toinstitution)¥100,000

1 yearSep.

1¥50,000

Shortest
period until
completion

Sep.

1

¥100,000

2 year

Sep.

0

Asia Pacificcountries¥150,000

1 year

Sep.

2

M, D

Asia

¥150,000

Up to 2 years

Sep.

0

M,D

China

¥70,000

1 yearSep.

0U, M, D¥80,000

Up to 2 years

Sep.

0

ITO Foundation
for International
Education
Exchange (apply
directly toinstitution)M¥180,000

Up to 2 years

Oct.

1

Seiho ScholarshipU3, M1¥100,000

2 years

Oct.

0

Soroptimist
International
Scholarship for
Female Students

U, M, D

¥100,000

1 year

Oct.

0

U,

¥50,000
1 year

Oct.-Dec.

0

HoritaScholarshipFoundation

Yonex Sports
Foundation (forathletes) (apply
directly toinstitution)

Asia

Asia

M, D

¥60,000

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Otsuka Toshimi
Foundation (withrecommendationfrom Univ.)
Otsuka Toshimi
Foundation (apply

M, D(Medical,Business,Engineering)

1 yearOct.

4

1 yearApr.-May2

Up to¥2,000,000/year

directly toinstitution)

Kawashima Shoji
Memorial
Scholarship

Above U3, M,
D¥100,000

Up to 2 years

Oct.

0

Mitsubishi
Corporation
Scholarship

Above U3

¥100,000

M, D¥150,000

Shortest
period until
completion

Nov.

2

Kyoritsu
International
Foundation

U, M, D

¥100,000

Up to 2 years
Nov.

1

U

¥60,000

1 yearU, M, D

¥100,000

1 year

Nov.

5

U2

¥100,000

Up to 3 years

Nov.

1

¥150,000

1 year

Nov.

1

Nov.

0

Jun.

0

Teraura-Sayoko
Memorial
ScholarshipFoundation
YasudaScholarshipFoundation
The Iwatani Naoji
Foundation
International
Student
Scholarship(apply directly toinstitution)
Sato Yo
International
ScholarshipFoundation(Spring)
Sato Yo
International
ScholarshipFoundation(Autumn)

Asia

M, D
(Engineering,
Science,
Agriculture,
Medical)East andSoutheast
Asia

U1
M1, D
U

¥150,000
Asia (Except
China,
Korea,
Taiwan)M, D¥180,000
Up to 2 years¥150,000¥180,00025－ 25 －

Kato Asao
International
ScholarshipFoundation
Fuji Xerox
Kobayashi Fund
Scholarship(apply directly toinstitution)

M
D(Humanities,
SocialSciences)

M, D

Ichikawa
International
ScholarshipFoundation(Autumn)

U

IshibashiFoundation(Autumn)

Up to 2 years

Dec.

3

1 year

Jan.-Feb.

0

2 yearsJan.

6

1 yearJul.

1

Jan.-Feb.

1

Apr.-Jun.

3¥150,000D

Ichikawa
International
ScholarshipFoundation(Spring)

IshibashiFoundation(Spring)¥130,000
Asia

Up to

Asia PacificCountries¥1,200,000
/year

Asia

¥100,000

M, D(Art history)¥150,000

Up to 2 years

Kobe Student
Youth Center
Rokko
ScholarshipU, M, D

Asia

¥50,000

1 yearJan.

1

Kawanishi
Memorial
ShinMaywa
Education
Foundation

M2, D2, D3

Asia¥50,000

1 yearJan.

2

SenshuScholarshipU1, M1, D1

East andSoutheast
Asia¥100,000

1 yearJan.

19

Iue Memorial
FoundationM¥50,000

Up to 2 years

Jan.

2

26

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Kobe International
Scholarship(Kobe Above U3, M,/Sugawara
D
Scholarship)
SGH Foudation
DocomoScholarship forInternational
Students
FurunoScholarship
Asahi Glass
ScholarshipFoundation
KobayashiInternational
ScholarshipFoundation
Yamaoka
ScholarshipFoundation
The Korean
ScholarshipFoundation

U3, M1, D2
M1(Information
Processing
relatedMajor)¥80,000

1 year

Feb.

17

ASEAN
Country¥100,000

2 years

Feb.

0

East Asia,
Southeast
Asia, South
Asia¥120,000

2 yearsFeb.

0¥50,000

Up to 2 years

Feb.

1

¥100,000

Shortest
period until
completion

Feb.

0

Feb.

2

¥180,000

Shortest
period until
completion¥100,000

2 yearsFeb.

1

1 yearFeb.

1¥100,000

Up to 2 years

Feb.

1

¥50,000

1 yearMar.-May1

M1

M1, D1, D2

Thai,Indonesia,
China,
Korea

U3¥150,000
Asia

M, D
M1, D2(Engineering,
Agriculture,
Maritime
Sciences)
Above U2
M
D

HattoriInternational
ScholarshipFoundation

U, M, DTOBE MAKI
ScholarshipFoundation (apply
directly toinstitution)

Above U3,
M,D,

East Asia,
Southeast
Asia¥25,000

Korea(North,South)¥40,000¥70,000

ASEAN
Country27－ 27 －

AEON
ScholarshipU3, M1China,
Malaysia,
Thailand,Taiwan,Indonesia,
Philippines,
Vietnam,
Laos,
Cambodia,
Myanmer,
Korea¥100,000＋tuition

2 yearsMar.

6

MHＩ Scholarship

M(Natural
Sciences)（only
Female）¥120,000

2 yearsMar.

0

JEES Scholarship

Above U2,
M,D

¥30,000

Up to 2 years

Mar.

1

U,M,D
Certificate ofJapanese
Language
Teaching
Competency
Test¥50,000

Up to 2 years

Mar.

0

U1, U2, U3¥100,000

Shortest
period until
completion

Mar.

0

U,M,D
SufficientJapanese
Ability¥50,000

Up to 2 years

Mar.

0

Designated73 countries¥50,000

Up to 2 years

Mar.

0

ASEAN
Country¥100,000

Shortest
period until
completion

Mar.

2

JEES Scholarship(Japanese Language
Teaching Competency
Test)

YasudaScholarshipFoundation (forathletes)
JEES Scholarship(Japanese Language
Proficiency Test)JEES Scholarship(Priority Countries)

The Mitsubishi
UFJ Trust
ScholarshipFoundation

U,M,D
M,D
(SocialSciences,
Engineering)28－ 28 －

The Japan
Securities
ScholarshipFoundation
NishimuraInternational
ScholarshipFoundation

M1
D1
U3, M1(living in
Osaka Pref.)D1 (living in
Osaka Pref.

¥50,000

East Asia,
Southeast
Asia¥55,000

Shortest
period until
completion

Mar.

2

Mar.

4

Southwest,
Southeastand East
Asia¥120,000

Asia¥150,000

1 yearMar.

2

Up to 2 years
Up to 3 years

HiroseInternational
ScholarshipFoundation

U, M, D

Fuji Seal
Packaging
Education and
ScholarshipFoundation

U3(Engineering)¥100,000

2 years

Apr.

0

JASSO/Honors
Scholarship(Spring)

U, M, D, R

¥48,000

1 yearApr.

18

JASSO/Honors
Scholarship(Autumn)

U, M, D, R

¥48,000

6 months

Sep.

18

1 yearApr.

0

1 yearApr.

1

1 yearAug.

1

Rural Asia
Solidarity
Association

R

JGC-S
ScholarshipFoundation(Type 3)M,D
(Natural
Sciences,
exceptMedical)JGC-SScholarshipFoundation(Type 2)

U.M,D,R(Natural
Sciences,
exceptMedical)¥100,000

Asia

/year

oil-producing
countries ofthe Middle
East, Africa,
Central Asia,
Southeast
Asia, andMekongregion¥150,000¥250,000/year

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Ushio Foudation(apply directly toinstitution)

Ajinomoto
ScholarshipFoundation

M, D

M, D
(Nutrition,
HealthScience)China¥120,000

Shortest
period until
completion

Apr.-May

0

Asia, Africa,
South
America¥150,000

Up to 2 years

Apr.

0

Nikko Memorial
Corporation

U1¥30,000

Shortest
period until
completion

Apr.

0

Murata Overseas
ScholarshipFoundation

U, M, D
(Economics,
Law,
Engineering)¥150,000

1 yearApr.

5

U3, U4¥70,000

M, D¥100,000

Up to 2 years

Apr.

1

Hata Toshiharu
Scholarship Fund

U, M, D

¥30,000

1 yearMay

18

Takikawa
ScholarshipFoundation¥30,000
M1,D1

May

2

¥33,000

Shortest
period until
completion

Hyogo Prefecture
Private Foreign
Student
ScholarshipU, M, D

¥30,000

1 yearJun.

29

Asia (except
China,
Korea,
Taiwan,Hong Kong),
Near andMiddle East

¥30,000

2 yearsJun.

0

Vietnam¥100,000

1 yearJul.

1

Sojits Foundation
for International
Exchange

Hyogo Prefecture
Private Foreign
Student
Scholarship (forAsian Developing
Countries)

U, M, D

The Sumitomo
Corporation
Scholarship

U4, M2, D3

/year

~

30

－ 30 －

Kobe University Int'lStudent Support
Association¥100,000

U,M,D,R

Scholarship

U1Foundationi
Wako Realty
Scholarship

Jun.

20

-

3

-

1

China, Korea,

Miki Takizo
Scholarship

1 year/year

Hong Kong,
Taiwan, India,¥30,000

Shortest period
until completion

Russia, UAE
U(SocialKorea¥50,000

2 years

Sciences)

U:Undergraduates M:Master’s course students D:Doctoral course students R:Research students*Based on data from FY2017 (including the number of those who continue to receive the scholarship),the amount and availability is subject to change without notice.
② Japanese Government Scholarship ("Monbukagakusho" Scholarship)※The government may not call for applications depending on the year.
Applications for Japanese Government Scholarships can be made through Japanese embassies
and consulates abroad or on the basis of a recommendation by a Japanese university.
Privately-financed students in Japan can also apply in the following way:
Notification:
Notices posted in all faculties
Application time:
Around October to November
Qualifications:Self-financed students with excellent academic records.
(excluding students granted other scholarships, including by foreign
governments.)
Undergraduate students: Students under 26 years old (Medical majors: under 28), who areproceeding to their last academic year.
Graduate students:
Students under 35 years old, currently on a master's or
doctor's course, or those proceeding to these courses in Aprilof the following academic year.
Scholarship Amount:
Undergraduate students¥120,000*(AY 2015)
Research students¥146,000*(AY 2015)
Graduate students
Non-degree students
Master’s course¥147,000*(AY 2015)
Doctoral course¥148,000*(AY 2015)*Subject to change. AY: academic year
③Extension of Japanese Government ScholarshipIf a current recipient of Japanese Government Scholarship is willing to go on to higher education,
his/her status may be extended under specific conditions and through proper extension procedures.
Notification:
Notices posted in all faculties
Application time:
October (note: April for those who wish to go on to a more advanced
degree that October.)
Qualifications:Japanese Government Scholarship students with excellent academic
records who hope to study in a higher level program.
Please note that application conditions vary depending on which
program applicants want to go on (research student →master’s/doctoral student, master’s→doctoral student, undergraduate→master’s student, medical undergraduate→doctoral student).
※ Selection is highly competitive, so not all applications will be successful.

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7. Support System for International Students① Tutors
Each international student is supported by a tutor with the aim of helping and improving theeffectiveness of study and research. The tutors are recommended by the academic adviser, andare chosen from students with background knowledge in the field of study of the international
student. The period of tutoring is the first two years for undergraduate students and one year for
research students. Ask your faculty/graduate school for further information.
② Advice Service for International Students
In the counseling room within the Center for International Education International Student Section,
full-time teaching staff will listen and give advice to international students with problems arising intheir study at Kobe University and daily life in Japan. Counseling covers a wide range of issues
including administrative procedures, relations with teaching staff, scholarships, tuition fees,
accommodation, immigration and residence procedures, family issues and health. Most
departments at Kobe University also have special staff to conduct international student
counseling.
③ Japanese Language Course
The Center for International Education International Student Section offers the following Japanese
Language course. If you are interested in taking classes, you must first take an online placement
test before the beginning of the semester.
(1) Integrated Japanese Language Course
This course is for international students enrolled at the university who want an introduction to
Japanese or to improve their existing level of Japanese. There are 5 levels available frombeginners to advanced, students can choose classes to suit their needs and level from a
range of classes including Japanese practice, Japanese for special purposes and individual
skills classes.
(2) Japanese Language and Japanese Studies Course
This course is for undergraduate students who wish to learn advanced level Japanese andJapanese studies. A range of classes has been created for not only improving Japanese
language proficiency in everyday life but also for acquiring knowledge in Japanese on Japan
itself by looking at these issues from different perspectives. (It is possible to gain credits for thiscourse as a foreign language subject.)(3) Intensive Japanese Language Course
This course is mainly for research students who have been selected by their embassies,
teacher training program students, and the Japan-Korea Technical Undergraduate Program. It
is a 6-month course for students who need intensive training in the Japanese language,. This
course is designed for students at the entry/beginner level who need to learn basic Japanesefor everyday life in Japan and for carrying out their research activities. For students who alreadyhave a certain amount of knowledge of the Japanese language, the aim is to build on their
existing knowledge and competence in order to become proficient enough in the language toeffectively carry out their research. If there is room, self-financed international students andexchange students may also join the course.
④ The Foreign Student Assistance Fund
The Foreign Student Assistance Fund was established to give support to international students
studying at Kobe University. Students wishing to apply for financial assistance should contact
the International Student Division or the International Student Section in each faculty.
⑤ Truss
Truss is an extracurricular activity group officially approved by Kobe University. Under thephilosophy of “think and act with international students”, Truss offers support to international
students and manages international exchange activities.

http://truss-newhp.jimdo.com/⑥ KOKORO-Net in Kobe
KOKORO-NET in Kobe is a volunteer group that works toward offering enjoyable and fulfilling
experiences for international students, international researchers and their families.

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⑦ Host Family Program
The Host Family Program is available to international students living in Japan. Its purpose is tohelp students to both integrate and become accustomed to Japanese society and lifestyle.
This is a private organization program through which individual students are introduced to hostfamilies. Students participate in activities to further cultural understanding.
For further information, please contact the following organization:
Host Families for Foreign Students Communication Center(c/o Kobe Asian Plaza) Shoes plaza 4F, 7-1-9 Hosoda-cho, Nagata-ku, Kobe 653-0835
Tel (078)646-8127 Fax (078)646-7200⑧ Mitsui Volunteer Network Center
Mitsui Volunteer Network Center is a volunteer network formed by present and former
employees of Mitsui Group companies. Members of the Network offer one-on-one support tointernational students. They provide a variety of support from daily life assistance, Japanese
language lessons, to help in understanding of Japanese society, economy, culture and customs.
http://www.mv-net.com/index.html

8. Leaving Japan① Application for Travel Allowance (for Japanese Government Scholarship recipients only)
Japanese Government Scholarship students wishing to return to their home, after the completionof their course, will be provided with an economy class ticket to the closest international airport totheir home address. Normally, Kobe University students will be provided with a ticket departingfrom Kansai International Airport, as it is more economical than departing from Narita
International Airport .
An application must be submitted to JASSO through the International Student Section of eachfaculty by the due date.
② Before Leaving JapanYou must complete the following procedures before leaving Japan.
(1) At the University
Please return all cards including a student ID, a library card and a co-op card, to each office.
(2) Other procedures
Cancel agreements for telephone, electricity, gas, water, internet and apartment.
Contact to your cosigner
Return your National Health Insurance Card and Notification of Moving Out of Japan to thecity/ward office
Request a lump-sum withdrawal refund of National Pension Plan (if you joined the plan)
Close your bank/post office account (for those who receive monthly stipend or JASSO
Honors Scholarship, make sure to close your account after receiving the final deposit)
Send a letter to the scholarship foundation to say thank you and inform them of your homeaddress.
③ Departure Procedures
At Kansai International Airport or other international airports, your passport must be officiallystamped at the immigration section. You should also return your Residence Card to theimmigration officer.
④ After Graduation
Kobe University would like to keep in touch with you after graduation, so please notify us of youraddress and/or e-mail address if you change them. Please send your ① name, ②faculty/graduate school, ③ graduating year, ④ instructor’s name, ⑤ home address, ⑥
company address, and ⑦ e-mail address to kisc-koryu@edu.kobe-u.ac.jp (International
Alumni-Net).
Information will be stored in the university’s database. Based on this data, we will send you yearly33－ 33 －

greeting cards and information about events, such as home-coming day so be kind enough tokeep us up-to-date.
Please visit the International Alumni-Net website and check the information for graduates(http://www.kisc.kobe-u.ac.jp/alumni/Top.html ).

9. Other Consultation Services

Service OfficeInformation and Advisory
Service Center(Hyogo International
Association)
http://www.hyogo-ip.or.jp/
information_center/
Tel: 078-382-2052

Type of service

Open

Languages

Hours

GeneralMon.-Fri

9:00-17:00

Legal(prior appointment
necessary)

Mon

English,Chinese,Spanish andPortuguese

10:00-12:00
13:00-17:00

Mon.&Wed.
Wed.

English andChineseKoreanSpanish andPortuguese
Vietnamese
Filipino

1st & 3rd
Wed.

English andChinese13:00-16:00

Mon.-Fri.

English,Korean,ChineseSpanish8:30-17:15

Mon.-Fri
Kobe International
Community Center (KICC)(Kobe International Centerfor Cooperation andCommunication)
http://www.kicc.jp
Tel: 078-291-8441

Fri.
Daily life

Tue.& Thu.

Consultation on
Immigration andresidency (byappointment only)

13:00-15:00

Immigration Office
General Information Center
for Foreign Residents
0570-013-904

Consultation on
Immigration andresidency

The AMDA International
Medical Information
Osaka Office
http://amda-imic.com
050-3598-7574

Medical(Phoneconsultation)

Mon.-Fri.

Center for Multicultural
Information & Assistance
Hyogo
http://www.tabunka.jp/hyogo/
078-453-7440

Medical and HealthFri.

English,Spanish,Portuguese

15:00-20:00

Contents
Useful information on living inJapan,
fun events in Hyogo/Kobe
and news from the Hyogo
prefectural government / theKobe municipal administration

Days
Mon.
Tue.
Wed.
Thu.
Fri.

Language
KoreanChineseEnglishSpanishPortuguese

Kobe
Mon,Tue,Wed.,Thu.
20:20-20:40

Multilingual FM
radio station
FM COCO-LO(76.5MHz)

English,Chinese9:00-17:00

SpanishTime*Important information is continually updated on the Kobe University website. Please visit:.

http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/ (top page, Japanese website)
http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/topics/visitor/sd/index.html (For current students)
http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/international/student/index.html (For current international students)
http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/index.html (top page, English website)
http://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/study_in_kobe/for_international_students.html（For International
Students）

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