SPECIAL COURSE FOR
DEVELOPMENT POLICY(MASTER’S COURSE)
Enrollment for the academic year
beginning in October 2024

Graduate School ofInternational Cooperation Studies(GSICS)

KOBE UNIVERSITY

1.

Overview and Number of Students Admitted

Our master’s program has a dual structure; the Japanese program starts in April and the English
program (i.e., Special Course for Development Policy) starts in October. Accordingly, we have
two enrollment periods: April and October. For a single academic year (from April to March), atotal of 70 students are admitted. Generally the October admissions account for one-third toone-half of incoming students.

2.

Study Requirements and Degrees Granted

Most students require two years to meet the degree requirements, but exceptional students may
only need one year. The following requirements must be met: earn at least 30 credits (those whounderstand Japanese can take up to 12 credits from the subjects offered in the GSICS Program inJapanese), complete a master's thesis in English, and pass a final interview. Students whosuccessfully complete these requirements are granted one of the following degrees: Master ofInternational Studies, Master of Economics, Master of Laws, or Master of Political Science.

3.

Eligibility for General Admission

Only applicants who are not of Japanese nationality and can obtain a student visa for enrollment
may apply to the Special Course for Development Policy. Categories of eligible applicants are as
follows:(1) Those who have graduated from an accredited Japanese university, or will graduate it by theend of September 2024.
(2) Those who hold a bachelor's degree according to the provisions of Article 104.4 in the School
Education Act (No.26 of 1947), or will obtain one by the end of September 2024.
(3) Those who have completed 16 years of academic education outside of Japan, or will complete
it by the end of September 2024.
(4) Those who have completed 16 years of formal education in foreign countries by taking acorrespondence course through a non-Japanese university while residing in Japan, or willcomplete it by the end of September 2024.
(5) Those who have graduated from a university in Japan that is a recognized university belonging
to the system of higher education of a foreign country and is approved by the Japanese
Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (only those who havecompleted at least 16 years of formal education), or will graduate it by the end of September
2024.
(6) Those who have obtained a degree equivalent to a bachelor's degree by attending an overseas
university or other overseas school (limited to those whose education and research activities
have been evaluated by persons who have been certified by the relevant country's government
or a related institution, or have been separately designated by the Japanese Minister ofEducation, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology as being equivalent to such) and1

graduated from a program that requires three or more years to complete (including graduatingfrom a program implemented by the relevant overseas school while residing in Japan throughdistance learning, as well as graduating from a program implemented by an educational
facility established with the relevant overseas country's school education system and hasreceived the designation mentioned above).
(7) Those who have graduated from a post-secondary course of a specialized training college
recognized by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology(limited to applicants who have attended for at least 4 years, and to those who have fulfilled
requirements as approved by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology).
(8) Those who have been approved by the Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports,
Science and Technology (Ministry Notice No. 5 of 1953).
(9) Those who are at least 22 years of age by September 30, 2024 and are recognized as
possessing an academically ability suitable for graduate studies by GSICS.
Note
Applicants in the eligibility category 3(6), 3(7), 3(8) or 3(9) above must contact the GSICS
Academic Affairs Office about eligibility. All inquiries must be accompanied with the following
documents: curriculum vitae, official transcript from the last university attended (if any), and an
explanation of the reasons for applying, including additional supporting evidence of eligibility.
The documents outlined above must be received by February 7, 2024.

4.

Eligibility for Special Admission

Applicants must satisfy the requirements for general admission. However, those who apply inaccordance with the double degree programs established by GSICS or those who have been
granted a scholarship from the following programs are eligible for special admission (SeeSection 6(6)).
(a) Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS)(b) Indonesia Professional Human Resources Development Program IV (PHRDP-4, Linkage
Program)(c) ADB-Japan Scholarship Program (ADB-JSP)

5. Other Requirements
Applicants must satisfy the following requirements:(1) English proficiency: Applicants will need a sufficient command of English for graduate
studies. Applicants from undergraduate programs not conducted in English are strongly
encouraged to submit their official TOEFL or IELTS scores.
(2) Accepted applicants must appear at the GSICS Academic Affairs Office no later than October
2, 2024 (i.e., before classes begin in the fall semester).
2NoteAdmission may be revoked:(1) If accepted applicants are not in Japan by the date specified above in 5(3) or(2) If accepted applicants fail to graduate from a university by the end of September 2024.

6. Application Documents (Application documents cannot be returned)
The following documents must be submitted: (by post)(1) Application form (form enclosed)
A recent (within the last three months) photograph (4.5 cm × 3.5 cm) must be glued to thecompleted application form.
(2) Official transcript of undergraduate studies in English (Photocopy is not accepted)
If not in English, a translation should also be included.
(3) Official certificate of bachelor’s degree in English (Photocopy is not accepted)
Applicants who have not yet graduated must provide an official letter from the university inwhich they are currently enrolled affirming the applicant's expected graduation and degree
conferment by the end of September 2024.
If not in English, translation(s) should also be included.
(4) Research proposal (form enclosed)(5) Letter of recommendation (form enclosed)
An original letter must be submitted; copy, in any form, is unacceptable. The letter should befrom a person familiar with the applicant’s academic work and English ability.
(6) Letter of consent (form enclosed)
A letter of consent must be obtained from a prospective academic advisor.
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Refer to the list of teaching staff (page 8-9)*2This document is not required for those applying for special admission under the eligibility
specified in Section 4 (a) and (b).
(7) Application fee: 30,000 yen (fee subject to change)
Please print the incoming email of payment completion and attach it to the application form
(Refer to page 10)
Remittance charge (if any) is the responsibility of the applicant.
(8) Photocopy of the passport personal information page*1
Applicants residing in Japan must also submit a photocopy of their residence card.
*2
Applicants without a passport at the time of application must submit a photocopy of acitizenship certificate instead.
(9) Official TOEFL or IELTS score report (if available).
TOEFL
Submit an official “Test Taker (Examinee) Score Report” (Photocopy is not accepted) orrequest that ETS forward an “Official Score Report” to GSICS to be received no later thanApril 10, 2024 (DI Code:3341, Department Code: 80). TOEFL-ITP is not accepted.
IELTS
Submit an official “Test Report Form” (Photocopy is not accepted) or request that the testing
center forward an original “Test Report Form” to GSICS to be received no later than April 10,32024.
Note
Applicants who have graduated or will graduate from a university in China, if admitted, must
apply for the certificate of their bachelor's degree and transcript provided by China Higher
Education Student Information (CHSI) without delay. Details will be communicated to eachsuccessful applicant in this category after the admission decision

7. Application Deadline
All application documents must be submitted as a single packet to the GSICS Academic Affairs
Office by registered mail.
Application documents must be received by GSICS between March 27, 2024 and April 10, 2024.
Application documents brought in directly cannot be accepted.

8.

Admission Process and Results

Admission decisions will be made based on the submitted application. On May 15, 2024, theresults will be posted on the GSICS website and an official letter be sent. No telephone inquiries
will be accepted.

9.

Registration(1) All necessary documents for the admission procedures will be mailed to successful applicants
along with the notification of the application result.
(2) The fall semester begins on October 1, 2024. All entering students must obtain a student visa
and attend the GSICS New Student Guidance.
(3) Fees (subject to change): Entrance fee: 282,000 yen.
Tuition fee: 535,800 yen/year (267,900 yen/semester).

10.

Additional Information(1)(2)(3)(4)

Incomplete application cannot be accepted.
Application documents cannot be altered after submission.
The application fee is non-refundable.
To obtain a letter of consent, applicants for general admission are advised to contact aprospective academic advisor well in advance.
(5) Financial support, including scholarships and accommodations for international students, is4not guaranteed. Applicants should make separate arrangements.
(6) Teaching staff who have their primary appointment in other faculties of Kobe University may
only accept a limited number of students.
(7) Successful applicants who have not completed their undergraduate study at the time ofapplication must obtain a bachelor’s degree by the end of September 2024. Otherwise, theadmission will be cancelled.
(8) If incorrect information is found on application, the admission will be cancelled.
(9) Applicants should apply by themselves for a visa to enter Japan for an entrance examination ifrequired.
(10) Applicants who are in need of additional support to take an entrance examination and/or to
conduct academic work should contact us by February 7, 2024.
* This is for us to make every effort to ensure that all qualified applicants take fulladvantages of our programs and is not to restrict their application or study. If you need totake the entrance examination using adaptive equipment such as a hearing aid, crutches,
and a wheelchair, please contact us in advance.

For further inquiries, please contact:
Academic Affairs Office
Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies, Kobe University
2-1 Rokkodai-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe 657-8501, JAPAN
Phone: +81-78-803-7267
Fax: +81-78-803-7297
URL: http://www.gsics.kobe-u.ac.jp/

11.

Control and Prevention of Infectious Diseases

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(twice each after one year of age) . (recommended)② A vaccination certificate to prove that you were inoculated with measles and rubella vaccineseach within the last five years (since April 2019).
③ An antibody certificate verifying that you have sufficient antibody titer in your blood (refer to5

the chart next page) to prevent the development of measles and rubella, based on the results of anantibody test performed within the last five years (since April 2019).
＊ For ① and ②, it can be a combined vaccine of measles and rubella vaccines (e.g., MRvaccine).
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.
＊ If there is a history of vaccination, please submit ③or receive vaccination and submit①or②.
＊For ③, the certificate must specify the measuring method and the measured values ofantibody titer in your 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,and submit either ① or ②.
＊

You may submit a combination of ①, ②, and ③ (e.g., ① for measles, and ③ forrubella).
＊

If the antibody titer level is below requirements, yet you cannot be inoculated with vaccines for some reason (e.g. illness or body composition), please submit an official document (forexample, 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 ofMaritime Sciences):
Please submit at the time of the medical checkup for new students scheduled in 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 to the following institution by the designated date:- Students of the Graduate School of Medicine should submit directly to the Medical
Center for Student Health, Kusunoki Branch, by April 15.
₋Students of the Graduate School of Health Sciences should submit directly to the Physicaland Mental Health Consultation Office (Myodani Campus), by April 15.
- Students of the Graduate School of Maritime Sciences are required to submit the form at themedical examination site on the day of the medical check-up for Maritime Sciences students.
・Successful applicants enrolling in October:
Submit the certificate at the medical check-up site for October enrollment.
(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.

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- Students of the Graduate School of Health Sciences should submit directly to the Physicaland Mental Health Consultation Office (Myodani Campus).
Measuring Methods and Judging Standards for Protective Antibodies in Blood
Judging Standard
Remarks
Measuring
MethodIgG －method
Measles

EIA

PA method
NT method

RubellaHI method
IgG－EIAmethod

8.0 ≦ positive（16.0 ≦ ）＊≦ positive≦ ）＊≦ positive≦ ）＊Positive result by one of these threemethods.
＊For the School of Medicine (both theFaculty of Medicine and the Facultyof Health Sciences), the Graduate
School of Medicine, and theGraduate School of Health Sciences:
Positive result by one of these threemethods, and must achieve values
shown in brackets.

32x ≦ positive
8.0 ≦ positive

Positive result by one of these twomethods. (HI method is recommended)

256x(256x4.0x(8x＊ Antibody testing is not required if the vaccination history meets the requirements or if
additional vaccinations are given.
＊ 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 ofHealth 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.
＊ Before you visit a medical institution, please make an appointment and confirm that theantibody test and/or the vaccine you need are available at that institution.
When you visit a doctor at a medical institution, make sure you present this guidebook so yourdoctor can issue the necessary certificate(s). (Please make sure you confirm with your doctor themeasuring methods and judging standards when measuring the antibody titer in your blood.)＊Points to Consider when Submitting a Certificate:① Please bring the original certificate and one set of copies (A4 size).
② If the certificate is written in a language other than Japanese or English, please attach adocument that shows either a Japanese or English translation.
For further information, please refer to:
Medical Center for Student Health, Kobe University
Tel: 078-803-5245
Student Support Division, Student Affairs Department, Kobe University Tel: 078-803-5219

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List of Teaching Staff

Abbreviations under each name are the degrees students can apply for under the supervision of thatperson.



E： Master of Economics, Doctor of Philosophy in Economics

IS： Master of International Studies, Doctor of Philosophy

L： Master of Laws, Doctor of Laws

PS： Master of Political Science, Doctor of Philosophy in Political Science

Faculty members whose names are followed by an asterisk (*) have their primary appointment in otherfaculties of Kobe University, and may only accept a limited number of students.

International Studies Program
Name

Position

NISHITANI Makiko

PS, ISAKAHOSHI Sho

International Norms

International Institutions, Global Governance,
Associate
Forced Migration Studies, Human rights andPS, IS Professor
Humanitarianism

OGAWA Keiichi
SAKAUE Katsuki

Professor

Research Fields
International Relations, Global Governance,

E, ISE, IS

NAKAZAWA Minato *IS

Professor

Economics of Education, Education Finance,
Education Policy and Planning

ISInternational Relations,
Special Seminar
Issues in Peace andDevelopment I, SpecialSeminar
Human Capital Development,
United Nations and SDGs, WorldBank and SDGs, Special Seminar

Associate International Educational Development, Economics Field Research Methods, Special
Professor of Education, Evaluation of Education Policy
Seminar
Professor

Demography, Medical
International Health, Public Health, Human Ecology
Anthropology, Environmentaland Demography
Health, Special Seminar

KAMEOKA Masanori *Professor International Health, Virology
IS
KONDO Tamiyo*Courses

Professor

Housing Policy, Planning for Built Environment,
Housing Recovery

Special Seminar
Post-Disaster Recovery Planning,
Special Seminar

Development and Economics Program
Name
TAKAHASHI Shingo

E, IS

ITO Takahiro
UCHIDA Yuichiro
KODAMA Masahiro
KAWABATA Koji

Position

Research Fields

Professor

Labor Economics, Personnel Economics, Applied
Econometrics

Associate
Development Economics, Applied Econometrics
E, IS Professor

E, IS
E, IS

Professor
Professor

Courses
Statistics, Special Seminar
Microeconomics, Special Seminar

Development Economics, Economic Development in International Economics,
East Asia, Applied Economics/Econometrics
Development Macroeconomics, Structural
Transformation

Associate Applied Econometrics, Economic Development,

E, IS Professor Industrialization

8Growth Theory, Special Seminar
Macroeconomics, Special Seminar

Econometrics, SpecialSeminar

INOUE Takeshi
ZHAO Laixun *KITANO Shigeto *Associate Development Finance, Financial Inclusion,
E, IS Professor Remittances

Monetary Theory, Special Seminar

International Trade, Foreign Investment,
Professor Multinational Labor-Management Relations,
E, IS
Cross-Border Pollution, International Merger

Special Seminar

Professor International Macroeconomics

Special Seminar

Professor Chinese Economies

Special Seminar

HAMAGUCHI Nobuaki *Latin American Economy, Regional and Spatial
ProfessorEconomics
E, IS

Special Seminar

E, IS

KAJITANI Kai *E, ISSATO Takahiro*E, IS

MIYAZAKI Tomomi *E, IS

Professor Indian Economy

Special Seminar

Professor Public Economics

Public Finance, Special Seminar

International Law /Law and Development Program
Name

Position

SHIBATA Akiho

L, IS

HAYASHI Mika

L, IS

YOTSUMOTO Kenji

L, IS

KANEKO Yuka

L, IS

SAITO Yoshihisa

Research Fields

Professor International Law

Professor International Law

Professor Asian Constitutional Law
Professor
Associate

L, IS Professor

Courses
Introduction to International
Environmental Law，International
Polar Law Ⅱ, Special Seminar
Introduction to International
Cooperation Law，International
Security and International Law,
Special Seminar
Law and State Building,Special Seminar

Law and Development, Comparative Law in Asia, Law and EconomicDevelopment, Special Seminar
Law in Disasters
Social Law in Asia and Transition Economies

Law and Social Development,
Special Seminar

Political Science and Area Studies Program
Name
MATSUNAMI Jun
KIMURA Kan

PS, ISPS, IS

Position

Research Fields

Courses

Professor

Comparative Study of Deregulation, Privatizationand Local Governments

Japanese Politics, Local
Government, Special Seminar

Professor

Korean Nationalism and Historical Disputes inNortheast Asia

Introduction to
Political Analysis, Special
Seminar

KAWAMURA Yusuke
Associate Politics in the Middle East and North Africa, Social Principles of Political Research,Special Seminar
PS, IS Professor Policy in Authoritarian Countries
MINOHARA Tosh *PS, IS

Professor

US-Japan Relations, Diplomacy, International
Politics, Intelligence, and Security Studies

9Special Seminar10