Kobe International University

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Bachelor's Degree

Humanities

A university where you can study such as economics, management, international culture, and tourism.
As an “international university”, the university accepts many international students and has a support system where international students can learn without anxiety. There are many support program for international students such as lectures, Japanese Language Proficiency Test, employment, part time jobs, cultural events, dormitories, scholarships, etc., and this is a global campus where international students can learn with Japanese students.

ScholarshipsStudent Dorms/Rental HousingSpecialized International Student Courses

Entrance Timing April／October／

(Fall admission is available only for overseas applicants)

Entrance Qualifications JLPT: N2 level for undergraduate programs, N4 level for preparatory courses / Entrance exams using the Examination for Japanese University Admission for International Students (EJU) are available.

Matriculation Fee Special Course: 100,000yen Undergraduate: 125,000yen

Tuition Fees Undergraduate: 774,000 yen - 796,000 yen/year
Special Course: 550,000 yen/year

Number of International Students 447

International Student Nationalities China／Vietnam／Thailand／Korea／Nepal／ Etc.

Associated High Schools Overseas in 2024 Asia：1

Associated Universities Overseas in 2024 Asia：52
Oceania：5
North America：4
Europe：4

URL：https://www.kobe-kiu.ac.jp/en/international/partners/

State of International Student Employment Number of Graduates：80
Number Seeking Employment After Graduation：43
Number Who Found Employment in Japan：43
Number Who Found Employment in Kobe：6

URL：https://www.kobe-kiu.ac.jp/en/campus_life/career/

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Starting from the 2023 academic year, the university has been certified under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology’s “Program for Enhancing Employment of International Students.” This certification system integrates Japanese language education, career education, and internships, offering educational programs, including scholarships, to international students. The university provides comprehensive support for students’ daily lives and individual career guidance, aiming to deepen understanding of Japanese corporate culture and employment in Japan, leading to employment opportunities.

Open Campus

Individual campus tours are also available on July 21, August 19, and September 7. Please contact the Admissions Center for more information.

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Items marked with ※ indicate that credits may be earned for classes in English

Economics	Economics
Management, Commerce	Business Administration Management Information Science
Social Studies	Social Studies
Tourism Studies	Tourism Studies
International Relations	International Relations