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Kobe University
Scholarship神户大学
QS #211Times —US News —
Kobe, Japan$5,000/year50% Acceptance Rate
Kobe University is located in Kobe, Japan. Rankings: QS #211. Undergraduate tuition about $5,000/year. Care4YA score 36.5.
Care4YA Index
Evaluating36.5/100
Data for this school is still limited — treat the score as indicative only.
EN: Kobe University is known for its strong STEM and interdisciplinary programs, with deep expertise in medical research, agricultural science, and global business law. Well-suited for students interested in English-taught graduate programs in science, medicine, and international policy.
U.S. News Rankings
Rank History
Best Global Universities · 2026 #648
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Campus location
Marker shows approximate campus location
Deadline
January 15
Intake
September
Living Cost
$8,000
National universityGraduate programs
Admission data reference
Admission data is incomplete. Requirements below are indicative only; verify on the university website.- TOEFL guideline
- 80
- IELTS guideline
- 6
- Data source
- parsed_requirements (Data year 2025)
Programs Offered
Grouped by college · 11 programs
Unsorted
- English-taught Master's Course
- ICHS CourseSTEM
- KIMAP in Economics
- KIMAP in Global Business Law
- KIMAP in Management
- Kobe Global Graduate Program for Agricultural ScienceSTEM
Unsorted
- English-taught Doctoral Course
- ICHS CourseSTEM
- International Program for Medical ResearchSTEM
- Kobe Global Graduate Program for Agricultural ScienceSTEM
Requirements
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL 80
- Personal Statement
- Recommendation Letters
Tuition (USD)
$5,000/year
Tuition (CNY)
¥35,500/year
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