Kobe University | Japan

Kobe University is one of the oldest and leading universities in Japan, top rated for both research and teaching. Kobe's seven research groups are designated as the International Centers of Excellence and five educational programs as "Good Practices" by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology. This strong academic quality and tradition is proved by the fact that all faculties and schools, from Humanities, to Social Sciences, to Natural Sciences and Bio-Medical Sciences, have doctoral programs at world-class standard. Today Kobe University enrolls more than 4,500 postgraduate students along with 13,000 undergraduate students. Kobe University, working in a spirit of integrity, freedom, and cooperation in keeping with its open and cosmopolitan culture and environs, aims to contribute to the global community through the creation of knowledge founded on universal values and the fostering of rich understanding and strong leadership skills. Kobe University strives to achieve continuing international recognition as an institution for its outstanding work in designated core research areas founded on traditional disciplines and incorporating newly created inter-disciplinary initiatives. In order to help students realize their individual goals, become responsible members of society, and develop to their full potential, Kobe University adopts as its basic educational principle the provision of education which emphasizes individuality and diversity while respecting the independence and autonomy of each student. The Kobe University is a lively and cosmopolitan campus with 1,000 international students from over 60 countries and the number of foreign institutions with academic exchange agreements exceeds 180.