For Exchange Students

Academic Calendar (授業日程)

※Schedule is subject to change without prior notice.

【Cancellation of classes and examinations due to suspension of public transport services, weather warnings, evacuation advisories/emergency safety assurance measures, or disaster announcements】

Spring Semester (1st semester) : April 1 – September 30
Fall Semester (2nd semester) : October 1 – March 31

Course Registration (履修登録)

URIBO-Net (Kobe University Academic Affairs Information System)

On the URIBO-Net, students can check course registration, lecture cancellations and makeup classes, refer to the syllabus, answer a questionnaire, and check a student portfolio and grades.

Course Registration Information Academic Year 2024

  • Method of Course Registration: Submit your course registration form in excel file to “econ-kyomu[at]econ.kobe-u.ac.jp” during below course registration period.
  • Method of Course Cancellation: Email to “econ-kyomu[at]office.kobe-u.ac.jp” during below course cancellation period.
  • Some courses may have earlier deadline.
Spring Semester (1Q, 2Q) Fall Semester (3Q, 4Q)
Registration Form Spring Semester 2024 Fall Semester 2024
Registration Period Apr 1, 2024 – Apr 17, 2024 Oct 1, 2024 – Oct 10, 2024
Cancellation Period 1Q: Apr 22, 2024 – Apr 28, 2024
2Q: Jun 21, 2024 – Jun 27, 2024		 3Q: Oct 16, 2024 – Oct 22, 2024
4Q: Dec 13, 2024 – Dec 19, 2024

Faculty/Graduate School of Economics Courses AY 2024

Spring Semester (1Q, 2Q) Fall Semester (3Q, 4Q)
Undergraduates
(Bachelor’s Level)		 – Timetable
* Intensive Lectures Schedule
– Course List 		– Timetable
– Course List
Postgraduates
(Master’s Level)		 – Timetable
* Intensive Lectures Schedule
– Course List 		– Timetable
– Course List

Japanese Language Courses Offered by Global Education Center, Kobe University

Global Education Center (GEC) offers Japanese language courses to all international students affiliated with Kobe University.

  • Japanese Language Program Leaflet and Timetable
  • If you wish to take Japanese Language Program, please be sure to take placement test which will check your current level of Japanese proficiency so that you can choose the level of Japanese which is appropriate for you at GEC.
  • For Intensive Japanese Language Course:
    If you wish to take Intensive Japanese Language Course, you must first consult with the Academic Coordinator. This course is specially designed for MEXT scholarship students, but other students (including exchange students) may enroll if space is available. Please contact the academic coordinator of the Office for International Education and Exchange by 5pm, October 1.

Other Available Courses for Exchange Students (Non-degree seeking Students)

  • Fall Semester 2024: Timetable of College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (For Bachelor students only, TBD)
  • Courses of KIMAP in Management Program for Exchange Students (TBD)

More Information

  • Syllabus (Opened to everyone outside of Kobe University)

※ More detailed course description is available on “URIBO-Net“.
※ Please replace the “[at]” with “@” when sending e-mails to the address.

Examinations (定期試験)

Examination Schedule Academic Year 2024

※ For exams conducted by other faculties, please ask each lecture about the examinations.

For Undergraduates (Bachelor’s Level)
Exam Schedule Makeup Class
♦1Q Examination Schedule (All Economics Courses)
– Special Information about Periodical Examinations 		♦1Q Makeup class
♦2Q Examination Schedule (All Economics Courses)
– Special Information about Periodical Examinations 		♦2Q Makeup class
♦3Q Examination Schedule (All Economics Courses)
– Special Information about Periodical Examinations		 ♦3Q Makeup class
♦4Q Examination Schedule (All Economics Courses)
– Special Information about Periodical Examinations		 ♦4Q Makeup class
For Postgraduates (Master’s Level)
Exam Schedule Makeup Class
♦1Q Examination Schedule (All Economics Courses)
– Special Information about Periodical Examinations 		♦1Q Makeup class
♦2Q Examination Schedule (All Economics Courses)
– Special Information about Periodical Examinations 		♦2Q Makeup class
♦3Q Examination Schedule (All Economics Courses)
– Special Information about Periodical Examinations		 ♦3Q Makeup class
♦4Q Examination Schedule (All Economics Courses)
– Special Information about Periodical Examinations		 ♦4Q Makeup class

Office Hour for International Students (留学生相談アワー)

経済学部・経済学研究科の留学生の皆さんを対象にオフィスアワーを設けています。履修計画、人間関係に関することや生活面での困ったことや分からないこと、話したいことがある時、気軽に相談してください。充実した留学生活が送れるようサポートします。

The Faculty/Graduate School of Economics offers office hours to help international students with problems related to their studies and daily life in Japan. Counseling covers a wide range of issues including course planning, administrative procedures, relationships with faculty/classmates, other aspects of daily life, etc.

Monday – Friday / 10:00 – 17:00
Office for International Education and Exchange (OIEE)
Place: 1st floor, Building 1
Email: intl[at]econ.kobe-u.ac.jp
※ Please make an appointment by email.


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