Schedule for the Academic Year 2026
| Exam Type | Distribution of Application Guide | Application Period | Written Exam | Oral Exam | Notification of Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online (Enrolment in October 2026) | From early January | March 16, 2026 – April 10, 2026 | – | June 3, 2026 | June 19, 2026 |
| Online (Enrolment in April 2026) | From early June | September 22, 2025 – October 17, 2025 | – | December 3, 2025 | December 19, 2025 |
Application Guide and Forms
Online examination (Enrollment in April 2026)
- Application Guide
- Application Form: Sheet 1 in the Excel file
- Study Abroad Fees: Sheet 2 in the Excel file
- Test Taker Identification Card: Sheet 3 in the Excel file
- Mailing Address From: Sheet 4 in the Excel file
- Research Proposal : Word
- Letter of Recommendation: Word
Online examination (Enrollment in October 2026)
- Application Guide
- Research Proposal : Word
- Letter of Recommendation: Word
- Before submitting the application documents, applicants are required to complete an online application registration via the Web application system (https://e-apply.jp/ds/kobe-u/). Please carefully review the application guidelines for details on the document submission procedures and ensure that you complete the application process well in advance of the deadline.
For the details of program’s aim and features and also for the timetable and course offerings for current students, please visit KMAP joint website with the three Graduate Schools.
Contact
The Academic Affairs Section of the Graduate School of Economics, Kobe University
TEL: +81 78 803 7247
FAX: +81 78 803 6877
E-mail: econ-kyomu(at)office.kobe-u.ac.jp
Please replace the “(at)” with “@“ when sending e-mails to the above address.
