Enrolment in April 2027 / October 2026

The period of examinations and selection methods are subject to change in the future.　If you are considering applying for the KIMAP(Kobe University Interdisciplinary Master Program), please check our website regularly.

For the details of program’s aim and features and also for the timetable and course offerings for current students, please visit KIMAP joint website with the three Graduate Schools.

Online Examination

Important Dates

• October enrollment

Application Flow	Dates
Application	Mar. 16, 2026 – Apri. 10, 2026
Notification of the document screening result	May. 22, 2026
Online Examination	Jun. 3, 2026
Notification of acceptance	Jun. 19, 2026
Date of enrollment	Oct. 1, 2026

• April enrollment

Application Flow	Dates
Application	Sep. 24, 2026 – Oct. 16, 2026
Notification of the document screening result	Nov. 20, 2026
Online Examination	Dec. 2, 2026
Notification of acceptance	Dec. 18, 2026
Date of enrollment	Apr. 1, 2027

Admission Process

1. Document Screening
   During the document screening process, applicant will be selected based on the submitted documents and an overall assessment. The results of the document screening will be posted on the Graduate School’s website the date and time stated in the application guide.
2. Online Oral Examination
   Applicant who pass the document screening will be individually notified by e-mail about the oral examiation schedule. The online oral examination is scheduled on the date and time specified in the application guide. If the applicant has not joined the online interview within minutes after the scheduled start time and has not notified us by e-mail or phone, he/she will be considered to have declined to take the entrance examination, regardless of any internet problems. In principle, the examination will be conducted in English, focusing on the content of the research plan and other documents related to the research theme of your choice. A part of the examination may be conduted in Japanese.

Entrance and Tuition Fees

The entrance and tuition fees are outlined below. If tuition fees change while enrolled at Kobe University, the applicant will be required to pay the revised fee.

1. Entrance Fee
   282,000 JPY. Please pay the entrance fee during the admission procedure.
2. Tuition Fees
   535,800 JPY/year, or 267,900/semester. Please pay the tuition fee after completing the prescribed procedures and after enrollment (the first term is due in April, the second term in October)

For more information, please check the Admission page.