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
- 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. - 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.
- Entrance Fee
282,000 JPY. Please pay the entrance fee during the admission procedure. - 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.