Kobe University Academic Calendar 2010 / 2011*

Semester 1/ Spring
April - September
Freshmen Entrance Ceremony
Apr. 6
International Student Orientation Day
Apr. 9
Instructional Period
Apr. 9 - Aug. 6
Examination
Jul. 23 - Aug. 6
Summer Vacation
Aug. 8 - Sep. 30
Semester 2/ Fall
October - March
Instructional Period
Oct. 1 - Feb. 10
Winter Vacation
Dec. 25 - Jan. 7
Examination
Jan. 24 - Feb. 10
Graduation Ceremony
Mar. 25

*For a more detailed calendar of your school/faculty, click here.

The following will be observed as University holidays during the academic year

Day of Showa
Apr. 29
student and ocean
Constitution Day
May 3
Greenery Day
May 4
Children's Day
May 5
Marine Day
3rd Mon. in Jul.
Respect-for-the-Aged Day
3rd Mon. in Sep.
Autumnal Equinox Day
Sep. 23
Sports Day
2nd Mon. in Oct.
Culture Day
Nov. 3
Labor Thanksgiving Day
Nov. 23
The Emperor's Birthday
Dec. 23
New Year's Day
Jan. 1
Adult's Day
2nd Mon. in Jan.
National Foundation Day
Feb. 11
Spring Equinox Day
Mar. 21