Kobe University

Important announcements

2024.03.25Kobe U has an all-new website

2024.03.19Concerning inappropriate behavior by students of the university

Vision

A global hub of research, education and the co-creation of knowledge

Based on our founding philosophy of harmony between theory and practice, we engage in the search for knowledge and its application in society.

Academics

We are a comprehensive university with 10 faculties and 15 graduate schools. We emphasize diversity, internationality, excellence and flexibility in our education to prepare students for a sustainable and prosperous future.

Faculties and schools

First international competition, coming in second in class

Kobe U alums: A university unity that transcends generations and faculties

A bridge between Myanmar and Japan

Polishing the art of rakugo and connecting with the community

We are independent in our pursuit of knowledge through basic and applied research.
We partner with society to co-create knowledge and apply our discoveries to resolving society's challenges.

Research and corporate relations

Research

Engineering sciences

From superconductivity to hydrogen: Bridging research to forge the future

Photoproduction creates medicine from waste

Looking ahead to the future of Japanese language education

Passing down experiences from the earthquake

Connections 「つながり」

Accepting the baton from our predecessors,
we create Kobe University's future.

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