Kobe University

PICK UP

2025.06.24Support for US students(Updated)

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 11 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

Social sciences

Half of a lifetime devoted to developing relations between Indonesia and Japan

What will Kobe Airport’s new international connections mean for the region?

The shortest route was a detour – From researcher to novelist

Social sciences

“Just go for it” – A message inherited from her late senior

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

Towards resident-centered regional design

Agriculture and Environment

Developing rural areas without focusing on disaster prevention

Engineering sciences

Turning waste into fuel and chemicals ― Practical application through collaboration with Indonesia

Engineering sciences

Silicon-based nanomaterials: The result of three years of international joint research

Kobe and the world 「神戸と世界」

People and research that connect with the world,
filled with Kobe University's enterprising spirit.

Data

0faculties and

0graduate schools

0 students per

faculty member

0m

campus elevation
difference

0billion yen

external funding

Events

Graduation Ceremony for the academic year 2025 (September term)

2025-09-25

Rokkodai 1st Campus

University activities

Announcements