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Index of Novel Coronavirus announcements

  • March 12, 2020
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[Last updated on: February 8, 2021]

This page gives an overview of Coronavirus-related announcements made by Kobe University in English.
*For announcements in Japanese, please see this page.

 Kobe University's Activity Restriction Measures

  LEVEL 2, with a couple of categories at LEVEL 1 (As of January 13, 2021)
  【Level Chart: PDF 】

  Announcement: Important: January 13th updates to Kobe University’s Activity Restriction Measures

Immigration and Residence Information ▼

Class/Academic Information ▼

Extracurricular Activities ▼

Health and Daily Life ▼

Support and Financial Aid ▼

Messages and Warnings ▼

Previous updates ▼

Useful links and information (external sites) ▼

 

 

Immigration and Residence Information

Re-entry of Foreign Nationals with a Status of Residence in Japan

November 4, 2020
Main Information: Updated information about the proceedures for re-entering Japan for Foreign Nationals, in addition to important details re. quarantine, transportation and accommodation.

For Foreign Nationals Currently Overseas with Status of Residence in Japan 

August 25, 2020
Main Information: Details about the procedures for entering and re-entering Japan for Foreign Nationals, in addition to important information re. quarantine, transportation and accommodation.

Measures against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for new incoming international students 

July 9, 2020
Main Information: Detailed info about validation extensions for the Certificate of Eligibility. Also, links to information about entry permission, landing restrictions and quarantine.

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Class/Academic Information

Regarding semester 1 classes in AY2021

February 5, 2021
Main Information: Dates for class registration and commencement. The majority of classes will be conducted remotely with some held face-to-face under strict infection prevention measures.

Library Services during the spring vacation

February 5, 2021
Main Information: During the spring vacation (2/9-4/5) libraries will be open from 9am-5pm weekdays (the hours for the Library for Social Sciences are slightly different), infection prevention measures will be enforced, and there will be some limits on the number of people using each library at the same time. See the link above for more information.

Borrowing Books by postal service 

February 5, 2021 (updated with information regarding spring vacation and semester 1)
Main Information: How to borrow materials held by the libraries via post for those who have difficulty coming to the university.

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Extracurricular Activities

Important: October 1st updates to Kobe University's Activity Restriction Measures

September 23, 2020
Main Information: From October 1, the following categories will be reduced to Level 1: Research Activities, Classes, Coming to University (students) and Extracurricular Activities (students). All other categories will remain at Level 2.

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Health and Daily Life

TBA

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Support and Financial Aid

List of support systems/programs for international students

July 27, 2020
Main Information: List compiled by MEXT detailing the various kinds of support available to international students in Japan in the face of novel coronavirus-related circumstances (including financial and visa-related help).

Regarding the Kobe University International Student Support Association’s “COVID-19 countermeasure special loan

June 29, 2020
Main Information:  Details regarding the special loan that international students who are struggling financially due to coronavirus related circumstances can apply for.

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Messages and Warnings

About conduct over the New Year's period with regard to the spread of Novel Coronavirus

December 15, 2020
Main Information: Reminder for students about continuing to be careful and practise infection prevention measures over the holiday period.

Message for students: Thorough enforcement of infection prevention measures 

July 31, 2020
Main information: Reminder to students to practise infection prevention, especially when going out, and a summary of the Hyogo Prefectural Governor's message about this.

Cautionary Reminder for Students

April 28, 2020
Main Information: Students are strongly reminded to refrain from holding parties etc. with others at home, in dormitories and at eating and drinking establishments etc. to reduce infection risks.

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Previous updates

Library Services during Fall 2020

September 25, 2020
Main Information: From October 1, Kobe University members can use their student or library card to enter the libraries as normal, libraries will be open from 9am-5pm weekdays, infection prevention measures will be enforced, and there will be limits on the number of people using each library at the same time (Please note that the usage restrictions for the Library for Medical Sciences are different). See the link above for more information.

Regarding the conduction of Semester 2 classes

September 18, 2020
Main Information: Majority of classes will be conducted remotely with some held face-to-face under strict infection prevention measures.

Important: October 1st updates to Kobe University’s Activity Restriction Measures 

September 23, 2020
Main Information: Kobe University's Activity Restriction Measures will be reduced to Level 1, with some categories at Level 2, coming into effect on October 1st. An updated table detailing these measures has been posted.

About the lifting of the Graduate School of Science’s Administrative Office lockdown

October 21, 2020
Main Information: The offices were reopened on October 21 following a lockdown due to 3 cases of novel coronavirus.

Important: June 26 updates to Kobe University’s Activity Restriction Measures 

June 23, 2020
Main Information: Kobe University's Activity Restriction Measures will be reduced from Level 3 to Level 2, coming into effect on June 26. A new table detailing these measures has been posted.

Recruiting applicants for the Kobe University International Student Support Association Scholarship 

June 29, 2020
Main Information: Second application period for international students who are struggling financially (deadline: July 10). 

【Update : accepting additional applications】About the Emergency Student Support Handout to enable students to continue their studies

July 6, 2020
Main Information: Additional applications are being accepted for JASSO's Handout (deadline July 17) for those struggling to continue their studies due to coronavirus-related financial difficulties. Please see link for more info.

Measures against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) for current international students  

June 3, 2020
Main Information:  Updates regarding conduction of semester 2 classes; plus information on visa validity suspensions, entry ban restrictions, PCR testing/quarantine for arrivals.

Information about the Special Cash Payments from the Japanese Government 

May 29, 2020
 Main Information: About how foreign nationals with a residence status of over 3 months can apply for the Japanese government's relief payments.

Message from the President in response to the lifting of the State of Emergency 

May 26, 2020
 Main Information: Annoucement from President Takeda about the need to continue taking precautions against infection, Kobe University's Activity Restriction Measures being set to Level 3, and financial aid for struggling students.

Continuation of Kobe University's Emergency Announcement

May 12, 2020
Main Information: The Japanese government's State of Emergency has been extended until May 31. Students are advised to stay at home and staff are advised to work from home where possible.

Update regarding Novel Coronavirus measures

April 28, 2020
Main Information: Information about the Kobe University Activity Restriction Measures, which all staff and students are required to follow to prevent the spread of infection.

Current Students: AY2020 first semester classes and Guidance

April 21, 2020
Main Information: Classes for the first quarter of the Semester (beginning May 7) will be conducted online, Information about how online classes will be conducted and Guidance. Course Registration /textbook purchasing information added on April 21.

Announcement for all new students starting in AY2020 

April 9, 2020
Main Information: Classes for the first quarter of the semester starting May 7 will be conducted online. Updated information about this and Guidance in the link.

Update regarding Novel Coronavirus measures

March 19, 2020
Main Information:  Travel prohibitions for staff and students, what Kobe University students who are currently abroad should do.

Updates regarding Novel Coronavirus measures

March 11, 2020
Main Information: Don't come to the university if you feel unwell, what to do if you are returning from an infected area/had close contact with an infected person/have symptoms of the virus, list of countries to which travelling is prohibited. 

Updates regarding Novel Coronavirus measures

February 17, 2020
Main Information: 1. Staff as well as students are also required to stay at home for 14 days after returning from affected areas/countries. 2. Travel to China (including Hong Kong and Macau) is prohibited for all staff as well as students, in accordance with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ announcement on February 12.

Updates regarding Novel Coronavirus measures

February 6, 2020
Main Information: procedure for those returning from affected areas, what to do if diagnosed with novel coronavirus, travel to China (Students: prohibited, Staff: strongly discouraged), everyone must submit notification of all travel plans to the university.

Kobe University’s measures to prevent the spread of Novel Coronavirus

January 29, 2020
Main Information: procedure for those returning from affected areas, infection prevention measures, diagram of the procedure to follow if you feel unwell (refrain from coming to the University).

Alert issued regarding novel coronavirus pneumonia outbreak in Wuhan, China

January 28, 2020
Main Information: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ alert regarding novel coronavirus and links to useful information from the World Health Organization.

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Useful links and information (external sites)

Information in English:

Information in Japanese:

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