Summer school for international students

Graduate School of Law

Title

Kobe SALAD Online 2022 Summer

Program introduction

In cooperation with Hanyang University, this program started Seoul in 2013. SALAD (School of Asian Law and Dispute Management) was subsequently held every summer in Kobe, accepting students from various regions of Asia, in the spirit of promoting mutual trust based on the understanding and appreciation of various values derived from the sustainable diversity of social cultures in Asia.

Kobe SALAD was not held on Kobe University's campus in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Instead, Kobe SALAD Online 2021 Spring was held in February and March. After Kobe SALAD Online 2021 Summer in August, the 2022 Summer session is the third Kobe SALAD held virtually.

Program Period

  • Seminar 1: 13rd and 14th August, 2022
  • Seminar 2: 20th and 21st August, 2022
  • Seminar 3: 27th and 28th August, 2022
  • Seminar 4: 3rd and 4th September, 2022

Number of Students

189

Website

Contact

Kobe LL.M. (KIMAP in Global Business Law)
Academic Affairs Section
Graduate School of Law and Faculty of Law
law-kimap-admin [at] edu.kobe-u.ac.jp
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Graduate School of Medicine

Title

Elective Courses

Program introduction

The School of Medicine offers clinical electives to students of partner universities/schools with which the School of Medicine has a Memorandum of Understanding for Student Exchange.

Program Period

TBA

Number of Students

20-30

Website

Contact

International Affairs Support Section, Student Affairs Division
kkoryu [at] med.kobe-u.ac.jp
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Graduate School of Health Sciences

Title

ICHS Summer Educational Program

Program introduction

This program's purpose is to deliver lectures in English and provide opportunities for interactive discussion with partner universities in Asia.

Lectures on disaster management, maternal and child health, infectious diseases, health communication and lifestyle-related diseases will be given by professors from both Japan and overseas.

Program Period

September

Number of Students

30

Website

Contact

Academic Affairs Section, Graduate School of Health Sciences
kyoumu [at] ams.kobe-u.ac.jp
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Faculty of Engineering (Graduate Schools of Engineering/System Informatics)

Title

Kobe University Engineering Summer School

Program introduction

This two-week program offers an opportunity for students from our partner institutes to deepen their engineering-related knowledge in Kobe.

All participants will have the opportunity to explore state-of-the-art research conducted at Kobe University, as well as cutting-edge technologies developed by industries mainly in Japan. 

Program Period

Approximately two weeks

Number of Students

20
*Applications to this summer school have not been scheduled to fully open until around 2026, since only students from a limited number of partner universities are currently eligible to apply for this short-term program. 

Website

Contact

Student Affairs Division, Graduate School of Engineering
eng-kyomugakusei [at] office.kobe-u.ac.jp
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Kobe University Global Education Center

Title

Summer Program in Japanese Language and Culture 2024

Program introduction

The Kobe University Summer Program in Japanese Language & Culture (Summer Program) is an intensive 9-day program for students studying Japanese at universities sharing academic partnerships with Kobe University. The 2024 session will be held in-class.

 This program focusses on engaging students' Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking skills through studying current issues in Japan, aiming to raise overall Japanese ability, as well as deepening understanding today's Japanese society. It particularly aims to strengthen the speaking ability of students at Upper Intermediate level. Through classes and interaction with Japanese people, we hope to provide an experience as close to studying in Japan as possible. We welcome all students to apply--especially those who planned to study abroad to Japan.

Program Period

July 2nd - 12th, 2024

Number of Students

About 20 students

Website

Contact

Kobe University Center for International Education
cie-summer [at] edu.kobe-u.ac.jp

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Title

KOBE JAPANESE PROGRAM JANUARY 2024

Program introduction

'Kobe Japanese Program January 2024' is a short-term program designed for Australian students studying Japanese, with the theme of 'Discover the Kobe Area and Japan-Oceania つながり(link)!'. The focus of the course is Japanese Language and Area Studies, including culture and society, based on the Kobe and Hyogo area and its links with Oceania. Students will learn to express themselves in Japanese about their field trip experiences and other activities.

The program had been held face-to-face in our campus* between 5th January to 26th January 2024. 

Program Period

5th - 26th January, 2024 (3 weeks)

Number of Students

24

Website

Contact
Kobe University Center for International Education

cie-winter [at] edu.kobe-u.ac.jp

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